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jpaul · 23 Mar 2019 at 10:15

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Mark M said:
Interesting thanks, Ive literally just ordered a snow foam lance! Is it worth sending it back in that case? When you say pump sprayer do you just mean one of these?

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Cookeh said:
Return it, buy a pump sprayer instead. Then buy BH AutoFoam (at 4%)

which specific one do you recommend/have ? is 2L enough ?
I had had the pump sprayer MarkH linked , and the pistol control, and tubing joints were not so good.

Once you have have connected, fired up the ~~Quattro~~Karcher, might as well use it for foam too ? unless you are going buckets for rinsing.

Scottland · 23 Mar 2019 at 10:18

Draeger said:
Can anyone recommend a car wash/shampoo I can pick up from the Halfrauds range that is nice and soapy in application? I know that may sound weird but I hate those washes you put in a bucket and they don't 'foam up' much.

Ta.

Megs Gold Class is always decent, Autofinesse Lather is ok too.

Shadowness · 23 Mar 2019 at 10:57

Only used Auto Finesse Lather a couple of times, but happy with it so far.

Cookeh · 23 Mar 2019 at 12:00

jpaul said:
which specific one do you recommend/have ? is 2L enough ?
I had had the pump sprayer MarkH linked , and the pistol control, and tubing joints were not so good.

Once you have have connected, fired up the ~~Quattro~~Karcher, might as well use it for foam too ? unless you are going buckets for rinsing.

I got the cheapest one in B&Q, 2L is fine. There are very good brands out there, like Kwazar though. You can get 10L ones and make the ratio in bulk for multiple washes and just leave it in the sprayer between uses to save even more time.

Of course you'll still need the pressure washer. What makes it quicker is that it doesn't have the same long dwell time. TFR is 1-2 mins to be effective, BH AutoFoam around 3-4 at proper concentration. Whereas a good snowfoam can cling for 7-10 mins at standard dilution, or 4 years if you make it like Kindai

@Draeger Megs Gold Class is excellent and what I've used for the last two years.

Draeger · 23 Mar 2019 at 14:53

Scottland said:
Megs Gold Class is always decent, Autofinesse Lather is ok too.

Thanks for the recommendations.

Raymond Lin · 23 Mar 2019 at 15:05

Megs mirror bright has a TON of suds, like way way too much!

LiE · 23 Mar 2019 at 17:58

Used Bath+ today and tbh suds didn’t happen. Still very slick on the paint. Not sure suds actually do anything anyway. Also a really hard water area which kills suds.

Raymond Lin · 23 Mar 2019 at 19:57

LiE said:
Used Bath+ today and tbh suds didn’t happen. Still very slick on the paint. Not sure suds actually do anything anyway. Also a really hard water area which kills suds.

I guess I won’t be buying it then. I love suds.

Hyburnate · 23 Mar 2019 at 20:18

Still loving Dooka Wash.

Hyburnate · 23 Mar 2019 at 20:22

Still loving Dooka Wash.

rhysduck · 25 Mar 2019 at 11:25

Autoglym Car Shampoo. You can get that from Halfords and sometimes in a 3:4:2 offer

Jonnycoupe · 25 Mar 2019 at 19:20

Washed wheels whilst magifoam did it’s work and used a bit more purple velvet for the body than usual and the suds were super slick.

Ideal in this weather as the foam doesn’t dry off and pressure washing took 80% of the dirty off, just super fine dust/film left - then quick top glos= shiny

Raymond Lin · 30 Mar 2019 at 16:18

Thought I misplaced the pressure washer, found it in the corner of the shed, along with all the stuff.

Before

After

Then clay bar, Gyeon Wet Coat, then a quick layer of spray wax.

Steedie · 30 Mar 2019 at 16:33

Need to dial down the water to foam mix as that foam looks way too thin.

grudas · 30 Mar 2019 at 16:48

Steedie said:
Need to dial down the water to foam mix as that foam looks way too thin.

Depends on foam to be fair, bilt hamber is quite thin overall but magifoam for e.g. is thick like no other I've tried

Snookums · 30 Mar 2019 at 17:11

grudas said:
Depends on foam to be fair, bilt hamber is quite thin overall but magifoam for e.g. is thick like no other I've tried

golden bird is the thickest ive seen/tried yet. Id say its the best foam ive used so far.

Raymond Lin · 30 Mar 2019 at 17:28

Steedie said:
Need to dial down the water to foam mix as that foam looks way too thin.

This chemical is at least 7 years old...i forgot the name, direction is 5% mix and I used about 10%.

LiE · 30 Mar 2019 at 20:31

Raymond Lin said:
This chemical is at least 7 years old...i forgot the name, direction is 5% mix and I used about 10%.

Yes but you can adjust the amount of foam that is mixed with the water with the dial on the lance. Too much water will give you a runny mix.

Raymond Lin · 30 Mar 2019 at 20:34

LiE said:
Yes but you can adjust the amount of foam that is mixed with the water with the dial on the lance. Too much water will give you a runny mix.

I know, I had it dial max I think and I’ve doubled the amount says on the instructions.

I’m doing my friend’s car tomorrow so will try it again.

Cookeh · 30 Mar 2019 at 20:36

Thickness is irrelevant, cleaning power is derived from concentration. As long as its used at the correct concentration you will see the results you want. All this overly thick foam that clings for 2,000 years is just for show and Instagram.

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