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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3808 |
I’ve put this in off topic because it applies to any vehicle not just Range Rovers. I read a lot about obsessive cleaning routines “two bucket method” for example. My question is simple about snow foam is it any good, will it keep car clean if used weekly. Don’t get me wrong I do occasionally do a deep clay, shampoo and wax I even have a full valet every year using Miglior as recommended on here, good but not cheap. Anyway the question is can snow foam provide a weekly quick clean or should I stick with the shampoo. Geoff |
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23rd Sep 2020 8:09am |
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AJGalaxy2012 Member Since: 11 Jun 2018 Location: Gainsborough Posts: 1464 |
I use snowfoam every week, it works for me (works ok on the car too LOL). BMW i3 Electric Car
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23rd Sep 2020 9:17am |
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Mr Tee Member Since: 13 Dec 2010 Location: Near Wackyjim Posts: 2652 |
Have to chip in, never in a million years would I have thought as a young lad working in a motor factors straight out of school that the finishing process for machine polishing etc would become a DIY and a complete profession. In the late 80's we all used some fairy liquid and a chamois leather to dry our cars.
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23rd Sep 2020 9:46am |
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Navydoc Member Since: 01 Jun 2014 Location: Perth Posts: 79 |
There’s a good offer on Amazon at the moment with Autoglym Polar Blast 2.5l for £11.70 (which is 33% off). Works well for me. 👍 |
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23rd Sep 2020 10:23am |
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Andy B Member Since: 03 Apr 2012 Location: West Malling Posts: 1223 |
I've been using AutoGlym Polar Blast for a few months now. A great product Results from last weekends end of summer clean
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23rd Sep 2020 11:08am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3808 |
Just waiting for a response from Karcher about which gadget I need for my old (very old) 620M jet washer then I'll get the foam. Maybe I should just take this opportunity to get another Jetwasher with Snow Foam gadget supplied.
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23rd Sep 2020 11:20am |
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Martin2 Member Since: 15 Jun 2020 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 769 |
As I said, you don't really need the foaming attachment. A 5L Pump Sprayer will do the job just as well but more quickly as the dwell time is much less, at least that's the case with Bildt Hamber Auto Foam. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid
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23rd Sep 2020 11:27am |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35329 |
my son did mine and tbh i couldn't see any difference to the result from a normal 'wash and wax' shampoo...
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23rd Sep 2020 11:33am |
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Mr Tee Member Since: 13 Dec 2010 Location: Near Wackyjim Posts: 2652 |
It's not meant to replace a physical wash Stan, it's to drag dirt off pre wash. All very scientific |
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23rd Sep 2020 11:35am |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3977 |
I also have a 620m which unfortunately continues to work perfectly which means I have no justification to go and buy a newer model. For foam generation I simply fill the tank on the machine and set the lance to minimum. It generates really good foam. Not sure about the various Karcher attchements sold when used with these particular models, I have a suspicion the water flow / pressure is not up to it. |
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23rd Sep 2020 11:58am |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3808 |
Unfortunately using the tank on the machine just resulted in soapy water not foam.
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23rd Sep 2020 12:42pm |
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Andy B Member Since: 03 Apr 2012 Location: West Malling Posts: 1223 |
This is the one I have :-
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23rd Sep 2020 12:54pm |
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Mr Tee Member Since: 13 Dec 2010 Location: Near Wackyjim Posts: 2652 |
Nah, that won't work, this is the type of thing you need :
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23rd Sep 2020 1:15pm |
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Martin2 Member Since: 15 Jun 2020 Location: Northamptonshire Posts: 769 |
That will work but it's twice as much as you need to pay really. I know it will because I started with a proper foaming gun on my pressure washer which still works (so I have the choice) and I prefer the sprayer. The only caveat is that it might not work as well with other brands of snow foam, but I don't see why not. The foaming pump sprayer will also work, but you'll have to leave it to 'cling' for longer, I like being able to spray the whole car then almost immediately jet wash it off. The other 'essential' for winter cleaning is a water filter, it means I can clean a car to 95% of the normal standard in about 20mins. Which is fine for the winter when it gets dirty as soon as you start to use it, but at least you get all the salt and dirt off on a regular basis. MY23 Panamera E-Hybrid MY19 SDV8 Autobiography - Sold |
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23rd Sep 2020 1:19pm |
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