jimboy2 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Which is best please. Preferably availiable from amazon so I don't need to get out of bed. Thanks!!! Quote
WhackyWill Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 This one..sure you can buy it on amazon. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Meguiars-Pro-Detailer-Car-Shampoo-Plus-Snow-Foam-PLUS-FREE-PUMP-DISPENSER-/130611781610?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1e69119fea Quote
KyleR Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Anything you can buy on any detailing website will be fine. The best is up to personal opinion. Some like massive amounts of foamy goodness, others just want it to work 2 Quote
cmck13 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Try this site much better delivery system than amazon and large selection of snow foams used by the professionals. All good. http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-pre-wash/cat_67.html 1 Quote
WhackyWill Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Try this site much better delivery system than amazon and large selection of snow foams used by the professionals. All good. http://www.cleanyour...ash/cat_67.html Valet Pro on there is also good and reasonably priced. Quote
chirag1988 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I have 5L of valet pro and it lasts ages! Quote
Neilp Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I use the Envy Valeting one and its excellent 2 Quote
ilogikal1 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 "Best" in terms of what? If you want the best cleaner, either Car Chem (currently the cheapest & on offer until the end of Feb) or Bilt Hamber or Auto Finesse. None of which are particularly thick foam (Avalanche being the thinnest) but all offer far superior cleaning. If you want something that just looks good but does little else then use Magifoam. I can't (in good conscience) suggest where to buy that though. If you want both... then good luck with that. 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I've almost finished a bottle of Cherry snow foam which I got from eBay that works well and is a reasonable £15 odd delivered for 5Ltrs. Link: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-VALET-CHERRY-SNOW-FOAM-5L-VALETING-DETAILING-WOW-/121317063939?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item1c3f0f7d03 Quote
ioneabee Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I've almost finished a bottle of Cherry snow foam which I got from eBay that works well and is a reasonable £15 odd delivered for 5Ltrs. Link: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c3f0f7d03 I had that one and have to say its rubbish in comparison to the Envy Quote
GMballistic Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I've almost finished a bottle of Cherry snow foam which I got from eBay that works well and is a reasonable £15 odd delivered for 5Ltrs. Link: http://www.ebay.co.u...=item1c3f0f7d03 I had that one and have to say its rubbish in comparison to the Envy Haven't tried the "Envy" one so I wouldn't know, ...are ignorance is bliss. Using the Cherry one though the other day I can tell you it foams up extremely well, got off all the dirt film that was on my car and left it looking clean so I was happy enough with it. Soon as it's all gone though I'll try that Envy out to see how it compares thanks. 1 Quote
KyleR Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I love using my snow foam, but lets face it, it's crap It's a bit of fun, but doesn't really do much. You'd probably be better off getting a pre wash cleanser and let that rest for 10 minutes before power hosing it off and then proceeding with the 2 bucket method and a good soap 1 Quote
ed divine Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Kyle your spot on bud, I always recommend the citrus pre wash as opposed to foam and people who have sworn by snow foam for years always come back and comment how the citrus pre wash removes so much more dirt. 1 Quote
Paddy78 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I've never been hugely impressed with snow foam. I use the valet pro stuff and it never really seems to shift any dirt. I probably expect too much from it, like not having to actually wash the car after using it! Quote
ilogikal1 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I've never been hugely impressed with snow foam. I use the valet pro stuff and it never really seems to shift any dirt. I probably expect too much from it, like not having to actually wash the car after using it! You are. It's a pre-wash, not a touchless wash. Although I've found the all of the VP offerings to be quite meh at best personally. Kyle your spot on bud, I always recommend the citrus pre wash as opposed to foam and people who have sworn by snow foam for years always come back and comment how the citrus pre wash removes so much more dirt. The problem with snow foams is the variables - how much is added to the bottle, if/how much it's diluted in the bottle, water pressure feeding the pressure washer, water pressure from the pressure washer, condition of the lance (assuming a proper foam lance is even used ), even the water hardness, etc, etc. Whereas Citrus Pre-washes are typically a set dilution through a spray bottle so it's a lot easier to get consistency from a citrus pre-wash. I do agree that Citrus Pre-washes work better on coatings or unprotected cars than even a good snow foam does. However I have found citrus pre-washes tend to degrade waxes considerably quicker than snow foams though, but cleaning power-wise I've not seen any difference in a good foam at the right PIR compared to a (good) citrus pre-wash on a car with a wax or sealant as it's LSP. Quote
Elliot350 Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 I found bilt hamber very good, not very foamy but does actually shift the dirt unlike these lush smelling cherry ones.... Bilt hamber smells of apple I am currently using autosmart mousse can't remember what it's called. A mate of mine who is OCD uses it and recommends this, will report back when I've actually given it a go Quote
jimboy2 Posted February 15, 2015 Author Posted February 15, 2015 Ok may give a citrus pre was a go. Thanks for all the replies Quote
HEADPHONES Posted February 15, 2015 Posted February 15, 2015 Take a look at this for a good prewash http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/95018-powermaxed-products-for-touch-less-wash/ Quote
Aminul Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 For a really foamy wash, I'd recommend Chemical Guys Mr Pink. Provides extra lubricity and really softens all the dirt. But if your looking for more cleaning power, I'd recommend Chemical Guys Honeydew snowfoam. Quote
jimboy2 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 I'm really lazy. I just want something that does 90% of the job for me lol. I'm dreaming I know Quote
GMballistic Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I'm really lazy. I just want something that does 90% of the job for me lol. I'm dreaming I know Ahhh I see what you need now. You really need one of these.... Think "Thailand" have them on offer at the moment. Quote
jimboy2 Posted February 16, 2015 Author Posted February 16, 2015 YES!! That's exactly what I need. 1 Quote
GMballistic Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 YES!! That's exactly what I need. They do mail order as well but occasionally the "product" you receive does differ from the one pictured unfortunately. Best to collect in person. ;) Quote
ilogikal1 Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 And watch out for the "extras" when ordering from Thailand. Quote
Stutopia Posted February 16, 2015 Posted February 16, 2015 I must say the Envy products I've used so far (shampoo, APC, wheel cleaner) are properly brilliant. They may not have the sexiest boutique packaging of some manufacturers (or the price tags that go hand in hand with that ) but they shift muck for fun. You could put it in a flasher bottle with a hipster name, charge double (I'm looking at you 50cal) and people would jizz off over them galore. Funnily enough I've recently taken shipment of a gallon of Envy snow foam and am genuinely excited about giving it a whirl, possibly tomorrow Quote
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