Snow foam equipment?

[tigersargyle]

I have never tried snow foaming, but having seen some of your pictures it looks like the way forward when my new Avant arrives. I wonder if anyone can answer a couple of questions:
Do you have to have a pressure washer to snow foam - is there anything which works by just attaching to a hosepipe?
I expect the answer to the 1st question is yes to the pressure washer - if so can anyone recommend a reasonable, but good value pressure washer - will only be used for cleaning the car and patio?
What is the best (coupled with reasonable price) snow lance and snow foam to purchase?
Thanks in anticipation of replies!

[73kingstonroad]

Hi...

Question 1... yes you can get a snownfoaming gun that works off the hosepipe.
Get one here... http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/gilmour-foamaster-ii/prod_329.html

Question 2... Can't go wrong with this one http://www.cleanstore.co.uk/products/Product.asp?ID=3321

Question 3... I got mine from here http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/shop/product_info.php?cPath=246&products_id=2243&osCsid=d53c6e87736dbc89bdf0ed6ac9a38b87

Hope this helps

Martin

[Plife]

I got my foam and lance from cleanyourcar

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/valet-pro-ph-neutral-snow-foam/prod_500.html

[A1287210]

I couldn't bring my self to spend £50 on something to fit on the end of a hose especially as when you get your new car you will be buying snow foam, mitts, microfibre cloths, shampoos, polishes etc.

I bought a sprayer on the same website for about £9, it works, but not as good as the high end products.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/super-spray-hose-end-sprayer/prod_335.html

I felt that if I was going to spend £50 I might aswell spend £100 and get a pressure washer.

Damo

[awtaylor]

I couldn't bring my self to spend £50 on something to fit on the end of a hose especially as when you get your new car you will be buying snow foam, mitts, microfibre cloths, shampoos, polishes etc.

I bought a sprayer on the same website for about £9, it works, but not as good as the high end products.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/super-spray-hose-end-sprayer/prod_335.html

I felt that if I was going to spend £50 I might aswell spend £100 and get a pressure washer.

Damo

Resistance is futile, I'll give it 6 months before you cave in and invest further :D

[pitch3110]

Sorry.........I am a snowfoam junky.

nb........I haven't got a pic of the A4 so wifeys ED30 it is

http://i620.photobucket.com/albums/tt288/pitch3110/Untitled.jpg

[Jop]

Got my snow foam gear yesterday (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-heavy-duty-foam-lance-6-types-of-fitment-and-free-1l.php) and had some fun.
Had a few problems with getting it really foamy, but some adjustment on the valves and head by the end of it I had a nice thick foam (as opposed to drizzly white water) - didn't get a pic sorry (next time)

I will point out for anybody wondering, snow-foaming the car (and nothing else) isnt a substitute for a real clean. (even if the car was relatively clean before hand). Pretty obvious really, but i always want to know if there is a corner to be cut somewhere.

I have a couple question's about the foam.
How environmentally friendly is it? Should I worry about it soaking onto the grass or storm drains?

Is there a way to help disperse/breakup the mass of foam that is left over on the road/pavement/drive afterwards?

Ta

[Plife]

Is there a way to help disperse/breakup the mass of foam that is left over on the road/pavement/drive afterwards?

I find mine normally just disperses on it's own, if not a hose helping it down the nearest drain. I did find in winter it did not disperse and froze instead....so be careful if it's cold!!

[Sportwag]

I find the foam pretty has much dispersed by the time the car is washed and rinsed - I am not aware that it poses any environmental risks (widely used by trade and enthusiasts) - some professional valeters use a purpose built groundsheet for collecting foam but this is normally to do with location (in amongst other commercial premises).

I find the HD Foam lance works best with warm water (diluted with an inch of SSF in the 1l bottle). I have not used a Gilmour Foamer but I don't believe the results are anywhere near as good compared to the HD Foam Lance. I tend to use it more in the winter time to remove road salt.

[Bristle Hound]

Check out http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php for all your detailing needs!

Brilliant site, especially the The Studio and The Showroom under the Gallery section!

Some real exotic stuff getting detailed!

Question 2. - I've just got one of these - http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001TUYV1O/ref=nosim/?tag=hotukdeals-21 & use 1 of these foam lances - http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washing-and-drying/foam-lance-various-fittings/prod_371.html with a kew/alto fitment for the Nilfisk PW.

They seem to be better than the Karcher stuff because they have an all metal pump instead of a plastic 1, or so I'm told anyway! Quite a bit cheaper than the Karcher too ( Sorry Martin! )

[Jop]

Not an Audi... but still some VAG History
Foamed!

http://gallery.me.com/jonpaul99/100180/Foamed%20vw.jpg?derivative=medium&source=web.jpg&type=medium&ver=12487324740001

[M44K TS]

I love the thick coverage you can get with snowfoam.

I do mine every weekend, countless neighbours always ask the same questions.

One thing i will say about the snow foam lances, watch the bottles that screw onto the lance, mine snapped just below the threaded part of the bottle at the weekend, luckily, i found a bottle that has the same screw thread so all is not lost.

Anyway, my little contribution to the snowfoam cars...

http://images44.fotki.com/v1406/photos/1/1133479/7048026/DSC00928-vi.jpg
http://images42.fotki.com/v1434/photos/1/1133479/7048026/DSC00927-vi.jpg