gumdrop Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 I watched a neighbour snow foam his caravan and wondered how good the result would be, does anyone use snow foam on their vehicles, is it very expensive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matelodave Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 What is snow foam and why would you do it Quote 2018 S-Max Titanium 2. 0 Tdci (177. 54bhp,180ps,132kw) Powershift + 2015 Unicorn III Cadz, Ventura Marlin porch awning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ldsundance Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 snow foam is a pre wash treatment to help remove any loose dirt Quote Towing with 2. 0 darkside mk3 Ford Focus hatch named the Naked Turtle, towing a 1993 Abi Jubilee Emperor Named Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DACS Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 Why didn't you ask your neighbour? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddywheels Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 There have been a lot of discussions on this topic over on http://www. rrsport. co. uk/forum/search. php?search_keywords=snow+foam&search_fields=all&search_author=&search_forum=-1&return_chars=200&search_cat=-1&sort_by=0&sort_dir=DESC&show_results=topics&search_time=0 if you are interested Quote A Vanner without a van due to the demands of DIY and SWMBO - 40 years was a good run though Now a Motorhome Learner with a Fiat Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 Why didn't you ask your neighbour? I only know him to nod to and he seems to keep to himself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 There have been a lot of discussions on this topic over on http://www. rrsport. co. uk/forum/search. php?search_keywords=snow+foam&search_fields=all&search_author=&search_forum=-1&return_chars=200&search_cat=-1&sort_by=0&sort_dir=DESC&show_results=topics&search_time=0 if you are interested It does seem to be a good way of removing the intial dirt without scratching your car/caravan. A calm day with little wind or rain, to stop the foam blowing about. Initial kit purchase is a bit steep perhaps. A lance £40 - £50, 5 liters of foam liquid around £38. not real indication of how much you need to use Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) It does seem to be a good way of removing the intial dirt without scratching your car/caravan. A calm day with little wind or rain, to stop the foam blowing about. Initial kit purchase is a bit steep perhaps. A lance £40 - £50, 5 liters of foam liquid around £38. not real indication of how much you need to use The karcher pressure washer I bought for the patio comes with a snow foam attachment and I used that to spray patio cleaner over a 12m x 10m area leaving a good 10mm of foamed up cleaner which used about a cup full of cleaner. I did look at snow foam liquid for the car and you can get various makes from about £7 upwards but there is a little eastern european car wash who do a very good job for a fiver so haven't bothered. Edited February 7, 2014 by dave11a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muddywheels Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) The problem with hand car wash outfits is they need to get the job done quick so use very strong cleaners that remove the wax and colour from your vehicle. They also use as little water as possible and reuse the cloths so all the grit from previous cars scratches yours I try to hand wash myself whenever possible - takes forever but is the only way to protect paintwork. It does depend on vehicle though - my son takes his 5 year old punto and has no complaints but mine is less than a year old Edited February 7, 2014 by Muddywheels Quote A Vanner without a van due to the demands of DIY and SWMBO - 40 years was a good run though Now a Motorhome Learner with a Fiat Toad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterjohn Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 5 litres of Ultimate Finish Snow Foam is £19. 99 off t'internet, just bought some to use with my new Karcher snow foam gun. ....Peter Quote Peter and Sandy pulling a 2016 Coachman VIP 565 with 2016 Ford Kuga 2. 0. 180 ps. Titanium Nav. Retired and loving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted February 7, 2014 Share Posted February 7, 2014 The problem with hand car wash outfits is they need to get the job done quick so use very strong cleaners that remove the wax and colour from your vehicle. They also use as little water as possible and reuse the cloths so all the grit from previous cars scratches yours I try to hand wash myself whenever possible - takes forever but is the only way to protect paintwork. It does depend on vehicle though - my son takes his 5 year old punto and has no complaints but mine is less than a year old Not sure which soap they use but it takes about 25 minutes. The car gets a wash off with a pressure washer then sprayed with a cleaner ? rinsed with pressure washer, sponge soaped and cleaned, rinsed with pressure washer, sprayed with cleaner ? again then left to do the wheels then all car pressure washed again. Then you drive into the building where they use another spray then leather off the car dry, clean the windows in and out and dress the tyres all for a fiver. The car is 18 months old not a scratch or swirl on the paintwork and I take it there once a month joining the queue very happy with the results a lot better than I could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted February 7, 2014 Author Share Posted February 7, 2014 (edited) It seems that the Ultrabrite Karcher Foam Lance and fluid is a reasonable starting point. http://www. amazon. co. uk/Snow-Foam-Pre-Wash-Litres-Magifoam/dp/B00GYC2VDW/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1391785231&sr=8-1&keywords=autobrite+direct Edited February 7, 2014 by gumdrop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midsman1 Posted February 10, 2014 Share Posted February 10, 2014 Yes i snow foam the caravan. Start with gentle power rinse, snow foam, leave for 15 mins, gentle power rinse, snow foam, wash with shampoo with snow foam on the caravan, final gentle power rinse, wipe dry. Result one very clean and tidy looking caravan and NO scratches and it takes around 40 minutes. Not that much time considering the £'s investment that we have in our caravan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisUK Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I bought a karcer snow foam lace last year, I still found that you have to use some physical effort in the way of a brush or sponge to remove the grim. I give it 6/10. Need to do it with no wind or your neighbour gets all the foam! Quote Chris in Warwickshire, Elddis Odyssey 482 (2008), Mitsubishi Outlander diesel, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 I bought a karcer snow foam lace last year, I still found that you have to use some physical effort in the way of a brush or sponge to remove the grim. I give it 6/10. Need to do it with no wind or your neighbour gets all the foam! Out of interest which snow foam did you use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clairendave Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) one of my friends uses it, but he does keep is car quite clean. Dave, i will Ask what brand he uses. Valet pro pH neutral. he did say the Karcher Snow lance isn't that good tho. but as you can see he is a bit fussy. lol Edited February 14, 2014 by clairendave Quote A seemingly problem free 2010 model Adria Altea 542dk that has more than its fair share of use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 (edited) Thats the stuff I have been given about 1/4 left in a 5l container not been fit enough to have a go yet but if I get a result half as good as that after a clean and polish I will be well chuffed. Edited February 14, 2014 by dave11a Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gumdrop Posted February 15, 2014 Author Share Posted February 15, 2014 I have a Karcher pressure washer but was warned against the Karcher lance as it does not give a fine enough clinging foam (apparently) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave11a Posted February 15, 2014 Share Posted February 15, 2014 I have a Karcher pressure washer but was warned against the Karcher lance as it does not give a fine enough clinging foam (apparently) I think it might be good enough for me as I'm not a perfectionist I used it to clean the slabs where the van sits with patio cleaner and had about a 2 inch layer of foam all over it which lasted a good 15 mins. Then a once over with the patio attachment as clean as new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark the spark Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 I've been using a snow foam lance and snow foam for a while now. Use it mainly as a pre wash to soften and lift dirt etc. It's not intended to be used solely as a cleaner. I then use a traffic film remover which can be diluted depending on how dirty the caravan is. I apply the TFR using a sprayer and leave to work for a few minutes then rinse thoroughly. TFR has to be used carefully as it's acidic unless diluted and if left on the paintwork would fade and damage it. The more cleaning you can do with chemicals rather than rubbing the paintwork of a car or caravan will reduce the swirl marks and scratches on the long run. Quote Nissan Navara 3. 0 V6 Outlaw 7 Speed Auto - The Wifes Nissan Navara 3. 0 V6 Outlaw 7 Speed Auto - Mine 2008 Avondale 650/6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Please please please do not use TFR (traffic film remover) on your caravan, the paint on your caravan will not stand up to it like that on your car, it will also ruin your decals. No matter how stringent you are in diluting to the correct ratio. This has been mentioned on numerous threads in the past, not just by myself but by several members in the trade. Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screenman Posted February 23, 2014 Share Posted February 23, 2014 Please please please do not use TFR (traffic film remover) on your caravan, the paint on your caravan will not stand up to it like that on your car, it will also ruin your decals. No matter how stringent you are in diluting to the correct ratio. This has been mentioned on numerous threads in the past, not just by myself but by several members in the trade. Phil I use it on mine, and the car, bikes, window frames, and the list goes on. I have done this for it seems as long as history. Not had a problem yet, you just got to know how to use it, much like a pressure washer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad210358 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Wouldn't use TFR on any paintwork, or plastic, it removes any wax or protection on the paintwork, ruins Alloys, causes plastics to fade, each to their own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
screenman Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Wouldn't use TFR on any paintwork, or plastic, it removes any wax or protection on the paintwork, ruins Alloys, causes plastics to fade, each to their own. Yep! It does all those if you do not know how to use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad210358 Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I don't use it, I've just seen the damage done by the East Europeans, all that for a fiver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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