bpmjames Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Hey peeps. I had a search but couldnt find what im looking for. I just bought my first snow foam lance and some valet pro ph neutral foam but i have no idea how to use it. Is there a guide anywhere telling you how much foam to use? Best coverage methods etc? Thanks jim Sent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Put an inch of foam solution in the bottle, top up with warm water, connect to pressure washer and fiddle with spread/mix controls till you get a nice foam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmjames Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thats all there is to it? Iv seen a few posts elsewhere with guys doing loads of maths regarding flow rates of the washer etc Sent from my GT-N8010 using Tapatalk HD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK350Z Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 You probably could, but on my fairly small Nilfisk pressure washer I just turn the mix up to max thickness and then adjust the nozzle to an acceptable fan spread. Can cover the car 3 times with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Yeah ^^ what he said^^ Can mix a bit of your citrus degreaser in there to remove traffic film (or wax) or put APC in there for your arches etc too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 leave it to soak on the car before rinsing off for 10 mins. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Unless using it in the sun, then rinse off before it dries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tez162003 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Few things to add. Dont use snow foam in very cold conditions, it will freeze onto your car! (yes I did do this once) I put an inch of snow foam in a bottle, then add 2 shots of car shampoo, then top up with warm water. As for flow rates blah blah blah, just fiddle until you get the best foam, some people try to make the simplest of things seem complicated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllyB Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I've never diluted snow foam? What difference does it make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Pretty much what everyone on here has said already. i bought a lance from CYC.com last year, having never used one before. Filled with an inch of foam and a couple of shots of shampoo and fiddled with the settings until I got a nice foam (About 30 seconds... it really is pretty simple). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Put an inch of foam solution in the bottle, top up with warm water, connect to pressure washer and fiddle with spread/mix controls till you get a nice foam! Or half an inch to make half a bottle. If your tight like me. When you have used it all up,take the bottle off and run water through the head to rinse it out. ( away from the car) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I've never diluted snow foam? What difference does it make? Just wastes it mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OllyB Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I've never diluted snow foam? What difference does it make? Just wastes it mate I guess I do get through quite allot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I find an inch more than enough. <Boom> 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M13KYF Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I find an inch more than enough. <Boom> or is that the misses! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bems Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/blog/2012/03/pa-foam-lance-demo-video/ These guys are good. Give you a rough idea what to do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 For thick foam turn the knob towards - till the end. The +/- on the mixer knob indicates how much water you want in the mix, Less water = thicker foam And as mentioned before, make sure to rinse thru the lance after usage with the bottle off and the knob turned all the way to +. This avoids build up of gunk inside the lance, especially the metal mesh that makes the foam. Other than that, happy foaming Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilogikal1 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 This avoids build up of gunk inside the lance, especially the metal mesh that makes the foam. Although if you do get a build up and find you're losing foaming performance (it's usually because the gauze needs cleaning) just run some APC through it (whilst doing the arches as stated before). Easier than taking it apart to clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 This avoids build up of gunk inside the lance, especially the metal mesh that makes the foam. Although if you do get a build up and find you're losing foaming performance (it's usually because the gauze needs cleaning) just run some APC through it (whilst doing the arches as stated before). Easier than taking it apart to clean. Good tip right there, I replaced the gauze once and it's deffo a job that requires a vice (I smoke but that didn't work) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddy78 Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Good tip right there, I replaced the gauze once and it's deffo a job that requires a vice (I smoke but that didn't work) where's the :badumtish: smiley? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpmjames Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Thanks for all the replies guys, Ill hopefully give it a go tomorrow. One more question and im probably being a complete numpty here but whats APC? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ioneabee Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I keep hearing APC - I know it means "All Purpose Cleaner" - but does anyone have particular types / brand etc that is suitable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BulletMagnet Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 I keep hearing APC - I know it means "All Purpose Cleaner" - but does anyone have particular types / brand etc that is suitable I usually go for this, bulk is brilliant and since you dilute the product for usage one bulk container goes a long way http://www.i4detailing.co.uk/acatalog/Meguiars_All_Purpose_Cleaner_1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downhuman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Or go cheap and buy star drops from tesco Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisS Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Espuma :thumbs: Can be diluted to 80:1 I use at 40:1 also great for around the house. http://www.amazon.co...uma all purpase (and it's free postage) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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