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Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Wed Nov 13, 2019 6:14 pm
by MCDK
A little bit of shampoo mixed with the Valet Pro foam produces amazing foam which is very thick and dwells well.

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Thu Nov 14, 2019 11:49 am
by Bigboyrolo
Crayonmac wrote: Fri Nov 08, 2019 8:03 am Any recommendations of which cleaning products I should be using on my new car?
Bilt Hamber Auto Foam for me. There's a U Tube channel - 'Forensic Detailing' - Jon has produced many videos on products, technique and general car care, well worth a look if you want to care for your car. He can be a bit long winded but he seems to know his stuff, claims to be unbiased and advocates Bilt Hamber for most products.
This is his review of Bilt Hamber product range, it starts at 3 mins in with Snow Foam.

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Mon Dec 23, 2019 6:12 pm
by Cheshire Cat
Bilt Hamber make excellent products. Snow foam doesn't necessarily have to be thick and foamy as it is a bugger to rinse off correctly.

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:01 pm
by jone66
Foam all the way but most video's I have seen people are using pressure washers to pre-soak. An old friend of mine 30 years ago would have ripped me a new one if I'd used a pressure washer on his car. And in the link the guys mention something about sensitive paint with Porsche? Surely all paint needs a year to cure fully?

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 4:10 pm
by Partysausage
Unsure on the sensitive paint issue and taking a year to cure. However if you’ve got a ceramic coating on the car for example that was professionally applied then does this not make the sensitive paint debate irrelevant?

Or am I missing something?

Also I standby Auto Finesse Avalanche for my foam and their quick detailed is good. Rest of the stuff I can leave. Bolt Hamber Auto-wash is the business.

All personal opinion really and I’m guessing water quality in your area must have an impact on some products. I’ve tried things that were meant to be the best and I’ve followed the instructions but it’s just never worked for me.

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:07 pm
by MikeM
jone66 wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:01 pm An old friend of mine 30 years ago would have ripped me a new one if I'd used a pressure washer on his car. And in the link the guys mention something about sensitive paint with Porsche? Surely all paint needs a year to cure fully?
I can understand your friends viewpoint from that era but paint just like cars have moved on a bit since 70/80s. Now a 4 layer process that’s baked on at each level following the first which is an electro coated zinc based body primer (effectively rust proofs whole body) then primed and baked, base coat/colour and baked, clear coat and baked so already fully cured once leaving the painting line.

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:23 am
by jone66
MikeM wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:07 pm
jone66 wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:01 pm An old friend of mine 30 years ago would have ripped me a new one if I'd used a pressure washer on his car. And in the link the guys mention something about sensitive paint with Porsche? Surely all paint needs a year to cure fully?
I can understand your friends viewpoint from that era but paint just like cars have moved on a bit since 70/80s. Now a 4 layer process that’s baked on at each level following the first which is an electro coated zinc based body primer (effectively rust proofs whole body) then primed and baked, base coat/colour and baked, clear coat and baked so already fully cured once leaving the painting line.
Yes, I think you are probably right Mike re: paint quality I still cringe when I see the lance of water come out in the local car wash though, certainly somewhere I won't be visiting in a new Porsche. What are your views on ceramic coatings? I was thinking, straight from dealership for some of this treatment. I certainly won't have the OPC doing it.
https://www.exclusivecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-wiltshire/

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:30 am
by SAC1
Justin at ECC, Trowbridge is well established and does an excellent job.

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:44 pm
by jone66
SAC1 wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 8:30 am
Justin at ECC, Trowbridge is well established and does an excellent job.
Cheers Steve, I've seen the website which looks impressive, all the info re: over night security etc, so a nice journey to say goodbye to the new car for a few days when I complete my purchase.

Re: Snow foam recommendations

Posted: Sun Oct 25, 2020 9:04 pm
by MikeM
jone66 wrote: Sun Oct 25, 2020 7:23 am
MikeM wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 5:07 pm
jone66 wrote: Sat Oct 24, 2020 3:01 pm An old friend of mine 30 years ago would have ripped me a new one if I'd used a pressure washer on his car. And in the link the guys mention something about sensitive paint with Porsche? Surely all paint needs a year to cure fully?
I can understand your friends viewpoint from that era but paint just like cars have moved on a bit since 70/80s. Now a 4 layer process that’s baked on at each level following the first which is an electro coated zinc based body primer (effectively rust proofs whole body) then primed and baked, base coat/colour and baked, clear coat and baked so already fully cured once leaving the painting line.
Yes, I think you are probably right Mike re: paint quality I still cringe when I see the lance of water come out in the local car wash though, certainly somewhere I won't be visiting in a new Porsche. What are your views on ceramic coatings? I was thinking, straight from dealership for some of this treatment. I certainly won't have the OPC doing it.
https://www.exclusivecarcare.co.uk/gtechniq-wiltshire/
I haven’t used Justin myself as I prep my own (using sealant) and topping up, which is needed more frequently than ceramic that can last many years if washed and cared for properly. He has a good reputation on this forum, so if I was looking at a Ceramic coating I would definitely give him a call.