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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 01:28 PM
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im looking at buying some snow foam but wondered what was people's opinion on waht to get and where from? Also looking at getting a machine polisher, worked out that I think a dual action one would be best but again recommendations on where to get one from and best value

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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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Magi-foam from Autobrite

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind.../magifoam.html

They also sell a DA machine too

http://www.autobritedirect.co.uk/ind...te-direct.html

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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 01:41 PM
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was just looking at their website. will have a look at those products now. Thanks
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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I use cleanyourcar. Plenty of nice products on there, always liked autoglym stuff, but I have a variety.
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 03:16 PM
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ok cheers will have a look on there aswel
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 03:59 PM
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Coming from someone who never cleans there car lol, what's snow foam?
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Old Sep 10, 2014 | 04:43 PM
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It is basically a foam that you spray over your car, leave to sit for about 10 mins then rinse off before washing. It helps lift away and remove as much dirt from the car before you go at it with a bucket of soapy water, to stop paint damage.

Basically you want to remove as much dirt from the paintwork before actually washing it by hand.
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by RichieST
It is basically a foam that you spray over your car, leave to sit for about 10 mins then rinse off before washing. It helps lift away and remove as much dirt from the car before you go at it with a bucket of soapy water, to stop paint damage. Basically you want to remove as much dirt from the paintwork before actually washing it by hand.
Cool may have to try some of that
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by RichieST
It is basically a foam that you spray over your car, leave to sit for about 10 mins then rinse off before washing. It helps lift away and remove as much dirt from the car before you go at it with a bucket of soapy water, to stop paint damage.

Basically you want to remove as much dirt from the paintwork before actually washing it by hand.
Thanks for the info , when I first read this thread I thought he was talking about Christmas Tree spray decoration!!!
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by cossynut2
Thanks for the info , when I first read this thread I thought he was talking about Christmas Tree spray decoration!!!
Same here lol. Think it might be a step too far for me, don't even like washing mine lol :-(
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gcfcos
Same here lol. Think it might be a step too far for me, don't even like washing mine lol :-(
If it's prepared and protected properly once or twice a year it makes cleaning in between times so much quicker and easier!
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 09:21 PM
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Another vote for cleanyourcar website, I've been using them for the last 5 or so years for all of my car cleaning stuff, very quick to send out items, normally within 2-3 days for standard delivery. They even write a thank you note by hand which I think is a nice touch
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Old Sep 11, 2014 | 09:48 PM
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I prefer Valet pro PH neutral snow foam, less than £20 for 5 litres, where as magifoam is prob double that, I really can't see the diff between the two. Autobrite do make some great products though.
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