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Old 10-09-2014, 01:28 PM
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Hiya guys

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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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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was just looking at their website. will have a look at those products now. Thanks
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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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ok cheers will have a look on there aswel
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Coming from someone who never cleans there car lol, what's snow foam?
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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