Hey guys,
I had some time today so I carried out a wee test, two of the four snow foams I have just bought.
I am basically looking for a foam which is safe but cleans well too - a big ask I know.
So basically our two test vehicles are both non washers since december time so plenty of grime etc to be removed. Another point here is that neither have any noticeable protection as I haven't detailed my own car in sometime let alone these two.
Now I can't tell you what a product smells like because I can't smell so I'll need to skip over that point :lol:
I used cold water connected to my pressure washer, I will be using warm when I move to a unit or hopefully if I can afford it I would like a warm water jet wash
Anyway enough babble.
First up was the jeep, general pictures of the condition, stained alloys etc. Now I don't expect a snow foam to lift staining just really want to see a good amount of dirt removal - so not totally unrealistic of what these products should really be doing.
The thing I have to say about this product was, the foam wasn't as thick as others I have used. I thought I should add some more to thicken it, so I did. Still not that thick which suprised me.
See this is a tad thin, even adding more solution etc. Anyway just meant the product didn't cling for long.
Long enough for me to pour the chem guys into the foam lance and foam the bimmer. So even kindly say 10mins.
So not a thick product really, does that effect the cleaning, well we are about to find out.
Very impressed especially with the short amount of time it dwelled for.
Ok so next product - chemical guys new foam
The foam was sprayed on with the foam lance, now this is thick foam
The cleaning process is almost instantaneous, this is good stuff.
After a while, I was thinning down my collection again. Decided to get a toolbox for tools and move my detailing stuff to a roller cabinet.
Ok I don't think your ready for this.
Maybe you are then
Almost no need for wheel cleaner on SOME wheels.
My opinion is this, these are two differently aimed products with the same name if that makes sense.
Ok actimousse is possibly more geared towards people who don't have as much time like valeting guys. They want the car clean quicker and will go round to wash it after the foam anyway. The thin foam then makes sense.
Now, chem guys are maybe going for our type of thinking. I have a black car, non metallic and I want something which takes the most amount of dirt off so I am not rubbing or damaging my clear. I don't mind if I wait another 5 mins for a cleaner car, like most detailers I guess.
So far, I have another two to test right enough, chemical guys have certainly delivered a product which is a must have for any detailer either in summer or winter. I must mention that I cover at least 70 miles a day on country roads, so I don't really ever get "just" a dusty car it's always dirty after the days commute. :detailer:
Hopefully this has helped some people who are in my shoes currently and unsure which product to choose.
I have the valet pro snow foam and citrus pre wash they offer still to test. Hopefully sometime next weekend !!
