MJIbex
Member Since: 13 Sep 2009
Location: Reading
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WOODY179 wrote:hoping this group buy is still on - looks like it is though
Has anyone used a waterspot filter?
http://www.waterspot-filters.co.uk/
If so, are they any good?
Not used this particular 1. Used http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/aqua-gl...er-30.aspx and it's awesome:)
Mark. Gone: 2010MY 59 plate Bali Blue HSE.
Also gone : 2012MY 12 plate Firenze Red HSE.
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maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
 
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After a not so good attempt with the DemonShine Snow Foam, I've opted for the group buy Deal 4 with MagiFoam.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/show...t=magifoam
Bank holiday weekend coming up - need something to do 
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| 21st Aug 2013 2:27 pm |
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discoteca
Member Since: 08 Mar 2010
Location: Warwickshire
Posts: 1477
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I use the own brand snow foam and aqua gleam filters from www.theultimatefinish.co.uk
Found them both excellent.
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| 21st Aug 2013 4:14 pm |
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MHP
Member Since: 31 Dec 2011
Location: lydd
Posts: 2776
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we got out snow foam from detailing world i think  2009 Discovery 3 HSE - Gone
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2019 HSE D5 - coming!
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| 21st Aug 2013 4:18 pm |
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Popelka
Member Since: 31 May 2008
Location: Praha (Prague)
Posts: 2430
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maplecottage wrote:http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=183611&highlight=magifoam
must be a never ending group buy as that post is from September 2010.  Experience is a difficult teacher, because she gives the test first and then the lesson afterwards!!!!
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| 21st Aug 2013 7:18 pm |
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thehappysailor
Member Since: 20 Jun 2012
Location: King's Lynn - Norfolk
Posts: 64
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I always get my stuff from cleanyourcar.co.uk, they do various snow foams, i have been using Valet Pro ph neutral for a while now and the stuff seems to last for ages. I reckon on 5 litres has lasted me 3 years so far.
Its always worth getting the mix right to get the product to work correctly though, i always take about 100ml and put in to the bottle of the snow foam lance then top up 3/4 with water to give me about 30% snow foam and 70% luke warm water, this seems to be the right mix for me.
I only find snow foam to work well with cars that have been previously polished, then waxed though, i never got great results on cars that have zero protection on.
In relation to water filters, i cant see the point as i always dry my car after cleaning then use a quick detailer to fnish so i never get water spots any how.
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| 22nd Aug 2013 3:27 pm |
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C6REW
Member Since: 10 Mar 2007
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Posts: 576
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With regards to snow foam, I used it every time I washed the D3 for a long time.
In the end it ruined the black plastic under the front window and various other places. This was something that guys on the 'detailing forum' warned about, but it took a while to happen. In the end I had to buy all new parts for the Disco.
Basically they not only lost their colour and went a very light grey but became brittle and powdery!
I never use it now.
Best regards
Chris
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| 22nd Aug 2013 3:40 pm |
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maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
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Popelka wrote:maplecottage wrote:http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=183611&highlight=magifoam
must be a never ending group buy as that post is from September 2010.
Just gave them a call using the number in the post - spoke to John, a very nice chappy. Should be getting mine tomorrow.
Re. the plastic bits - perhaps judicious use is the answer.
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| 22nd Aug 2013 7:01 pm |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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thehappysailor wrote:I always get my stuff from cleanyourcar.co.uk, they do various snow foams, i have been using Valet Pro ph neutral for a while now and the stuff seems to last for ages. I reckon on 5 litres has lasted me 3 years so far.
Its always worth getting the mix right to get the product to work correctly though, i always take about 100ml and put in to the bottle of the snow foam lance then top up 3/4 with water to give me about 30% snow foam and 70% luke warm water.
Same product,supplier,and method here.... Stuff lasts for ages and certainly wasn't the dearest either....very happy so far "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
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| 22nd Aug 2013 7:06 pm |
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C6REW
Member Since: 10 Mar 2007
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Posts: 576
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maplecottage wrote:
Re. the plastic bits - perhaps judicious use is the answer.
Been a detailer of my cars for many years. Did that!
I just don't recommend using snow foam. Seen a lot of people before me suffer the same.
Regards
Chris
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| 22nd Aug 2013 9:14 pm |
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radders89
Member Since: 30 Aug 2010
Location: West Sussex
Posts: 1051
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Is Magifoam likely to have the same effect as snowfoam then? MY15 D4 SDV6 HSE Corris Grey - Gone
MY05 D3 TDV6 SE Zambezi silver Auto Alpaca leather - Gone
MY02' Seat Leon 1.6s Metallic Black cloth trim with a hint of mould
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| 23rd Aug 2013 8:39 am |
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euangibson
Member Since: 24 Dec 2010
Location: Borders
Posts: 11027
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C6REW.... If I'm using the Valetpro NEUTRAL PH it shouldn't "grey" the plastics over time should it ?.....just checking because thats the very reason I went for a ph neutral one ? "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool,than to speak out and remove all doubt" ?.....what rubbish...
Locking rear E-diff
RLD spare wheel protector & sump guard
Extended roof rails
Series 111 mudflaps
Black side tubes,grill and vents
Timed climate remote
Hids4u interior lights
D4 Firenze my2012 HSE
D3 Java 2005 SE manual (sold,sadly,thanks for the memories)
1966 '88 Series 2a....still starts in the morning better than I do...
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| 23rd Aug 2013 8:50 am |
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C6REW
Member Since: 10 Mar 2007
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Posts: 576
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Hi,
Whilst it is some time since I have ventured near to 'snow foam' I think I would agree with you that if it is pH neutral it should be OK.
For total peace of mind, I would do a bit of research on the Detailing World forum:
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/index.php
However, after using it and seeing the early results I would actually question the benefit. For me the best advice is to use a good wash making sure to follow the two bucket system. Then rinse, spray with QD (quick detailer) wipe off with 'proper' cloths.
I am sort of assuming you know about doing this, but if not I can post a list of bits I use when I get a chance.
In the meantime, here is a link to my D3 having just had a quick detail by me.
http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=217880
In fact, although it is a couple of years ago, I use almost the same products.
Best regards
Chris
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| 23rd Aug 2013 9:07 am |
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Paul White
Member Since: 27 Jan 2012
Location: Marshfield, Nr Bath
Posts: 279
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Chris
You are obviously an expert at detailing, so can you explain to me why, when I use Magifoam with my Karcher Pro pressure washer I don't get a thick, clingy foam.
I do as instructed, fill bottle about an inch with foam, top up with lukewarm water, and have the regulator on the bottle set. The problem is, the only way I can get any foam at all is by having the screw wide open on the bottle.
What am I doing wrong, as most people swear by Magifoam and youtube shows lovely thick foam with a 5 minute dwell time.
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2012 D4 HSE Aintree Green Gone
2011 D4 XS Galway Green Gone
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| 23rd Aug 2013 10:34 am |
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C6REW
Member Since: 10 Mar 2007
Location: Devizes, Wiltshire
Posts: 576
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Hi Paul,
Whilst I am not totally aware of which pressure washer nor what pressure you are working with, I am aware that you really do need the correct pressure washer, a decent amount of pressure from your water and the correct 'foam' bottle.
I ditched the bottle that came with my pressure washer and bought a dedicated one from one of the key detailing suppliers. The difference was chalk and cheese!
Best regards
Chris
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| 23rd Aug 2013 10:53 am |
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