I’ve used both and honestly for the price of the snowfoam its not bad. I’ve used worse snowfoam and better ones but for the price it’s pretty decent imo
Like I said in the video, I think the consistency is great, and it certainly isn't the worst... I just didn't find any real cleaning power with it! Again though, like I said at the end, maybe it'll work well blanketing a decent pre-wash product 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice one Mark, results were as I would have expected, I think! That being, a PH Neutral SF does little really and needs to be twinned with another prewash product and, the shampoo works. However, the level of lubrication seen with the shampoo is interesting, especially to those who use a shampoo with a clay towel or mitt. Good content mate. All the best. 👍
I wasn't expecting to be blown away or anything but the shampoo in particular performed well enough to earn a place amongst my regular use products... The snowfoam... Meh... I'll use what I have but I wouldn't rush out to buy it again
Great video mate!! 👏🏻👏🏻 Really well filmed and edited, you certainly do put some effort in in that respect. I’ve used these myself recently and I do think it’s a major leap forward for Halfords to have brought this range over the basic wash n wax , people are going nuts on socials trying to find out who’s behind it it’s actually laughable that it really matters 😂
Thanks Graeme. Yeah I really don't get the fascination - all seems to have stemmed from one Halfords employee 'apparently' claiming that Autobrite Direct made the products - which is complete Nonsense lol Personally, I don't care who makes them, I don't see the issue with white label brands, that's how manufacturing works in every other industry so I don't see why car care should be any different 🤷🏻♂️
@@SparkleanAutos it only makes a difference in this industry because to be a ‘detailing enthusiast’ you have to have some degree of ‘ocd’ about you and the need to know gets to some people 🤣
They both looked fine, nothing exciting, nothing terrible but not made me want to try I just had a major flashback though, remember when Halfords was blue logo and in a shop in town centres not a massive retail park stores. One of my earliest memories playing with the display stereos 😂
Lol I used to do the same myself and yes, I remember the blue & white signage 🤣 They're good enough products for people starting out but they won't replace what we're used to using!!
Great video Mark👌 Think for their target audience as long as the Foam Foams and the Shampoo cleans, its a winner. Be interested to see them up against the corresponding CarChem products as I believe that is their base, and not AutoBrite as some people would have us believing 😉
Thanks Jon... You've hit the nail on the head. Halfords target audience is the ordinary car owner who just wants to keep their car looking respectable and these products will do just that, but the snowfoam could definitely do with a bit of kick!! 👍🏼
I always say 'stick with what works for you'! This Halfords one has a very good consistency, but practically no cleaning power, not that I found anyway 🤷🏻♂️
Nice video Mark, i did have a look at these products the last time i was in halfords and did think about picking some up. The shampoo looked nice and ive herd good things about it, not sure ill be rushing out to pick any of the range up tho.
I was suprised when i poured the foam out too that it was clear and not coloured. Personal preference i guess and nothing to do with its performance. I used this with an mjjc and we all know what that does. The dilution needed winding right back. It was defo Magifoam style snow foam Shampoo wise i have to agree with you. I was really suprised by it. I used 40ml in the bucket and it did improve the foam. Id happily use it again. Im actaully keen to try a few more bits like the qd, ceramic foam and the wheel cleaner. Great video again btw👍
Thank you Andy 🙌🏼🙌🏼 The snow foam consistency was very good, I was just a little disappointed with the lack of cleaning... The Shampoo though, definitely going to try 40ml next time - it was really enjoyable to use and I would have no hesitation reaching for it again 👌🏼👍🏼 Thanks again mate, really appreciate your support 😏👍🏼
I agree with the cleaning power but iv learnt over the years there really isn't many that do clean and like you say I think this is a blanket type foam ideal if you like going over a pre wash. It actually reminds me of the Detail Bug ice foam, probabaly something to do with the same manufacture. 👀
Oooo you went there lol You're 100% right though, 90% of snow foams on the market serve no cleaning purpose other than as a blanket for other pre-wash products, despite what it says on the bottle!
I did....the anti white label brigade will be after me now 🤣 Hey like you say in other comments, who cares where it comes from. If it works for you and you enjoy it then crack on. 👍
I've used it for the first time today. At 6%, it didn't clean my bicycle, but the foam was insane. Added Surfex HD at 5% and it's now a lovely wheel cleaner through an IK Foamer. For people with a lance, I think the above combo would make a superb bodywork cleaner. But then, wouldn't you just use a decent snowfoam eg Autofoam🤷♂️. I like it a lot for wheels
Another easy watch. I know Halfords sell a variety of products but I can never understand why they do not have a self branded product that is a genuine contender at a reasonable price but I don't think this is it from your comments but the car turned out well. What sealant do you have on it as the water behaviour seems to be very hydrophobic is it still Magiseal.
Thank you John. I was definitely a little disappointed with the snow foam - it started out well, consistency was good, dwell was also better than some especially considering how warm & windy it was that day, but the cleaning power just wasn't there. The shampoo on the other hand I would definitely use again - probably use a little more next time but it was very pleasant to use and the car came up well! The sealant in the car - well there's actually a pair on there although it was for my own amusement, not for a video! One side is Turtle Wax Hydrophobic Sealant and the other side has GB Detailing Silk. I won't say too much as they are also both part of Graeme's ongoing sealant test! 👍🏼
@@SparkleanAutos On the sealants, fair enough. I am looking forward to his next offering also on that front. There is a wealth of knowledge and products to be gained from you guys on UA-cam. I watch a lot of detailing content but I only comment on the guys opinions I value and your channel falls squarely into that pigeon hole. Thanks again for your detailed response.
Genuinely thank you John, that really does mean a lot. I think I have said this to you before but I find it so disrespectful when people don't reply to comments - certainly on a channel with less than 25k or so subscribers! If people have taken the time to comment on a video, I think the very least I can do is take 2-3 minutes to respond to that comment in kind! I appreciate every comment and I try my best to ensure I reply to every one of them, and not just a generic response of "thanks for your comment 👍🏼😃". The day I stop doing that is the day I have lost sight of why I do this in the first place!!
Shampoo looked decent from results, I’m 100% in agreement re the suds, can’t have enough froth tbh… But I’d be leaving the snowfoam out in the black bin for collection, one of the weakest SF I’ve seen you test 👍🏻
It only stayed out of the bin because it definitely has something going for it... Maybe over the top of a good pre-wash! It's definitely not going to win any 'greatest cleaning power' tests!
I picked up a bottle of the Halfords advanced snow foam a few months ago and have been using it weekly since.... Unfortunately it appears to have next to no cleaning power at all. It has little to no effect on dirt vs water alone. I've since been mixing it with a dash of Surfex HD to give it some bite.
Greta video! If nothing it really shows how far chemical manufacturers have come in terms of their standard offerings which usually end up as these generic own-brand products. Some great nuggets of info mixed in there as well, as usual 🤘🏻
🙌🏼 thank you mate! They've definitely upped their game compared with the 'basic' stuff they've been offering for years alongside the likes of Auto Glym and Meguiar's... Don't get me wrong, I won't be replacing my favourite ranges 🤣 but for entry level products that shampoo is very good
Great video Mark. ive tried a few Halfords advanced cleaning products and found them ok. maybe someone can confirm or correct me but i think auto finesse make these products for Halfords.
Thank you Peter. To the best of my knowledge it's not Auto Finesse that makes it but actually a company called A-Chem - although to keep myself out of a court room I'm not staying that as a fact, just a well-shared rumour from people who know these things lol The shampoo is really good though, can't fault it 👍🏼
@@SparkleanAutos i wasnt 100% sure i was correct anyways. Just a rumour i heard. You could be correct. Have you had any luck with the chrome Northwest products i mentioned to you a while back.
Was that the stuff you said you bought somewhere in Lisburn??? To be honest I haven't bought anything recently... Barely time to wash my own cars lately let alone test products 🙁 Planning on doing a lot next year, should have much more free time so I'll definitely look into it then but you might have to remind me in a comment on a future video lol 👍🏼😁
Unfortunately when i hear 'lsp safe', 'doesn't clean' is what actually registers in my head. I have a q for you. In your first video (thanks YT for 'oldest first'), you remove an lsp with bh 50:50 surfex:autofoam. Would you still recommend that or buy something like GT decon? Cheers
Wow that's nearly 3 years ago lol months before I'd ever tried any GT products 🤣 It was on old, fading LSP so to be honest, probably much more cost effective to use Zero Decon (or similar!) Even at 20% 👍🏼👍🏼
im new to this stuff, I bought a karcher foam gun thing for my pressure washer and this halfords snow foam the other day, can you recommend a better snow foam? ive not opened the halfords snow foam so could still take it back for a refund! or maybe I could use this im a beginner and then buy better snow foam next time round? any advice appreciated, cheers
Welcome to the hobby!! First thing I'll say is it's a big rabbit hole that you could endlessly fall down! So before you go too far, ask yourself what your expectations are from products - but this will change over time too! As for snow foams.. there are generally 2 different types - The majority create foam but have very little actual cleaning power and this Halfords one falls into that bracket. These generally say pH neutral on the label. They can still help but better if you use some form of prewash underneath (citrus wash or a non-caustic TFR). Then there are the high-alkaline snow foams which do provide some cleaning power but the downside for some people is they also degrade any protection that's on the car (waxes, sealants etc.). Here's a video I made on pre-wash process and why it's important - ua-cam.com/video/BjJaOxgtJfA/v-deo.html Hopefully this helps a bit but feel free to ask me anything, any time 👍🏼 Main thing to remember is to enjoy the hobby and avoid the rabbit hole!!
I guess product production is only ever going to be a sideline for Halfords. They get people in the door based on some of their other offerings and then tempt you with cheaper Halford products probably made by others but as I said on previous video, it great to see a channel looking at this market. Well done mate
Thank you Martin. Spot on again, brands the size of Halfords don't have to invest tens of thousands developing the absolute best products for each category as the majority of their customers just want a product that works and won't damage their paintwork or plastics!!
I can understand that - some snowfoams (this being one of them!) Don't seem to have any cleaning ability... But even those that don't clean can still serve a purpose - whether it's to help products underneath dwell for longer, or even just because some people simply enjoy using them. I have seen myself go for months without using one l, just use a good pre-wash product, but then I'll miss using snowfoam for whatever reason and go back to it again!
Good test Mark, shampoo is good for its price point and after using it a few times now I quite like it. I am tempted to try the wheel cleaner and QD - anybody tried the lance? I’m looking an upgrade, considering the Mjjc v2 or the new Autobrite any opinions?
Shampoo was definitely a decent product 👌🏼 Watch this space regarding the lances... I have a video coming up (possibly next week!) On the MJJC lance and a new Autobrite one is on its way to me! 🤐
I remember a time when Halfords was the only option for car detailing products. They really have let the last ten years pass them by. I wounder if they can get back in the game with so many good products on the market.
I don't think they've struggled as a brand to be fair but I know exactly what you mean. They've stocked some great products and unfortunately they let some great brands get away from them, possibly due to prioritising profit a little too much. These aren't game changers lol but the shampoo is a really decent product
I was wandering what these products would be like when I saw them on Halfords website and based on your video the snowfoam might be OK to top a citrus or TFR and the shampoo is very decent - all in all handy products for those of us who only have Halfords locally.
That would probably be an ideal use for the snow foam as it can't clean in its own. The shampoo was decent yes, definitely not disappointed with that purchase 👍🏼
Hello Mark, brilliant video,I was at local Halfords today and saw these on the shelf.the shampoo seems to have some suds but probably needs more added.the snowfoam seems a bit thin.
Hello Steven and thank you 🙌🏼 Yeah I think just adding a bit more to the bucket and it'd be a great product, slickness was as good as any. As for the snow foam... It's not a 'bad' product but I wouldn't rush out and buy it again!
Most mild snowfoam will not really remove traffic film on its own and that goes for the biggest name brands, if you need it cleaner you need either an alkaline or acidic brand which will degrade any protection on the car with tepeated use .... If you want it ckeaner prior to the contact wash you'd need a citrus prewash msh aplied prior to snowfoaming or mix some in with the snowfoam...... At the end of the day these products are not aimed at the professionals out there but for your weekend warriors like myself who care enough about their car's to not use the local scratch & shine to wreck their car but want to buy something that they can trust without spending an arm and a leg on it or scratching their heads over a dozen different brands wondering which is best... Most of us know nobody makes the best of everything, akthough Bilt Hamber seems oretty close to it 😊, and most professionals will use a variety of brands buying what they feel is the best product from each manufacturer
Whilst I pretty much agree with what you're trying to say Peter, the fact remains that this is a video series testing products against their own claims, not about finding the most efficient method for car care. In Halfords own words describing this product, they say "This foaming pre-wash removes road grime and large contaminates with ease, to make the contact wash even easier."... sadly those were not my findings, hence my conclusion on the foam. Had they stated something like "This pH neutral Snow Foam works well in conjunction with our **insert other stronger prewash product!** allowing for an increased dwell time and more efficient contactless cleaning stage" then I would have raved about it... Unfortunately a claim was made, tested, and found to be false - that's all I'm reviewing here! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@SparkleanAutos ... You do have a fair point, I've not used it nor looked at it in the shops but these products all basically make the same claims of being the ultimate cleaner and nothing will clean like a contact wash ..... Well I've seen a few industrial strength products for used, lorries etc I'd not want to try on a car...
I have a few that I use on occasion when the situation calls for it but the main thing is to ensure they're non-caustic... But even using 'extreme' products on rare occasions won't do any harm, provided they're rinsed properly - it's when people use them week in, week out or (as you say) go to dodgy roadside car washes, that's when problems can occur!! Yes they will degrade protection, but sometimes you just have to be prepared to degrade it in order to safely clean the car, then just apply more 😁👍🏼
I’ve used both and honestly for the price of the snowfoam its not bad. I’ve used worse snowfoam and better ones but for the price it’s pretty decent imo
Like I said in the video, I think the consistency is great, and it certainly isn't the worst... I just didn't find any real cleaning power with it!
Again though, like I said at the end, maybe it'll work well blanketing a decent pre-wash product 👍🏼👍🏼
Nice one Mark, results were as I would have expected, I think! That being, a PH Neutral SF does little really and needs to be twinned with another prewash product and, the shampoo works. However, the level of lubrication seen with the shampoo is interesting, especially to those who use a shampoo with a clay towel or mitt. Good content mate. All the best. 👍
I wasn't expecting to be blown away or anything but the shampoo in particular performed well enough to earn a place amongst my regular use products... The snowfoam... Meh... I'll use what I have but I wouldn't rush out to buy it again
Great video mate!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Really well filmed and edited, you certainly do put some effort in in that respect.
I’ve used these myself recently and I do think it’s a major leap forward for Halfords to have brought this range over the basic wash n wax , people are going nuts on socials trying to find out who’s behind it it’s actually laughable that it really matters 😂
Thanks Graeme.
Yeah I really don't get the fascination - all seems to have stemmed from one Halfords employee 'apparently' claiming that Autobrite Direct made the products - which is complete Nonsense lol
Personally, I don't care who makes them, I don't see the issue with white label brands, that's how manufacturing works in every other industry so I don't see why car care should be any different 🤷🏻♂️
@@SparkleanAutos it only makes a difference in this industry because to be a ‘detailing enthusiast’ you have to have some degree of ‘ocd’ about you and the need to know gets to some people 🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣 those people need to get out more!
They both looked fine, nothing exciting, nothing terrible but not made me want to try
I just had a major flashback though, remember when Halfords was blue logo and in a shop in town centres not a massive retail park stores. One of my earliest memories playing with the display stereos 😂
Lol I used to do the same myself and yes, I remember the blue & white signage 🤣
They're good enough products for people starting out but they won't replace what we're used to using!!
Great video Mark👌
Think for their target audience as long as the Foam Foams and the Shampoo cleans, its a winner.
Be interested to see them up against the corresponding CarChem products as I believe that is their base, and not AutoBrite as some people would have us believing 😉
Thanks Jon... You've hit the nail on the head. Halfords target audience is the ordinary car owner who just wants to keep their car looking respectable and these products will do just that, but the snowfoam could definitely do with a bit of kick!! 👍🏼
I bought halfords snowfoam a while back to try it out, i usually use autoglym polar blast, will be sticking with autoglym in future.
I always say 'stick with what works for you'! This Halfords one has a very good consistency, but practically no cleaning power, not that I found anyway 🤷🏻♂️
Nice video Mark, i did have a look at these products the last time i was in halfords and did think about picking some up. The shampoo looked nice and ive herd good things about it, not sure ill be rushing out to pick any of the range up tho.
The shampoo surprised me, performed very well and I would have no issues using it again 👌🏼👍🏼 the wheel cleaner is up next but I'm saying nothing 🤐🤐🤣
I was suprised when i poured the foam out too that it was clear and not coloured. Personal preference i guess and nothing to do with its performance. I used this with an mjjc and we all know what that does. The dilution needed winding right back. It was defo Magifoam style snow foam
Shampoo wise i have to agree with you. I was really suprised by it. I used 40ml in the bucket and it did improve the foam. Id happily use it again. Im actaully keen to try a few more bits like the qd, ceramic foam and the wheel cleaner.
Great video again btw👍
Thank you Andy 🙌🏼🙌🏼
The snow foam consistency was very good, I was just a little disappointed with the lack of cleaning... The Shampoo though, definitely going to try 40ml next time - it was really enjoyable to use and I would have no hesitation reaching for it again 👌🏼👍🏼
Thanks again mate, really appreciate your support 😏👍🏼
I agree with the cleaning power but iv learnt over the years there really isn't many that do clean and like you say I think this is a blanket type foam ideal if you like going over a pre wash. It actually reminds me of the Detail Bug ice foam, probabaly something to do with the same manufacture. 👀
Oooo you went there lol
You're 100% right though, 90% of snow foams on the market serve no cleaning purpose other than as a blanket for other pre-wash products, despite what it says on the bottle!
I did....the anti white label brigade will be after me now 🤣
Hey like you say in other comments, who cares where it comes from. If it works for you and you enjoy it then crack on. 👍
I've used it for the first time today. At 6%, it didn't clean my bicycle, but the foam was insane. Added Surfex HD at 5% and it's now a lovely wheel cleaner through an IK Foamer.
For people with a lance, I think the above combo would make a superb bodywork cleaner. But then, wouldn't you just use a decent snowfoam eg Autofoam🤷♂️.
I like it a lot for wheels
Another easy watch. I know Halfords sell a variety of products but I can never understand why they do not have a self branded product that is a genuine contender at a reasonable price but I don't think this is it from your comments but the car turned out well. What sealant do you have on it as the water behaviour seems to be very hydrophobic is it still Magiseal.
Thank you John.
I was definitely a little disappointed with the snow foam - it started out well, consistency was good, dwell was also better than some especially considering how warm & windy it was that day, but the cleaning power just wasn't there.
The shampoo on the other hand I would definitely use again - probably use a little more next time but it was very pleasant to use and the car came up well!
The sealant in the car - well there's actually a pair on there although it was for my own amusement, not for a video! One side is Turtle Wax Hydrophobic Sealant and the other side has GB Detailing Silk. I won't say too much as they are also both part of Graeme's ongoing sealant test! 👍🏼
@@SparkleanAutos On the sealants, fair enough. I am looking forward to his next offering also on that front. There is a wealth of knowledge and products to be gained from you guys on UA-cam. I watch a lot of detailing content but I only comment on the guys opinions I value and your channel falls squarely into that pigeon hole. Thanks again for your detailed response.
Genuinely thank you John, that really does mean a lot. I think I have said this to you before but I find it so disrespectful when people don't reply to comments - certainly on a channel with less than 25k or so subscribers! If people have taken the time to comment on a video, I think the very least I can do is take 2-3 minutes to respond to that comment in kind!
I appreciate every comment and I try my best to ensure I reply to every one of them, and not just a generic response of "thanks for your comment 👍🏼😃". The day I stop doing that is the day I have lost sight of why I do this in the first place!!
Shampoo looked decent from results, I’m 100% in agreement re the suds, can’t have enough froth tbh…
But I’d be leaving the snowfoam out in the black bin for collection, one of the weakest SF I’ve seen you test 👍🏻
It only stayed out of the bin because it definitely has something going for it... Maybe over the top of a good pre-wash! It's definitely not going to win any 'greatest cleaning power' tests!
I picked up a bottle of the Halfords advanced snow foam a few months ago and have been using it weekly since.... Unfortunately it appears to have next to no cleaning power at all. It has little to no effect on dirt vs water alone. I've since been mixing it with a dash of Surfex HD to give it some bite.
I completely agree... Great consistency and all but definitely serves little to no purpose for actually pre-washing the car!
Greta video! If nothing it really shows how far chemical manufacturers have come in terms of their standard offerings which usually end up as these generic own-brand products.
Some great nuggets of info mixed in there as well, as usual 🤘🏻
🙌🏼 thank you mate! They've definitely upped their game compared with the 'basic' stuff they've been offering for years alongside the likes of Auto Glym and Meguiar's... Don't get me wrong, I won't be replacing my favourite ranges 🤣 but for entry level products that shampoo is very good
Great video Mark. ive tried a few Halfords advanced cleaning products and found them ok. maybe someone can confirm or correct me but i think auto finesse make these products for Halfords.
Thank you Peter. To the best of my knowledge it's not Auto Finesse that makes it but actually a company called A-Chem - although to keep myself out of a court room I'm not staying that as a fact, just a well-shared rumour from people who know these things lol
The shampoo is really good though, can't fault it 👍🏼
@@SparkleanAutos i wasnt 100% sure i was correct anyways. Just a rumour i heard. You could be correct. Have you had any luck with the chrome Northwest products i mentioned to you a while back.
Was that the stuff you said you bought somewhere in Lisburn??? To be honest I haven't bought anything recently... Barely time to wash my own cars lately let alone test products 🙁
Planning on doing a lot next year, should have much more free time so I'll definitely look into it then but you might have to remind me in a comment on a future video lol 👍🏼😁
Mark loved the pad work lol what was the wheel cleaner like did you not use it or is that another video.
Thanks mate 🙌🏼
That's for another video (and not on these unworthy wheels 🤣)
Just what I need to know. Super video.👍.
👍🏼 thank you, really appreciate that 😁
Unfortunately when i hear 'lsp safe', 'doesn't clean' is what actually registers in my head.
I have a q for you. In your first video (thanks YT for 'oldest first'), you remove an lsp with bh 50:50 surfex:autofoam. Would you still recommend that or buy something like GT decon?
Cheers
Wow that's nearly 3 years ago lol months before I'd ever tried any GT products 🤣
It was on old, fading LSP so to be honest, probably much more cost effective to use Zero Decon (or similar!) Even at 20% 👍🏼👍🏼
@@SparkleanAutos cheers bud. Genuinely love your output! Thanks
🙌🏼🙌🏼 thank you pal, really appreciate that 👍🏼👍🏼
im new to this stuff, I bought a karcher foam gun thing for my pressure washer and this halfords snow foam the other day, can you recommend a better snow foam? ive not opened the halfords snow foam so could still take it back for a refund! or maybe I could use this im a beginner and then buy better snow foam next time round? any advice appreciated, cheers
Welcome to the hobby!! First thing I'll say is it's a big rabbit hole that you could endlessly fall down! So before you go too far, ask yourself what your expectations are from products - but this will change over time too!
As for snow foams.. there are generally 2 different types -
The majority create foam but have very little actual cleaning power and this Halfords one falls into that bracket. These generally say pH neutral on the label. They can still help but better if you use some form of prewash underneath (citrus wash or a non-caustic TFR).
Then there are the high-alkaline snow foams which do provide some cleaning power but the downside for some people is they also degrade any protection that's on the car (waxes, sealants etc.).
Here's a video I made on pre-wash process and why it's important -
ua-cam.com/video/BjJaOxgtJfA/v-deo.html
Hopefully this helps a bit but feel free to ask me anything, any time 👍🏼
Main thing to remember is to enjoy the hobby and avoid the rabbit hole!!
@@SparkleanAutos thanks for the reply, will take a look at that pre wash vid, 👍
Any time - it just lets you see the pre-wash process and why it's important - there's links there to products I regularly use too 👍🏼
I guess product production is only ever going to be a sideline for Halfords. They get people in the door based on some of their other offerings and then tempt you with cheaper Halford products probably made by others but as I said on previous video, it great to see a channel looking at this market. Well done mate
Thank you Martin. Spot on again, brands the size of Halfords don't have to invest tens of thousands developing the absolute best products for each category as the majority of their customers just want a product that works and won't damage their paintwork or plastics!!
I dont use snowfoam at the moment, really cant see any difference whatsoever
I can understand that - some snowfoams (this being one of them!) Don't seem to have any cleaning ability... But even those that don't clean can still serve a purpose - whether it's to help products underneath dwell for longer, or even just because some people simply enjoy using them.
I have seen myself go for months without using one l, just use a good pre-wash product, but then I'll miss using snowfoam for whatever reason and go back to it again!
Good test Mark, shampoo is good for its price point and after using it a few times now I quite like it. I am tempted to try the wheel cleaner and QD - anybody tried the lance? I’m looking an upgrade, considering the Mjjc v2 or the new Autobrite any opinions?
Shampoo was definitely a decent product 👌🏼
Watch this space regarding the lances... I have a video coming up (possibly next week!) On the MJJC lance and a new Autobrite one is on its way to me! 🤐
I remember a time when Halfords was the only option for car detailing products. They really have let the last ten years pass them by. I wounder if they can get back in the game with so many good products on the market.
I don't think they've struggled as a brand to be fair but I know exactly what you mean. They've stocked some great products and unfortunately they let some great brands get away from them, possibly due to prioritising profit a little too much. These aren't game changers lol but the shampoo is a really decent product
I was wandering what these products would be like when I saw them on Halfords website and based on your video the snowfoam might be OK to top a citrus or TFR and the shampoo is very decent - all in all handy products for those of us who only have Halfords locally.
That would probably be an ideal use for the snow foam as it can't clean in its own. The shampoo was decent yes, definitely not disappointed with that purchase 👍🏼
Hello Mark, brilliant video,I was at local Halfords today and saw these on the shelf.the shampoo seems to have some suds but probably needs more added.the snowfoam seems a bit thin.
Hello Steven and thank you 🙌🏼
Yeah I think just adding a bit more to the bucket and it'd be a great product, slickness was as good as any.
As for the snow foam... It's not a 'bad' product but I wouldn't rush out and buy it again!
Most mild snowfoam will not really remove traffic film on its own and that goes for the biggest name brands, if you need it cleaner you need either an alkaline or acidic brand which will degrade any protection on the car with tepeated use .... If you want it ckeaner prior to the contact wash you'd need a citrus prewash msh aplied prior to snowfoaming or mix some in with the snowfoam......
At the end of the day these products are not aimed at the professionals out there but for your weekend warriors like myself who care enough about their car's to not use the local scratch & shine to wreck their car but want to buy something that they can trust without spending an arm and a leg on it or scratching their heads over a dozen different brands wondering which is best... Most of us know nobody makes the best of everything, akthough Bilt Hamber seems oretty close to it 😊, and most professionals will use a variety of brands buying what they feel is the best product from each manufacturer
Whilst I pretty much agree with what you're trying to say Peter, the fact remains that this is a video series testing products against their own claims, not about finding the most efficient method for car care.
In Halfords own words describing this product, they say "This foaming pre-wash removes road grime and large contaminates with ease, to make the contact wash even easier."... sadly those were not my findings, hence my conclusion on the foam. Had they stated something like "This pH neutral Snow Foam works well in conjunction with our **insert other stronger prewash product!** allowing for an increased dwell time and more efficient contactless cleaning stage" then I would have raved about it...
Unfortunately a claim was made, tested, and found to be false - that's all I'm reviewing here! 👍🏼👍🏼
@@SparkleanAutos ... You do have a fair point, I've not used it nor looked at it in the shops but these products all basically make the same claims of being the ultimate cleaner and nothing will clean like a contact wash ..... Well I've seen a few industrial strength products for used, lorries etc I'd not want to try on a car...
I have a few that I use on occasion when the situation calls for it but the main thing is to ensure they're non-caustic... But even using 'extreme' products on rare occasions won't do any harm, provided they're rinsed properly - it's when people use them week in, week out or (as you say) go to dodgy roadside car washes, that's when problems can occur!!
Yes they will degrade protection, but sometimes you just have to be prepared to degrade it in order to safely clean the car, then just apply more 😁👍🏼