So for those who use a pre-wash in either the form of snow foam or just a spray on pre-wash - do you wet the car with your pressure washer first or just apply the pre-wash stright onto the panel without wetting the panel first?
When the idea of pre wash is to eat into the dirt and lubricate it whilst leaving the panel I always scratch my head as to why people blast the dirt across the panorama first?
Also the pre wash bonds better on a dry car I find
If you wet the car then put a pretty wash on it will be watered down and the water will start to rinse the previous wash off before it does anything. Need to give it a best a chance of dislodging dirt before trying to rinse
Always dry as above. You rinse off pre wash with water so why would you add a layer of water before you start.
It wont cling to the dirt. Waste of time in my opinion.
I'm glad you asked this mate, as I do, and haven't been seeing the results from a new product I've been using (Carpro Citrus), this may explain that.
However, I did do my wheels exactly the same, and it wasn't until I saw a video online a few weeks ago of Hellfire being used on dry wheels I changed my process. :thumb:
I lightly TFR spray first on a dry car, then snow foam direct on top, rinse, second snow foam ( second half of the bottle ) and agitate handles, badges, window edges etc with a soft hair brush.
Interesting thread. I was always lead to believe you should get the majority off with a hose before prewash as it will only get the top layer off. Like thick mud I'm talking about. I always believed you'd only damage your paint if you physically rubbed the grit into the paint. I know what you guys are saying that the pressure washer will drag it across but not with a heavy hand behind pushing it further in and giving the dirt no where to go.
Always dry, I find that the snow foam just rolls off a wet car - especially if it has a good coat of wax. It then gives you time to go round the tight areas with a detailing brush - badges, grills, lights filler cap etc
Always dry, I find that the snow foam just rolls off a wet car - especially if it has a good coat of wax. It then gives you time to go round the tight areas with a detailing brush - badges, grills, lights filler cap etc
The Angelwax snowfoam I use States on it to pressure wash first
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