►►Here are the links to the products presented in this video (some products might not be available in your country): ►For people in USA: Griot’s Garage Foaming Surface Wash: amzn.to/301Twrx Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/30188rN Adam’s Polishes Mega Foam: amzn.to/31rfcLd Angelwax Fast Foam: bit.ly/2kLap7b Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/3od0cfN Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: amzn.to/302S4px Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/3d5kZeK Kranzle 1122TST plus upgraded Mosmatic gun and wand: bit.ly/2WoDHHI Mosmatic gun and wand solution: bit.ly/3faTEJQ MaxShine foam cannon: amzn.to/2SCzQ8B ►For people in Canada: Griot’s Garage Foaming Surface Wash: bit.ly/34gqh5r Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/2O9TaJb Adam’s Polishes Mega Foam: bit.ly/3jaldny Angelwax Fast Foam: bit.ly/2kKQBRl Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/31qNtfM Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: bit.ly/2lRYq7Y Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/2VVSjiI Kranzle 1122TST plus upgraded Mosmatic gun and wand: bit.ly/3fd1Qti Mosmatic gun and wand solution: bit.ly/3faTEJQ MTM foam cannon: bit.ly/3fd2MOk ►For people in the UK: Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/2Ak35DG Angelwax Fast Foam: amzn.to/2NgW8f1 Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: amzn.to/32Ij9LB Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: amzn.to/32DJTNg MTM foam cannon: bit.ly/3fd2MOk ►For people in France: Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/34LCXPX Angelwax Fast Foam: amzn.to/32DK7nA Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: amzn.to/2NhTXrN Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: amzn.to/32SRxUn MTM foam cannon: bit.ly/3fd2MOk
What are you basing that on though? All foamed well. Avalanche seemed to leave the paintwork quickest, which is potentially what you want considering you're trying to remove dirt from the surface. Although do you need it to dwell longer in order remove better? I don't know and you don't know, which is why ranking them in order of foaminess is a bit of a futile endeavour.
I'm unsure what the comparison was supposed to be. Just looking how foamy they are does not indicate which is best for cleaning and lifting dirt. What's your thoughts on best cleaning ability in order to reduce contact cleaning risk?
Having used a few snow foams here in the UK, my personal favourite has to be Bilt Hamber, I apply this straight to the car using a snow foam cannon with out rinsing first, I found this breaks the surface tension of the grit and dirt, rinse off and apply a second application of snow foam, before the contact wash the results have been outstanding……Bilt Hamber doesnt give that thick rich snow foam suds……but its really effective
I've been using Meguiar's Hyperwash in my foam cannon. $28 a gallon, breaks down to .22 cents an ounce. The foam it produces is "shaving cream consistency".
Yeah would have been very interesting to see a comparison on the cleaning ability between the Adam's Megafoam and Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam. The prewash foams I have used so far and have not tried the Megafoam. The BH Auto-Foam has been outstanding in the cleaning ability from it. Even on a very dirty vehical it's very close that you get away with a touchless wash when you use the Auto-Foam. Maybe not the thickest foam if you just go on that. But foam thickness is much for show IMO. And it's the cleaning ability from it that I'm after. Could be that BH Auto-Foam only comes in 5L jug. Don't bother me as I love it LOL
How is it possible to test UK snow foams without including Bilt Hamber Auto Foam? This was a big thumb down for this channel. Bilt Hamber is one of the best in many areas, waxes, clay bars, etc.
@Storm photography Not available in the US either, but I can order it from their website with the 5ltr jerrycan auto-foam costing £45.02 in total, which is currently $49.59 USD.
Unfortunately we don't get Bilt Hamber products in Canada. Although I was able to get some of the brands from the UK, I don't have Bilt Hamber. I will try to reach out to them to see what can be done about this.
1. Gtechniq W4, it will do the most work on contamints 2. Anglewax Fast Foam, really good performance on contaminants 3. Griot's Garage Surface Foam, another workhorse when it comes to contaminents 4. Avalanche, do not know much about it, I have heard nothing but good things. 5. Adam's Ultra Foam, certainly the nicest looking foam, and decent performance on contaminants 6. Chemical Guys Honey Dew Snow Foam, looks really nice, thick consistancy, though competition is getting fierce, Honey Dew Snow Foam is in need of update, it doesn't perform as well as the others when it comes to loosening dirt dirt and contaminents.
Bilt Hamber snow foam in the UK is the best. It doesn't make thick shaving type foam. It runs of the car slowly and more importantly it cleans the car perfectly. Too much foam is just a waste of product. Another great video though Pannnnnn.
Mon ami, I have recently come to your channel after purchasing a 2020 BMW M240i convertible in Sunset Orange. This paint job is insane and I'm determined to keep it as new. I appreciate very much your method of instruction. Merci.
Thanks! Congrats on your new BMW! Here’s a video I made about how I detailed my brand new BMW M550i as soon as I took delivery from the dealership: th-cam.com/video/dsCmJJDP3xo/w-d-xo.html
They all seem pretty good with your setup. If it hasn't been done, coild you change variables like water hardness and water pressure to see which perform better under specific conditions.
Hi Pan, I know it's been mentioned below but you have literally missed the two best snow foam products in the UK. If you REALLY want a comparison, you NEED to test Bilt Hamber Auto Foam and AutoBrite Direct Magifoam. Literally the two best snow foams you can buy in the uk.
Brilliant products, I found personally magifoam to caustic and caused corrosion on an exposed metal part of my car, …….I now only use Bilt Hamber full stop
From the US, but I gotta say I liked the angel wax the best. The Adam's most definitely has the thickest foam, but it just sits there. I feel like the foam should be thick AND roll down the panels to actually encapsulate and lift dirt.
Admittedly I am a little biased and I would go angel wax fast foam or auto finesse 🇬🇧 but saying that though the American counterparts look to do quite a comparable job as the British ones each to their own personal choice great video 👍
No Bilt Hamber.....ohh dear, BH is best car detailing product company in UK at the moment. Autofinese is not as popular as people in the US assume they are. Our Maguires equivalent is Autoglym.
Should've tested concentrated car wash solutions too imo. Like meguiars hyper wash and car pro reset. Hyper wash is $28 w/ prime shipping for a gallon and reset is $25 w/ prime shipping for a liter. If you round up that's .22/oz for the hyper wash and .73/oz for reset. Also a gallon of reset is $85 which would bring it down to .66/oz if you had enough money to splurge on the gallon. EDIT: If we're going off pure foam thickness and it's ability to not run off the paint quickly the adam's won from what I can tell. The angelwax fast foam would be my second choice.
I thought I'd see Bilt Hamber Auto Foam and then that would clearly be the winner. Can't get it in your country? Order direct from Bilt Hamber. Total price isn't too crazy considering it's a gallon coming from the UK. Hands down the best one I've tried so far.
Unfortunately we don't get Bilt Hamber products in Canada. I would love to have the brand reach out to me and figure a way for me to review their lineup. My viewers have been asking for a while now.
Unfortunately I can't comment on the UK products as I have never used them. But if I had to choose from the selection provided I would recommend Adam's for a prewash foam, followed by Griots for the contact wash (yeah I know this is just about foam). I have and still do occasionally use honeydew and it's not bad. But just because it makes a lot of foam doesn't mean it's the best. I personally think lubricity in a soap is very important and that was totally ignored here 🤔 so I guess quality wasn't the point of this review. But it still was worth watching 👍✌️
G'day Pan, thanks for taking the time to conduct this test. I personally like a thin runny type of foam covering as it is easier to remove from crevices, gaps and other tight spots, so I will vote for Angel Wax Fast Foam. I find having a thicker foam is harder to remove from tight spots and crevices, as they keep foaming when trying to remove. Cheers.
i agree with you, the optimum foam is not too creamy and not too watery because it must stick to the car paint for at least the time to do its chemical work (dissolve the dirt) but at the same time it must slide down to the ground dragging the dirt with it
What a nice test!! Great to see them on the car and compare them. It's a personal choice for everyone and many factors can influence this. But for me: 1. Mega Foam 2. Honeydew 3. Avalanche Thx for the testing. Have a great weekend!!
ADB Magifoam and Bilthamber are the best the UK has to offer with superior cleaning power and corrosion mitigation, ADB is also the most foamy of all probably rivalling Mega Foam, should try them. Not Auto Finesse lol
Hi Pan, I jet wash after snow foam (5mins) but you used a hand mitt, I then use the product Power Maxed shampoo (fav) to hand mitt wash the vehicle afterwards.By the way, I use the Autoglym Polar Kit
I believe the size of the hole in the canon determines how much water is released, the smaller the hole the more foam. Given you used the same canon then this is a great way of determining the thickest foam product. Another great video Pan 👍
All the snowfoams produced a high volume of foam. I just think the quality of these products has improved and continues to improve. I am and have been an Angelwax user for several years now. I guess at this point I have become a creature of habit. I know what to expect from the product and unless the next evolution of the product comes along, I will continue to use it. Oh, and I use an MTM foam cannon with a K’archer pressure washer (2000psi). I liked the video btw.👍
In the snow foam test. I thought the chemical guys honeydew foam did the best. I use a matcc foam cannon with 1 to 2 ounces of product in the foam cannon.
Pan do you think they put in certain chemicals in these products just for marketing purposes or does foam really make a difference? They do it to toothpaste and soap.
I have only used honeydew so far out of this group and don't like the soap spots it leaves in my grill even after blowing it out. A dwell time comparison would help. But knowing the Adams mega foam is ok to use in the sun and looks awesome they get my vote. Just wish the price didn't reflect how proud of it they are.
Hi Pan. Nice video and test, but I think there is missing something in your test before I can vote on the products. I would like to see very product after 5min on the car, and also have good the product is the losen all dirt before contact wash. The only think I can vote on in this test is the thickness of the form, and that’s is not fair. You can have a good product to losen the dirt even though it’s not making a thick foam.
Pan, I really hope that you will be able to try Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam. It won’t create a thick blanket of foam, but its cleaning power is just amazing, unbeatable! 😊
We don't have Bilt Hamber products in Canada, but hopefully the brand will reach out to me so we can figure something out as my viewers have been asking me to review their products for a while now!
Such a shame... If you will get some, you will be very impressed by their products! I hope your mission will be successful, the very best luck Pan, I believe that you can make it happen! 😊😉
Not sure what a foam should do, stay thick or be just thin enough to run off and take the dirt off without touching it? I live in drought conditions so I can’t use this but if we ever get off and be able to wash my car at home then I’ll use this. Good luck 👍 with your new house, can’t wait for your tour.😃
Matthew Haxton I’ve used Honeydew Snow Foam for quite a while and the lubricity is very good. Cleaning power is ok, but still a very good soap. If you want cleaning power, I like CarPro Reset and CG Citrus Wash-n-Gloss. All three work well in foam guns and cannons. Hope that helps!
Butterffinger5678 the carpet reset is crazy good for cleaning power while still preserving your surface and not spotting. Reset + Adam’s soap is my favorite combination
Better yet, I would be interested in your opinion as to which snow foam offers the biggest bang for the buck rather than the country of origin as some of the U.K. products are hard to obtain state side.
Hello great video!! Also I had a couple of question! What are the main differences between full detailing and maintenance washes(as in what products are used and how often do u detail/ maintenance wash) Also I was wondering how often should u condition leather seats and wax the exterior (or use a ceramic coating as I know that’s what u prefer!) thank u so much!
I can't pick a winner. I guess the lesson I learned is that any of the snow foams will work fine, you just need a good snow foam cannon, a good pressure washer, and soft water, and you'll be fine using a 1:8 ratio. I'm still waiting for the MJJC and the PA Italy snow cannons to turn up. In the mean time I can't get any useful foam from the Ryobi one that is an accessory for my Ryobi I've tried 1:8 right up to 1:4 ratio , and just get an anemic watery slush. Oh, that's using the Turtle Wax Ice Snow Foam, which others have had acceptable results with.
Pan TheOrganizer exactly, it is the removing of loose dirt I consider cleaning ability for this type of product. That is the most importent aspect I would like to see compared. I use honeydew, partially on your recommendation, but am not convinced it actually removes a lot of dirt.
Thanks for the video Pan. Huge fan of your channel but am a little disappointed you didn’t test the cleaning properties of each one. To me, that’s what matters the most from my prewash. Still liked the video and please keep up the good work.
I think they are all good products. But it would be interesting to see a comparison between using a snow foam vs just jet washing the car before 2B wash.
I think Adams was the thickest if that’s what your going for, What brand had the best smell and a important thing is witch brand rinses the easiest ? I have used a few different snow foams and for example turtle wax ice snow foam vs honeydew snow foam the ice was harder to rinse , so if I do equal amount of rinse I find globs of soap when I open the trunk and hood door jams etc. some soaps a lot and some none , I found honeydew rinsed the easiest so far,I’m going to try Adams mega foam it’s on order😀
Avalanche hands down. Been paying the steep price In shipping to get it here in the US for years. The cleaning power is outstanding while safe on LSP's.
I haven’t watched the video yet, but I’m going to say Auto Finesse wins or Adams Mega foam🤔 So after watching the video I would choose CG Honeydew just for the foam how thick and how long it stays before it breaks down. Auto Finesse Avalanche for it’s cleaning capabilities. Mix the 2 and you have a perfect product. 👍🏻👍🏻
No comparisons for actual cleaning results? Just the look of the foam on the car? Kinda pointless foaming a clean motor but it shows half of what they can do i guess.
Pan TheOrganizer making your brother wash his car was pretty great ! That’ll teach him not to neglect the maintenance washes. Haha. The how to videos are my favorite, but I appreciate learning about good products. The microfiber video , in particular helped a lot. I got some nice ones to use on my car from that and I’m very happy with the results.
Would love to see a winter version of this test. Hose down some filthy neighbor vehicles to see what loosening and cleaning properties that you get from each of these. The foam is nice, but the cleaning ability seems to be harder to test.
It looks like you used a older version of the Honeydew Snow Foam. I have both and definately the new one foams better. Great comparison videos, I really enjoy watching them.
When I ordered my foam canon the other day, I went with Adams mega foam based on your best of 2019 video. Looks like I picked the right one to start with. 😄
Out of those it’s between Auto Finesse and Adams for me. Bilt-Hamber Auto Foam is amazing at cleaning and great value too. I found it to be a bit to strong for natural waxes though.
Yeah my understanding seeing Forensic Detailing Channel's review of Bilt Hamber is that is has a higher pH level and greater cleaning capability than most snow foams.
Yeah I can’t remember the exact number but it’s higher than 10. I’m not sure if their products are available in Canada but they’re worth a try if you can get hold of them. Their Finis wax is a good rival for Collinite.
No doubt that Adams Megafoam has an amazing shaving cream consistency. I have it in my arsenal, but seldom use it. I don't like the pungent bubble gum smell of the Megafoam. Therefore, my go to snow foam is the Chemical Guys Honeydew. Love the smell and yes it does a very good job. BTW, CarPro Reset will always be the proper shampoo for my follow up 2 bucket mechanical wash. Another proper smelling shampoo.
'' Myrtle !! He keeps foaming the car, rinsing it and filming the whole thing with a videocamera ! '' Nice test, and the USA vs Europe theme was fun. Cheers from Portugal. 👍
I may not be the biggest fan of Adam's but I do have to say judging by the video it seemed to stay thicker just a bit longer then the rest. Now question if you don't access to a garage and have to do it outside in the shade can temperature's play a big roll in how they preform
I've watched and enjoy all your videos and you always get amazing results with really thick snow foam. Are you using a 1.1 mm orifice in any of your foam cannons?
I never swap orifices. I just use what ever stock orifice comes pre-installed. I have a high end Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer which pumps out a stout 2.1gpm of water which helps to get thick and rich foam. Plus I have a water softener system which also helps.
Nice Video Pan! Really hard for me to chose which one unless I used them all. Question: When is the video about you moving and I would guess a new garage? Saw the "For Sale" and "Sold" sign in your yard.....
I think you need dirty car or panel to test snow foam performance. How thick the foam is is not that important if it can't lift the dirt in the first place. Don't you agree ?
Personally I use Autobrite Direct Magifoam, probably 2nd only to Bilt Hamber Autofoam. Don’t understand why you didn’t use the 2 best foams in my humble opinion from the UK. A bit more research should of been done for the UK products.
We don't get all the brands in Canada, there's no more to it. I hope Bilt Hamber reads these comments and sees my viewers interest for me to review their lineup of products, and perhaps they can reach out to me and we'll figure something out. I have heard a lot of good things about Bilt Hamber from my UK viewers.
Thanks for the reply Pan, the Bilt Hamber products are exceptionally good. The Surfex HD degreaser makes a huge impact to your prewash stage and is water based. I usually dilute @ 6:1 for a potent bug and heavy dirt remover before I snow foam 👌
You dont have white streaks after rinsing ? I bought one, and i hated it. I also tried Gyeon Foam (doesnt clean anything and its expensive), Autofinesse Avalanche, Labocosmetica Neve and never had problems with those.
As you said, we only use snow foam as a prewash and, so long as it starts the process adequately, the quality of the following shampoo and your washing techniques are far more important. You are really only paying extra money for the scent of your choice and a, largely irrelevant, thicker appearance. Go with the value, and spend the extra on a quality ceramic coating :-)
Thanks to you and to your channel because I rely on your expert advice on probably 90% of my purchases. The latest one is a gallon of P& S Brake buster, ik sprayer and foamer along with TRC 10 minx edgeless and very happy with everything. 👍
This is just comparing how much foam it produces, not the cleaning abilities, which is more important and would've loved to see that, but great video as always.
Pan TheOrganizer I’ve heard their Polar Series are good. I found your channel just by accident really! Searching how to properly clean cars - I like to get a shiny hydrophobic finish!
Avalance or W4 citrus for their cleaning ability wins for me, although I mostly use meguires NXT shampoo in a foam cannon as a foam wash given it manages hard water and bilt hamber auto wash for contact wash.
Hey man you should review some windshield/glass coatings if you get the chance like rainx, flyby 30, forte etc etc. Please this would be highly highly appreciated.
Heheh no. This is entirely a Pan TheOrganizer level of garage optimization and organization. I'm excited just seeing it being built. I can't wait! November is my move in month.
Snow Foam winner is Chemical Guys and Auto finesse. A new company launching snow foam is due soon that has taken the best bits from these two brands on Instagram. Follow them on performance_detailing_gb
That Bimmer should be Tommy Two Face's car in the next Batman movie; OS foamed 6 times, NS got Butkus. In your workshop, you sound a bit breathless, for once. Did you do the commentary after lugging that pressure washer x6? As a scientist, there's one variable you didn't mention that needs to be kept consistent; the timespan before returning to show the coverage. In your demo, rather than thickness I'd go by 'cling', hoping the suds are getting under the dirt on the verticals rather than just dribbling onto the driveway. Like many here (British bias averted) I was most impressed with your 2019 #1, followed by the Angelwax (graphic says 42c/oz, commentary says 47c/oz, my calc says 43c/oz). Do I win a prize for nerdiest fault-spot?
Hi Pan great video as always. I have a vinyl wrapped roof and vinyl bonnet stripes. What products would you recommend to clean and protect them? Thanks!
►►Here are the links to the products presented in this video (some products might not be available in your country):
►For people in USA:
Griot’s Garage Foaming Surface Wash: amzn.to/301Twrx
Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/30188rN
Adam’s Polishes Mega Foam: amzn.to/31rfcLd
Angelwax Fast Foam: bit.ly/2kLap7b
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/3od0cfN
Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: amzn.to/302S4px
Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/3d5kZeK
Kranzle 1122TST plus upgraded Mosmatic gun and wand: bit.ly/2WoDHHI
Mosmatic gun and wand solution: bit.ly/3faTEJQ
MaxShine foam cannon: amzn.to/2SCzQ8B
►For people in Canada:
Griot’s Garage Foaming Surface Wash: bit.ly/34gqh5r
Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/2O9TaJb
Adam’s Polishes Mega Foam: bit.ly/3jaldny
Angelwax Fast Foam: bit.ly/2kKQBRl
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: bit.ly/31qNtfM
Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: bit.ly/2lRYq7Y
Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer: bit.ly/2VVSjiI
Kranzle 1122TST plus upgraded Mosmatic gun and wand: bit.ly/3fd1Qti
Mosmatic gun and wand solution: bit.ly/3faTEJQ
MTM foam cannon: bit.ly/3fd2MOk
►For people in the UK:
Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/2Ak35DG
Angelwax Fast Foam: amzn.to/2NgW8f1
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: amzn.to/32Ij9LB
Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: amzn.to/32DJTNg
MTM foam cannon: bit.ly/3fd2MOk
►For people in France:
Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam: amzn.to/34LCXPX
Angelwax Fast Foam: amzn.to/32DK7nA
Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam: amzn.to/2NhTXrN
Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam: amzn.to/32SRxUn
MTM foam cannon: bit.ly/3fd2MOk
Mega Foam hands down. This is also from personal experience. It's what I use on my cars.
Hey pan i was wondering the next time you do a product review you could do the new chemical guys hydro slick wax
...and none of the UK versions are commonly available - next time suggest Turtle-wax, Auto Glym, Autobrite Direct or Carplan Demon Foam.?
Hey Pan, where did you find that tiny measuring cup that hooks onto bottles? I cant even find one on amazon
1: Adams Mega Foam
2: Anglewax Fast Foam
3: Griot's Garage Foaming Surface Wash
4: Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam
5: Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam
6: Gtechniq W4 Citrus Foam
Solid list. I'm going with angelwax though cause 1 dollar per oz for adams is ridiculous.
@@MySiGGYSAUERRR $1/oz is a little tough to swallow, but Adam's frequently runs 15 or 20% off sales, so makes it a little cheaper.
You also only need 1oz of Adams Mega Foam for a whole bottle.
I'd change 1 and 2 around then all the rest correct for me. Plus it's half the price. But it's all down to personal choice.
What are you basing that on though? All foamed well. Avalanche seemed to leave the paintwork quickest, which is potentially what you want considering you're trying to remove dirt from the surface. Although do you need it to dwell longer in order remove better? I don't know and you don't know, which is why ranking them in order of foaminess is a bit of a futile endeavour.
I'm unsure what the comparison was supposed to be. Just looking how foamy they are does not indicate which is best for cleaning and lifting dirt. What's your thoughts on best cleaning ability in order to reduce contact cleaning risk?
Bilt hamber probably has the best snow foam capable of cleaning.
Having used a few snow foams here in the UK, my personal favourite has to be Bilt Hamber, I apply this straight to the car using a snow foam cannon with out rinsing first, I found this breaks the surface tension of the grit and dirt, rinse off and apply a second application of snow foam, before the contact wash the results have been outstanding……Bilt Hamber doesnt give that thick rich snow foam suds……but its really effective
I've been using Meguiar's Hyperwash in my foam cannon. $28 a gallon, breaks down to .22 cents an ounce. The foam it produces is "shaving cream consistency".
Good job Pan.
I use Bilt Hamber snow foam which is the best for cleaning. UK.
Thepump was gunna say missing Bilt hamber
Agree bilt hamber is best one I’ve used
Yeah would have been very interesting to see a comparison on the cleaning ability between the Adam's Megafoam and Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam. The prewash foams I have used so far and have not tried the Megafoam. The BH Auto-Foam has been outstanding in the cleaning ability from it. Even on a very dirty vehical it's very close that you get away with a touchless wash when you use the Auto-Foam. Maybe not the thickest foam if you just go on that. But foam thickness is much for show IMO. And it's the cleaning ability from it that I'm after.
Could be that BH Auto-Foam only comes in 5L jug. Don't bother me as I love it LOL
Bolt Hamber would wipe the floor with Adams. Used both and whilst it’s close, BH wins imo
And considering it’s value.... that makes the win even greater
How is it possible to test UK snow foams without including Bilt Hamber Auto Foam?
This was a big thumb down for this channel. Bilt Hamber is one of the best in many areas, waxes, clay bars, etc.
@@Ashley-dy7bx no lubricity test needed... Its a pre wash
STFU
@Storm photography Not available in the US either, but I can order it from their website with the 5ltr jerrycan auto-foam costing £45.02 in total, which is currently $49.59 USD.
Michael Mårtenson stfu
Unfortunately we don't get Bilt Hamber products in Canada. Although I was able to get some of the brands from the UK, I don't have Bilt Hamber. I will try to reach out to them to see what can be done about this.
1. Gtechniq W4, it will do the most work on contamints
2. Anglewax Fast Foam, really good performance on contaminants
3. Griot's Garage Surface Foam, another workhorse when it comes to contaminents
4. Avalanche, do not know much about it, I have heard nothing but good things.
5. Adam's Ultra Foam, certainly the nicest looking foam, and decent performance on contaminants
6. Chemical Guys Honey Dew Snow Foam, looks really nice, thick consistancy, though competition is getting fierce, Honey Dew Snow Foam is in need of update, it doesn't perform as well as the others when it comes to loosening dirt dirt and contaminents.
Thickness of foam doesn’t matter too much. It’s all about the cleaning power👍🏻
All virtually identical. I've been using the Adam's and the Chemical Guy's. For me it just comes down to personal preference and availability
Bilt Hamber snow foam in the UK is the best. It doesn't make thick shaving type foam. It runs of the car slowly and more importantly it cleans the car perfectly. Too much foam is just a waste of product. Another great video though Pannnnnn.
Thanks Matt! We don't get Bilt Hamber in Canada yet, but I'd be curious to try them out!
I tried it. Did barely anything for my car at 4%+ PIR. hugely disappointed in it!
Mon ami, I have recently come to your channel after purchasing a 2020 BMW M240i convertible in Sunset Orange. This paint job is insane and I'm determined to keep it as new. I appreciate very much your method of instruction. Merci.
Thanks! Congrats on your new BMW!
Here’s a video I made about how I detailed my brand new BMW M550i as soon as I took delivery from the dealership: th-cam.com/video/dsCmJJDP3xo/w-d-xo.html
They all seem pretty good with your setup. If it hasn't been done, coild you change variables like water hardness and water pressure to see which perform better under specific conditions.
Hi Pan, I know it's been mentioned below but you have literally missed the two best snow foam products in the UK.
If you REALLY want a comparison, you NEED to test Bilt Hamber Auto Foam and AutoBrite Direct Magifoam.
Literally the two best snow foams you can buy in the uk.
Brilliant products, I found personally magifoam to caustic and caused corrosion on an exposed metal part of my car, …….I now only use Bilt Hamber full stop
@Nick Kinson you do have to be a bit careful with Magifoam.
For me, it was more of a once a month, strip wash kinda thing.
From the US, but I gotta say I liked the angel wax the best. The Adam's most definitely has the thickest foam, but it just sits there. I feel like the foam should be thick AND roll down the panels to actually encapsulate and lift dirt.
Correct.
Admittedly I am a little biased and I would go angel wax fast foam or auto finesse 🇬🇧 but saying that though the American counterparts look to do quite a comparable job as the British ones each to their own personal choice great video 👍
Thanks Peter!
No Bilt Hamber.....ohh dear, BH is best car detailing product company in UK at the moment. Autofinese is not as popular as people in the US assume they are. Our Maguires equivalent is Autoglym.
My UK viewers often tell me about Bilt Hamber. Unfortunately we don't get that brand here in Canada... :(
Should've tested concentrated car wash solutions too imo. Like meguiars hyper wash and car pro reset. Hyper wash is $28 w/ prime shipping for a gallon and reset is $25 w/ prime shipping for a liter. If you round up that's .22/oz for the hyper wash and .73/oz for reset. Also a gallon of reset is $85 which would bring it down to .66/oz if you had enough money to splurge on the gallon. EDIT: If we're going off pure foam thickness and it's ability to not run off the paint quickly the adam's won from what I can tell. The angelwax fast foam would be my second choice.
I thought I'd see Bilt Hamber Auto Foam and then that would clearly be the winner. Can't get it in your country? Order direct from Bilt Hamber. Total price isn't too crazy considering it's a gallon coming from the UK. Hands down the best one I've tried so far.
Unfortunately we don't get Bilt Hamber products in Canada. I would love to have the brand reach out to me and figure a way for me to review their lineup. My viewers have been asking for a while now.
Unfortunately I can't comment on the UK products as I have never used them.
But if I had to choose from the selection provided I would recommend Adam's for a prewash foam, followed by Griots for the contact wash (yeah I know this is just about foam). I have and still do occasionally use honeydew and it's not bad.
But just because it makes a lot of foam doesn't mean it's the best. I personally think lubricity in a soap is very important and that was totally ignored here 🤔 so I guess quality wasn't the point of this review.
But it still was worth watching 👍✌️
G'day Pan, thanks for taking the time to conduct this test. I personally like a thin runny type of foam covering as it is easier to remove from crevices, gaps and other tight spots, so I will vote for Angel Wax Fast Foam. I find having a thicker foam is harder to remove from tight spots and crevices, as they keep foaming when trying to remove. Cheers.
Not to question Pan but I leave the foam for 5mins, jet rinse then use a good shampoo to hand mitt wash, then jet rinse down again.
i agree with you, the optimum foam is not too creamy and not too watery because it must stick to the car paint for at least the time to do its chemical work (dissolve the dirt) but at the same time it must slide down to the ground dragging the dirt with it
What a nice test!! Great to see them on the car and compare them. It's a personal choice for everyone and many factors can influence this.
But for me:
1. Mega Foam
2. Honeydew
3. Avalanche
Thx for the testing. Have a great weekend!!
Thanks Jochen!
Thinking I liked the Griot’s entry the best out of this group. Liked this comparison video and see multiple products side by side. Thanks!
Thanks Ryan!
ADB Magifoam and Bilthamber are the best the UK has to offer with superior cleaning power and corrosion mitigation, ADB is also the most foamy of all probably rivalling Mega Foam, should try them. Not Auto Finesse lol
We don't get that in Canada unfortunately.
Hi Pan, I jet wash after snow foam (5mins) but you used a hand mitt, I then use the product Power Maxed shampoo (fav) to hand mitt wash the vehicle afterwards.By the way, I use the Autoglym Polar Kit
I believe the size of the hole in the canon determines how much water is released, the smaller the hole the more foam. Given you used the same canon then this is a great way of determining the thickest foam product. Another great video Pan 👍
Thanks David. How did you discover my channel by the way?
All the snowfoams produced a high volume of foam. I just think the quality of these products has improved and continues to improve. I am and have been an Angelwax user for several years now. I guess at this point I have become a creature of habit. I know what to expect from the product and unless the next evolution of the product comes along, I will continue to use it. Oh, and I use an MTM foam cannon with a K’archer pressure washer (2000psi). I liked the video btw.👍
Thanks Wayne!
Bilt Hamber Auto Foam would blow all them away and at only £17 for 5 litres highly concentrated it is the best by far. You need to try it Pan.
Yeah many of my viewers say the same, unfortunately we don’t get BH in Canada...
In the snow foam test. I thought the chemical guys honeydew foam did the best. I use a matcc foam cannon with 1 to 2 ounces of product in the foam cannon.
Adam's Mega Foam and Auto Finesse Avalanche were my favorites.
Excellent job Pan, great educational information. Enjoy your video’s and like how you point out all the variables that might affect results.
Thanks I appreciate it!
Pan do you think they put in certain chemicals in these products just for marketing purposes or does foam really make a difference? They do it to toothpaste and soap.
I'm sure they do, but they won't share their chemistry that's for sure. That's why you have to try a few out and pick one that works for you.
I have only used honeydew so far out of this group and don't like the soap spots it leaves in my grill even after blowing it out. A dwell time comparison would help. But knowing the Adams mega foam is ok to use in the sun and looks awesome they get my vote. Just wish the price didn't reflect how proud of it they are.
Nice comparison Pan :D.Thx for always giving us detailers a pro tip and tricks 💪
Thanks Amirul !!
Hi Pan.
Nice video and test, but I think there is missing something in your test before I can vote on the products.
I would like to see very product after 5min on the car, and also have good the product is the losen all dirt before contact wash.
The only think I can vote on in this test is the thickness of the form, and that’s is not fair.
You can have a good product to losen the dirt even though it’s not making a thick foam.
Pan, I really hope that you will be able to try Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam. It won’t create a thick blanket of foam, but its cleaning power is just amazing, unbeatable! 😊
We don't have Bilt Hamber products in Canada, but hopefully the brand will reach out to me so we can figure something out as my viewers have been asking me to review their products for a while now!
Such a shame... If you will get some, you will be very impressed by their products! I hope your mission will be successful, the very best luck Pan, I believe that you can make it happen! 😊😉
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Not sure what a foam should do, stay thick or be just thin enough to run off and take the dirt off without touching it? I live in drought conditions so I can’t use this but if we ever get off and be able to wash my car at home then I’ll use this. Good luck 👍 with your new house, can’t wait for your tour.😃
Thanks!
They all foam which is nice. But how can I choose without knowing their cleaning power or lubricity?
Matthew Haxton I’ve used Honeydew Snow Foam for quite a while and the lubricity is very good. Cleaning power is ok, but still a very good soap. If you want cleaning power, I like CarPro Reset and CG Citrus Wash-n-Gloss. All three work well in foam guns and cannons. Hope that helps!
@@Butterffinger5678 Thanks for the info!
Butterffinger5678 the carpet reset is crazy good for cleaning power while still preserving your surface and not spotting. Reset + Adam’s soap is my favorite combination
Better yet, I would be interested in your opinion as to which snow foam offers the biggest bang for the buck rather than the country of origin as some of the U.K. products are hard to obtain state side.
I would say the regular Adams Car Shampoo which can be used as a snow foam and as a car shampoo.
Hello great video!! Also I had a couple of question!
What are the main differences between full detailing and maintenance washes(as in what products are used and how often do u detail/ maintenance wash)
Also I was wondering how often should u condition leather seats and wax the exterior (or use a ceramic coating as I know that’s what u prefer!) thank u so much!
I can't pick a winner. I guess the lesson I learned is that any of the snow foams will work fine, you just need a good snow foam cannon, a good pressure washer, and soft water, and you'll be fine using a 1:8 ratio.
I'm still waiting for the MJJC and the PA Italy snow cannons to turn up. In the mean time I can't get any useful foam from the Ryobi one that is an accessory for my Ryobi I've tried 1:8 right up to 1:4 ratio , and just get an anemic watery slush. Oh, that's using the Turtle Wax Ice Snow Foam, which others have had acceptable results with.
Another cool review Pan. Many thanks.
Thanks !! :)
Missing is the most importent aspect and that is the actual cleaning properties. It’s not about making the car look great and foamy.
I don’t use snow foams for their cleaning abilities. I use them to remove loose dirt and debris and as lubrication for the wash stage.
Pan TheOrganizer exactly, it is the removing of loose dirt I consider cleaning ability for this type of product. That is the most importent aspect I would like to see compared. I use honeydew, partially on your recommendation, but am not convinced it actually removes a lot of dirt.
Thanks for the video Pan. Huge fan of your channel but am a little disappointed you didn’t test the cleaning properties of each one. To me, that’s what matters the most from my prewash. Still liked the video and please keep up the good work.
I think they are all good products. But it would be interesting to see a comparison between using a snow foam vs just jet washing the car before 2B wash.
I think Adams was the thickest if that’s what your going for,
What brand had the best smell and a important thing is witch brand rinses the easiest ? I have used a few different snow foams and for example turtle wax ice snow foam vs honeydew snow foam the ice was harder to rinse , so if I do equal amount of rinse I find globs of soap when I open the trunk and hood door jams etc. some soaps a lot and some none , I found honeydew rinsed the easiest so far,I’m going to try Adams mega foam it’s on order😀
Looks great. Still not convinced it's a necessary step for a good detail..
great content and comparison video again Pan...love fast foam just hard 2 get and expensive. lookn fwd to next video
Thanks Richard! Have a good rest of your weekend!
Avalanche hands down. Been paying the steep price In shipping to get it here in the US for years. The cleaning power is outstanding while safe on LSP's.
Bilt hamber auto foam and autobrite MAGIfoam are amazing UK based snow foams
I haven’t watched the video yet, but I’m going to say Auto Finesse wins or Adams Mega foam🤔
So after watching the video I would choose CG Honeydew just for the foam how thick and how long it stays before it breaks down. Auto Finesse Avalanche for it’s cleaning capabilities. Mix the 2 and you have a perfect product. 👍🏻👍🏻
The second an American made it a USA v UK ‘battle’, the outcome was certain. Devalued what could otherwise have been an interesting review.
I am Canadian. So your point is moot.
No comparisons for actual cleaning results? Just the look of the foam on the car? Kinda pointless foaming a clean motor but it shows half of what they can do i guess.
Ty kindly for setting me straight. I enjoy the channel.
Thanks! I appreciate it! What's your favourite video on my channel so far?
Pan TheOrganizer making your brother wash his car was pretty great ! That’ll teach him not to neglect the maintenance washes. Haha. The how to videos are my favorite, but I appreciate learning about good products. The microfiber video , in particular helped a lot. I got some nice ones to use on my car from that and I’m very happy with the results.
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Thanks Pan, that was fun. Gonna be one Clean BMW... Foam is cool but actual cleaning ability important!
Thanks!
I would have liked to see what each looks like after 5 minutes on the car.
How long the foam stays on the car isnt a clue to how well it cleans
@@bagballgolf2406 I agree. It's more important that the foam run off the car and carry dirt with it.
Would love to see a winter version of this test. Hose down some filthy neighbor vehicles to see what loosening and cleaning properties that you get from each of these. The foam is nice, but the cleaning ability seems to be harder to test.
Nice video Pan. For me it's kinda hard to pick out a a winner,seeing they perform so well in their own way.
Thanks!
Looked like you could use any and be happy. Adams and Chemical guys seemed to stick the longest.
Yes anyone is a good choice. There are no losers here.
It probably come down to which one I had access to easy or the cheapest.
It looks like you used a older version of the Honeydew Snow Foam. I have both and definately the new one foams better.
Great comparison videos, I really enjoy watching them.
Which do you think has a better cleaning power? I am looking for a foam that act as a shampoo as well. Thanks, Pan
Probably the UK variants. And in the UK, they have Bilt Hamber snow foam which I hear is awesome for cleaning power if that's what you're looking for.
Bilt hamber is the best bar none. Its a thinner foam bit does the job better than any gimmick thick foaming snow foam
Love the video pan! By the way, is the angel wax Fastfoam ph neutral?
When I ordered my foam canon the other day, I went with Adams mega foam based on your best of 2019 video. Looks like I picked the right one to start with. 😄
Thanks for the trust you place in my opinion!
Out of those it’s between Auto Finesse and Adams for me. Bilt-Hamber Auto Foam is amazing at cleaning and great value too. I found it to be a bit to strong for natural waxes though.
Yeah my understanding seeing Forensic Detailing Channel's review of Bilt Hamber is that is has a higher pH level and greater cleaning capability than most snow foams.
Yeah I can’t remember the exact number but it’s higher than 10. I’m not sure if their products are available in Canada but they’re worth a try if you can get hold of them. Their Finis wax is a good rival for Collinite.
No doubt that Adams Megafoam has an amazing shaving cream consistency. I have it in my arsenal, but seldom use it. I don't like the pungent bubble gum smell of the Megafoam.
Therefore, my go to snow foam is the Chemical Guys Honeydew. Love the smell and yes it does a very good job. BTW, CarPro Reset will always be the proper shampoo for my follow up 2 bucket mechanical wash. Another proper smelling shampoo.
The Mega Foam is supposed to smell like Juicy Fruit gum. I like it, but I can understand those that don't like that smell.
'' Myrtle !! He keeps foaming the car, rinsing it and filming the whole thing with a videocamera ! ''
Nice test, and the USA vs Europe theme was fun.
Cheers from Portugal. 👍
LOL. Cheers from Canada Rui !!
I may not be the biggest fan of Adam's but I do have to say judging by the video it seemed to stay thicker just a bit longer then the rest. Now question if you don't access to a garage and have to do it outside in the shade can temperature's play a big roll in how they preform
I've watched and enjoy all your videos and you always get amazing results with really thick snow foam. Are you using a 1.1 mm orifice in any of your foam cannons?
I never swap orifices. I just use what ever stock orifice comes pre-installed.
I have a high end Kranzle 1122TST pressure washer which pumps out a stout 2.1gpm of water which helps to get thick and rich foam. Plus I have a water softener system which also helps.
Mega foam is my favorite out of the USA ones, I will say honey dew is good too
Adams mega foam! All day!
BTW Still waiting for TLC 2 vs Seal N Shine Battle. :)
Nice Video Pan! Really hard for me to chose which one unless I used them all. Question: When is the video about you moving and I would guess a new garage? Saw the "For Sale" and "Sold" sign in your yard.....
You have good observation skills. Yes our home is sold, as we're having a brand new house built with a crazier two car garage! Stay tuned!
I think you need dirty car or panel to test snow foam performance. How thick the foam is is not that important if it can't lift the dirt in the first place. Don't you agree ?
Personally I use Autobrite Direct Magifoam, probably 2nd only to Bilt Hamber Autofoam. Don’t understand why you didn’t use the 2 best foams in my humble opinion from the UK. A bit more research should of been done for the UK products.
We don't get all the brands in Canada, there's no more to it. I hope Bilt Hamber reads these comments and sees my viewers interest for me to review their lineup of products, and perhaps they can reach out to me and we'll figure something out. I have heard a lot of good things about Bilt Hamber from my UK viewers.
Thanks for the reply Pan, the Bilt Hamber products are exceptionally good. The Surfex HD degreaser makes a huge impact to your prewash stage and is water based. I usually dilute @ 6:1 for a potent bug and heavy dirt remover before I snow foam 👌
My favorite is the Angelwax, i think it has the perfect thickness of the Foam
You dont have white streaks after rinsing ? I bought one, and i hated it. I also tried Gyeon Foam (doesnt clean anything and its expensive), Autofinesse Avalanche, Labocosmetica Neve and never had problems with those.
Boa noite, Pan. No meu julgamento: o Adam's Mega Foam apresentou o melhor desempenho! Espuma densa, desliza lentamente, e tem um aspecto mais bonito.
Cant wait to try 007 Snow Storm
Whats your opinion on rinsing the foam vs leaving it on while contact washing ?
I prefer to rinse.
As you said, we only use snow foam as a prewash and, so long as it starts the process adequately, the quality of the following shampoo and your washing techniques are far more important. You are really only paying extra money for the scent of your choice and a, largely irrelevant, thicker appearance.
Go with the value, and spend the extra on a quality ceramic coating :-)
You should have included Autobrite Direct's Magifoam from the UK and Bilt Hamber Auto Foam.
We can't get them here in Canada unfortunately. Bilt Hamber has some seemingly great products I'd love to be able to get my hands on
i love the griot’s surface wash and last coat soap but will try the Adam’s Mega foam once I reduce my inventory. 😉
Thanks for watching as usual Paul ! :)
Thanks to you and to your channel because I rely on your expert advice on probably 90% of my purchases. The latest one is a gallon of P& S Brake buster, ik sprayer and foamer along with TRC 10 minx edgeless and very happy with everything. 👍
Adam's Mega Foam all day. Love this stuff.
Interesting video Pan, just a quick question, are all of this PH neutral?
This is just comparing how much foam it produces, not the cleaning abilities, which is more important and would've loved to see that, but great video as always.
Just picked up mega foam can’t wait to try it!
👍🏻👍🏻. Here’s my full review of Mega Foam: th-cam.com/video/K2jvbG2H2pg/w-d-xo.html
I have the Honeydew and the last coat snow foam which you didn’t pick as one of the sIx. I think the last coat is better than the Honeydew.
They all looked great but the Adam’s was thicker then the rest. That’s the cleanest left side of a BMW on the road! 😂 Great video bro!
Hehe thanks bro!
Adams and chemical guys looked both identical to me. I'll stick with my cg better bang for buck
Great video Pan! Have you ever used Autoglym products? (From the UK) I find them to be pretty good.
Thanks Nathan! I haven't tried Autoglym yet. How did you discover my channel?
Pan TheOrganizer I’ve heard their Polar Series are good. I found your channel just by accident really! Searching how to properly clean cars - I like to get a shiny hydrophobic finish!
Avalance or W4 citrus for their cleaning ability wins for me, although I mostly use meguires NXT shampoo in a foam cannon as a foam wash given it manages hard water and bilt hamber auto wash for contact wash.
It’s not all about how much or less foam is also cleaning properties
Great video Pan, 👍👌
Thanks!!
Hey man you should review some windshield/glass coatings if you get the chance like rainx, flyby 30, forte etc etc. Please this would be highly highly appreciated.
I already did.
CarPro FlyBy Forte:
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Aquapel:
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hey Pan, I see that sign in front of your house, are you moving?
I was wondering the same thing.
Our house is sold, as we're having a brand new home built with a crazier two car garage. Stay tuned for garage tour 3.0 !!
@@PanTheOrganizer that's awesome man! Is Matt Moreman designing the new garage? ;)
Heheh no. This is entirely a Pan TheOrganizer level of garage optimization and organization. I'm excited just seeing it being built. I can't wait! November is my move in month.
@@PanTheOrganizer hehe alright! I'm very excited for you, I know it's gonna be epic! Already looking forward to the video :D
yea Adams seems to be the best.
adams for sure. even though its almost 2x as expensive i dont mind spending money on quality over quantity
They were all fantastic.
Snow Foam winner is Chemical Guys and Auto finesse. A new company launching snow foam is due soon that has taken the best bits from these two brands on Instagram. Follow them on performance_detailing_gb
That Bimmer should be Tommy Two Face's car in the next Batman movie; OS foamed 6 times, NS got Butkus. In your workshop, you sound a bit breathless, for once. Did you do the commentary after lugging that pressure washer x6?
As a scientist, there's one variable you didn't mention that needs to be kept consistent; the timespan before returning to show the coverage. In your demo, rather than thickness I'd go by 'cling', hoping the suds are getting under the dirt on the verticals rather than just dribbling onto the driveway.
Like many here (British bias averted) I was most impressed with your 2019 #1, followed by the Angelwax (graphic says 42c/oz, commentary says 47c/oz, my calc says 43c/oz). Do I win a prize for nerdiest fault-spot?
Hi Pan great video as always. I have a vinyl wrapped roof and vinyl bonnet stripes. What products would you recommend to clean and protect them? Thanks!
Hey Pan , I used the wax shine and all the dust in the world is on my car now , the wax collected the dust ... What should I do ?
I know it doesn't fit in USA vs UK but I would have liked to CarPro Reset in this comparison.
Why would you want a shampoo in a snowfoam comparison
@@johnnyb3997 it can foam really well.