What Soap to use for Snow Foam?

Discussion in 'Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an' started by Danny, Mar 22, 2011.

  1. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    I am stuck trying to decide which is the best soap to get that foams up nice and is under $20. I am thinking between these three which is the best at producing good foam? I am leaning towards Maxisuds II because it seem like most use that. What would you guys suggest?

    CG Maxisuds II $20 to get it to my door (64 uses)
    RG PH Neutral Snow Foam $20.50 to my door (30 to 40 uses)
    Meguiars Super Soap $23 to my door (64 uses)
     
  2. Tomas

    Tomas Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    I use CG Maxi Suds II alot with my foam cannon and i like it alot.

    I depends on how much soap you use but you can get a really thick foam with just a little soap.
     
  3. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    How many ounces or ml's do you put in the bottle to make an lsp safe wash?
     
  4. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    Snow foam needs some serious concentration to sud up real good :(
     
  5. Socal Brian

    Socal Brian DB Forum Supporter

    I like Maxi suds II as well and think it's a good value too.
     
  6. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    What soap do you use man?

    Any suggestions on how many oz or ml's to use in the bottle and how much water to add after?
     
  7. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    RG Snow Foam
     
  8. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Interesting, how much ml's do you use also do you have any pictures of it on your vehicle right after application?
     
  9. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    sadly i didnt take any pictures whne i used it straight but ugh I used probably 25ml easy. It seemed to stick better when i dont mix it with a car shampoo.
     
  10. Tomas

    Tomas Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Can´t remember, but i have some pictures when i used it last year.

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    Filled up with water:

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    After i little while:

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    I belive i dident have til foam ajuster to the max here, so you should be able to get more foam.
     
  11. jjl

    jjl Birth of a Detailer

    Were you able to get shaving creamness with rg snow foam kyoshiro?
     
  12. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    Yes I could when I used it straight
    However another point is that I used filtered water in the foam cannon with the snow foam which could of also been the factor. Previously I filled it straight from the tap and we have quite heavy water here as you prob know. I will see if I can do a comparison without wasting too much product. I do need to wash my Mazda soon as it's being daily driven again by my mother. Maybe I'll also get a friend to bring over his car for a wash.
     
  13. M3ride.

    M3ride. Wax on..Wax off

    Dp xtreme foam!!
     
  14. jjl

    jjl Birth of a Detailer

    Darn, well I havn't even picked up the pressure washer yet so I'll play around with some soaps I got when the time comes. I was hoping to get good results with just the directions. And I thought we had super soft water?! http://www.georgiastrait.org/files/share/PDF/washsmart.pdf

    To the OP, maxi suds and cwg are good economical foamers I have seen lots of people use for their foam lance/cannon.
     
  15. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    we're heavy minerals (especially iron) in our water so i believe thats hard water.
    i lose more hair when washing my hair here than in hong kong lol
     
  16. Schleprock

    Schleprock Any Rag Vehicle Washer

    Actually Vancouver has soft water, the tap water gives bottle water a good run for it's money. Now here in Calgary this is hard water and it shows in the foam we (try to) generate. I love going back home (Van) on my holidays after two weeks my skin isn't dry and itchy anymore.
     
  17. kyoshiro

    kyoshiro DB Forum Supporter

    ahh i guess the water in the foam cannon reservoir doesnt have much bearing then. I feel I have wasted money changing the filter for my land lord now LOL
     
  18. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Thanks for the posts guys I ordered a gallon of CG Maxisuds II:)
     
  19. Danny

    Danny Nuba Guru

    Looks like you have alot of soap in there I was only planning to use 2 oz in mine.
     

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