Snow on the blade

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  1. And7rp2

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    Okay so I cheated a bit :D but after all the salt it needed a clean
     
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    And it's got a dew drop.
     
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    I think that's an icicle Ken.
     
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    Missed a bit. :D
     
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    I wouldn't be surprised. Bugger me its chilly. Just remembered to sort the recycle bins for the bin men in the morning. My hands were almost sticking to the dozens of empty wine bottles (Jeanette's). There's sod all of any high protection between us and France save a couple of telegraph poles and three trees and the breeze is a tad prickly.
     
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    Least the winds dropped here on the northwest coast.
    Sweeping sand past two nights, only happens a handful of times a year at this particular spot.
    As we know by previous events BBC News - New Blackpool tram derailed on first journey
    Hasn't helped, the unimogs off the road due to hydraulic issues, so it's all been by hand, which I guess keeps us warm.

    Right, that's hijacked Andy's thread only 4 posts in.lol.


    Back on topic.

    Andy, does this 'snow' strip the polish off the bike? Looks similar to what we have in work, it takes the carbon dust off wheels nicely, sadly takes the shine off the bike/car too.
     
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    no i opted for ph neutral snow foam so it doesnt strip polish or leave any nasty marks but does lift the muck/dust right off
    most snow foams are alkaline based and they do mark and strip polish etc off.
     
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    How do they work mate? How do you apply it and how long do you leave it to do its thing?
     
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    Anyone got any links for some products they use / like? Wouldn't mind giving it a try.
     
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    I get mine from Mark Moss at Autobrite.

    Autobrite Direct - Home

    You need a gun that fits either your hose or a power washer, they're different so you have to get the right one then mix the snow foam in the guns bottle. Pre wet the bike/car then hose it down. The one I use you leave on for up to 20 minutes. It's a pre wash so you need to wash afterwards but it eats through crud real well.

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    apply with a lance that fits pressure washer,leave on till the foaming has stopped rinse off, idea is to remove grit/dirt before you use a micro fibre mitt to wash car/bike with grit gone there shouldnt be any swirl marks in paint, not exactly sure of the science but leave 10mins or so and the grit/dirt washes off very easily.
     
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    I got my snow foamer but to cold at the moment, does removed a lot of crap from the bike/ca. still needs a good clean with a lambs wool mitt or such like but the results of using them are great

    I bought mine from Clean your car
     
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