I’m comparing 5 different snow foams in terms of their cleaning power, thickness and dwell time, effect on last stage protection (using a wax and sealant) and the cost. The 5 snow foams are: Bilt Hamber Auto Foam, Bilt Hamber Touch-Less, Wax Planet 8 Below, Autobrite Magifoam, and Squid Ink Alkafroth.

Squid Ink kindly sent Alkafroth for review a few months ago and I was really pleased with how it performed so decided to include it in the comparison to see how it performed against some big names. I was not obligated to include it here and all my opinions expressed in the video are honest. All the other snow foams were purchased by me.

Here are the links to the products and tools used in the video. Some of the links are affiliate links to In2Detailing so if you make a purchase after clicking the link, then I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.

- Bilt Hamber Auto Foam ([ Ссылка ])
- Bilt Hamber Touch-Less ([ Ссылка ])
- Wax Planet Eight Below ([ Ссылка ])
- Autobrite Magifoam ([ Ссылка ])
- Squid Ink Alkafroth ([ Ссылка ])

Equipment Used:
- MJJC Foam Cannon Pro ([ Ссылка ])
- Karcher Quick Release Short Gun ([ Ссылка ])

Testing Info:

Test #1 Thickness and Dwell Time
- 6 minute dwell time, applied using an MJJC Foam Cannon Pro V2 (rinsed through the pressure washer for 20 seconds between foams).
- Dilutions used: Auto Foam and Touch-Less 4% PIR (200 mL in 300 mL water), 8 Below 50 mL in 450 mL water, Magifoam 50 mL in 450 mL water, Alkafroth 50 mL in 450 mL water.
- Products were all applied to a clean car with fresh protection, to avoid changes in water behaviour affecting the test.

Test #2 Cleaning Power
- Dilutions used: Auto Foam and Touch-Less 4% PIR (200 mL in 300 mL water), 8 Below 50 mL in 450 mL water, Magifoam 50 mL in 450 mL water, Alkafroth 50 mL in 450 mL water.
- Demo shown on 3 cars on panels with even traffic film which were pre-rinsed and allowed to dry.
- Applied using an MJJC Foam Cannon Pro V2 (rinsed through the pressure washer for 20 seconds between foams).
- Over-spray was rinsed immediately with low pressure.
- 5 minute dwell time.
- Panel was rinsed with high pressure to remove the product. A stream of low-pressure water was used to rinse the panels to remove any beads and then the panel was allowed to dry.
- Photos taken at the same position of each section of the panel.

Test #3 Effect on LSP
- Dilutions used were all based on the PIR achieved if the following dilutions were used in the cannon: Auto Foam and Touch-Less 200 mL in 300 mL water, 8 Below 50 mL in 450 mL water, Magifoam 50 mL in 450 mL water, Alkafroth 50 mL in 450 mL water.
- Actual panel impact ratios: Auto Foam and Touch-Less 4%, 8 Below 1%, Magifoam 1%, Alkafroth 1%.
- These were based on the brands' recommended max concentrations.
- Products were sprayed onto the panel using the same brand of trigger sprays and covered evenly.
- Dwell time 5 minutes. Surface was wiped with a damp microfiber towel each time before application to ensure the products did not dry out, and they were coated in an even amount of water.
- Wax used was Dodo Juice Blue Velvet, sealant/QD was Garage Therapy Sigma.
- Both LSP’s were applied to clean, bare paint (prepped with GT decon shampoo) and left to cure for 24 hours.
- The testing using the sealant was done 2 weeks after the wax, and the paint was prepped with 2 rounds of GT decon shampoo to make sure the surface had reset.

Test #4 Price
- Prices based on each brand’s current price on their website at the time of making this video.
- Cost per use is based on a full 1 litre foam cannon.
- Cost per use for 8 Below, Alkafroth and Magifoam was based on the highest concentration you would use (100mL in 900mL). Prices for Auto Foam and Touch-Less were based on 200 mL of product in 800 mL of water. This is what I use to get a 2% PIR (what I usually use to clean the car), however to achieve the recommended 4% PIR used in the rest of the test, you’ll need more than this.

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Time Stamps:
0:00 The Contenders
0:38 Thickness and Dwell
2:13 Cleaning Ability
4:18 Effect on Wax
6:06 Effect on Sealant
8:17 Price

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