Autobead Snow Foam Pre-Wash

Snow foam pre-wash for use through a foam lance

Autobead Snow Foam Pre-Wash

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Autobead Snow Foam is a concentrated pre-wash that safely removes traffic film, dirt and other harmful deposits before the contact wash. A thick quilt of foam clings to the surface for an extended dwell time, capturing dirt and breaking down traffic film and soiling.

  • Lifts dirt before you touch the paint
  • Helps prevent wash marring
  • Safe on your protection
  • Long cling time
  • Simple one-step pre-wash
  • Trade sizes available
  • Mild alkaline formula
  • Thick quilt of clinging foam
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Autobead Snow Foam is a concentrated pre-wash that safely removes traffic film, dirt and other harmful deposits before the contact wash. A thick quilt of foam clings to the surface for an extended dwell time, capturing dirt and breaking down traffic film and soiling.

Its mild alkaline base will not degrade your last stage protection at the correct dilution. Mix 1 part Snow Foam to 4 parts water in a foam lance bottle, cover the car from the bottom up, leave it for up to 10 minutes and rinse from the top down.

Key Features

  • Concentrated snow foam
  • Clings for an extended dwell time
  • Mild alkaline base
  • Will not degrade protection when diluted
  • 1 part to 4 parts water
  • 1L, 5L and 25L

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Key features

  • Snow Foam
  • Thick Foam
  • Pre Wash
  • Safer Washing
  • Traffic Film Removal

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Expert Notes

A snow foam is the first step of a safe wash. The foam clings to the car and loosens traffic film and dirt, so most of it rinses away before you touch the paint with a mitt.

Thicker is not better. Autobead says foam as thick as shaving foam hampers performance by reducing dwell time, so follow the 1 to 4 mix rather than overdosing.

The mild alkaline base means it will not degrade last stage protection at the correct dilution, so it suits every wash.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Whole vehicle
  • Paintwork
  • Coated and waxed cars

Caution: Use at the correct dilution and do not let the foam dry on the surface, especially in warm weather.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Snow Foam Pre-Wash
Base
Mild Alkaline
Dilution
1 Part To 4 Parts Water
Dwell Time
Up To 10 Minutes
Sizes
1L, 5L, 25L
Foam
Thick, Clinging
Apply
Bottom Up, Rinse Top Down
Protection Safe
Yes, At The Correct Dilution
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare

  1. Rinse the car thoroughly to remove loose dirt.
  2. Add 1 part Snow Foam to 4 parts water in your foam lance bottle.

Foam and rinse

  1. Cover the whole car with foam, working from the bottom up.
  2. Leave the foam to dwell for up to 10 minutes.
  3. Rinse all the foam off, starting at the highest point.

Top Tip: Do not aim for foam as thick as shaving foam. Autobead says it looks good but shortens the dwell time and hampers performance.

Performance Benefits

  • Softens road grime before contact washing
  • Reduces the amount of dirt left for the wash mitt
  • Helps lower wash mark risk
  • Works as part of a safer wash process
  • Useful during winter and heavy road film build-up
  • Rinses away before shampoo washing

Frequently Asked Questions

What dilution should I use?

1 part Snow Foam to 4 parts water in your foam lance bottle.

Will it strip my wax or coating?

Autobead says the mild alkaline base will not degrade last stage protection at the correct dilution.

How long should I leave it on?

Up to 10 minutes, then rinse from the top down.

Why is my foam not thick?

It does not need to be. Autobead says very thick foam reduces dwell time and hampers performance.

Do I need to rinse first?

Yes. Autobead says to rinse the car thoroughly to remove loose debris and dirt before foaming.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Foam from the bottom up, rinse from the top down.
  2. Do not let the foam dry on the car.
  3. Autobead recommends its Magnum foam lance.
  4. Follow with a two bucket contact wash.
  5. Rinse the car before you foam.
  6. Mix 1 part to 4 parts water.
  7. Do not foam in direct sun.

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The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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