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Better Car Care Thickness Snow Foam

Thick, high cling alkaline snow foam

Better Car Care Thickness Snow Foam

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Better Thickness is the Better Car Care snow foam: a thick, high cling pre-wash foam with an alkaline formula that breaks down road grime, bugs and traffic film before you touch the paint. The rich foam clings to the panels so the cleaners have longer to work, then rinses away with the dirt it has loosened.

  • Thick, high cling snow foam
  • Alkaline formula for strong cleaning
  • Breaks down traffic film and bugs
  • Clears build up from sealants
  • Can be used as a shampoo
  • 1L makes up to 20 litres
  • 5L makes up to 100 litres
  • First stage of a safe wash
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Better Thickness is the Better Car Care snow foam: a thick, high cling pre-wash foam with an alkaline formula that breaks down road grime, bugs and traffic film before you touch the paint. The rich foam clings to the panels so the cleaners have longer to work, then rinses away with the dirt it has loosened.

Its alkaline strength also helps clear the build up that clogs sealants and coatings, bringing back their performance, and it can be used as a shampoo when you need one. The label says each litre makes up to 20 litres of foam solution, so the 5 litre bottle makes up to 100 litres.

Key features

  • Thick, high cling snow foam
  • Alkaline formula for strong pre-wash cleaning
  • Breaks down traffic film, bugs and grime
  • Helps restore the performance of sealants and coatings
  • Can also be used as a shampoo
  • 1L makes up to 20 litres, 5L up to 100 litres

Dilution

  • Dilute in your snow foam lance or foam cannon bottle to suit how dirty the car is. The label gives up to 20 litres of solution from each litre.

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Key features

  • High Cling Foam
  • Alkaline Pre-Wash
  • 1L Makes 20L
  • Lance or Cannon
  • Doubles as Shampoo

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Expert Notes

Better Thickness is the snow foam in the Better Car Care range: thick, high cling and alkaline, so it does real cleaning as well as looking good. Foamed over the car from a lance or cannon, it breaks down traffic film, bugs and road grime while it dwells, then rinses away before the mitt goes near the paint. The alkaline formula also clears the build up that dulls sealants and coatings. The label gives up to 20 litres of solution from every litre. Keep the dwell to a few minutes, never let it dry, and follow it with Better Suds in a two bucket wash. It can also be used as a shampoo.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Whole car exterior
  • Lower panels and sills
  • Front end and mirrors
  • Wheels and arches
  • Sealed and coated paint
  • Glass and exterior trim

Caution: It is an alkaline foam: keep the dwell short in sun or wind, never let it dry, and rinse every panel thoroughly.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Snow Foam
Brand
Better Car Care
Product
Better Thickness
Use
Pre-Wash Before The Contact Wash
Secondary Use
Car Shampoo
Size
1L, 5L
Format
Concentrate
Formula
Alkaline
Foam
Thick, High Cling
Dilution
In The Lance Bottle To Suit The Dirt
Application Method
Snow Foam Lance Or Foam Cannon
Dwell Time
A Few Minutes, Never Let It Dry
Removal
Rinse With A Pressure Washer
Removes
Traffic Film, Bugs, Road Grime
Pack Contents
Yield Up To 20L (1L), 100L (5L)
Product Code
BCCSF1L (1L), BCCSF5L (5L)

How To Use

Foaming

  1. Work on a cool car, out of direct sunlight.
  2. Add Better Thickness to your snow foam lance bottle.
  3. Top up with water and fit the bottle to the lance.
  4. Cover the car from the bottom up in thick foam.
  5. Leave it a few minutes to break down the dirt.
  6. Rinse from the top down before it can dry.

After the foam

  1. Follow with a two bucket contact wash.
  2. Run clean water through the lance after use.
  3. Store the bottle sealed and upright.
  4. Dry the car with a clean microfibre towel.

Top Tip: Spray Better Ripper on the dirtiest areas before foaming on a filthy winter car.

Performance Benefits

  • Clings to panels for longer dwell
  • Loosens traffic film and road grime
  • Breaks down bug splatter
  • Clears build up from sealants
  • Cuts swirl risk before the mitt
  • Up to 100 litres from 5 litres

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Better Thickness?

A thick, high cling alkaline snow foam that loosens dirt, bugs, grime and traffic film before the main wash.

How do I use it?

Mix it in a snow foam lance or foam cannon, cover the car, let it dwell a few minutes, then rinse before the contact wash.

How much does a bottle make?

The label says each litre makes up to 20 litres of foam solution, so the 5 litre makes up to 100 litres.

Do I still need to wash the car afterwards?

Yes. Snow foam is a pre-wash stage, so follow it with a two bucket wash.

Can it help restore sealants and coatings?

Yes. The alkaline formula removes the built up dirt that can clog sealants and coatings.

Can I use it as a shampoo?

Yes, Better Thickness can also be used as a car shampoo when required.

How long should it stay on?

A few minutes. Never let it dry on the surface, and rinse thoroughly.

What sizes are there?

1 litre and 5 litre bottles.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Foam from the bottom up.
  2. Rinse from the top down.
  3. Keep the dwell short in the sun.
  4. Never let the foam dry.
  5. Use a lance that fits your pressure washer.
  6. Flush the lance after every use.
  7. Pre-wash first on very dirty cars.
  8. Follow with a two bucket wash.

The Brand

Better Car Care

Better Car Care is a British car care brand run by Better Car Care Ltd from Biggleswade in Bedfordshire, with the motto Better products. Better results. Its range is short and covers every stage of a proper wash, from pre-wash and snow foam to shampoo, wheels, decontamination, drying and finishing, plus a wash mitt and a drying towel. The chemicals come in 1 litre and 5 litre bottles, most of them concentrates, and many are made in the UK. You will know the bottles by the black 8 ball logo with a B on it.

Each product has its own name: Suds is the shampoo, Ripper the citrus pre-wash, Thickness the snow foam and Versatility the all purpose cleaner, while Reaction removes iron fallout, BetTAR shifts tar and glue, Dressed does the tyres and Gloss is the quick detailer. The Lie Detector drying towel has a white side that shows any dirt your wash missed.

We stock the Better Car Care range online and in our Ilkeston shop. Good places to start are Suds car shampoo, Thickness snow foam and the Lie Detector drying towel.

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Better Car Care 5 litre range: rinse aid, APC, snow foam, pre-wash, wheel cleaner and shampoo

The Better Car Care range, stage by stage

Pre-wash. Ripper is a non-caustic citrus pre-wash, diluted up to 1:10 in a pump sprayer, for road dirt, bird droppings and bugs, and it doubles as an interior pre-spray. Thickness is a thick, high cling alkaline snow foam that loosens traffic film and grime before you touch the paint.

Wash. Suds is a highly concentrated pH neutral shampoo used at 1:600 to 1:800. It is kind to wax, sealants and ceramic coatings and safe on wraps and PPF. Use it with the plush Better Wash Mitt, whose long pile draws dirt away from the paint.

Wheels and decontamination. The wheel cleaner (Better Wheels) is a non-acid concentrate used from 1:3 to 1:15. Reaction is a pH neutral, colour changing iron fallout remover for paint and wheels, used neat or 1:1, and BetTAR is a ready to use solvent tar and glue remover.

Dry, finish and protect. The rinse aid (Better Drying) makes rinse water sheet off the bodywork and adds gloss and protection, the Lie Detector towel dries the rest, Gloss is a hydrophobic spray and wipe quick detailer, and the tyre and trim dressing (Better Dressed) gives tyres and rubber a deep sheen. Versatility, the all purpose cleaner, covers engine bays, door shuts, trim and carpets.

Shop by type: snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, iron and fallout removers, quick detailers and drying towels.

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Our Better Car Care wash routine

Starting from scratch? This is the wash we recommend with the Better Car Care range:

  1. Spray Ripper, diluted up to 1:10, on the lower panels, front and mirrors, let it work without drying, then rinse.
  2. Foam the car with Thickness, leave it a few minutes, then rinse from the top down.
  3. Clean the wheels with the wheel cleaner at 1:9, agitating with a soft wheel brush.
  4. Wash with Suds at 1:600 to 1:800 and the Better Wash Mitt, using two buckets with grit guards.
  5. Spray on the rinse aid, rinse it off, and dry with the Lie Detector towel, white side first.
  6. Finish with Gloss on the paint and Dressed on the tyres.

Every few months, or before a polish, decontaminate after the wash with Reaction for iron fallout and BetTAR for tar spots, then protect the paint again. Work on a cool car out of direct sunlight and never let any product dry on the paint. The tyre dressing and the tar remover are flammable, so use them outdoors, away from heat.

Want help choosing? Pop into our Ilkeston shop or send us a message. We deliver 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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