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Sam’s Detailing Ceramic Foam

Sam's Detailing ceramic foam

Sam’s Detailing Ceramic Foam

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The Sam’s Detailing Ceramic Foam 500ml is an advanced SiO₂-infused snow foam designed to deliver both cleaning power and long-lasting protection in a single step. Applied through a foam lance, it creates a thick, clingy layer that safely lifts dirt and road film while depositing a ceramic coating that enhances gloss, slickness and hydrophobic performance.

  • Sam's Detailing ceramic foam
  • Kind to existing paint protection
  • Contains SiO2
  • Hydrophobic finish
  • High-gloss
  • Thick, clingy foam
  • Size 500ml
  • Adds protection through a foam lance
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Full Description

The Sam’s Detailing Ceramic Foam 500ml is an advanced SiO₂-infused snow foam designed to deliver both cleaning power and long-lasting protection in a single step. Applied through a foam lance, it creates a thick, clingy layer that safely lifts dirt and road film while depositing a ceramic coating that enhances gloss, slickness and hydrophobic performance.

Ideal for enthusiasts and professionals seeking efficiency, Ceramic Foam reduces wash time by combining pre-wash cleaning with ceramic protection. Its durable SiO₂ layer offers months of water-beading performance, making maintenance washes easier while shielding paint against UV rays, dirt and road grime.

Technical Features:

  • Type: SiO₂ ceramic-infused snow foam
  • Bottle Size: 500ml concentrate
  • Dilution Ratios:
    • Foam Lance: 1:10 to 1:20 depending on desired foam thickness
    • Pump Sprayer: 1:20 for lighter top-up protection
  • Finish: High-gloss, slick hydrophobic surface
  • Durability: Up to 2-3 months protection per application
  • Surface Compatibility: Safe on paint, glass, plastics, wheels and trims
  • pH Balance: Wax and sealant safe

Applications:

  • Pre-wash cleaning and ceramic protection in one step
  • Maintenance washes for coated and uncoated vehicles
  • Boosting hydrophobicity on waxed, sealed or ceramic-coated cars
  • Safe use on paintwork, glass, wheels and exterior trims

Benefits:

  • Cleans and protects in a single application
  • Adds a durable SiO₂ layer for water beading and gloss
  • Reduces risk of swirls by pre-wash dirt removal
  • Easy-to-use through foam lance or sprayer
  • Professional results in less time
  • HQ Suggests (Tips & Insights):
  • 💡 Apply Ceramic Foam to a cool, clean surface for maximum performance.
  • 💡 Allow the foam to dwell for 3-5 minutes, but never let it dry on the panels.
  • 💡 For best durability, rinse with a pressure washer and avoid hand washing until the next routine wash.
  • 💡 Use every 4-6 weeks as a top-up to maintain hydrophobic performance on coated or waxed vehicles.
  • 💡 For a full protection system, pair Ceramic Foam with Sam’s Ceramic Wax or Spray Wax.

Sam’s Detailing Ceramic Foam 500ml is part of our range at the Ilkeston Detailing Store, with in-store demonstrations and expert guidance on ceramic protection routines. We also provide fast, secure UK-wide delivery for both enthusiasts and professionals.

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Key features

  • Ceramic Foam
  • LSP Safe
  • SiO2
  • Hydrophobic
  • Gloss Boost

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Expert Notes

The Sam's Detailing ceramic foam is kind to existing paint protection and for use with a foam lance or foam sprayer. It has a hydrophobic finish and a high-gloss finish. It contains SiO2 and makes a thick, clingy foam. It comes in 500ml. Sam's Detailing recommends 1:10 to 1:20 in a foam lance, depending on how thick you want the foam, or 1:20 in a pump sprayer for a lighter top-up. Apply it through a foam lance, let it dwell briefly without drying, rinse thoroughly from the top down and dry with a plush towel. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children, and store it upright out of direct sunlight.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Glass
  • Exterior plastic trim
  • Alloy wheels
  • Coated cars
  • Lower panels and sills

Caution: Work in the shade and never let it dry on the paint or glass. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Ceramic Foam
Brand
Sam's Detailing
Use
Protecting Through A Foam Lance
Size
500ml
Technology
SiO2
Foam
High
Dilution
1:10 To 1:20 In A Foam Lance
Application Method
Foam Lance
Finish
Hydrophobic
Durability
Up to 2-3 months protection per application
Protection Safe
Yes

How To Use

Applying it

  1. Fill the foam lance bottle at the dilution on the bottle.
  2. Cover the car with an even layer.
  3. Leave it to dwell briefly without letting it dry.
  4. Rinse it off thoroughly from the top down.

Finishing

  1. Dry with a clean, plush drying towel.
  2. Rinse the lance through with clean water after use.
  3. Store the bottle upright with the cap on.
  4. Keep it out of direct sunlight.

Top Tip: A thorough rinse from the top down and a gentle towel dry leave the most even finish.

Performance Benefits

  • Quick to apply
  • Rinses away cleanly
  • Works with a pressure washer
  • Tops up existing protection
  • Easy to use at home
  • Suits regular maintenance washes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a Sam's Detailing ceramic foam for protecting through a foam lance.

Is it safe on waxes, sealants and coatings?

Yes, Sam's Detailing says it is wax and sealant safe.

How much do I use?

Sam's Detailing recommends 1:10 to 1:20 in a foam lance, depending on how thick you want the foam, or 1:20 in a pump sprayer for a lighter top-up.

Can I use it in direct sunlight?

No, work in the shade on cool panels so it never dries on the surface.

Who makes it?

It is made by Sam's Detailing and sold by The Drivers HQ.

What else do I need?

A pressure washer with a foam lance and a plush drying towel.

How should I store it?

Store it upright with the cap on, out of direct sunlight and frost, and out of reach of children.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Work in the shade on cool panels.
  2. Never let it dry on the paint.
  3. Rinse from the top down.
  4. Dry with a clean, plush towel.
  5. Rinse the lance after use.
  6. Store it upright and sealed.
  7. Top up protection between full details.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Sam's Detailing

Sam's Detailing (often searched as Sams Detailing or Sam Detailing) is a car care brand from Sheffield, South Yorkshire. Sam saved up for years to launch a range of detailing products that are easy to understand and easy to use: the products Sam wanted when detailing a car at weekends. The range now covers every stage of a home detail, from snow foam and shampoo to wheel cleaners, ceramic sprays, dressings, interior cleaners, microfibres, brushes and air fresheners, and Sam's Detailing has retailers in more than 20 countries.

At The Drivers HQ we sell Sam's Detailing online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. The products our customers ask for most are Snow Foam, Shampoo, Ceramic Boost, Ceramic Foam and the Drying Towel. If the one you want is out of stock, choose Notify Me When Back in Stock on its page and we will email you as soon as it is back.

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Sam's Detailing Ceramic Wax bottle with its box and the Sam's Detailing flagged tip wheel brush on a black display plinth

Sam's Detailing products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Snow Foam goes on a dry car: about 100ml in the foam lance bottle, topped up with warm water, left to dwell for around 10 minutes without drying on the paint. It is slightly alkaline neat and pH-neutral once diluted, when it is safe on wax, sealants and ceramic coatings. Shampoo is a slick, pH-neutral shampoo for the two-bucket method, one or two squeezes in the wash bucket. Citrus Pre-Wash and Insect Remover loosen grime before the contact wash, and the Lambswool Wash Mitt and Microfibre Wash Mitt do the washing.

Wheels and tyres. Wheel & Tyre Cleaner is ready to use, acid-free and high-foaming, and it turns from green to brown as it breaks the grime down. Sam's does not recommend it on chrome alloys: use Wheel Soap on those. The Flexi Alloy Brush, Mini Flexi Alloy Brush, Tyre Brush and Wheel Arch Brush reach the barrels, spokes, sidewalls and arches, and Tyre Shine leaves the sidewalls with a glossy wet look, wetter still with a second coat.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Reactor and Tar & Glue Remover lift what a wash leaves behind, then the Clay Bar with Clay Lubricant, or the Clay Mitt, leaves the paint smooth.

Polish and protection. Glaze, 3 in 1 Polish and Scratch Remover are worked by hand. Ceramic Boost and Ceramic Foam add protection as part of the wash (see the next tab), Signature Paste Wax and Ceramic Wax are applied by hand, and Exterior Detailer tops up the gloss between washes. Wrap Detailer is made for matt wraps and leaves an even finish with up to a month of protection.

Drying. The Drying Towel is a 600gsm, 28 x 36 inch twisted-loop towel. Let its weight do the work instead of pressing, wash it by hand or in the machine, and always let it dry naturally, never in a tumble dryer. Microfibre Wash keeps towels and cloths absorbent.

Interior and trim. Interior Detailer, Leather Cleaner and Leather Protectant, Fabric Cleaner and Fabric Protectant cover the cabin. Rubber & Trim Dressing is water-based and gives interior and exterior plastics and rubber a deep matt finish. The Signature and Vanilla air fresheners finish the job.

Kits and bigger sizes. The Starter Kit, Sample Kit and Detailing Bag Kit put a set together, and the Expert Range comes in bigger bottles: Snow Foam 4L, Ceramic Boost 4L, Wheel Cleaner 4L and Shampoo 2.5L.

Shop Sam's Detailing by type: snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, wheel brushes, ceramic foams, drying towels and tyre dressing.

Sam's Detailing flagged tip wheel brush cleaning a foamed alloy wheel on a white car

Ceramic Boost or Ceramic Foam?

Both add a water-beading layer as the last step of a wash, and Sam's rates both at up to three months of protection. You only need one of them.

  • Ceramic Boost is a spray-on, rinse-off protector for paint, windows and wheels. After shampooing and rinsing, spray two or three squirts onto a wet panel and rinse it off straight away.
  • Ceramic Foam goes through a foam lance: 50ml with 200ml of water for one application, or 200ml topped up to a litre to keep for later. Cover the washed car, rinse it off at once and dry it. In a pump foam bottle, use 25ml instead of 50ml.

The protection can last up to three months, but Sam's recommends Ceramic Foam about once a month to keep it topped up. Ceramic Boost on top of Ceramic Foam adds nothing, because the foam already carries enough protection.

With either one, test a small hidden area first, keep off hot panels and direct sun, and never let the product dry on the car: over-applied or dried product leaves marks that need an IPA wipe to remove. Store both at 5°C or above. Dry the car with the Drying Towel afterwards. For frequent use, Ceramic Boost also comes in a 4L Expert Range size.

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