BEST PRE WASH METHOD - YOU MUST TRY THIS! CITRUS AND SNOWFOAM

If you want to try a really safe method for pre washing your car that's cost-effective and enjoyable then look no further!!! SUBSCRIBE FOR MORE!!!
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[@pmbrowny]

Congratulations to your da for the excellent camera work and I do hope you are paying him the going rate for a top class KZbin influencer 😜excellent video as always and the pre wash was superb and the car looked like it barely needed a contact wash all bar a few errant tar spots. Just goes to show that with less than a pounds worth of product you can remove 90% of traffic fillem as you like to say 😂 keep up the good work and well done to your da once again for the sterling camera work. 👍🏻

[@SparkleanAutos]

Haha thank you Paul, I'll pass on your congratulations and praise 🤣 And he's getting paid with products & care washes, what more does he want lol 😋 Products definitely worked well with this process... Mate actually make some good use of the countless pH neutral snowfoams I have lying around 🤣🤣👍🏼

[@adrianlawrence7224]

As a user, and liker, of Magifoam I knew what the insane results of a suggested maximum 2 inches of the product in the lance would be. But I wasn't expecting the comedy clip of the guy face down in the snow. You had me in stitches with tears of laughter. Please, give a humour warning next time. Back on point: I tried rincing from the bottom up on my last wash. Although somewhat counter intuitive, it's much better. Next I think I'll try this pre wash system on one side only for comparison. Appreciate the tips

[@SparkleanAutos]

Well I try not to take this stuff too seriously so I'm glad someone appreciates it 😁😁 A lot of people say 'magifoam is too thick' or 'it doesn't clean enough' but really, like anything, it's all about how you use it! Let me know how you get on in your 'one side vs the other' test, sounds very interesting and I'd genuinely love to know if there's much difference! And I'm glad you see the benefits or rinsing prewash upwards... It does feel odd at first but I definitely find it much more efficient AND satisfying 👍🏼👌🏼

[@jayjaymartin7445]

good to see someone from northern ireland on here detailing.

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you mate, always appreciate a bit of local support ✊🏼🙂

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

I must admit I never use a citrus pre wash anymore. I just have never found them that effective. If the car is particularly dirty, I'll coat it with Surfex HD followed by a top coat of snow foam. That always works well for me. Plus, I think if thick foam really isn't a desire, best going for Bilt Hamber Touchless as the cleaning is far, far better.

[@SparkleanAutos]

Like you say, works well for you so best sticking with it. Being a KZbin reviewer I have to use different products or I wouldn't have too many viewers watching me review the same product week after week lol 👍🏼

[@AntEloftheHouseofEl]

@@SparkleanAutos Good point! 🤣

[@SparkleanAutos]

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[@ObsessiveCarDetailer]

Quality video Mark👍

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you Martin 👍🏼👍🏼

[@GMDetails]

I can’t believe there’s so much negativity around citrus pre cleaners, ok some are absolutely crap but that looks a really good combo, key here is the dwell time not the snow foam as that alone won’t give anywhere near as good a result. Brilliant method mate, gonna have to give it a go myself and see if it works for me, my drive sits half in the sun so sometimes there’s a huge difference in temperature between one side of the car and the other, having a longer dwell might just give me a use for those ph neutral foams I have lying around 😀

[@SparkleanAutos]

Nail on the head Graeme!! Absolutely spot on as always! That's EXACTLY what I find this does, extends the dwell time and, like yourself, I'm hoping to make a lot of good use of the litres of pH neutral snow foams I have in the garage!!! I agree about the Citrus... I really don't see the issue, especially when you're diluting it at 1:24, 1:49 or whatever!! Sometimes there's so much misinformation being spread around and people jump on bandwagons 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@GMDetails]

@@SparkleanAutos there is and they do 🤯

[@SparkleanAutos]

🤣👌🏼

[@tinks43]

Great job both of you! 👏🏻 came up well for just the pre wash 👌🏻

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you 😁 definitely wasn't disappointed 👌🏼👍🏼

[@cb5806]

Nice video, going to give it a try, thanks

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thanks, hope you enjoy the process 😁👍🏼

[@chrisogrady1697]

Quality video again Mark. Ive used citrus wash and magifoam. Both are decent and I really like magifoam for the long dwell time so I can give the wheels a proper clean. The best citrus Ive used so far to date is stjarnagloss forst x but its so bloody expensive its hard to justify keeping buying it when others are so highly concentrated. Looking forward to your next video👍🏽

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you Chris 👍🏼 I've heard the same about Stjarnagloss from quite a few people, really capable products but the cost per wash is just too high for me to justify, not when I have so many products in the garage that can do the same job at a fraction of the price, all I have to do is up the concentration, like you say! Thanks again mate, much appreciated 👍🏼

[@williamdwallace6538]

Another excellent video Mark have to try that wet foam method 👍🚙

[@SparkleanAutos]

Works for me Bill, hopefully you get good results 👍🏼👍🏼

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Mark, great video,the Citrus wash and snowfoam combined takes the dirt off well,even the wheels are cleaner.the cameraman did a great job on the filming.

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thanks Steven! They really do work well together when I use them like this, as you say, wheels too came up well!! Cameraman has definitely done enough to earn a part-time job 😀👍🏼

[@PJvaleting]

Mate agree track the dirt up and rinse down ,I do This per panel 👍 top down after the contact wash 😊 Sometimes i will mist the lower 1/4 just to soften the dirt to give the prewash an even better chance .

[@SparkleanAutos]

Good idea 👌🏼 and if it works, keep doing it 🙂👍🏼

[@gillywash1487]

Definitely going to add the Sparklean Superwetting Pre-Soak™️ to my routine.. totally makes sense to get most out of citrus alone before it dries then the wet foam all over to reactivate that and wetting other areas before thicker foam to dwell longer can’t wait to try it.

[@SparkleanAutos]

It made perfect sense until you said it out loud, now I'm confused and possibly selling all of my equipment 🤔🤔🤔🤣🤣 Thanks Nick 😀👍🏼

[@Mogsy28uk]

spot on, I do the same on my Outback with my Infinity Wax products - Citrus Pre-wash and Powerfoam combo is fantastic (and with my AB snow lance). AM Details have similar APC and Foam combos. Just need to make sure to get the dilution mixes right. Have to say first time I used Magifoam, it was a foam party for the neighbourhood!! 😁

[@SparkleanAutos]

👌🏼 glad I'm not alone! There's some cracking products out there and they can be even better if we think outside the box using them 👌🏼 I was the same first time I used Magifoam but I've since realised that using it like this it actually gives a really good consistency AND doesn't hang around like a bad smell! Could always go back to adding 150ml in a lance if I want stupidly thick foam to entertain the local kids 🤣🤣

[@johnbrown3951]

Hi mate, another quality video that explains your process with logic that is hard to argue with. I also use AD Citrus as I bought 5L ages ago and I am not sure why I bought so much even if it was on offer as it dilutes and seems to be never ending even though I do a good number of cars weekly. I am going to give your method a try as I have never tried the citrus overlaid with wet then dry snow certainly interesting & on viewing it certainly seems to work. I usually in the main stick with chemicals from the same brand but have been mixing it up a bit lately with good results. I tend to rinse top down and the guy from Yum does also and his logic is that the chemical should have done its work by the time it is rinsed off. My reasoning is that once you are nearer the top of a door there are suds running down and they need to be re rinsed off again then when I am doing the windows I again have to re rinse the doors which is fine as I have time but if I am doing a decon wash and sealant and wax unless I have the car for two days with a weather window I usually need to conserve time. I do see your point of view as it is easy to see where you have been when rinsing but I hope I am equally careful on the way down. I know this is a contentious subject and if it works for any of us go for it as it has to be enjoyable as well as looking good at the end of the day. I look forward to hearing more of your views on your processes going forward. I bet you were glad of the help with the camera work it will really speed up your content creation and we might get more from in my opinion an excellent creator.

[@SparkleanAutos]

As always John, I love reading your messages and appreciate the time you take commenting on my videos. AD Citrus really does last and this is me using it at a winter dilution, I'll soon be going back towards 1:50 or less!! (I too bought 5L lol) If you find rinsing from the top suits you better then 100% stick with it. I've told people countless times that it's a preference and there's no hard evidence that either will give better results, all down to how people like to do it! One thing I would say if you're going to try this prewash method is not to rush it - allow the citrus (or whatever pre-wash you're using!) maximum time to dwell BEFORE applying the 2-step foam .. I find this just maximises the results 👍🏼 Cameraman definitely helped speed up the recording process 😁 Thanks again John, genuinely appreciate the support 😀

[@clewis5220]

Great video I’ve been struggling to get BH autofoam to remove fresh light dirt (maybe my K2 is powerful enough to pressure wash it off? ) Going to try your wetting approach With some valet pro citrus and then put BH surfex over the top and get the most Dwell time I can cheers

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you! K2 is more than powerful enough for this very reason, it's all about the right chemicals and giving them the right amount of time to work 👌🏼 I know professional valeters who use a K2 (although it's not ideal for professional work lol) so don't be thinking you have to go bigger! Try different things and see what works for you, main thing is to enjoy it too 👍🏼👌🏼

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Very thorough, handy having the camera man.

[@SparkleanAutos]

He came in very handy indeed 😁😂

[@bigdtailing1950]

Small note on the lances try and get a old style metal in line filter it's heavy so goes wherever the bottom is and is a much better filter I've had great success

[@SparkleanAutos]

👍🏼👍🏼 I tend to keep it level most of the time but good tip Dave 👍🏼

[@DavidMcBay]

Great demonstration Mark, a good pre-wash routine is vital for keeping a cars paint looking good and swirl free and your process looks like it works very well and very inexpensive. I assume the free wash is payment for the cameraman haha

[@decker0373]

I so hope Mark says it wasn't free 😂😂

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thanks Dave... Yip, good pre-wash is absolutely essential. And he gets more than a prewash - ended up getting a 3 stage polish on half the bonnet that day 🤫🤣 watch this space lol

[@decker0373]

Loved the video for your pre-wash routine, I'll 100% be trying this, thank you. I will ask though, what about the hotter summer months, what's your process then? In regard to wheels, you didn't clean them first, you do the prewash and then clean them, would that be different in the summer? A huge well done to your dad too, cracking camera work 👏

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thank you Lee, much appreciated as always 🙏🏼 Yes, same in the summer only with reduced dilutions, sometimes just a snowfoam (depending on the snow foam if course!!) And yes, I always pre-wash the wheels first then wash them, summer or winter 👍🏻 I'll pass on the congrats to my dad, he'll be delighted his services are requested again lol

[@adwol48]

Bought an IK sprayer to do this method myself I must say was surpised how well at higher strength how well it work on the wheels

[@SparkleanAutos]

Always nice when purchases don't disappoint 👍🏼👍🏼👌🏼

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Right, I'm not going to refer to any product whose name has a B and an H in it. So 1.5l of Greenstar at 4% in an ik sprayer and the car is basically clean. Great stuff. Go get worx Hydroshot ready and we're ready to rinse. Go Team Prewash! But you're spot on. Prewash is the most important part of the wash process.

[@SparkleanAutos]

Green Star is another fabulous product... And yes, pre-wash is an absolute must

[@martcoombs9031]

Great video and will certainly use this method. Will The citrus prewash remove current wax, protection etc. recently bought BH touchless and that seems to remove everything!!! Don’t really want to have to polish, re-wax the car each time. Thanks

[@SparkleanAutos]

At this dilution no, the citrus wash won't remove any more of your protection than a contact wash will 👍🏼👍🏼 I still have to try Touch-Less but it is higher than high on my to do list lol Thanks for the comments 🙂👍🏼

[@Richardod1]

Fantastic video Mark I'm new to this and will soon be cleaning a Ford Kuga hopefully properly for the first time . I have the same autobrite products in the video so this is particularly useful for me. Will you be following this up with the Contact wash decon and polish/protect videos. I have autobrites purple velvet for the contact wash would I be better with a decon shampoo

[@SparkleanAutos]

People do seem to be interested in process videos as much as product reviews so yes, I'm very much considering making a series of them. Although I've always had reservations about that as I wouldn't want to come across as arrogant or trying to tell people what to do!

[@Richardod1]

Process videos are absolutely vital for me and I really enjoy watching them. I especially enjoy your channel I love the straightforward eaay to understand way you present Also how much product you use, it's very helpful

[@SparkleanAutos]

Well you're not alone going by the comments so that encourages me to go down this route more, thank you Richard 🙌🏼

[@paulquickmire4140]

Great video mate 👍👍. I'd never give it a thought to put a wetter first layer then go back over with a thicker layer. I'll be trying that on my next wash as it's been a couple of weeks since it's last wash. Just an observation but you've covered the wheels with citrus, could that be classed as a pre wash before going in with a wheel shampoo or would you still do a wheel pre wash separately??

[@SparkleanAutos]

Hi Paul and thank you! Maybe it didn't come across clearly in my last video but yes, you are absolutely correct - this could indeed, and IS, classed as a pre wash for the wheels too... I prewash them along with the car and THEN go in with shampoo. I do appreciate that this won't be ideal for everyone, particularly in the warm summer months for people living in hard water areas due to possible risks of water-spotting... But luckily for me that's never an issue where I am 👍🏼🙂

[@paulquickmire4140]

@@SparkleanAutos I just think you've converted me over to the dark side 🤣🤣. I'll definitely try this and I'll Dm you the results 👍👍

[@SparkleanAutos]

Please do Paul 😁 keep me posted 👍🏼

[@thedetailinghobbyist]

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[@SparkleanAutos]

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[@gordonmcallister9354]

Hi Mark Need your advice I think I have got the wrong end of the stick when it comes to the pre-wash I would normally use a TFR to loosen the dirt and blast this off before going to contact wash But I can't find a good TFR that gives me the results I want So I was talking to the Guys in Work and they said TFR wrong thing to use as it can strip any protection you have on the car Bought Auto Finesse Critus wash only to realise it says not to use on chrome Now I am totally lost Going to buy Autoglym Polar Blast at the weekend Should I look for a citrus that doesn't effect the chrome and then follow the instuctions as per your video Appreciate the videos and the hard work that goes into them Please keep them coming

[@SparkleanAutos]

Hi Gordon... Unfortunately in this confusing industry nothing is simple or black & white... Not all TFRs will 'strip protection' and by the same token some citrus washes WILL have an impact on protection. First things first, none of them will 'strip' a freshly applied protection... But making wrong choices does mean that your protection may breakdown faster than it normally would. There's a TFR/Pre-wash I use from a local company called A-Kem Automotive - www.a-kem.com/products/articu The pics on the website still show the older version/branding which was Anachem Articulate but it's now called A-Kem PreClean (it's exactly the same thing, the company have just rebranded recently)... This stuff is mighty effective even at 1:40 (basically 25ml of product in a 1L solution)... it's completely LSP safe AND it's non caustic - so it's safe on all your plastics/chromes etc. Hopefully that ticks all your boxes 👍🏼 if you are ordering from them, try the code - SPARKLEAN10 - doesn't work on everything but in some products it might get you 10% off 👍🏼 Hope that helps 🙂👍🏼

[@SparkleanAutos]

FYI this is the product in use... kzbin.info/www/bejne/l6jclXeHlJicqdU

[@cometroy]

Yet again at faultless video and great explanation on why you do the snow foam in a double action 👏👏👏👏👏

[@SparkleanAutos]

Thanks Roy - if it works it works! Might not work for everyone but it's serving me well doing it this way 😁

[@cometroy]

@@SparkleanAutos forgot to add the normal sarcastic comment about getting the review out in the correct day 😂😂👍

[@SparkleanAutos]

😁😇 I'm in flying form lol

[@patrickvennard838]

That is similar to what I do how do you find the new ABD lance?

[@SparkleanAutos]

I like using it, good adjustment, gives me the type of foam I want and doesn't eat through product too quickly like some! 👍🏼

[@patrickvennard838]

Yes I have just got one I think it's as good as my PF22. My last ABD Lance lasted five years of hard use.@@SparkleanAutos

[@SparkleanAutos]

👍🏼 I think the newer ones got a bit of stick because they'd moved away from the Italian PA lances but I'm guessing cost played a large part of that and to be honest, I think the new one is much better than people were expecting

[@andywhite2930]

Really enjoyed this one Mark, not that i dont enjoy them all of course. Must have been the old dude behind the camera, make sure you pay him well! Interesting process and one id never considered so i shall too try it out next time. Like Graeme said its ideal for the warmer days when panels are in the sun. I always use a pump spray like yours to and ways rope in the kids to do that bit which is handy. I was wondering though.......does a pump sprayer or trigger spray dilute the product more🤔🤔....apparently some bald essex geezer on another channel seems to think they do 🥴🥴😂

[@SparkleanAutos]

🤐🤐 can't comment on other people's channels Andy 🤣 The cameraman is well looked after, don't worry about that! The sprayers are great, I really do recommend them to anyone, no need to go out and spend £60 or £70 on one (or even more in the case of some brands!!) Its literally distributing a mixture of liquid onto a surface 🤷🏻‍♂️🤷🏻‍♂️ The process might not be for everyone, but it definitely works for me 😁👍🏼