Snow Foam VS Traffic Film Remover (TFR) VS Citrus Pre Wash / Which is the Best for Car Detailing?

[@Kyle_Hubbard]

Hi. I like videos like this, straight to the point and pretty informative. Great for people getting into it.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you

[@jonathanpike2928]

Just received my order from epic can't wait to use it

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello mate thanks that's awesome 🙌🙌. Just remember you can dilute the wheel cleaner right down so 4:1 is normally all you need

[@josephinnes70]

Hi dave. I've used the citrus for a while now. I always wondered why the back plastic wheel nut covers where turning white. I take it you've just explained the answer. Great video cheers.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah tfr does that to all sorts of trim. But I totally get it why people use it

[@eamonkelly2792]

Another great and very informative video Dave 👍👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Eamon

[@richardgould1978]

I have pink snowfoam dave and if I leave it too long on my white paint I get pink run lines on it which I then have to try and scrub with apc and a cutting polish pal. Reduced dwell time on all coloured snowfoam so I mostly go with white. Keep up the good work pal 👍 👏

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I'm not a massive fan of coloured foam. The dyes can be a nightmare to deal with even days after a wash as you always get drips.

[@marktrower2267]

Once again Dave fantastic and informative video

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Mark

[@rickydfc1977]

Another top video Dave, very interesting to hear the differences Evan I am sometimes unsure what’s best.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Ricky 🙏🙂

[@mann8254]

Thank Dave now that is really important to know the difference in these chemical👌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks my friend

[@tennico5845]

Love this vid mate. What sprayer do you use? been looking at different ones and after one that will last

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I've got an osatu pump sprayer. Not had it long but it seems pretty good so far

[@paulcloughton4000]

Got to love a citrus pre wash😎

[@stevenjones19-m8i]

Hello Dave, definitely worth knowing what these products are doing,

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Steven 👌

[@JRGRAY-33]

Another informative video 👍🏾

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thank you back on the big videos next week

[@CoastingOnFumes]

🙋🏻‍♂️ I have stained paint with an alkaline snow foam. It was a 1975 Volvo 245 with white single stage paint. Meguiars D301 on a foam finishing pad cleaned it up. I even tried Klasse AIO in a small section by hand, and it worked too. Those were the two oldest and least aggressive chemicals I own.

[@nicksnaith7369]

Hi Dave, love your products.You mentioned TFR staining chrome window trim.How do you remove the staines?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Nick, I've managed to sort it with nano polisher as it's small enough to do the job 👌. Definitely possible to fix it mate.

[@nicksnaith7369]

@@epicautomotivedetailing thank you

[@nigelpayne4641]

Hi Dave, great video, never use tfr, always citrus and snow foam, and by the way just order your ceramic detailer, can wait to receive and try out. As my 5 litres tubs run out, going to switch to your products. atb

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Nigel, that's awesome I really appreciate it. I'll be selling 5 litres very soon

[@deanwarner2006]

citrus and snow foam is great, not a fan of tfr. great video as always Dave, keep up the good work

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Dean

[@OsamaBinxXRuDyXx]

Literally i just tried to look for answer and found your vid thanks

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

thanks very much

[@86karl]

Hi David another educational video of some known products , I always use a snow foam from mad cow weird name but good produts , just a quick one what's best to use on the chrome around windows mine has white spots and let's the car down cheers in advance

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

If you're very careful then wet sanding is the best bet 🙌

[@caledonia8877]

Hi Dave, great content! Is citrus pre-wash suitable for use on Mercedes factory matte paint? Thanks👍

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

It's fine honestly

[@caledonia8877]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Thank you! 🙂

[@russ7378]

Another great video Dave thanks. I’ve recently purchased a new Sportage which has a lot of black trim on both the outside and inside can you recommend something to bring out the shine and should I avoid polish or wax on it? Cheers

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Russ, you have a few options, trim wax, gels, even a heat gun works, for something more durable trim restorer by gtechniq is good shout

[@russ7378]

@@epicautomotivedetailing thanks Dave I’ll look into those 👍

[@ForceFreddy]

Would love to buy some citrus pre wash, but its sadly not available in the US.

[@antonywalker8837]

Another good video David. Keep your chins up everyone, it's been a tough week out there. Dave's Dad.😔

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

We can film another video next week were due one

[@antonywalker8837]

That's fine David, just let me know once you're organised.🍺

[@nadinedenver742]

Hello daves dad 🤣🤣💎

[@barrysummers7005]

I have a convertible most foams day not to use on convertible cars. However, would you foam the body work and avid the roof as far as possible?

[@jamesthomson3511]

Great video, as yours all are, thanks Dave. You mention citrus prewash stripping wax - how much should your product be diluted to stop this from happening whilst still proving useful? Also would it strip a ceramic coating? I dont have one but always been curious about these things - sometimes there is so much to think about!

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello 25:1 is the average to go by. Heavy soiling is 10:1

[@jamesthomson3511]

Perfect, cheers!

[@sixtysecondsofstephens2386]

Another great video. I thought tfr was the bee's knees, until I left it on the bonnet of my car in sun and it marked badly.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Oh gosh I use tfr on my van but that's because it's a heap of junk lol

[@danw8586]

How do you remove tfr staining from chrome trim? as I have it on my audi a3 window surrounds and roof rails.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

I have a video on this coming very soon

[@danw8586]

@@epicautomotivedetailing look foward too it. 😁

[@tenbob1973]

​@@epicautomotivedetailinghave you made that vid yet mate? Can't see it. The A3 I bought has crappy chrome window trim and I am guessing someone used something aggressive with it before me. It's that bad I am thinking of getting it masked.

[@Burtannia]

Used Meguiar's pH neutral snowfoam, it did absolutely shit all (granted they market it as a "maintenance product"). Went to Bilt Hamber Touchless which is an alkaline and it's brilliant! Never had any issues with staining, I imagine that's only when people use it at too strong concentrations and/or let it dry on and leave it for way too long.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

exactly ph neutral is too weak for most people

[@smacleansdetailing]

I find auto Glymm polar blast really good for breaking it up

[@petersmith7126]

Hi Dave, not sure if you will get this at this late stage but instead of layering snuw foam on top of a citrus wash have you ever tried adding the citrus to the snow foam

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello yes but when you use citrus through a foam cannon it doesn't come out like a foam so it doesn't cling. So basically by adding it to foam it will add a bit of power but reduce cling time reduces efficiency

[@petersmith7126]

@@epicautomotivedetailing ... Thanks for the prompt reply .... I'll stick to layers then

[@Burtannia]

What's the difference between using a citrus pre-wash on the lower third, engine bay etc. versus using a good APC?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

APC can be too aggressive

[@zamanali2137]

I am a weekend warrior on detailing my brand new car,,have so many questions about not just best pre wash and shampoo products for my car,,.anyway i can contact you direct

[@bennyboy0773]

Your shopify seems to be down, what's your recommendation on citrus pre-wash?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Infinity wax, yum, stjarnagloss all great 👌

[@bjarnestrand-henriksen]

Thanks for a great video! Is it true that alkaline prewash (snow foam) can ruin ceramic coating? I use Koch Chemie Vorreninger B with a ph over 13...

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hi mate honestly any ceramic coating that can't hold up to snow foam probably isn't a great coating. It amazes me how many companies preach about durability and strength but then tell you to play it super safe . It's always good to have both of your uncertain

[@bjarnestrand-henriksen]

@@epicautomotivedetailing Thanks mate. I've used high ph on a good spray sealant with no problem, but is a bit hesitant when its an expensive coating. Its from the same company, so it should be ok then 😅

[@mact153]

When will you be doing 5 litre tubs of epic products dave

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hopefully within next few weeks mate

[@mact153]

@@epicautomotivedetailing mint, I bought the detail spray and tyre cleaner , Will be buying 5 litres of both as soon as👍

[@OsamaBinxXRuDyXx]

Does alkaline snow foam pre wash affect your waxes or sealants?

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

no its totally fine. my ceramic detailer is pretty strong and if applied correctly it will last anywhere upto 6 months

[@chrisw-g1c]

Hi, this is a random question, can you let me know if the mtm gun and lance from yum cars works ok on your nilfisk p180? i want to buy the p180 and a stubby gun etc but supplier websites are confusing as they say C&E series and don't mention the P series, your advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Hello carscope is your guy. He knows lots about parts etc

[@chrisw-g1c]

@@epicautomotivedetailing many thanks👍

[@leonnagy4538]

Bilt Hamber Surfex HD??

[@truth.hurts...]

I used stjarnagloss gloss and I've never looked back

[@imprezaworks]

How much is the pre wash

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

9.99 mate

[@imprezaworks]

​@@epicautomotivedetailing For what size bottle mate

[@GreenLemonKidsClub]

Just a suggestion, but if you no longer recommend using TFR anymore, it might be worth putting a note in the description of your "Starting a Car Cleaning business Start up on a BUDGET" video.

[@derekporter66]

Best chemicals to treat stains on seatbelt ( it's dark brown. A detailed tried steam. Other stuff. He said it didn't budge )

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Citrus /apc would be first attempt

[@derekporter66]

@@epicautomotivedetailing thanks

[@terrymontague7946]

Brilliant. A simple and concise explanation about three of the cleaners many people use. I was unsure about TFR but your explanation has helped me to understand why I don't want to use it. I will be ordering some Epic products very soon as my current supplies run out.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Wow thanks Terry Appreciate it very much

[@stevec1097]

Very informative video Dave, I have to say I was always cautious and went for a PH Neutral Snow Foam but having used your Epic SF which is Alkaline and perfectly safe I won’t go back now. Your stuff actually does some of the work for you 👍🏻

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Thanks Steve. Really appreciate it 🙏

[@smacleansdetailing]

Like auto smart tfr 10/1 mix it’s deadly lol

[@mmcarspani1623]

I use tfr from time to time for heavily soiled wheel arches, hinges and chassis. I usually use snow foam outdoors, I use Citrus indoors because it is less messy and does not evaporate as quickly as outdoors.Good job like always mate.👌👌👌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Yeah it still has its place in the valeting industry for sure

[@knoparenSOC1]

👌👌😊👌👌

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

🙏

[@jezlucas3878]

For what I do find snowfoam useless . Just use surfex hd as pre wash at the moment

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

You haven't tried epic snow foam then 😉

[@jezlucas3878]

@@epicautomotivedetailing To be honest dave only really wash my old work van and wife's camper

[@karl3927]

Thank you for the video Dave. Citrus pre wash for the win eh as it is so effective and has so many uses. Loved seeing that muddy Silver Range Rover getting cleaned from one your early videos. Your comments of "now let's wash this big bastard" from that video still makes me chuckle today 😄.

[@epicautomotivedetailing]

Lol I miss the old videos. I'm back on the big videos next week. Just needed to mix it up a bit with a few small ones

[@EllisMcilroy-y1v]

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