Meguiars Ultimate Snow Foam V Autoglym Polar Blast : Battle of the Halfords Snow Foams

[@rhystudordavies]

Polar Blast - Polar Wash - Polar Seal... job done, highly recommended!

[@dylanthedyslexicvillain4294]

Me too really impressed with the product

[@cmtrains]

What people don’t realise is that the polar wash you should agitate it with a wash mitt. But people don’t seem to realise that. So they say it’s just crap. But if you follow the instructions it really isn’t.

[@lewis523]

@@cmtrains agreed! Even if the instructions said not to. Id feel like I had to Agitate with a mitt

[@HappychappyUK]

Polar Blast - Polar Wash - Polar Seal, can't fault these three. (Polar Wash I use wash mitt, then jet rinse) after polar seal jet rinse and dry via my Milwaukee leaf blower with a special adapter for cars. Works great

[@ricardocarneiro7797]

Thumbs up for the corrosion test! 👍👍

[@rovingrods]

Jon, I've been steadily working my way through your videos and I've got to say they are brilliant, by far the best detailing channel. You provide great information, tips and techy data. I've learned so much. The editing is spot on with a bit of natural humour. Love it!! Keep it coming👌🏁😢

[@ForensicDetailing]

,thanks m8

[@SpeckyMcSporran]

In my opinion, Polar Blast has a price and performance I would expect for their target market. For those of us in the know, we buy Bilt Hamber. Meguiars Ultimate Snowfiam is way too costly, even at sale prices. Good job on the video, Jon 👌

[@klackon1]

I'm happy with the Bilt Hamber auto foam, which I bought following your test of a number of snow foam products. I do like Meguiars products but they are generally very expensive.

[@boofstien2]

Me too Pete and I've tried the others. Bilt hamber auto foam is also cheaper per wash when brought in 5l, mixed correctly and applied correctly. I suppose I use 300 ml of mixed solution per car (150ml of autofoam per car)

[@JD-gc7lt]

Do you have any knowledge of using it on a ceramic coating? Everyone says it cleans amazingly well, but I don’t want that to mean it will prematurely break down my coating

[@klackon1]

@@JD-gc7lt. Take a look at the review which includes the Bilt Hamber. It might have the information you require. I do not use ceramic coating so I am unable to answer your query.

[@pvegod1484]

got the polar blast the other day and its my first snow foam! works really well !I think these products work well when you regularly wash your car and look after it. they don't lift really stubborn dirty like you say.

[@TIHIR1]

I have been using Bilthamber as pre-wash and then after blasting it off after dwelling, giving the car a second blast of Bilt Hamber and doing the contact wash with it, works superbly! :)

[@zaink7037]

Do the same now when I clean. To me it's really slippery so adds that feeling of preventing scratches when contact washing. I like to soak my wash mitt in their auto wash shampoo

[@PaulDoldenDetails]

Very interesting angle on snowfoams Jon I’m still more of a Citrus 🍊 guy myself that Megs stuff is ridiculously priced shame because as you know there are so many smaller brands out there with would give it a bloody good run for the money cracking video my friend 😉🎥

[@Codriver72]

I am not sold on foaming. But I like the way you test them and the way you make your videos!

[@jaguppal187]

One of the best foam reviews i've come across mate, keep up the good work!

[@carlgaffney4494]

The gleam you have on your paintwork is immense!!! I need to find the video now to see what you use!

[@AndyK.1]

I used my megs snow foam last weekend. Clinged well. Was on the floor for hours 😂

[@TristanJCumpole]

Great video! I've watched a few this morning, and it states everything as straight as can be. My understanding of these foaming pre-wash cleaners is that they lift the abrasive particles that might otherwise scratch the paintwork during a more thorough physical wash. I get that a lot of people think that foam is more exciting, but is it necessary? Yes and no. Yes inasmuch as any light pre-wash is necessary, but no as in does it clean more thoroughly.

[@kenlawton1531]

I'm loving Chemical Guys Honey Dew snow foam at the moment, works well, smells nice and is cheap AF.

[@YaDunno54]

Chemical guys always got good products can’t go wrong with them tbh

[@555sutherland]

Bilt Hamber all the way. Simply unbeatable. Love your vids

[@vampireechidna]

I use Autoglym polar snow foam and I was amazed at how good it was. It surprised me how much it smelt close to Autoglym odor eliminator product. I was expecting a comparison on smell.

[@FABAutomotiveDetailing]

I agree completely about foaming cars. I rarely do it when washing my cars. Only time I do it is typically for reviews or for stripping waxes. It’s a pain plus cleanup after wards sucks. While drying the car foam always ends up coming out of somewhere because it gets in every crack and crevice. I like the testing you did showing their cleaning abilities that was cool. Great video

[@LSD04]

When/if you get your hands on Bilt Hamber Auto Foam you won’t have that problem

[@VideoMoore]

Did one of these reviews the other day ... Meguiars is sooo expensive .... purchased Bilt Hamber too try next

[@fordyford]

I use Autoglym but to be honest I haven't been that impressed with it as a lone process. It's OK as a prewash but has always needed a secondary contact wash after it.

[@ndiggadee2663]

I'm glad you said the cleaning power is not much. Having bought polar blast I have switched to a citrus wash polar blast seems to have no use to me anymore

[@PsBandofMen]

I used the meguiars ultimate on my wife's car which had quite a bit of plastic. I found that it dried far too quickly on the plastic and was a nightmare to get it off. It dried into like white lines. Autoglym did not have that problem

[@lewis_masseyfergusongaming2979]

found it really neat on my Karcher snow gun I got plenty foam but it all just ran off before it could dwell even with the car dry

[@DavidC1]

Sir do you have a liscense to shoot foam that *THICCC*

[@Dustii91]

I've been doing some shopping myself and finally treated myself to the meguiars snow foam, wouldn't get it again mainly due to cost as you mentioned (even with my 25% off rrp... but a huge pro for me is the smell... meguiars do know how to take things to the next level. The bilt hamber is last to try on my list which I'm excited for!

[@lukeandchloe]

Bh is in a different league 👌

[@rayc1503]

BH is by far the best product to pre break down dirt on your car. I've tried a fair few and this stuff just works. Even on ceramic coating.

[@AnonymousEuropeanDriver]

Actual content of the video aside. Your car looks absolutely amazing mate!!!!!!!!!

[@jasonwindebank5455]

Hi john brilliant vid very interesting i used the polar blast today on my sport van and wow great coverage .I have used demon foam but gave this a go i love it and i polished the van with g3 super resin polish and it looks great👍

[@rutgermeurs6111]

I use polar blast on cars that have waxes and sealants on them. just to not strip the waxes of the car. For decon washes or ceramic coatings I use bilt hamber auto foam for the strength of it.

[@joecarrolljnr]

Ever tried Autosmart Ultra Mousse? Little goes long way. 5 litres has lasted me 2 years. Good "bite " from it. Removes 90% of dirt before contact wash.

[@tricky3746]

Another educational video John , just don't know where you get the time to put a complex and detailed video together. Much appreciated keep them coming.

[@joeb5924]

Another good video John, I think im with others, i cannot see past bilt hambers which is by far the best snow foam out there. If out these 2 then id go with Auto glym purely based on cost

[@689twin]

How does Auto Finesse Avalanche compare? Have you tried it?

[@nicorallysport]

I love the color and smell of meguiar's ultimate snow foam !. And 👍 for coating maintenance !.(170ml in 830ml water!), On the other hand if I need a slightly more aggressive shampoo, I add 50ml of apc or super degreaser 👌 For those who leave it in the cold and pieces that form in it, leave the bottle in hot water, the shampoo will return to normal. Where to leave it at home warm !. In 1:20 it also makes a good clay lube. Because good lubrication

[@spankatron5133]

I have used both. I’m not 100% sold on snow foams as a cleaner but I appreciate the extra lubricity when contact washing. It must capture and suspend some amount of dirt, and so I would assume that in the long run it will reduce swirling.

[@KRBY555]

thats what I do. Initially I thought they were a a dream product. There is a (thai?) dude on here that tests them all as just a foam/rinse product. Even the best is weak. The play is to foam, and use that as your base to handwash.

[@abioqaas]

Bilt Hamber better than both

[@mic400uk]

Definitely, £16-£20 for 5 litres of the clever stuff all day. I wont be buying polar blast again. I dont like that it hangs about on your driveway for a week

[@abioqaas]

ya hoo yeah I hate how the Polar Blast foam is so thick it gets stuck in the doorwells and trunk. You can see the stuff in there after washing as you open them.

[@BobDiggler76]

@@abioqaas Agree - I used the Polar Blast, and after I rinsed it off it sat in the gutter for 24 hours! Awful, I had to then spend 20 minutes cleaning it up. Never again.

[@ilokilo]

@@BobDiggler76 this is so true.

[@ShortCycle.]

If I didn't already have B/H and wasn't aware of it's benefits, (thanks Forensic D!), I'd be tempted to at least try Polar Blast. Apart from a few standout items I've never been impressed with Meguirs products.. over here, over hyped and definitely over priced. Great review to watch as ever.

[@SurvivingTheApocalypse]

Have you changed your garage again?? I thought you wanted to remove everything from the back wall for more space?

[@mattfeakes8711]

Nice vid dude, good attention to detail regarding the ph value 👊🏻

[@stuartwest1236]

Hi Jon, I'm liking your wee experiments lol, I'm still using my autoglym and it does do well, but I'm thinking of going for the bilt hamber next after watching your previous videos, I think the meguiars as you say is that wee bit too expensive and it doesn't offer good value unless you can get it for a good price, cheers m8

[@boofstien2]

Go for the bilt Hamber mate !

[@BobDiggler76]

I've tried these before watching John's review. These are both expensive and poor performing - neither of these products are nowhere near as good as Bilt-Hamber Auto Foam. That is a excellent cleaner, degreaser, cheaper (34p per wash) and includes anti-corrosion properties. I can't understand why either of these would warrant any kind of recommendation.

[@Steven-qi4gm]

Do you still stand by it 1 year later? I’m new to home car washing and I am considering a pre wash since I’ve got a car I’m proud of now. Does the pre wash foam genuinely help? I only have a hand pump foamer so won’t be able to power rinse off, will just hand wash.

[@JABZtheJAAT]

Hi do you use auto foam as a pre wash or scrub it with a mitt and jet wash it off?.

[@riadulislam1816]

Thumbs up for the mild steel testing

[@vinceking7878]

Very detailed and useful. If you already have your car coated(ethier wax or ceramic), then I wouldn’t have thought that you would want a aggressive cleaner.

[@rayc1503]

I use Built Hamber but dilute it right dowm and leave it on for a little longer. 2 of our vehicles are ceramic coated and tbh I've had no real issues.

[@tayoidowu11]

hi, thanks for videos. I have the Maguire, haven't been able to generate the foam seen. I have tried changing the aperture of my foam Lance which was just simple Amazon China job. it use to give amazing foam but that was with different product in your opinion, better to change Lance or.. try autoglym?? ps what Lance do u recommend?

[@ForensicDetailing]

Mjjc pro V2 thank m8 later

[@tayoidowu11]

Thanks.. don't suppose u rate the difference between the autoglm cannon Vs this one and the VQ version?

[@audriulis]

Great review , but Koch chemie GS in summer or BH Surfex HD if its winter in a pump sprayer is all you need as a prewash, last time I used snow foam was five or so years ago

[@kashofficial77]

I thought Adams mega foam have the most foam ?

[@rugby86]

There's some weird vodoo black magic happening. I received my IK 2 Pro foamer yesterday, and now this video gets uploaded! 😂👍 I had a little play around with some magiuars ultimate wash&wax as that's all I have lying around. Was thinking of getting some Polar Wash.

[@rugby86]

Forgot to mention, how about Polar Seal? Would've been great if you put that into the works. Heard it's a bit of a 2 in 1 as a foam and wash soap?

[@capsel22]

Hi mate. How would you compare either of those to BH equivalent?

[@kevinmoraine2387]

Does anyone know what we call that (presumably rubber) folding brush holder that was draped over the edge of the soap bucket? That’s a handy way to keep those items nearby!

[@TerrificFlow]

it looks like one of those rubber glove for the kitchen but i'm not sure. There's an expensive product that is similar, it's called buckanizer from outlaws: really expensive for what it is, but great to store brushes or mitts

[@stuarte9225]

Try amazon under sink saddle caddy or tidy. Only a few quid and work well.

[@kevinmoraine2387]

Thank you

[@gloomyxyz]

Does any of these products contain any humectant? This way the product will evaporate any of them were missed after rinsing

[@Civicky]

Good video as always. So many better products out there at a cheaper price aswell

[@lazpt4430]

What are those other products please? 😊

[@Andy.N-_-]

Interesting video thanks ... Have you got a link to the foam applicator gun, or do you have recommendations Thanks

[@Fretke3514]

Hello Can you try some PRO NANO ? Its a dutch brand

[@stephenwright7218]

I have been looking at this for my HGV been watching the videos and looking at their Facebook page is very expensive though

[@calumaitchison]

What are you comparing it for?...that cars clean and shiny before the start, and then you used the other snowfoam on the same parts after the first brand? Get 2 cars the same dirtyness and colour and do a side by side comparison

[@DiiZeh_]

Great thorough review as always, Jon! I'd love to hear your thoughts on Wax Planet Eight Below, KKD Citrus Magic & AutoGlanz Spritzer. These are highly recommended and i'd love to hear your thorough thoughts on them

[@supercrazysane]

Hi Jon - Birthday today and just opened a Gloria FM10 and Bilt Hamber auto-foam. Will be interesting to see if this combo works for people like me parked roadside 😎🤓🙏

[@eatdahl]

Atm you can use polar blast, polar wash and polar seal for combined cost of £0.67 a wash, where as meguiars works out to be £2.22 a wash, thats just extortion, your best off paying a car wash £5.

[@archiepezek]

Great video once again Jon. How's the new garage arrangement working out? Looks great.

[@glennbowden9846]

I bought the Megs and do like it but since watching these channels I will definitely be choosing something else when it runs out.

[@kakashi99908]

It is actually hard to find USF in the USA not sure if it's officially over here yet and people are just importing it.

[@philiprush5754]

Thanks that was really helpful but could you please tell me were i can get really large microfiber towels for to dry my car as I can't seem to get any in any auto parts stores

[@ForensicDetailing]

see "best drying towel" video phil we go into detail with lots of options...

[@Tangyyyyyyy]

great video once again! i was wondering if you have a video or could recommend the best tyre gel or dresser?

[@peemick]

I used the AG snowfoam and honestly its not as good as Autobrite Magifoam (yes I know there is a caustic component in there, but still). I feel as though the magifoam helps the shampoo take off that much more dirt than the AG. I also feel like I have to pre-wash the pre-wash with surfex for it to get anywhere close to the magifoam. I honestly didn't like the polar wash (used as a spray on). I felt it disappeared to quickly, I felt I was rushing around the car once the shampoo was on there, and feel it didn't do as good a job as the ol' Bilt Hamber shampoo. Other than that I would recommend the AG polar blast if you were stuck using off the shelf Halfords products, but not the AG Polar wash or the AG Polar sealant. I'd be interested in a comparison between the AG polar wash and the Halfords own brand wash and wax.

[@DasArab]

I wonder if water hardness can effect how snowfoams react, because we have very soft water up here in Scotland and Autobrites Magifoam, and this is only going by your video, is the most foaming snowfoam I have every used, its seriously its far foamier that your video with the Meguiars.

[@vergo8]

great review but autobrite direct magifoam is my go to snow foam,on another note what are your go to detailing products what you use off camera ? ie: snow foam,shampoo etc etc...cheers if you reply

[@patrikpakarinen]

Does the magifoam strip waxes in your experience? I'm thinking about buying some.

[@vergo8]

@@patrikpakarinen no not at all,use at the correct dilution ratios and you cant go wrong,it cleans well and is really thick foam.see one of jons snow foam battle videos i think it came second in hes test only to bilt hamber

[@ShortCycle.]

I was using Magifoam prior to discovering Bilt Hamber and I'd still recommend it now if you want a thicker foam then B/H whilst still having decent cleansing strength. Didn't have any problems with stripping protection.

[@stephendoyle7298]

I have a kew alto with temperature control hot & cold power washer will using hot water/ warm water to rinse down the car cause wax and sealants to wear off ?

[@delphinebez3045]

Hi, what is your preferred ph meter mate ? I need one to test the products, and also the rain water I use to wash the car ! thanks 👍 So far the best snownfoam I 've used is Griots surface wash !

[@jintarokensei3308]

So what's the verdict if price was not a factor?

[@chaosball5096]

Good video, got both to see which I like the most. Think it will come down to cost tho. ATM Meguiar's Ultimate Car Snow Foam just under £14 & Autoglym PB002.5 Polar Blast, 2.5L £14.50 so double the product at a lower price.

[@shaunofthedead6389]

What do you think about auto glanzs piste snow foam?

[@Ben-Taylor700]

Cracking video, auto glym for me use it all the time.

[@JuanPerez-yy5hr]

Great video John Is there any products out there that you spray on your discs so it stop the rust

[@viewfield5]

sure there is a bilt hamber product Jon reviewed a while back would do the trick ? Hopefully he can confirm its use and compatibility

[@arronjones6985]

Epic review! Just subbed for that very reason 👌

[@guinnessharvey4476]

Gorgeous M140i there:)

[@benhook1850]

What snow foam has the best cleaning capabilities?? Be interested to know, so far I’ve only used Autobrite magifoam and some cheap Prokleen stuff

[@thethingsiseeinmyhgv1627]

Autobrite magifoam is the best I've used 👍

[@detailingshorts885]

What do you think off ez car care🧐

[@sbaddison]

Nice review, thanks. I recently picked up 5 L of new Turtle Wax snowfoam in Halfords. Will try that alongside Polar Blast👍🏻

[@minimadmotorman]

You mention doing a video comparing foams that may be able to topple the legendary Bilt Hamber for cleaning power. If you do I'd like to see HDD FOAMumental & Waxplanet 8 Below, both claim incredible cleaning power and far better dilution rates than BH. I've got a bottle of the HDD one on my shelf to try but still burning through my BH at the minute.

[@ForensicDetailing]

ive got 8 below.. HDD foamumental I had that and it was not a strong cleaner imo. not like BH anyway. I think its been totally reformulated since then though let me know what you think of it the HDD products are good.

[@minimadmotorman]

@@ForensicDetailing I like FOAMumental V2, it's a strong cleaner, I'll be honest though that I have gone back to BH as a day to day foam. I've been using the HDD foam alternatively as tyre and arch cleaner through a pump sprayer.

[@delboy2596]

Did you snow foam your Barnett Jon?

[@cornwallkev201]

What do you recommend for matte paint. I have a Renault Austral with the matte shadow grey paint on my car and gloss black glass roof. I was recommend Autoglym polar blast and polar wash, is that what you would recommend?

[@ForensicDetailing]

that will be fine mate anything pure shampoo is fine.

[@cornwallkev201]

@@ForensicDetailing thank you for the reply.

[@adammohammed7981]

@forensic detailing channel you should use turtle wax snow foam (no need for dilution). It is the thickest.

[@davidrenwick310]

I've used the meguires and I was able to get good foam from a cheap lance with a karcher K2, I want to use the bilt hamber but I'm a little worried I won't have the right tools to get it foamy enough to do the job

[@jamie123b]

What do you mean tools, what tools do you need other than Lance?

[@HantsLeo]

What effect, if any, could these have on your LSP?

[@krissysxi4808]

Not much I would thin being that they are pH neutral

[@Craig23McDonald]

Great video as always. What have you got your car coated with cause it looks super glossy and just looks amazing

[@telstar9]

Is there any way of applying snowfoam without a high pressure washer, I just hate the hassle of setting them up and the hose and cable getting all tangled.

[@ForensicDetailing]

yes pump foamers (as opoosed to pump sprayers) IK foamer they have mini one and bigger ones for example.. Lots of pumping though.

[@Buckle1969]

Great video. Thanks! I'm new to this stuff (70 plate car just 4 weeks old) and wonder if you need a power washer to get the most foam or could I use a foam wand attached to a garden tap and hose?

[@ForensicDetailing]

you need pressure washer my friend. See video called the secret to thick snow foam.

[@Buckle1969]

@@ForensicDetailing Aah, thanks! I'll check that out 👍

[@ianyoud1]

Hi john have you tested the turtle wax snow foam yet it has different ways to mix it depending on how dirty your car is I was thinking of changing from the Autoglim but having doubts because I have always used autoglym products and found them to be brilliant.

[@jezlucas3878]

I have, not Impressed

[@sukhwinderbirring9579]

Can I use any of these products on PPF covered car?

[@declanflaherty8958]

Jon, again an excellent comparison! Don't expect anything less from you. Cheers mate. Did not know how to ask this on another forum but I just recently came across Kamikaze Miyabi ceramic coating and wanted to line it up against CQuartz UK 3.0....would you do that? Thank again, Declan

[@AndyK.1]

What snow foam at 5 mins. Not very foamy?

[@melondog82]

Have you changed the nozzle/jet in the Lance to 1.1mm for better foam?

[@ForensicDetailing]

on my PA lance yes it makes it even thicker. In this video Im just using a standard El cheapo lance from CYR with no nozzle office size upgrade. Gonna fit the quick release on my PA soon so I can use with the gun

[@simpleasliam657]

I need a full guide of car pressure washer and foam cannons please ...

[@iTGiNTENSEGAMINGteam]

Which waterpistol are you using on 13:21? seems to be a nice one :)

[@ForensicDetailing]

See foam cannon best of video

[@kingsaf3998]

Hi, I know I have mentioned before about autosmart snow foam of which you believe is too expensive but I have done my calculations and it works out at 35p per wash, is that really expensive compared to others, looking forward to your thoughts. On top of this with out a doubt its the thickest snow foam on the market and the shine it leaves after micro fibre cloth is amazing.

[@wozzaclk7798]

Bought some yesterday at Halfords costing £20 😩 Did a good job on my wives black suv. But will probably go back to Autoglym Polar Blast Snow Foam 2.5L for £17 which is also very good!

[@grimreaper_official3069]

Wow ...great review my man

[@mudrikthetwisted]

I'm about to take the plunge into the world of snow foam and found this a very helpful review. Question... Can you recommend a snow foam Canon please?

[@ForensicDetailing]

if on a budget do with the in2detailing brand snow foam gun. The fact you call it a canon makes me think you are in america. If your in the USA and want the best get the MTM canon and buy it from matt at obsessed garage. if your on a budget go to Ali express and put in snow foam lance and buy the cheapest one with the correct attachment for you pressure washer.

[@mudrikthetwisted]

@@ForensicDetailing Hi, thanks for the reply. I'm in the UK, just a novice. I'm happy to spend a lot as I consider it an investment.

[@fuzzy2i]

does it make a difference if your garden hose is long or short when connected to your pressure washer to get thick snow foam?

[@forensicunplugged4295]

it can do yes.. longer hose can reduce pressure and flow rate as the mains water pressure has to work harder.. but as long as you can supply you machine with XXXX amount of water per minute you are fine... (check what XXX per minute is for your machine)

[@skimmingstoness]

What snow foam lance were you using?

[@alexchilton2676]

What snow foam canon is that?

[@bradleygraham7768]

What's the best product for hard grime removal ?

[@ForensicDetailing]

try surfex HD 1:10 or a high quality citrus with high d-limonene content which is a natural solvent.

[@burrogrande]

Oy John, what do you have on the bmws tires.

[@ForensicDetailing]

gyeon tyre express really like it...