Polished Bliss: PA Foam Lance Demo Video

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"Hello, this is Rich at Polished Bliss, and in this video I'm going to tell you a little bit about the PA Foam Lance, and in particular how it works and how you can service it yourself to maintain its performance over time.
In a nutshell, the PA Foam Lance is a device that attaches to a pressure washer and mixes a pre-wash cleaning product with the flow of water to produce thick clinging foam. By applying thick clinging foam to your car before washing it and allowing the foam to cling in situ for several minutes, you are giving the cleaning agents longer to work and therefore lift off and carry away much more dirt and grime. Indeed, by the time any residual foam is eventually rinsed off, relatively clean surfaces should be left behind ready for a two bucket wash by hand. Clearly, the major benefit here is that the bulk of dirt removal is done before a wash mitt is placed on the car, which greatly reduces the risk of inflicting marring and fine scratches during the wash process.
The PA Foam Lance is made in Italy, and built to last. The injector head is constructed from solid brass, giving it excellent long-lasting performance and durability. With the exception of the plastic Karcher options, all of the fitments are made from solid brass too, and are connected to the injector head using stainless steel extension pipes. The adjustable collar, which controls the degree of fanning from the tip, is made from heavy-duty plastic, while the mixing bottle is made from chemically-resistant high-density polyethylene. The injector head offers easy dilution rate adjustability via a top-mounted flow control valve, which allows you to fine tune the exact level of foam produced. You'll be amazed by the foaming power of this lance, and once you have adopted it into your regular wash routine you'll never look back.
The PA Foam Lance is supplied pre-assembled and ready for use, but as a safety precaution we recommend that you routinely check it to ensure that all parts are nipped up tightly enough to withstand pressurised flow. To use the lance, unscrew the mixing bottle and pump in approximately 100 ml of Meguiar's Hyper Wash, and then fill it to the top with hot water. After shaking the whole unit to mix the solution thoroughly, attach the lance to your pressure washer, double checking that the connection is fully locked in; do not overlook this step, as the consequences do not bear thinking about. Finally, aim the lance at your car and squeeze the trigger, adjusting the flow control valve on the injector head until you achieve the desired thickness of foam.
Like all mechanical devices that operate in wet conditions, the PA Foam Lance will need servicing from time to time if maximum foaming performance is to be maintained. In most cases, any drop off in performance will be due to the internal wire mesh filter becoming blocked with dried soap residue or limescale. To unblock the filter and restore maximum performance, simply follow these easy steps. Firstly, secure in the lance in a smooth-jawed vice, with the tip pointing sideways. Then, using a small Allen key, push out the retaining pin from the adjustable collar, and remove the collar and set it to one side. Next, use an adjustable spanner to carefully prise off the fanning blades. Then, use a 22 mm socket to loosen and remove the filter cover. Once off, stand the filter cover on a flat surface and use a small Allen key to push the wire mesh filter out. To unblock the filter, soak it overnight in a strong descaling solution; such solutions can be purchased in most DIY stores. Finally, reassemble your lance in reverse order and test that everything is tight before reusing it. To help prevent the filter from blocking up frequently, try to remember to rinse out your lance after each use by running a mixing bottle full of hot water through it.
In summary, the PA Foam Lance is a fantastic bit of kit that really helps to make the wash process safer, as it provides an easy way of removing loose dirt and grime in a completely touchless fashion. Given that it's built to last and is easy to service and maintain, it's not hard to see why it's become one of the bestselling products in our store up in recent years.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch using the details provided on the contact us page of our website."
Finally, if the above video has whet your appetite, you can find out more here - www.polishedbli...

[@RavsiSingh1]

Mine is still going strong 10 years later! Thanks for supplying!

[@nissan300bhp]

just bought one these and am very impressed. did need a little tweak on the brass fitting tho as it did not line up properly with my lance, all sorted now with a quick turn of the wrench.

[@osammyboy93]

Thanks .Ordered one Friday awaiting delivery

[@caesaralferez359]

excellent video thanks for showing how to maintenance and keep on running well my foam lance

[@polishedbliss]

Yep, you'll find replacement PA fitments on our website in the PA brand section. You need the Karcher K-Series option for a K3 model.

[@neoxenom2538]

Nice video thumbs up for that ! What do you think of the P.A ls3 ? Do you think it’s equivalent to the mtm pf22 ? Thank you for your answer !

[@slim439]

Just pulled mine apart due to the mesh getting gunged up with soap. I find that if you drop it into a small pot of boiling water on the stove, your ready to rock in a matter of minuets. I found tho, that when I'd put it back together again, the locking pin slides out a bit when I turn the barrel. Do I need to glue it? Still works like a dream, but that pin is an annoying pain in the arse.

[@ro63rto]

The only thing I can't find is a suction tube with a weighted filter so that it stays in the bottom right up to the last drop regardless of the angle.

[@Temisdas]

Great video!! Very helpful! Which camera did you use ?

[@polishedbliss]

@June K - Sorry for the tardy reply; both Viakal and HG make good ones that are available in most DIY stores.

[@osammyboy93]

I have a PA foam lance from a previously owned pressure washer. Can I buy an alternative fitment so that I can use it with my Karcher K3 washer?

[@benrowe681]

great video ! however i do have two questions 1) what sort of cleaning agents can you use to soak the filter in. 2) all the brass connectors on mine have got like a descaled of sort of colour is there anything i can use to clean the brass parts with ? thank you

[@polishedbliss]

Ben Rowe Hi Ben, (1) an acidic descaling solution will work best (available in the plumbing aisle of most DIY stores), (2) a moderate strength metal polish should do the trick, e.g. Raceglaze Alutech.

[@polishedbliss]

We've never tried this, but we can't see any reason why not.

[@polishedbliss]

It has to be lined up correctly with the flats on the filter cover, and it also need a firm push (or a firm pull using an Allen key or screwdriver shaft - I demonstrate this method in the video, using an Allen key to firmly pull it back on).

[@ahsengah]

I purchased one of these, however I don't like how the fanning blades are aligned horizontally. Is there anyway you can swap it to become vertically aligned? Cheers

[@polishedbliss]

I'm afraid not; the blades on the PA model we stock are always aligned horizontally.

[@JovanKorica1]

Kevin Ah Seng Autobride PA lance has the exact same lance, but the blades are aligned vertically.

[@marichari5637]

Kevin Ah Seng x- 32 1 n

[@marichari5637]

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[@marichari5637]

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[@matyfigure09]

Hello guys, what's the price for the foam lance without the adaptor? I already have one.

[@srinivasl.sutrawe1777]

1 question if I use it weekly wise then after how many weeks do I have to clean it by opening it? Thanks in advance reply soon.😊😀

[@polishedbliss]

It's impossible to say with a high degree of certainty, as there are too many variables in play; water hardness, type of snow foam used, care with which the unit is rinsed out after each use, etc - all influence the answer. However, as a rough guide, in hard water areas it's not unusual to have to service it every 6-12 months, whereas in soft water areas once every 12-24 months is normal.

[@srinivas171983]

Polished Bliss thanks bro i have ordered mjjc snow foam lance may reach in 20 days to India ya i use soft water thanks very much.✌😀

[@nissan300bhp]

excellent vids, keep um coming

[@ivorscott3568]

Do you know if this Lance will fit a Stihl power washer,???

[@polishedbliss]

Yes, there is a fitting available for Stihl washers; please see this link for details - www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/pa-foam-lance-cat2.html

[@enriquetorres3190]

can you send me a website where I can buy it. and in the U.S. that I can buy?

[@lunaticracer562]

What is the problem you don't get a lot of foam coming out of the canon and your bottle go's empty fast

[@polishedbliss]

Poor foam production usually means a thorough clean is required, as per the above video. However, the bottle emptying out faster than expected doesn't really go hand in hand with this - when foam production is poor the bottle usually empties more slowly, so this is confusing. I would start by stripping the entire unit down and cleaning it thoroughly - this usually resolves most issues.

[@vickash1072]

Hey, can anyone give me the name of the best descaler to use ? Can you also tell me if I should take apart the entire device and soak all the parts in a special solution?

[@polishedbliss]

Sorry for the tardy reply; both Viakal and HG make good ones that are available in most DIY stores. The only part you should need to soak in the descaling solution is the stainless steel wire mesh filter, which you can locate and remove using the instructions in the video.

[@lilpacpac1]

can i use this on makita hw102?

[@polishedbliss]

We're not sure which fitting the Makita will need, but if you e-mail us some images showing the shape of the connector on your lance we'll try to find out for you (see the contact us page of our website for our e-mail address).

[@bncmedia8993]

will this fit with black and decker?

[@polishedbliss]

A Black & Decker fitting is available; please visit our website for details.

[@polishedbliss]

Canon 60D fitted with EF-S 17-55 F2.8. Fairly low end but it does the job!

[@polishedbliss]

I believe Autogeek sell them in the USA.

[@youngacolyte]

Cheers!

[@polishedbliss]

If necessary, you could use a tiny dot of loctite or something similar to hold it in, but be extremely sparing if you do this otherwise you may not be able to get it again in future.

[@SilveryFoxster]

If only the PA fanning blades could be adjusted to spray vertical instead of horizontal.

[@myshirtisdacent]

Do not overlook this step, as the consequences do not bare thinking about..... dare I ask, what would happen?

[@polishedbliss]

Well, if a high pressure connection separates/fails then part of the lance could shoot off into whatever you're pointing it at: I saw images of just such an accident on Detailing World several years back. Remember, always check your gear on a regular basis!