Ralph III
04-10-2016, 08:20 PM
Hello All,
I've recently discovered HydroFoam and Hydro2 and have a few questions. Just FYI, I managed a detail business for 14 years. I still participate on a few detail forums and offer advice for personal vehicles.
Anyhow, I'm really interested in the Hydrofoam mostly because of the sheeting ability. In addition, you're apparently adding a sealant layer as you wash? So these are two excellent features.
1) How does the Hydrofoam compare to other quality car wash soaps? I've been using Meguiars Gold Class, Mothers Wash and Wax and Eagle One Wax-as-U-Wash (nano-carnauba). I rotate between those three with each being highly rated car wash soaps. They clean well, they create a lot of suds and each has superior lubricity. They also offer other beneficial aspects.
2) Can you wash with the HydroFoam on a weekly basis or is it recommended for occasional washes only? The brands I use are fine for weekly usage.
3) Can you alternate another car wash soap, such as Eagle One, with Hydrofoam?
Ex) Wash with one on a given week and the other the following week?
4) Is there any detrimental affects with Hydrofoam? Does it streak easily, is it only effective with a pressure washer, does it create a haze in which case the car has to be decontaminated at times?
Note: I typically use a garden hose with variable flow nozzle.
5) My routine and as I've been recommending for years is as follows. I typically wash with either Eagle One or Mothers (my favorite). Each one has some carnauba in it. I then use a detail spray or spray wax during the drying process for the extra benefits and the lubricity. I use the Meguiars soap every few months when I anticipate polishing or using a traditional wax afterward.
In what way is Hydrofoam going to offer greater benefits than my typical process?
God Bless,
Ralph
I've recently discovered HydroFoam and Hydro2 and have a few questions. Just FYI, I managed a detail business for 14 years. I still participate on a few detail forums and offer advice for personal vehicles.
Anyhow, I'm really interested in the Hydrofoam mostly because of the sheeting ability. In addition, you're apparently adding a sealant layer as you wash? So these are two excellent features.
1) How does the Hydrofoam compare to other quality car wash soaps? I've been using Meguiars Gold Class, Mothers Wash and Wax and Eagle One Wax-as-U-Wash (nano-carnauba). I rotate between those three with each being highly rated car wash soaps. They clean well, they create a lot of suds and each has superior lubricity. They also offer other beneficial aspects.
2) Can you wash with the HydroFoam on a weekly basis or is it recommended for occasional washes only? The brands I use are fine for weekly usage.
3) Can you alternate another car wash soap, such as Eagle One, with Hydrofoam?
Ex) Wash with one on a given week and the other the following week?
4) Is there any detrimental affects with Hydrofoam? Does it streak easily, is it only effective with a pressure washer, does it create a haze in which case the car has to be decontaminated at times?
Note: I typically use a garden hose with variable flow nozzle.
5) My routine and as I've been recommending for years is as follows. I typically wash with either Eagle One or Mothers (my favorite). Each one has some carnauba in it. I then use a detail spray or spray wax during the drying process for the extra benefits and the lubricity. I use the Meguiars soap every few months when I anticipate polishing or using a traditional wax afterward.
In what way is Hydrofoam going to offer greater benefits than my typical process?
God Bless,
Ralph