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simont



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Is MagiFoam as good as they say?

I've read quite a few references on here to MagiFoam.

Did a bit of Searching and found info on the detailing world forum and found a lot of commenst saying it is useless and not as good as people say it is.

What do you think from your experience with it??????? 2002 Honda VFR800
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toeknee



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Works for me, used to use the ordinary Snow Foam and to be honest wasn't that impressed with the stuff, read some good reviews on DW so thought i would try it,seems to work a lot better than Snow Foam

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simont



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do you use it as a pre-wash followed by a hand wash? 2002 Honda VFR800
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2004 Toyota Celica 140 Black - Gone
2000 Toyota Celica 140 Silver - Gone
1998 Toyota Celica ST Pearl Green - Gone
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1994 Rover Montego 1.6 Auto - Gone

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toeknee



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The last few occasions I used it as non touch wash, as in spray it on and let it dwell, then power wash off after 20>30minutes then give a quick going over with a quick detailer and wipe down with a microfiber cloth.

Mr Strut has a sample of the stuff, so he might be able to add his thoughts once he gives his car a blast. With it,

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This has been MagiFoam'd then a once over with Chemical Guys V7 Hybrid Detailer, mind you the car was prep'd with a glaze and two coats of Chemical Guys 50/50 wax in December

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taztastic



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In this weather, a quick wash with snow foam, leave it and then rinse, works well, although will give the magifoam a try when the snow foam runs out.
Car is paint sealed, I also use Werkstat Acrylic Jett as a quick detailer, this gives excellent results especially on Silver, takes me less than an hour o do the whole car, very easy to use Thumbs Up

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I've used Meguiars Hyper wash snow foam and only believed it's good for a pre-wash - But I only left it on for about 5 mins then power washed off. Going to try leaving it for 20 mins or so to see if there is any difference.
So, to your question about Magifoam Simont.... well as Toeknee said above, he's given me some samples to try so I'll give it a go and respond in a week or so Thumbs Up.

Just can't get my head around a 'no touch wash', surely you have to touch wash the car with a mitten/sponge to clean it Confused

Might be proved wrong but I'll give it a go and report.

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No touch certainly works on mine but it is very slick, not much will stick anyway which certainly helps.

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mcphersonstrut wrote:
I've used Meguiars Hyper wash snow foam and only believed it's good for a pre-wash - But I only left it on for about 5 mins then power washed off. Going to try leaving it for 20 mins or so to see if there is any difference.
So, to your question about Magifoam Simont.... well as Toeknee said above, he's given me some samples to try so I'll give it a go and respond in a week or so Thumbs Up.

Just can't get my head around a 'no touch wash', surely you have to touch wash the car with a mitten/sponge to clean it Confused

Might be proved wrong but I'll give it a go and report.


Shame it doesn't wash away all that "Murkey Grey Dirt Off " Rolling with laughter

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Rolling with laughter Well you've sprayed yours white each weekend in the desperate hope that it will mix with Bl&ck and turn GREY Laughing

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mcphersonstrut wrote:
Rolling with laughter Well you've sprayed yours white each weekend in the desperate hope that it will mix with Bl&ck and turn GREY Laughing


You'll never wear me down, mind you, you sure that's hyper wash in the sample jar and not paint stripper Laughing

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Paint stripper would be good, you'll get Silver...an exquisite colour Rolling Eyes

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Sorry Taz looks as though you have a Grey Coloured freely Laughing below quote taken from the web site with all knowledge

"Silver is the metallic shade resembling Grey" Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

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And B Censored cars are for the Undertakers, ask any Funeral Directors, they won't use any other colour Thumbs Up

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simont



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toeknee wrote:
Sorry Taz looks as though you have a Grey Coloured freely Laughing below quote taken from the web site with all knowledge

"Silver is the metallic shade resembling Grey" Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


Didn't know CG had his own website Whistle 2002 Honda VFR800
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toeknee wrote:
Sorry Taz looks as though you have a Grey Coloured freely Laughing below quote taken from the web site with all knowledge

"Silver is the metallic shade resembling Grey" Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter


At least Silver resembles something, what does Bl&ck resemble? diddly squat really Laughing

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