Step 2 - Pre wash and snow foam

If you have a pressure washer and Snow Blow Cannon, a snow foam pre wash is a great way to remove a lot of dirt and grime before you physically touch the paint. The less dirt and grit left on the surface when it comes time to hand wash, the less chance there is of creating swirls, scratches and other marks.

For a regular maintenance wash, fill the Snow Blow Cannon with 900mL of water and 100mL of Snow Job or Mega Snow Job, adding the wash last so it doesn't foam up while you're filling the bottle.

Starting on the dirtier lower sections and rear of the car, cover the vehicle in a thick layer of foam before working your way upwards. This gives the foam a little more time to work on the areas that generally need the most cleaning.

Allow the foam to dwell for around 4 to 5 minutes, giving it time to loosen and break down the dirt and grime. Don't allow the foam to dry on the surface.

Now remove the Snow Blow Cannon and thoroughly pressure wash the car from top to bottom, leaving the dirtier rear sections until last. Keep the pressure washer nozzle around 30 to 50cm away from the surface and take extra care around delicate trims, seals, emblems and fabric roofs.

Once rinsed, you'll have removed a significant amount of dirt, grime and other contamination without physically touching the paint, leaving a much safer surface for the hand wash that follows.

Don't have a pressure washer or Snow Blow Cannon? No problem. Give the car a thorough rinse with your hose instead, concentrating on the lower and dirtier areas to remove as much loose contamination as possible before moving onto the hand wash.