Thick pre-cleaner Snow Foam is an extremely powerful car cleaner. It’s capable of removing contaminants from your vehicle with great dwell time for maximum cleaning performance without removing existing coatings. Providing a deep clean with minimal effort.
pH Scale - PH13
Snow Foam is a powerful, high-alkaline (pH 13) pre-wash solution designed to remove the toughest dirt, grime, and traffic film before your contact wash begins. Developed for professional detailers and serious car care enthusiasts, this ultra-concentrated formula delivers thick, clinging foam that softens and lifts heavy contamination, reducing the risk of swirl marks and paint damage.
Unlike standard pH-neutral foams, VP’s high-pH formula is engineered to cut through greasy deposits, winter road film, diesel soot, bug splatter, and salt, making it the perfect first step in a proper detailing routine, especially in harsh conditions or when prepping a vehicle for correction or coating.
Most swirl marks are caused during washing. VP Snow Foam acts as a non-contact pre-wash, allowing you to:
It’s the professional’s choice for prepping a car safely.
Unlike gentle snow foams, VP’s high-pH solution is designed to chemically break the bond between contamination and vehicle surfaces. It uses an aggressive surfactant system to cut through grease, oil, and grime — making the contact wash stage faster, safer, and more effective.
It’s especially effective on:
Most snow foams are pH neutral and designed for safe maintenance washes. VP’s pH 13 formula goes further — it offers aggressive degreasing power for cars that face harsh road conditions, heavy soiling, or winter grime.
While it is safe on all paint, wraps, PPF, and trim, we recommend caution on bare plastics or soft textured plastics, which can be more susceptible to drying or fading from high-alkaline exposure. Always rinse thoroughly and avoid longer dwell time on sensitive plastic trim.
VP Snow Foam uses an advanced blend of polar surfactant molecules, designed to:
These molecules have both hydrophobic and hydrophilic ends — one attaches to grime, the other to water, allowing dirt to be suspended and removed without touching the paint. This process dramatically reduces the chance of introducing swirl marks during your contact wash.
Because VP Snow Foam is ultra-concentrated and pH 13, you don’t need much to get thick, effective foam. But depending on the level of dirt, vehicle type, and frequency of use, you can tune the strength to your needs:
Ideal for regular use on lightly soiled vehicles or as a foam with less bite. Still delivers impressive foaming and cleaning but is gentler on protection layers. Great for post-rain or quick weekend washes.
The sweet spot for most detailers. Delivers excellent cling and breakdown power without being overkill. Perfect for winter grime, bug splatter, and general road film without stripping every layer of wax.
For the dirtiest vehicles, this ratio unleashes the full strength of VP’s high-alkaline formula. Great for fleet work, winter salt removal, or pre-polish prep.
Absolutely. Snow foam isn’t just for show — it’s one of the most important steps in preventing swirl marks and protecting your paint. And when you’re using a high-performance, high-alkaline formula like VP’s, you’re not just softening dirt — you’re eliminating it before it has a chance to scratch.
HOW-TO
Snow foam is a pre-wash solution that’s applied with a foam lance or cannon. It covers your car in thick foam that clings to the surface, softening and lifting dirt before you touch the paint. This helps prevent swirl marks and reduces the risk of scratching during washing.
Snow foam works best with a foam lance and pressure washer. But can be used in a pump sprayer or garden hose adapters, but they usually don’t generate the same thickness or dwell time.
Yes. Snow foam is a pre-wash – it removes the loose and bonded dirt before the main contact wash. After rinsing off the snow foam, you should proceed with a two-bucket wash using a pH-neutral car shampoo.
High-alkaline snow foams (like VP’s pH 13 formula) offer stronger cleaning power than standard or pH neutral foams. They’re ideal for removing tough road grime, oil, salt, and traffic film, especially after winter or on heavily used vehicles.
Yes, VP Snow Foam is safe for ceramic coatings, vinyl wraps, and PPF when used correctly. It’s designed for deep cleaning while still being safe on paintwork and coatings. Avoid prolonged dwell time on exposed plastic trim and always rinse thoroughly. (If using daily use less formula)
No. Our advanced formula uses polar surfactants to safely lift dirt from the paintwork and encapsulate it without damaging, proper protective coatings.
Yes — VP Snow Foam is free of gloss additives, making it safe for matte and satin finishes. However, rinse thoroughly and do not allow the product to dry. For long-term matte wrap care, alternate to a more diluted mixture.
Yes! VP Snow Foam can be gently agitated into grills, rubbers, badges, and emblems using a soft detailing brush. This helps move foam into tight areas and ensures spent solution is removed and refreshed.
It’s safe on most surfaces, but we advise caution on bare, unpainted plastic trims, which may be more sensitive to strong alkalis. Always rinse quickly and avoid excessive dwell time on these areas.
Use it before every contact wash, especially when the car is heavily soiled. It’s essential in winter or after long drives to safely break down built-up contaminants like salt, mud, and traffic film. (H dirty the car is depends on how diluted you want the product)ow
