Description
Powerful Pre-Wash Cleaning Before Contact Washing
CARPRO Lift Snow Foam is a concentrated alkaline pre-wash designed to break down and loosen heavy dirt before the vehicle is washed with a mitt or car shampoo.
Unlike snow foams made mainly to produce visually impressive foam, CARPRO Lift is formulated as an active surface cleaner. Its cleaning agents and surfactants wet the contaminated surface, soften bonded grime and help release dirt during pressure rinsing.
Removing as much contamination as possible before touching the paint helps make the following contact-wash stage safer and more effective.
Designed for Heavy Road Grime
CARPRO Lift is particularly useful on vehicles affected by:
- Road grime and traffic film
- Mud and general exterior dirt
- Insect remains
- Baked-on contamination
- Dirt collected during long-distance driving
- Heavy buildup before a detailing wash
- Aged wax or sealant that needs to be cleaned or removed
The product can be used as part of a regular detailing wash or as a stronger preparation wash before polishing, protection or ceramic-coating maintenance.
Active Foam, Not Just Decorative Foam
CARPRO Lift produces a dense foam when used through a suitable foam cannon or foam sprayer. However, its purpose is not simply to create the thickest possible foam.
During the dwell period, the foam spreads across the surface and allows the active cleaning ingredients to work against accumulated grime. The loosened contamination can then be removed using a thorough pressure rinse.
Foam thickness can be adjusted by changing the dilution and foam-cannon settings. A richer mixture creates denser foam, while a leaner mixture produces a more fluid foam that can spread and rinse more quickly.
Suitable for Ceramic-Coated Vehicles
CARPRO Lift can be used on vehicles protected with CARPRO CQUARTZ ceramic coatings when applied according to the product directions.
Because Lift is a strong alkaline cleaner, it may weaken or remove traditional waxes and some less chemically resistant paint sealants, particularly when used at stronger concentrations. Customers maintaining a waxed vehicle should use an appropriate dilution and avoid unnecessary frequent heavy cleaning.
Ideal for Foam Cannon Pre-Washing
CARPRO Lift is suitable for use with:
- Pressure-washer foam cannons
- Foam lances
- Pump foam sprayers
- Compatible foam guns
- Professional detailing wash systems
The final foam output will vary according to the pressure washer, foam cannon, water quality, dilution and equipment settings.
Key Benefits
- Highly concentrated alkaline pre-wash
- Loosens stubborn road grime before contact washing
- Softens insect contamination and baked-on dirt
- Helps remove more contamination during pressure rinsing
- Strong wetting and active surface-cleaning performance
- Adjustable foam density
- Easy-rinsing formula
- Suitable for professional and enthusiast detailing
- Compatible with CQUARTZ ceramic coatings when used correctly
- Useful for deep-cleaning and vehicle-preparation washes
How to Use CARPRO Lift
Foam Cannon or Foam Sprayer Method
- Park the vehicle in shade and make sure every surface is cool.
- Rinse loose dust, mud and debris from the vehicle.
- Dilute CARPRO Lift with water. A typical starting dilution is 1:10.
- Pour the diluted solution into a foam cannon or compatible foam sprayer.
- Apply the foam evenly across the exterior.
- Allow the foam to dwell for a few minutes.
- Do not allow the foam to dry on any part of the vehicle.
- Rinse the vehicle thoroughly using a pressure washer.
- Continue with a proper contact wash using a suitable car shampoo.
- Rinse thoroughly and dry using a clean automotive drying towel or filtered air blower.
Dilution Guidance
Recommended starting dilution: 1:10
Example:
- 100 ml CARPRO Lift
- 900 ml water
The effective panel dilution may change depending on the foam cannon and pressure-washer output. Adjust the mixture based on the vehicle’s condition, equipment and desired foam consistency.
Use a leaner dilution for lighter cleaning and a richer mixture only when additional cleaning power is genuinely required. More chemical is not automatically better, despite humanity’s long and unsuccessful relationship with excess.
Important Precautions
- Use only on cool surfaces.
- Do not apply under direct sunlight.
- Never allow the product to dry.
- Rinse the vehicle thoroughly after use.
- Strong mixtures may remove waxes and some paint sealants.
- Follow the safety instructions printed on the original product label.
- Use the product only for its intended automotive-cleaning purpose.
- Store securely in the original container.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | CARPRO |
| Product | Lift |
| Product type | Concentrated pre-wash snow foam |
| Cleaning chemistry | High-pH alkaline cleaner |
| Recommended dilution | Approximately 1:10 |
| Application | Foam cannon, foam lance or compatible foam sprayer |
| Primary purpose | Loosening dirt before contact washing |
| Foam consistency | Adjustable according to dilution and equipment |
| Suitable for ceramic coatings | Suitable for CQUARTZ coatings when used as directed |
| Finish | Rinses away before the main contact wash |
| Usage area | Vehicle exterior |
| Condition | New |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CARPRO Lift used for?
CARPRO Lift is used before the main contact wash. It loosens road grime, mud, insect remains and other exterior dirt so more contamination can be removed during pressure rinsing.
Is CARPRO Lift a car shampoo?
CARPRO Lift is primarily a pre-wash cleaner. After rinsing it away, the vehicle should normally be washed using a suitable contact-wash shampoo.
What is the recommended dilution?
CARPRO recommends a typical starting dilution of approximately 1:10. The mixture can be adjusted according to the foam cannon, desired foam consistency and level of contamination.
Can CARPRO Lift be used on a ceramic-coated car?
It is suitable for vehicles protected with CARPRO CQUARTZ coatings when used according to the instructions.
Will CARPRO Lift remove wax?
CARPRO Lift is a strong alkaline cleaner. At stronger concentrations, it may remove or weaken traditional waxes and some paint sealants.
Can it be used in direct sunlight?
No. Apply it only to a cool vehicle in a shaded area. Do not allow the product to dry.
How long should CARPRO Lift dwell?
Allow it to remain on the surface for a few minutes while closely monitoring the panels. Rinse it before any section begins to dry. Dwell time should be reduced in warm or windy conditions.
Does thicker foam provide better cleaning?
Not necessarily. The formula, dilution, wetting action and dwell time matter more than foam thickness alone. Adjust the foam to provide even coverage without allowing it to dry.
Recommended Follow-Up Products
- CARPRO IronX for iron contamination
- CARPRO TarX for tar and adhesive contamination
- CARPRO Reset for the main contact wash
- CARPRO Reload for coating maintenance
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