Autoglym Polar Blast Snow Foam: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A pH neutral snow foam pre-wash for use through a foam gun on a pressure washer.
- Key facts: Starting mix 100 ml product to 500 ml water; works neat up to 1 part to 10 parts water; dwell up to 10 minutes; 2.5 L; £23.99 (Autoglym).
- Suits: Anyone with a pressure washer and foam gun.
- Skip if: You want to use it from a bucket; Autoglym says not to.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Autoglym’s product page (SKU PB002.5), checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Autoglym Polar Blast 2.5 L (PB002.5) | [1] |
| Type | Touch-free snow foam pre-wash; pH neutral, so it “will not remove wax” | [1] |
| Dilution | Neat up to 1 part to 10 parts water; testers preferred 1:5; start with 100 ml in 500 ml of water | [1] |
| Use | Cool car out of direct sun; spray bottom up, including glass and wheels; let it dwell up to 10 minutes; rinse bottom up | [1] |
| Limits | Foam gun on a pressure washer only, not from a bucket; no agitation during the pre-wash; do not let it dry on the paint | [1] |
| Other | Safe on matt and satin paint, per the page; can replace shampoo only on lightly soiled cars after a rinse | [1] |
| Size and price | 2.5 L only; £23.99; in stock on 19 October 2026 | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “autoglym” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact product.
Wear gloves and eye protection when diluting, and read the label.
Questions people ask
Will it strip my wax?
Autoglym says it is pH neutral and will not remove wax [1].
Can I use it with a bucket?
No. Autoglym says it is for a foam gun on a pressure washer [1].
Can it replace shampoo?
Only on lightly soiled paint, after a rinse [1].
Alternatives
- CarPlan Demon Foam: See our separate page.
- Other pre-washes: See our snow foam and pre-wash hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits pressure washer owners wanting a wax-safe pre-wash. Dwell time and dilution are Autoglym’s advice. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Polar Blast 2.5L (PB002.5), Autoglym, autoglym.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.