Autoglym’s Polar Blaster Snow Foamer looks very smart, but can it justify its high price tag? We found out in our latest hands-on car detailing test.
How We Tested The Autoglym Polar Blaster Snow Foamer
This snow foam lance was tested during one of my frequent detailing sessions. I filled it up with my favorite snow foam and observed how well it performed, and how easy it was to use. I’m looking for lots of foam, nice features that make detailing easier, and a snow foam cannon that I personally want to use.
First Impressions
The Autoglym Polar Blaster Snow Foamer has a very distinctive look. There’s the dark purple color scheme, which I’m a big fan of. Then there’s the nozzle, with its angular ridges for grip. Above all else, it feels very solid and expensive, as it should at this price point. Handle this snow foam cannon, and you feel like it justifies its asking price.
Features
Unfortunately, this is where the Autoglym Polar Blaster Snow Foamer falls short. There are definitely a lot of things I like about it. I really like the neck grip, which makes the wide bottle easy to grab and hold with wet hands when it’s full. Also, the bottle opening is huge, which makes it very easy to fill. In addition to that, the adjuster knob makes it clear to understand which way you need to turn for more foam. And the nozzle has a lovely, slick action, and is smooth and easy to use.
The pick-up hose is softer than others, but it lacks a filter. There’s no horizontal or vertical adjustment, either. And, worst of all, there’s no measuring scale on the bottle whatsoever. I appreciate that Autoglym intends the Polar Blaster Snow Foamer to be used with its Polar range of products. However, people are going to want to use it with other snow foams.
This means you have to use a measuring beaker when filling it. Or you can draw a scale on the side like I did. At this price point, that’s a massive oversight.
What’s It Like To Use The Autoglym Polar Blaster Snow Foamer?
The lack of features is even more frustrating when you realize how nice this snow foam cannon is to use. It produces loads of foam, and everything about it is so satisfying. The bottle design is great, the nozzle feels so nice to adjust, and it’s virtually impossible to fault in that respect.
The Verdict
The Autoglym Polar Blaster Snow Foamer feels expensive and is lovely to use. However, it lacks the sort of features you expect to see at this price point. And the lack of a measuring scale is just baffling. It’s a very nice snow foam lance in principle, but it’s also very hard to recommend for this price.
However, if you’ve seen enough to convince you it’s the right snow foam lance for your particular detailing setup, you can buy one for £38.00 from Amazon (not available in the US). Or, check out price comparisons below:
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