Labocosmetica NEVE | pH Neutral Snow Foam | Phosphate-Free, Hard Water Safe
Labocosmetica NÈVE — pH-Neutral Snow Foam
Nève is the rarest thing in a pre-wash: genuinely neutral pH, with the bite of an alkaline foam. Most foams buy their cleaning power from a high pH. Nève gets it from the surfactant chemistry instead, so it lifts traffic film, road grime and bug residue without leaning on causticity to do the work — which is exactly why it's safe over wax, sealant and ceramic coatings.
It's phosphate-free and highly biodegradable, and it holds its performance in hard water thanks to calcium-carbonate chelating agents that lock up the minerals before they can leave residue on your panels as the foam flashes off. It clings, it dwells, it rinses clean — even in direct sun.
The Labocosmetica pH range (all products may be used independently too):
- Prìmus 2.0: Alkaline pre-wash (pH 11)
- Nève: pH-neutral foam pre-wash
- Purìfica: Acid pre-wash (pH below 3)
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
- Neutral pH, alkaline-grade cleaning. The cleaning comes from the surfactant package, not from a high pH — so you get the dwell-and-lift of a strong foam with none of the risk to your protection layers.
- Phosphate-free and biodegradable. A concentrated blend of biodegradable surfactants. Better for the drain, better for the next car.
- Built for hard water. Calcium-carbonate chelating agents sequester the minerals that cause spotting and residue at the drying stage.
- Safe on everything. Gaskets, trims, metal mouldings, wax, sealant, nano-coatings — Nève doesn't discriminate and doesn't strip.
- Sun-stable. Won't flash-dry into a problem if the panel's warm.
DIRECTIONS
Nève can be used in foam mode, in Nebula atomiser mode, or in spray mode. Dispense from the bottom up in an even layer, then leave it to dwell for a few minutes until the foam dissolves so it can do its work, and rinse from the bottom up. For more stubborn dirt, use spray mode for faster cleaning. Minimum dilution 1:25 – maximum 1:50 in a foam lance. It's extremely concentrated — stick to the recommended dilutions, as overdosing creates a heavy foam that loses adhesion to the surface. Like all #Labocosmetica products, Nève is designed, formulated and manufactured in Italy.
- Dilute 1:25 to 1:50 depending on contamination, and dispense evenly with a foam gun.
- Wait 5 minutes.
- Rinse before the foam dries. Use a wash mitt according to the level of contamination.
DILUTION
- FOAM GUN 1:25 (minimum) – 1:50 (maximum)
- STURDY DIRT (EXTERIOR) 1:5
- MEDIUM DIRT (EXTERIOR) 1:10
- NEBULA PUMP 1:20
SDS (Safety Data Sheet)
Frequently asked questions
How can a pH-neutral snow foam clean like an alkaline one?
Neve gets its cleaning power from its surfactant package rather than from a high pH. That lets it lift traffic film, road grime and bug residue without causticity — which is exactly why it is safe over wax, sealants and ceramic coatings, as well as gaskets, trim and metal mouldings.
Is Neve suitable for hard water areas?
Yes. Neve contains calcium-carbonate chelating agents that sequester the minerals in hard water before they can leave spotting or residue as the foam flashes off. It is also phosphate-free, highly biodegradable and sun-stable, so it won't flash-dry into a problem on a warm panel.
What dilution should I use for Neve?
In a foam lance, dilute between 1:25 and 1:50. Neve is extremely concentrated — stick to the recommended ratios, because overdosing creates a heavy foam that loses adhesion to the panel. Dwell around 5 minutes and rinse before the foam dries.