Opti APC comparison

[howardm4]

Does anyone know what the difference (or intended application) between Opti-Clean and Opti Power-Clean??

And how that compares to Meg's D101 APC (first thing I bought when starting)

[TroyScherer]

Opti-Clean is a water-less wash product similar to Ultima Water-less Wash.
Optimum Opti Clean Concentrate, Opticlean cleaner protectant, Optimum all purpose cleaner protectant (https://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-clean-32.html)
Ultima Waterless Wash Plus+ Concentrate, concentrated waterless auto wash, waterless car wash (https://www.autogeek.net/ultima-waterless-wash-concentrate.html)

Opti-Power Clean is their APC.
Optimum Power Clean? All Purpose Cleaner 128 oz. Refill (https://www.autogeek.net/128oz-optimum-power-clean-apc.html)


Opti-Power Clean is a great APC but rather expensive.

[Route246]

Opti-Clean is a water-less wash product similar to Ultima Water-less Wash.
Optimum Opti Clean Concentrate, Opticlean cleaner protectant, Optimum all purpose cleaner protectant (https://www.autogeek.net/optimum-opti-clean-32.html)
Ultima Waterless Wash Plus+ Concentrate, concentrated waterless auto wash, waterless car wash (https://www.autogeek.net/ultima-waterless-wash-concentrate.html)

Opti-Power Clean is their APC.
Optimum Power Clean? All Purpose Cleaner 128 oz. Refill (https://www.autogeek.net/128oz-optimum-power-clean-apc.html)


Opti-Power Clean is a great APC but rather expensive.


I need an APC-like cleaner for interior. Meg's APC is a bit harsh and doesn't work on glass. Might have to try Opti-Clean.

[The Guz]

I need an APC-like cleaner for interior. Meg's APC is a bit harsh and doesn't work on glass. Might have to try Opti-Clean.

Think of opti clean like using Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer for the interior but with a better scent lol. I probably would not use opti-clean on glass. It has a sealant property in it as well. Opti Clean works pretty good at cleaning wheels and tires for maintenance rinseless/waterless washes.

[TroyScherer]

I need an APC-like cleaner for interior. Meg's APC is a bit harsh and doesn't work on glass. Might have to try Opti-Clean.

Have you tried ONR mixed at the regular wash ratio?

I use Megs QID for interiors most of the time as long as they are clean.

[Route246]

Think of opti clean like using Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer for the interior but with a better scent lol. I probably would not use opti-clean on glass. It has a sealant property in it as well. Opti Clean works pretty good at cleaning wheels and tires for maintenance rinseless/waterless washes.

Sorry for the misunderstanding. I wouldn't use it on glass. I'm referring to the overspray which doesn't wipe clean if I overspray Meg's APC. It always seems to streak. If the overspray wipes clean with Opti-Clean and it works as a replacement for APC then I'm good with it.



Have you tried ONR mixed at the regular wash ratio?

I use Megs QID for interiors most of the time as long as they are clean.

Have not tried ONR as an interior detailer. I just ordered a 32 oz bottle of Opti-Clean. I'm curious to see if it works well and if overspray wipes clean from glass, too.

[Tempest45]

Opticlean will not match the power of an APC but is at a mid level of cleaning. Much lower pH as well.

As Guz said, it leaves behind protection as well. It's what I use to clean the window tint on my cars . Pretty much everything but carpet and upholstery.

[JustJesus]

Think of opti clean like using Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer for the interior but with a better scent lol. ... Opti Clean works pretty good at cleaning wheels and tires for maintenance rinseless/waterless washes.

Perhaps that is why I'm not using Megs QID much for interior wipe downs? - interesting on the opti-clean for wheels/tires. Ugh. wheels/ tires.



I'm referring to the overspray which doesn't wipe clean if I overspray Meg's APC... If the overspray wipes clean with Opti-Clean and it works as a replacement for APC then I'm good with it.

...I'm curious to see if it works well and if overspray wipes clean from glass, too.

Try avoiding overspray. Instead of spraying the panel you want to wipe, spray into the MF towel directly instead.

[Route246]

Perhaps that is why I'm not using Megs QID much for interior wipe downs? - interesting on the opti-clean for wheels/tires. Ugh. wheels/ tires.

Try avoiding overspray. Instead of spraying the panel you want to wipe, spray into the MF towel directly instead.

Sometimes it can't be helped outdoors when there is a breeze or wind gust. The other case is on the interior like the dash. Spraying the towel is OK unless you want the cleaner to dwell on some greasy or sticky surface in order to loosen it up. That's when the overspray becomes problematic.

[JustJesus]

Sometimes it can't be helped outdoors when there is a breeze or wind gust. The other case is on the interior like the dash. Spraying the towel is OK unless you want the cleaner to dwell on some greasy or sticky surface in order to loosen it up.

True true. That makes sense.