Meguiars APC+ or Optimum Power Clean?

[AeroCleanse]

The title says it all.

Meguiars APC+ or Optimum Power Clean?

[charliehaley]

Is price a factor?

[AeroCleanse]

Is price a factor?

No, performance is.

[RaskyR1]

I've not tried Optimum Power Clean, but I'm very happy with APC+. What is going to be your main use for it?

[CharlesW]

Not having used the Optimum Power Clean, I can't compare the two directly, but.....
The Meguiar's seems to be much less money.
Meguiar's dilutes 4:1 or 10:1
Power Clean dilutes 3:1 or is used full strength.
APC+ - $16 a gallon
Power Clean - $36 a gallon
Cost per use has Meg's way out in front, but if the results are that much better with the Power Clean, the cost becomes secondary.

I do use a lot of Meguiar's APC and really like it.
It seems to do everything I need from an APC at a dilution of 10:1.
It also works very good on carpet and carpet mats at that dilution.
I don't use it for engines, tires or wheel wells since I prefer other products for those jobs.

[AeroCleanse]

I've not tried Optimum Power Clean, but I'm very happy with APC+. What is going to be your main use for it?


Its going to replace APC (without the +)

[AeroCleanse]

Not having used the Optimum Power Clean, I can't compare the two directly, but.....
The Meguiar's seems to be much less money.
Meguiar's dilutes 4:1 or 10:1
Power Clean dilutes 3:1 or is used full strength.
APC+ - $16 a gallon
Power Clean - $36 a gallon
Cost per use has Meg's way out in front, but if the results are that much better with the Power Clean, the cost becomes secondary.

I do use a lot of Meguiar's APC and really like it.
It seems to do everything I need from an APC at a dilution of 10:1.
It also works very good on carpet and carpet mats at that dilution.
I don't use it for engines, tires or wheel wells since I prefer other products for those jobs.


Power Clean has the same dilution ratios (as tested by users not as labeled)

[RaskyR1]

Its going to replace APC (without the +)

I use APC for light cleaning, wheels, door jambs, and interiors.

I use APC+ for engines, tires, wheel wells, and pre spotting carpets.


Both work great and are very cost effective IMO. ;)

[AeroCleanse]

I use APC for light cleaning, wheels, door jambs, and interiors.

I use APC+ for engines, tires, wheel wells, and pre spotting carpets.


Both work great and are very cost effective IMO. ;)

I use Super Degreaser for where you use APC+, minus the carpet where I use APC 4:1

[builthatch]

Power Clean has the same dilution ratios (as tested by users not as labeled)

yep. i find that 10:1 dilution of optimum power clean is useful for many things, including initial front bumper cover/ lower rocker treatment, and you can go to 20:1 for interior work.

[RaskyR1]

I use Super Degreaser for where you use APC+, minus the carpet where I use APC 4:1

Right on. :)

The APC+ is low foaming which is why is use that on my carpets vs. the APC. Otherwise it would mess up my LGM. ;)


I've used a LOT of different degreasers over the years (Car Brite, Auto Magic, Zep, Detail King, 3M and Meguiars. They all seem to work pretty well IMO, and it really comes down to price for me. If you do decide to go with Optimum be sure and let us know what you think of it vs. the Meguiars. :cheers:

Rasky

[AeroCleanse]

Right on. :)

The APC+ is low foaming which is why is use that on my carpets vs. the APC. Otherwise it would mess up my LGM. ;)



I use a vapor steamer for cleaning. I'll probably try the OPC next time...if I ever run out of APC :)

[Chris Thomas]

I really like the OPC but like you guys mentioned, it comes down to price. I buy a non-caustic APC by Scott's off a detailing supplier that services the dealer's and shops in my area (5 gallon/$48). It is very comparable to Meg's APC+. The PowerClean is much more versatile in that it doesn't seem to dry out paint and plastics much. I even use it safely as a clay lube. My opinion is that OPC is the better product, but I can't justify it as my only APC.

[akimel]

I use APC+ for engines, tires, wheel wells, and pre spotting carpets.

At what dilutions do you use the APC+, Rasky?

[RaskyR1]

At what dilutions do you use the APC+, Rasky?

10:1 usually. ;)