Which APC?

[cheekyage]

Hi guys,

I have seen quite a few posts about different APC products being used however I am now overwhelmed and confused as to which is the better all rounder to buy.

What do most enthusiasts use for tyres, wheels, exterior and interior.

And go!

[mwoolfso]

If you want an APC for all those things then in my mind Optimum Power Clean is the ticket, followed by Megs APC+

[Grifffx4]

I asked this very question not long ago. I got Meg's APC but Optimum seems to be a favorite too.

Meg's is great bang for the buck

[Belair]

I use Megs APC diluted 10:1 for most things. The gallon I have should last throughout this decade.

[cleanmycorolla]

I like CG All Clean+, and Blackfire is good as well.

[Charger12]

Meg's 10:1 for me

[98LowRanger]

Meguiars D108 Super Degreaser is an amazing product and GREAT $ per an ounce. It's strong enough to clean wheels, tires, engine bays, and undercarriages diluted at 4:1. I also use it on some interior areas diluted 10:1. Probably the only other APC that can match D108s performance and match it's $ per ounce is one of the ZEP (not sure the number) APCs that you can buy at Lowes Home Improvement.

[AeroCleanse]

GTechiq W2 is my favorite, but Megs APC+ is good value.

[CDot]

A lot of people on AGO love Optimum Power Clean/Megs D101...but CG's All Clean+ is pretty awesome and dilutable all the way up to 20:1. I've used it to clean everything on & in my car...from upholstery, plastics, rubber, paint, & carpet. I bought a 16oz bottle last year and haven't made it half way through.

[swanicyouth]

I try to pick which APC by which surface I'm working on. P21S TAW seems to be pretty safe on most exterior surfaces - but costs $$$. So, I only use it when I think the surface could be sensitive. Sonus All in 1 is also considered paint safe.

I use a lot of Grime Reaper for wheel wells. It's pretty cheap and foams well with a foaming sprayer. CG's specifically tells you not to use this on paint - although I doubt it would cause any damage if rinsed off before drying. So, I don't use it on paint.

Meg's APC+ was pretty decent - but you can't get it anymore in the gallon size. Duragloss' APC is pretty good & cheap as well.

[wdmaccord]

I just finished a gallon of Blackfire. Really liked it. Used it neat as a pad cleaner, 1:4 for exterior uses, and 1:10 for interior cleaning. I switched to Megs APC this time around mainly for the price point and the good reviews. So far been happy with it at same dilution ratios as Blackfire.

I use a capful or 2 of CG AllClean+ in the MF wash when I've had a polishing or wax session as a boost to help remove residues.

[Detailingdoc]

I have been using APC+ and have been satisfied. I just bought a gallon of OPC yesterday to try out because you cant get APC+ in the gallon size anymore and I also want to try something new.

[The Critic]

Meguiars APC is decent. Optimum Power Clean works as well, but for a lot more $$.

[RMM]

All these are nice:

Optimum Power Clean™ All Purpose Cleaner 128 oz. Refill (http://www.autogeek.net/128oz-optimum-power-clean-apc.html) (the one I like the most, but difficult to buy in Europe in gallon size)
Meguiars D103 All Purpose Cleaner Plus (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-all-purpose-cleaner-plus-d103.html)
128 oz. Duragloss All Purpose Cleaner (APC) (http://www.autogeek.net/128ozduallpu.html)

Currently, I'm using:

einszett :: Shop (http://www.einszett.de/de/shop/mk2-universalreiniger/56/247)

It's a new release and I'm pleasantly surprised with it.