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looking for alternative to my favorite APC
i have been using OPC (Power Clean) for years, but, it's pretty expensive. but awesome. i tried an orange degreaser from another detailing brand and it was useless.
for those who have tried OPC - is there an alternative out there that is more affordable? I am looking for something that I can safely use to clean painted stuff, tires and tar/greasy type stuff but also dilute for use elsewhere, like leather.
i was looking a Meguiar's, but Megs has an APC and a Super Degreaser, whereas OPC does both w/ one product.
i found someone on here who recommended the McKee's Hi-Intensity APC but in the same sentence they also recommended the other orange stuff i used and hated. but i am taking a hard look at the McKee's anyway.
thanks.
'09 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG / '14 Audi Q5 3.0 S-Line / '99.5 Pathfinder SE
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
megs d101 works very well from anything in the interior to exterior. also very inexpensive...
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by VISITOR
megs d101 works very well from anything in the interior to exterior. also very inexpensive...
I second that
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by VISITOR
megs d101 works very well from anything in the interior to exterior. also very inexpensive...
I second this. D101 is a life saver. It is now my go to APC.
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
La awesome is pretty good for a otc product.The megs stuff is pretty good,when I can't meet up with my vendor I use the green apc from megs.The super degreaser is pretty strong and you can cut it 50/50.stick with the green it's versatile on everything.
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by VISITOR
megs d101 works very well from anything in the interior to exterior. also very inexpensive...
thanks. is it good w/ truly greasy/sticky stuff too? and tires?
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by GSKR
La awesome is pretty good for a otc product.The megs stuff is pretty good,when I can't meet up with my vendor I use the green apc from megs.The super degreaser is pretty strong and you can cut it 50/50.stick with the green it's versatile on everything.
haha yeah i know TA has been recommended for a while but it appears to be the same active ingredient as the other orange stuff i tried so i'm good there. nice to see two votes for the megs though. thanks.
'09 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG / '14 Audi Q5 3.0 S-Line / '99.5 Pathfinder SE
I DO NOT support or recommend Oakes.
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by builthatch
thanks. is it good w/ truly greasy/sticky stuff too? and tires?
like anything other apc, agitation (several appliactions) plays a role and i've cleaned some nasty stuff with it (engines, wells, etc,). i use it at 4:1...
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
OPC costs a few more bucks for a reason. I use it on interior leather without fear of it staining or pulling dye out. You have some nice rides so I don't know why you'd want to risk a product that is probably inferior to save literally a few dollars. If I was you, I'd order a few gallons while AG has this 20% off sale goin on.
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by fly07sti
OPC costs a few more bucks for a reason. I use it on interior leather without fear of it staining or pulling dye out. You have some nice rides so I don't know why you'd want to risk a product that is probably inferior to save literally a few dollars. If I was you, I'd order a few gallons while AG has this 20% off sale goin on.
thanks. i agree that it's awesome and flexible but i end up using it everywhere, not just for detailing, and i mow through it. i use it in the house, in the garage - everywhere. if i could find something close to it and then cut my OPC use back to situations where i really need that specific product, i'd feel better about things.
'09 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG / '14 Audi Q5 3.0 S-Line / '99.5 Pathfinder SE
I DO NOT support or recommend Oakes.
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Re: looking for alternative to my favorite APC
![Quote](https://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/images/autogeek/misc/quote_icon.png) Originally Posted by builthatch
thanks. i agree that it's awesome and flexible but i end up using it everywhere, not just for detailing, and i mow through it. i use it in the house, in the garage - everywhere. if i could find something close to it and then cut my OPC use back to situations where i really need that specific product, i'd feel better about things.
Zep 505 in HD is not bad and cheap.
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