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    dilution ratios..

    Hi,

    I was just curious is there a online calculator or something or any tips on figuring out dilution ratios?

    I get confused at times knowing how much to put where.

    example 3:1 carpro hydro
    opti rinse says 8oz to make 1 gallon of clay lube?

    what is the proper methods to get the right dilution for many products?

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    Re: dilution ratios..

    Here is one that has been posted before:

    Enviro-One Dilution Calculator

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    Re: dilution ratios..

    Or do the math yourself...

    If you have a ratio of product to water being:

    x:y

    and you have a volume of z then the amount of product you want is:

    z*[x/(x+y)]

    The rest is water. So if you want to make 5 litres with the product diluted 1:257 then you want:

    5*[1/(1+257)] = 0.0194L

    or approximately 20g product, 4980g of water.

    This is universal so you can apply it to anything.

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    Bumping this and wanted to know if a 7.8:1 dilution of megs apc+ is safe for interiors? I accident ly did the calculations wrong.
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    Re: dilution ratios..

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    Re: dilution ratios..

    for clay lube which I always make mine without marring or any other issues I put 4oz of 70% alcohol in a new 32oz zep bottle then fill it up with distilled water then 3-5 drops of liquid dishwashing detergent.

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    Thx, would you know if 1:7.8 ratio of megs apc+ for interiors too strong? I just dont want to waste 35 oz of supplies.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Mr Megane View Post
    Or do the math yourself...

    If you have a ratio of product to water being:

    x:y

    and you have a volume of z then the amount of product you want is:

    z*[x/(x+y)]

    The rest is water. So if you want to make 5 litres with the product diluted 1:257 then you want:

    5*[1/(1+257)] = 0.0194L

    or approximately 20g product, 4980g of water.

    This is universal so you can apply it to anything.
    Seems a lot more complicated than what it needs to be.

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    Re: dilution ratios..

    Quote Originally Posted by piranah View Post
    Seems a lot more complicated than what it needs to be.

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    I was thinking that too. Simple math is all it is
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    Re: dilution ratios..

    Quote Originally Posted by piranah View Post
    Seems a lot more complicated than what it needs to be.

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    All you need do is substitute x, y and z into the equation and put it into a calculator. If you do it any less complicated, then you wont get the right answer!

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