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    APC Common Dilution Ratios

    I ran a search and couldn't find anything pertaining to my exact question. I have a gallon of Meguiar's APC on the way and I was wondering what dilution ratios you guys are using for different scenarios. It looks like mostly 10:1 and 4:1 but I wasn't sure if people had luck with any other ratios and also full concentrate. I will be using it for pre-soaking and also cleaning for these uses:

    Carpets/upholstery
    Wheels (all types, including plastidipped)
    Tire cleaning
    Wheelwells
    Front bumper covers
    Rocker panels
    Exhaust tips
    Engines

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    APC ratio for me is 20:1

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    For tires I run 50/50 or 100% apc and this goes for everything except carpet. I only use folex or encap green for carpets. I've never under stood why one would use apc on carpets really.

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    Quote Originally Posted by JMP View Post
    APC ratio for me is 20:1
    For what?

    Quote Originally Posted by Pureshine View Post
    For tires I run 50/50 or 100% apc and this goes for everything except carpet. I only use folex or encap green for carpets. I've never under stood why one would use apc on carpets really.
    I have carpet/upholstery cleaner and Folex that I typically use, I just figured I would throw the use out there just in case.

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    10:1 works fine for me; I also use a dedicated carpet cleaner & specific products for the interior, not APC. My Megs gallon has lasted me for 3 years already.

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    The AGO product page for Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner (D101) indicates:

    "For light cleaning, mix 10 parts water to 1 part cleaner. For heavy duty cleaning, mix 4 parts water to 1 part cleaner."

    I use APC at 10:1 for interiors and leather

    I use cheap APC (LA Totally Awesome) at full-strength on wheel wells and tires

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    I normally use 20-1 on the Meg's and then go stronger if I need to. At 20-1 a gallon will go a long way. At that ratio it cleans really well. I do keep a small bottle of 10-1 and 4-1 for tougher stains.

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    All depends if it's the first time your cleaning some of these surfaces or how dirty they are.

    Normal Conditions:

    Carpets/upholstery (Can't say, I use carpet cleaner)
    Wheels (all types, including plastidipped) (4:1)
    Tire cleaning (4:1)
    Wheelwells (4:1)
    Front bumper covers (I'm assuming you mean painted, 10:1)
    Rocker panels (10:1)
    Exhaust tips (4:1, mine require polish to get 100% clean)
    Engines (4:1)

    For bad/really dirty conditions I double the concentration. With the exception of painted surfaces and the interior. If 10:1 isn't working, I use different meathods.

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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    Quote Originally Posted by van185 View Post
    I normally use 20-1 on the Meg's and then go stronger if I need to. At 20-1 a gallon will go a long way. At that ratio it cleans really well. I do keep a small bottle of 10-1 and 4-1 for tougher stains.


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    Re: APC Common Dilution Ratios

    I dilute Alien Kleen @ 3:1 ratio and it works great. BTW its 3 parts water and 1 part Alien Kleen

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