Meguiar's D114 Dilution Ratio (Math problem)

[TheAverageMan]

I ran the math, and need some help, or verification if I did it right. I'm okay at math, but was confused on some parts

I am getting D114 and want to dilute a 1:256, 1:192, 1:128 ratios. I plan to put them in 32 oz spray bottles. I am better at the metric system, since I find it more accurate, and easier to use with a tuberculin syringe.

I need someone to clarify my math, if I am doing it right please.
32 oz bottle = 946 ml bottle

1:256 = 0.125 oz when you take 32/256.
0.125 oz = 3.7 ml of concentrate

Now the question. I need 3.7 ml of concentrate in a 946 ml bottle, correct?

Would that mean that I subtract the 3.7ml from 946. Meaning that I would need 942.3 ml of water, and 3.7 ml of concentrate.
Like this.

942.3 ml H2O + 3.7 ml concentrate = 946 ml solution = 32 oz

Another question. What is the best water I could use for this? I have access to 5 gallon purified water that we use for drinking, should I use that stuff measured out?

As for the 1:192 and 1:128 ratios, I have these formulas.

1:192 = 32/192 = 0.167 oz = 4.94 ml conc. - 946 ml H2O = 941.06 ml H2O
941.06 ml H2O + 4.94 ml concentrate = 946 ml solution = 32 oz.

[ryandamartini]

Dilution Calculator

[Real Riders]

This seems complicated. I just add one ounce to 2 gallons of tap water and then fill my 32oz bottle with the solution from the bucket and use it as pre soak

[frankprozzoly]

I'm sure theres something to being correct with the dilutions but I think it's such a reasonable product,I'm not stingy with it at all.

[Mask]

Distilled water or DI water.
Wouldn't it be easier to mix them at:
- 1:100
- 1:200
- 1:250

Regards

[ihaveacamaro]

Life can be made a lot easier. This is assuming you have a 1 oz measuring cup.

Just prepare gallons and watch this.

For 1:256, get a gallon of water, pour out 1/2 oz into the measuring cup, and throw that water out. Pour in 1/2 oz of Megs into measuring cup and pour into gallon. Now you have a gallon of 1:256 solution.

For 1:128, do the same but pour 1 oz.

For 1:192, do the same but pour 2/3 oz.

And that's it, now you label your three gallons of water as each dilution and pour into the spray bottle from there. Don't make it complicated.

[TheAverageMan]

Thanks for the replies. The calculator came out with the same answers as my calculations. And oh snap, Roshan is in here, I watched a bunch of your videos on dilution, nanoskin, and rinseless wash stuff while researching. Ill probably do what you said, and just make D114 by the gallon.

[conman1395]

Life can be made a lot easier. This is assuming you have a 1 oz measuring cup.

Just prepare gallons and watch this.

For 1:256, get a gallon of water, pour out 1/2 oz into the measuring cup, and throw that water out. Pour in 1/2 oz of Megs into measuring cup and pour into gallon. Now you have a gallon of 1:256 solution.

For 1:128, do the same but pour 1 oz.

For 1:192, do the same but pour 2/3 oz.

And that's it, now you label your three gallons of water as each dilution and pour into the spray bottle from there. Don't make it complicated.

That's what I do for my 1:128 dilution of D114 that I put in my 56 oz pump sprayer.

[ihaveacamaro]

Thanks for the replies. The calculator came out with the same answers as my calculations. And oh snap, Roshan is in here, I watched a bunch of your videos on dilution, nanoskin, and rinseless wash stuff while researching. Ill probably do what you said, and just make D114 by the gallon.

It'll make life a ton easier, trust me

That's what I do for my 1:128 dilution of D114 that I put in my 56 oz pump sprayer.

[Mike Phillips]

There's always the glug-glug method...