Simple Green

**gav'spurplez** · 07-25-2005, 02:20 PM

ok, i have read about this stuff on here enough. i just so happened to stumble upon it at target today :grinno:

so i bought the trigger bottle. i have read that it can be diluted, there are ratios on the bottle.

what do you guys use it for ?? wheels, tires, wheels wells, engines ?

what about the dash and door panels ?? diluted and used with a carpet extractor ??

any and all "tricks" of the trade are welcome,

thanks

**III** · 07-25-2005, 02:29 PM

I use the pro-series, ready to use stuff on my tires for the white lettering. Works well.

**FrontierCrewCab** · 07-25-2005, 02:57 PM

I usually keep 2 gallons on stock in my garage. I have one spray bottle full strength for wheel wells, interiors of the wheels. I dilute the other spray bottle 30:1 and use it on tough carpet stains, bed of the truck, engine detail.

**gav'spurplez** · 07-25-2005, 03:49 PM

Originally Posted by FrontierCrewCab

I usually keep 2 gallons on stock in my garage. I have one spray bottle full strength for wheel wells, interiors of the wheels. I dilute the other spray bottle 30:1 and use it on tough carpet stains, bed of the truck, engine detail.

so this stuff is that potent if you dilute it 30-1 for carpet stains and engines ??

**FrontierCrewCab** · 07-25-2005, 06:49 PM

I think that is what was recommended to me, but yes, if you use it full strength, it will "choke" you up when inhaled. The 30:1 ratio works very well on my beige interior when I get grease stains, also helped get pen marks out of my buddy`s leather interior.

**gav'spurplez** · 07-25-2005, 08:25 PM

it also says on the bottle that it should not be used on plastics, so does that mean it is not safe for a dash and door panels, or is it ok onced diluted ??

i have "prepared" a bottle of 30-1 simple green, is it ok to let it sit until use or should i only mix it up when i am going to use it ??

**jimmybuffit** · 07-26-2005, 03:33 AM

Don`t use it on plastic.

Don`t use it on aluminum.

(USAF forbids Simple Green in any proximity to airframes!)

With so many other options, we have no Simple Green in the Shop...

Jim

**gav'spurplez** · 07-26-2005, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Buffit

Don`t use it on plastic.

Don`t use it on aluminum.

(USAF forbids Simple Green in any proximity to airframes!)

With so many other options, we have no Simple Green in the Shop...

Jim

what are your suggestions for alternatives

**gav'spurplez** · 07-26-2005, 06:35 AM

when you mention aluminum, does that mean aluminum allot wheels too ?

**splattj** · 07-26-2005, 07:40 AM

Simple Green damages bare aluminum. Painted aluminum (like most newer wheels) should be ok.

A/C lines, bare valve/rocker covers, polished aluminum wheels, etc. should be avoided.

**FrontierCrewCab** · 07-26-2005, 09:44 AM

I would not use it on the dash or doors and I am also very careful around paint regardless if it hurts it or not. But I have no problem with my wheels, wheel wells, or carpets, I actually do not use it on the engine come to think of it.

**tom p.** · 07-26-2005, 10:16 AM

last week`s SG discussion: link

**stilez** · 07-26-2005, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by Jimmy Buffit

Don`t use it on plastic.

Don`t use it on aluminum.

(USAF forbids Simple Green in any proximity to airframes!)

With so many other options, we have no Simple Green in the Shop...

Jim

Agreed.

I`m currently using Optimum`s new APC which works GREAT. It`s a non-caustic cleaner that is butyl based. Almost no suds, just strong cleaning power sans the discoloring.

**gav'spurplez** · 07-26-2005, 05:15 PM

thanks for the link,

what do you guys use on your dashes to clean ?? before dressing / protecting

**FrontierCrewCab** · 07-26-2005, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by gav`spurplez

thanks for the link,

what do you guys use on your dashes to clean ?? before dressing / protecting

I would think Megs Quik interior detailer would clean what you need. I use Adams VRT every third time on mine and the megs between that to keep it clean. That being said, and I am not a pro detailer, but I have used diluted Simple Green to clean marks off of friends door plastics with out any problems, but I am sure the pros here can offer better solutions.