Favorite long dwelling all purpose cleaner?

Bunky

Bunky

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What is everyone's favorite long dwelling all purpose cleaners meaning it is surface safe without excessive worrying about drying, etc?
 
W99 but I wouldn't let any apc dry, even if it said it was ok. I don't trust any cleaner that can be concentrated.
 
Chemical Guys All Clean+.

Al, it's good stuff and can be diluted highly.

Blackfire APC is pretty kick ass too, if you're looking for something new!
 
I'm am all clean guy... I spray on, let sit for 20 seconds or so and agitate, and rinse. Never gets close to drying. Even the best products needs help. Spray and rinse is rarely effective no matter the dwell time.
 
OPC, PB APC or BF APC I moved my Purple Power to BBQ grill duty only, it will never come close to a car again. Used it once on an engine and it turned every rubber hose white. Real pain to fix each hose needed to be scrubbed thoroughly to get it off.
 
I have OPC and has been my favorite but not what I call a long dwelling APC. I also have PB"s as well. I guess I am looking for something milder than P21s Total Auto Wash. My goal is up to say 10 minutes so lots of margin for error.
 
Mad Wax said:
I'm am all clean guy... I spray on, let sit for 20 seconds or so and agitate, and rinse. Never gets close to drying. Even the best products needs help. Spray and rinse is rarely effective no matter the dwell time.
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I agree, I have all clean. I use it as my economic apc, for tough stuff though w99 will take out anything coupled with very mild agitation.
 
Honestly, the only APC I ever let sit on anything is CG's Sticky Wheel Cleaner. It's quite a good surfactant based wheel cleaner. It's also economical as a wheel cleaner, as it's 1:5.
 
Beemerboy said:
Poorboys APC

detergent based cleaner that is safe on about all surfaces at any delusion rate
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I have that too but will confirm with Steve on dwell time. The net is I spray some expensive APC, let dwell 30 seconds, and then scrub the heck to get it right. I do not think soap and water would be any worse since I know the scrubbing is doing 90% of the cleaning.
 
I have used the P21S TAW as APC almost exclusively. I love it for removing light tar, and tougher grime. I have never used it and let it dry nor would I with ANY APC. I think letting it dry is asking for trouble.

I have used TAW as an additive for my first wash after winter and when I have returned from a long trip and have encrusted bugs on the mirrors and nose cone.

I have used it straight and as much as 50/50 with excellent results. I almost purchased some Opticlean but I really don't use that much APC so I stuck with the P21S TAW. I purchased the 5L jug and have had it for quite a while.
 
Optimum Power Clean and P21S TAW. I have not used the BlackFire product or Poorboys, so I cannot comment on those but I like both of these and have confidence with them on any surface.
 
radarryan said:
Optimum Power Clean and P21S TAW. I have not used the BlackFire product or Poorboys, so I cannot comment on those but I like both of these and have confidence with them on any surface.
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I like both of those as well. Also really like Auto Finesse Citrus Power. I wish someone would carry it in 5L sizes.... Hint hint Todd.
 
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