Meg's APC questions

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NorcalZ71

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I notice people mentioning the use of Megs APC or APC+ all the time, and I had a few questions.

First of all, where do ya'll get it? I must have missed it on the various online stores but i cant really find it. (probably feel like an idiot with the answer to this one)



How much do you guys buy? It seems like everyone is mixing it 10:1 or 3:1 for various things, but how much do you make of that solution and how do you measure? I have heard 3:1 for wheels, but how much solution do you need to do wheels/tires of a car? It is sold in gallons, and I would think you need at least a gallon of solution to do the wheels and tires, so there you use 1/3 of your gallon jug of APC right there.
 
I got my Meg's Detailer APC at http://www.autogeek.net



I mix mine at various ratios, the most recent one being 3:1 for cleaning tires. I fill a 32oz spray bottle with APC/water, and use that only for tires. I have another bottle with water/APC 10:1 that stays with that dilution until it's used up. That dilution is what I use for tar removal and general cleaning uses.

I measure it by just filling the bottle to approximately 1/4 full (for a 3:1 ratio), and then fill it with water. Simple as that.



I definitely don't use a gallon of solution to clean 4 tires. I probably use 1-2 ounces per vehicle. I spray the APC/water directly on the tire, and then use my tire brush to scrub the tires. I bought my gallon in March I believe, and I still have AT LEAST 3/4 of it left.
 
hmm...i don't usually clean wheels with APC but i have a couple of times when i ran out of my wheel cleaner. it was with a 3:1 dilution. i used a 12oz spray bottle and used 3oz of APC and the rest distilled water. i don't think i even came close to using 1/2 the bottle and i sprayed a lot. i think your math is wrong too...3:1 means 3 parts water 1 part APC. it doesn't mean 2/3 water 1/3 APC. and you don't need a gallon of solution for wheels. 1 gallon of APC should last you a long time.
 
APC is an absolutely GREAT product. Can be used for practically anything, including just around the house. I keep two spray bottles in my bag at all times, one at 4:1 and one at 10:1. I have yet to find a stain or problem that 4:1 can't conquer. I use the 10:1 to wipe down everything on the interior. At $13-$15 a gallon this is a great bargain of a product. I bought the professional spray bottles from Meguiar's. They are 32 ounces, are labeled "All Purpose Cleaner", and have lines to help with the dilutions on the side of the bottle.



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Chris
 
my bad, little off with the math i was thinking 1 gallon so that would use 1/4 of your gallon of APC if you mixed 3/4 gallons water w/ 1/4 gallon APC.



I got it now, using the spray bottles. For whatever reason i was thinking everyone was mixing a bucket and using that, but you are just mixing a bottle and spraying. When doing it this way, do you have a bucket w/ clean water on hand to rinse the wheel/tire bushes ?
 
NorCalZ71 said:
my bad, little off with the math i was thinking 1 gallon so that would use 1/4 of your gallon of APC if you mixed 3/4 gallons water w/ 1/4 gallon APC.



I got it now, using the spray bottles. For whatever reason i was thinking everyone was mixing a bucket and using that, but you are just mixing a bottle and spraying. When doing it this way, do you have a bucket w/ clean water on hand to rinse the wheel/tire bushes ?
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If I'm cleaning tires, then I have the hose nearby to spray down the tires after I'm done.





Truzoom - APC is much more verstatile than Simple Green or Castrol Super Clean. When I hear those, I think of engine degreasing and stuff like that. APC can be used for just about anything.
 
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