Best value/performance right now on AG?

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Looking for Iron Remover, Interior Cleaner, Leather Shampoo (if interior cleaner is dual purpose), and an AIO.

I've been looking at CarPro Iron-X, Mckee's interior cleaner and 70/30 leather shampoo, and Megs D166 AIO, but, wifey ok'd an expenditure and want to take advantage of the free shipping tonight.

The above-listed products would be my first time with each, so I'm open to suggestions on value and performance.

Thanks in advance.
 
McKee's 37 N-914 Rinseless Wash
CarPro Iron X Iron Remover 500 ml
Meguiar's D166 Ultra Polishing Wax
McKee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner

I think this would round out what I have now which is Meg UC, UP, UW, and UFF along with Griot's HD wheel cleaner for the exterior. I think I'd use the 914 to completely strip my paint before working on correction and finishing.

I also have OPC and Megs APC. I'm wondering if I could use either or the Interior Cleaner for the leather in my vehicles which, with the exception of woolite, haven't been thoroughly cleaned.

I figure that I could use the total interior cleaner with my little green machine to do light carpet cleaning and maybe the leather, too?
 
I recently got a gallon of the Mckee's iron remover. It may not work quite as fast as Iron X, but it still works just as well. It's $20 less a gallon, doesn't smell as bad and if you get it on your skin the smell dissipates a lot quicker.
 
dlc95 said:
Only 3 months from UFF?
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Im not sure...I dont know how to really tell if it's there or not. It beads all over, but it doesn't sheet very well after several washes with UWW...
 
You probably already placed your order, but here's my take either way.

I don't see the point (unless you have a diverse collection of products) of getting the total interior cleaner. Watered down N-914 or OPC will clean a non-filthy car just fine. I have about 1 1/2 gallons of DP (prior brand) total interior cleaner and almost never use it. It's a good product. I just use an all in one for light cleaning (Like McKee's Fast Interior Detailer or Megs Quik Interior Detailer) and D114 (Not sold anymore. But, N-914 is similar) to more thoroughly clean. Then follow with a protectant (Which you don't list as having).

I would get CarPro Perl instead of the Total Interior Cleaner. 1:1 on your tires; 2:1 on your exterior plastics and rubber; and 1:2/1:3 for interior plastics.
 
ducksfan said:
You probably already placed your order, but here's my take either way.

I don't see the point (unless you have a diverse collection of products) of getting the total interior cleaner. Watered down N-914 or OPC will clean a non-filthy car just fine. I have about 1 1/2 gallons of DP (prior brand) total interior cleaner and almost never use it. It's a good product. I just use an all in one for light cleaning (Like McKee's Fast Interior Detailer or Megs Quik Interior Detailer) and D114 (Not sold anymore. But, N-914 is similar) to more thoroughly clean. Then follow with a protectant (Which you don't list as having).

I would get CarPro Perl instead of the Total Interior Cleaner. 1:1 on your tires; 2:1 on your exterior plastics and rubber; and 1:2/1:3 for interior plastics.
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No order, yet....Im on the west coast.

Ive only used Megs interior products like Supreme Shine. What would you recommend as a protectant? Ive got a bottle of 303 around.
 
I just noticed you live in Oregon. Some posters haven't been happy with the longevity of Perl in wet areas. I would still get it just for the interior.

It's a great exterior product in the dryer southern states.
 
You could 303 the outside and Perl the inside. That's what I would do if Perl didn't hold up in wet weather.

303 will work on the inside. I just like other products better.
 
Another point that I didn't put in print is a product like N914 can be mixed up in a small bucket ( say, a gallon of product) rather cheaply. With a gallon of product, you can saturate a microfiber cloth; ring out to your needs and get some work done. Then rinse out in the bucket and repeat. With Total Interior Cleaner it's spray and wipe, spray and wipe, ... I just find the saturated cloth much quicker and a better cleaner.
 
ducksfan said:
You probably already placed your order, but here's my take either way.

I don't see the point (unless you have a diverse collection of products) of getting the total interior cleaner. Watered down N-914 or OPC will clean a non-filthy car just fine. I have about 1 1/2 gallons of DP (prior brand) total interior cleaner and almost never use it. It's a good product. I just use an all in one for light cleaning (Like McKee's Fast Interior Detailer or Megs Quik Interior Detailer) and D114 (Not sold anymore. But, N-914 is similar) to more thoroughly clean. Then follow with a protectant (Which you don't list as having).

I would get CarPro Perl instead of the Total Interior Cleaner. 1:1 on your tires; 2:1 on your exterior plastics and rubber; and 1:2/1:3 for interior plastics.
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Good point. People often forget how WATER is, by itself, an amazing "cleaning product". I think we often default to something much stronger than we need. We unconsciously think "stronger is better". If you're in the game as a pro, this kind of thinking = $$$
 
I've been using various rinse less washes for the interior for a while. Some guys actually have onr in an extractor to save time and money and it does a great job.
 
Bobby B. said:
GYEON Q2M Iron Remover 500ml. https://www.autogeek.net/gyeon-iron-500.html

Blackfire Interior Cleaner 32oz. https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-interior-cleaner.html

Blackfire One Step 32oz. https://www.autogeek.net/blackfire-total-polish-seal.html
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Thanks, Bobby...the BF one step...the product page indicates that it lays down a sealant. Is this same type of sealant like a Megs UFF or a coating like McKee's? Not familiar with "sealants", per se, and type of product it is. In other words, sealant like more durable than wax, but not as durable as a coating?
 
So, I see your still working through this. It's hard to make a decision with so many options, isn't it.

I will throw in with Bobby B on the Blackfire One Step. I've only used it once. But that is some nice stuff. Easy to put on and take off; good working time and looks great. I didn't put a lot of time into it (probably 2-4 passes), so I won't comment on correction ability (also, only one application, so... could be different on different paints). If this stuff holds up, I would go to it before Speed. The reason I didn't comment on it in an earlier post, is I haven't tried D166 yet. Nothing I can give you on a comparison.

The comparison would be Blackfire Paint Sealant. Your typical wipe on , let it set up, and buff off sealant. Like you said, probably more durable than what most people consider a wax to be (Though, a lot of waxes now are high grade sealants), but, nothing like a coating.

I almost forgot. Autopia Car Care has a 25 percent off sale through tomorrow with only a $50 minimum for shipping. AG will match it. Probably a good time to try something.
 
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