Best Interior APC Cleaner

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willowcat11

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Sorry for asking a lot of questions lately guys. I'm just trying to get stocked up for this year. As for an interior Apc, what are you guys using and recommending.

Ive used Megs Apc(green) in the past, and just trying to figure out if I should just stick with that, or try something like Mckee's 37 interior all surface Cleaner, or whatever you guys recommend? I will be using this product on all the cars I detail over the summer and fall.


Thankyou all as always,


Ray
 
For lightly soiled interiors I use megs quik interior detailer, otherwise megs apc, I think it's blue.
 
I have tried numerous brands of APC in the past. Most all clean good with the proper use. I really like Megs for the price and cleaning abilities. You can mix it as strong as needed and a gallon really last a long time. I've had good luck with Poorboys, Blackfire, and Chemical Guys APC. But with that said Meg's is the one that I use most often due to price. I've not saw much dirt it won't clean and depending on the strength you mix it.
 
A little pricey, but safe on all interior including leather..Optimum Power Clean.
 
willowcat11 said:
Sorry for asking a lot of questions lately guys. I'm just trying to get stocked up for this year. As for an interior Apc, what are you guys using and recommending.
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Don't be sorry for asking questions.

As Rsurfer noted, OPC is a nice APC, a little pricey. In higher concentrations it's really good on greasy stuff, and dilute it way down for interiors.

UISG (Ultima Interior Shampoo Gel) used to get a lot of love here, in fact, some members nagged Meghan until she stocked it in gallons, but I never hear about it anymore. I didn't like the smell too much. Ultima Interior Shampoo Gel, interior cleaner, upholstery cleaner

The McKee's you mentioned has also gotten excellent reviews. And as Coopers ST said, Meg's QID is good for a quick wipedown.
 
Like Setec said, never apologize for questions here on AGO. God knows I've asked a million. Lol

I like Meg's as mentioned above, but have also tried Aerospace 303 and was quite impressed. Although it is a bit pricey as well.
 
I really like using D114 for light to medium interior cleaning and have used McKees N-914 for the same. I use another industrial type product that has similar dilution ratios for my stronger cleaner.

Power clean is nice.

McKee's 37 Hi-Intensity All Purpose Cleaner Plus is good too. I used to use it at 20:1 for light interior cleaning. It's a little foamy and does not leave streaks onsmooth glossy surfaces. Use it to clean glass too. I may go back to this after D114 is gone.

3D Orange 88 Degreaser for an APC with a little extra kick.

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I've gone through 2 gallons of each of the above through the past year or two. Now I buy one APC(OTC), and basically just use it for wheels and tires.
 
I just got incredible results in the interior of tan colored leather with McKees APC at 4:1. Amazed at the results. Left the seats very supple as well - I did in fact apply interior protectant but wow the cleaning power was amazing yet did no damage to the leather.

ScottH
 
Look at my reply to your wheel and tire cleaner and you'll see I suggest Duragloss Ultimate Orange. It really baffles me nobody uses this stuff. It's Meguiar's APC with better cleaning abilities outside the interior. It's just as good inside the interior as anything else and it's RIDICULOUSLY cheap.
 
ScottH said:
I just got incredible results in the interior of tan colored leather with McKees APC at 4:1. Amazed at the results. Left the seats very supple as well - I did in fact apply interior protectant but wow the cleaning power was amazing yet did no damage to the leather.

ScottH
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I'm not going to ever use an interior cleaner with a 1:4 dilution unless it's specially designed for uncommon situations. I do too many interiors for such a poorly concentrated stock solution. I understand there are components that probably don't work well in stronger concentrations, but I've yet to experience anything that makes much of a difference.
 
Is Mckee's 37 Total interior cleaner, made to be diluted, or is it supposed to be used just as is?

Thanku all!
 
I don't like the results I've seen using APC's on interiors - too harsh. I would use a rinseless like D114 (M914 - I have it, but haven't tried it yet. So...?) or even WG Uber, if I was going inexpensive. Otherwise, it's hard to beat an AIO like McKee's Fast Interior Detailer. Wipe everything down; hit the areas that need extra cleaning; rewipe those areas.
 
Setec Astronomy said:
The McKee's you mentioned has also gotten excellent reviews.
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I guess I got confused with all the McKee's products (what are there, 37 of them??). You mentioned the interior all surface cleaner (I'm presuming you meant Total Interior Cleaner), someone else mentioned FAST Interior Detailer--I was actually thinking about the High Intensity APC Plus (which was also mentioned by several people).

McKee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner cleans plastic, vinyl, leather, carpet, and upholstery without harsh solvents or caustic chemicals.

McKee’s 37 FAST Interior Detailer

McKee's 37 Hi-Intensity All Purpose Cleaner Plus
 
For normal maintenance wipe downs, I use the McKee's 37 Interior Surface Protectant. However if deeper cleaning is needed, I use the Poorboy's APC diluted to their recommended ratio for vinyl/leather.
 
APC's are fine to use on the interior, but they'll most likely need to be wiped down with a damp towel to remove any residue left behind. I really like Britemax Interior Cleaner instead of an APC.
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
APC's are fine to use on the interior, but they'll most likely need to be wiped down with a damp towel to remove any residue left behind.
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Thank you for bringing this up - This is a question I think of every time I see people mention using an APC as an interior cleaner.

From reading online and listening to podcasts (Optimum, Ammo, Auto-detailing), my understanding is that most APC's are Alkaline in PH level and if you don't follow it with another product (or at least thorough rinsing), if the surface isn't left PH neutral it will actually attract dirt more readily? Though recently I had seen someone mention that leather surfaces should be left slightly alkaline?

Hopefully my question makes sense. Any time it's been brought up, it's been more informational sounding vs sales-pitchy (buy our extreme cleaner and our PH blaster dressing!).
 
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