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Almost embarrassed to ask:o but I see many dilution ratio discussions where someone may use a dilution ratio of a product (small number first> 1:40) and others may use a dilution ratio for another product (large number first> 10:1.) Is there a difference in how the two are mixed or just the way users quote the ratio?
 
It's just the way they post it IMO. Honestly though, it should always be the highest number first, like a sports score for instance. Also, with the highest number first, it's always the water amount, the greater ratio, that is unless it's something like Super Clean where its inexpensive enough to go 1:1.

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most fields it's listed 1:4 but for some reason in detailing it usually goes the other way. In school many moons ago we were taught concentrated solution (solute): water or solvent
 
Klasse Act said:
It's just the way they post it IMO. Honestly though, it should always be the highest number first, like a sports score for instance. Also, with the highest number first, it's always the water amount, the greater ratio, that is unless it's something like Super Clean where its inexpensive enough to go 1:1.

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As I thought, but for an old fart who hasn't been really into correct detailing for may years, it can be confusing at times. I often question my understanding of these topics because of being a bit OCD.
 
vobro said:
most fields it's listed 1:4 but for some reason in detailing it usually goes the other way. In school many moons ago we were taught concentrated solution (solute): water or solvent
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That was my understanding of this as well, many, many, moons ago. :iagree:

Thanks guys!
 
vobro said:
In school many moons ago we were taught
concentrated solution (solute): water or solvent
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Since “detailing” deals with chemicals, I write dilution
ratios as it’s done in Chemistry: solute : solvent

•In other words:
-The number on the left side of the ratio sign [:]
represents the amount of the detailing chemical.

-The number on the right side of the ratio sign [:]
represents the amount of the solvent.

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Let’s use the detailing chemical Meguiar’s D114;
and the solvent Water for an example.

•Assuming that the Rinseless Wash (RW) dilution
ratio of Meguiar’s D114 has been determined to be:
1 unit of D114, combined with 128 units of Water;

then:

-it would be reduced in writing by me as: 1:128
-interpreted by me as: 1 unit of D114 (the detail-
ing chemical) mixed with 128 units of water (the solvent)}


Eazy Peazy...

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Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
Since “detailing” deals with chemicals, I write dilution
ratios as it’s done in Chemistry: solute : solvent

•In other words:
-The number on the left side of the ratio sign [:]
represents the amount of the detailing chemical.

-The number on the right side of the ratio sign [:]

represents the amount of the solvent.


*************************************

Let’s use the detailing chemical Meguiar’s D114;
and the solvent Water for an example.

•Assuming that the Rinseless Wash (RW) dilution
ratio of Meguiar’s D114 has been determined to be:
1 unit of D114, combined with 128 units of Water;

then:

-it would be reduced in writing by me as: 1:128
-interpreted by me as: 1 unit of D114 (the detail-
ing chemical) mixed with 128 units of water (the solvent)}


Eazy Peazy...

*****************************************


Bob
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I agree, but many moons ago it was the opposite.
 
rlmccarty2000 said:
I just remember the big number is water, lol.
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Lol

Yup, this is pretty much the way I think about it.

1:40, or 40:1, you can be pretty sure they are not telling you "One part water to 40 parts of product" or vice-versa.
 
PaulMys said:
Lol

Yup, this is pretty much the way I think about it.

1:40, or 40:1, you can be pretty sure they are not telling you "One part water to 40 parts of product" or vice-versa.
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Soooo 1oz water to 40oz Ech20 wrong? Maybe that’s why it was streaking


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dman68 said:
Almost embarrassed to ask:o but I see many dilution ratio discussions where someone may use a dilution ratio of a product (small number first> 1:40) and others may use a dilution ratio for another product (large number first> 10:1.) Is there a difference in how the two are mixed or just the way users quote the ratio?
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dman,

I just sent you a PM with a dilution chart, hope it helps you out.
 
Also keep in mind that the total volume will change. 10:1 yields 11 ounces of product.
 
When I mix products no matter what it is.... I know it’s right when it reaches an aqua green colors. Dilution charts..... lol.... what are we chemists!


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Unfortunately in the detailing world there is inconsistency in terminology. Having worked in a chemistry/biochemistry lab where consistency in dilution schemes can actually mean life or death if SOP’s are not templated and followed correctly. Just remember in detailing the smaller number is typically the chemical you purchased at AGO. In fact if you read many of the dilution instructions it says to add 1-2 ounces of such n such to 3 gallons of water for your witches brew. And if you are off a bit in the dilution your car won’t end up in another world.
 
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