Meguiars APC+ on Paint/Body

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I read here on the AG forum (but don't recall exactly where), that Meguiars APC+ can be used 'safely' on paint when diluted 64:1 (or, to make it easy,,,, 0.5oz of APC to approx, 31.5 oz. of water).

Does this sound right, folks? If I were to do this, It would presumably remove my wax/sealant, correct?

I mixed a bottle of this for tough road grit on my very, very, lower panel areas :)
 
I have used it in my wash bucket before. But never sprayed it on. I am almost sure it is safe on paint.
 
rider9195 said:
I have used it in my wash bucket before. But never sprayed it on. I am almost sure it is safe on paint.
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In fact, I was planning to spray it on, let it soak, then gently wash with a second chenille MF mitt (not the same one I use on top an upper panels).

Little harm at this dilution, so it seems...hope it's actually strong enough to work.
 
I would think diluting it 20:1 or even 15:1 would be safe. I don't see why it wouldn't. I have used it 10:1 on leather seats and wheels before. Hopefully someone that has sprayed it on paint can chime in.
 
I used it at 4:1 to strip previous LSP and it worked like a charm. Sprayed the car down in 3 sections and followed with my wash mitt.
 
snowking724 said:
I used it at 4:1 to strip previous LSP and it worked like a charm. Sprayed the car down in 3 sections and followed with my wash mitt.
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That's my 'heavy duty' dilution ratio. Makes sense it would strip LSP, good to know IF it did not harm the clear cote, though. No signs it did?
 
rider9195 said:
I would think diluting it 20:1 or even 15:1 would be safe. I don't see why it wouldn't. I have used it 10:1 on leather seats and wheels before. Hopefully someone that has sprayed it on paint can chime in.
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I am not savvy with APC (nor any chemical for that matter) dilutions to the extent where I'd put anything too strong on the Jet Black paint of my recently bought (new) Bimmer.

Fyi, have a bottle mixed 10:1 which I use exlusively for wheel wells and tires.
 
No harm to the CC. APC at 10:1 won't clean the pads I use to apply sealants so I'm not sure it would strip very well.
 
I asked the same question in Megs forum too. I was told any dilution less than 10:1 is OK. That means 10:1 is prob. the highest dilution you can accept(I guess).

I used 10:1 on many cars actually. it works pretty well on most cars, but what I would recommend you is try to avoid using it on a totally neglected surface, or at least use a much lower dilution. I used once on a car haven't washed for half a year. I sprayed APC+(10:1) on, and waited for 1 min. It turn out APC+ striped a lot of dirty things off, and some of those dirty things were drained off from small flows, then some dirty things remain in the areas between flows. so the car looked like a zebra afterwards. Took me lots of extra hours to make it not zebra-like..

On the other hand you can tell how powerful this stuff is. everytime my bare skin touches the undiluted solution, i few almost sudden uncomfortable. And many ppl in Megs forum suggest that they never go with anything stronger than 8:1. Regardless of what is said at the back of the container, I use 10:1 on all my heavy duties.
 
APC+ is awesome, very versatile, does it's job very well and is inexpensive. Performs better or just as good as the more expensive stuff.
 
Mulligan said:
I've used 10:1 on paint without any problems
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Did it take off any sealant you might have had? Did the paint/finish still look nice afterwards, or did you have to go back and gloss-it-up afterwards?
 
64:1? You might as well use water. As long as the paint is wet before applying, is used in the shade, not allowed to dry on the paint, and rinsed off, APC+ shouldn't cause any issues.
 
IMO, if your using a half decent LSP, 10:1 isnt going to get the LSP off. Therefor 10:1 would without a doubt be safe for your paint.

As Mark referenced above, if there is already water on the paint, it will dilute the product even more.

I have used probably closer to 4:1 when cleaning (washing) to strip a LSP safely.
 
LuxuryMobile said:
I have used probably closer to 4:1 when cleaning (washing) to strip a LSP safely.
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Stephan, I'd almost want to use it straight when stripping an LSP, especially when there's already water on the paint. However, 4:1 should do just fine.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
64:1? You might as well use water. As long as the paint is wet before applying, is used in the shade, not allowed to dry on the paint, and rinsed off, APC+ shouldn't cause any issues.
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No shade available and have no choice but to work outside. To compensate for shade, I try to work fast. It gets coooold outside in NY around this time of year :) Good tip on wet surface - I would typically try to wash with soap and water first...so now I know the APC+ mixture will be even further diluted.

LuxuryMobile said:
IMO, if your using a half decent LSP, 10:1 isnt going to get the LSP off. Therefor 10:1 would without a doubt be safe for your paint. .
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Thanks. I've got some 10:1 mixed for interiors (floors and non-delicate surfaces) and foam pad cleaning.

As Mark referenced above, if there is already water on the paint, it will dilute the product even more.
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Gotcha.

I have used probably closer to 4:1 when cleaning (washing) to strip a LSP safely.
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Got this ratio earmarked for engine, tire and wheel well scrubbing.
 
i have APC+ on my x-mas list and want to use it to strip my LSP off my vehicles in the spring and fall... When you guys are saying 4:1 mixture, is that 4oz to 1 gallon of water? sorry for the dumb question.
 
duck_commander said:
i have APC+ on my x-mas list and want to use it to strip my LSP off my vehicles in the spring and fall... When you guys are saying 4:1 mixture, is that 4oz to 1 gallon of water? sorry for the dumb question.
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It's oz to oz. For example: 1oz of APC + to 4oz of water, so if your mixing a bottle, 4oz of APC+ to 16oz of water would give you a 20oz bottle of some really good stuff :props:
 
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