Stupid question, rinseless wash alternative?

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Instead of buying a regular rinseless wash, can we somewhere dilute regular car soap to work the same?

I want to start cleaning my interior plastics, seats and carpet and don’t really want to use APC.

I’ve heard the debate that APC shouldn’t be no where near interior , others say they do use it.

Well I’m trying to explore other options, be creative.


Thoughts?



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Mike Philips uses Sonax Glass as a rinseless and waterless wash. And maybe as a clay lubricant but I can't remember on that last one. Just bought a gallon of Sonax Glass to have on hand for similar uses. Though I still have quite a bit of Uber SiO2 Rinseless to use up. Looking forward to reading other responses.

I should add that people are complaining about Carpro Reset leaving a film. I think you might have a similar issue with regular carwashes and so would need to be careful using just any car wash. As a matter of fact, that is one of the reasons Mike gave for liking Sonax Glass as a rinseless/washless.
 
Have you considered using your rinseless
wash for interiors? Many people report that
they use rinseless washes (RWs) on interiors.

Optimum ONR, and McKee’s 37 N-914,
are two that come to mind; and are
mentioned here @AGO quite frequently.


Bob
 
You might consider trying Optimum Power Clean at different dilution ratios. I have pretty good luck at 6:1. Floor mats and heavily soiled areas at 3:1

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Cool, I’ll check it out. Just out of curiosity is ONR same as Mckees 37?

As far as quality goes?


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You have to adjust what you use to what you're using it on. Not all interiors are the same (obviously). Lighter products like ONR will work fine on cleaner interiors. Stronger products will be needed on dirty and worse. There is no best product for all types of interiors (Though some will chose to go that route with a stronger cleaner.)

I would get some ONR for cleaner interiors. It's cheap to use and works well. I would use it out of a 2 gallon bucket with 1/2 gallon of distilled water ( or equivalent. It's 50 cents of insurance that your city water isn't compromising the products full potential) and maybe an ounce of ONR (You can adjust this to fit your need as you gain experience with it.).

If you don't have ONR and don't want to spend the money right now, kick your APC down to 1:30-1:50 on cleaner interiors. Once again, at those lower levels, I would work it out of a bucket with clean water (It does work better at cleaning with weaker cleaners in my experience - Both clean water and working with a saturated MF out of a bucket.).
 
@ducksfan true, I just don’t want to use APC at all.

Your post makes a lot of sense tho.

Thanks everyone who replied.


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TrustJesus said:
Instead of buying a regular rinseless wash, can we somewhere dilute regular car soap to work the same?

I want to start cleaning my interior plastics, seats and carpet and don’t really want to use APC.

I’ve heard the debate that APC shouldn’t be no where near interior , others say they do use it.

Well I’m trying to explore other options, be creative.


Thoughts?



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Yeah i’d second on leaving a film. P&S pearl shampoo supposedly can by used as rinseless although i personally wouldn’t try.

Save yourself some time and hassle and use this. Works great.... really cheap.... loved by alot of Internet personalities (TRC guy’s, Matt from Obsessed, Pan the Organizer to name a few)

$15.99 a gallon and has great cleaning power.

P&S Xpress Interior Cleaner 128 oz.


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Quick question, why wouldn't an APC be ok to be used in the interior I mean diluted at the proper ratio I can't see why it wouldn't work properly. I've been using Optimum Power Clean aka Alien Kleen since joining AG and continue to do so. At 3:1 this product cleans VERY well. Now for maintence cleanings I have used N914 and Griot's Garage Brillant Shine rinseless wash to wipedown my interior bits too, no issues ever

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To me APC is more suitable for like oils, stubborn grease or stains. I rather play it safe and use a good alternative that I know won’t mess anything up, especially customers cars.

I would feel better knowing that no harm no foul.

Now if I’m dealing with grease or stains then yea reach for APC.
Thanks to everyone
 
I know there is overlap between the two categories but I reach for a degreaser as opposed to a true APC when tackling situations you describe. Maybe that’s partially your issue with APCs is you’re thinking of the more powerful ones as opposed to more general APCs. I guess that’s one of the problems with all-purpose, there is no such thing.
 
The issue I’m experiencing with Meguiar’s all purpose cleaner (no offense I’m a true fan) is that it leaves behind a white film on my black leather. Not making this up, I love Meguiar's and this isn't going to discourage me from them.


Yet it does leave a white film over my black leather and it looks well not good. Then I can’t take it off.
 
TrustJesus said:
The issue I’m experiencing with Meguiar’s all purpose cleaner (no offense I’m a true fan) is that it leaves behind a white film on my black leather. Not making this up, I love Meguiar's and this isn't going to discourage me from them.


Yet it does leave a white film over my black leather and it looks well not good. Then I can’t take it off.
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Why not use an Interior Detailer? It will do light cleaning and leave behind some protection. I use a non-AG brand for all the cars I do (including my own) and that takes care of +90% of what I see. I will occasionally have to go to a stronger surface/leather cleaner for steering wheels, drivers seats, etc., but most cars the ID is all I use.

Here are a few AG brands - Blackfire Interior Detailer and DP Interior All-In-One.
 
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