Why should I buy Mckee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner instead of Meguiars APC 101?

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A Gallon of Mckee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner is more than Double the cost of Meguiars APC 101.

Mckee's 37- $42 Gallon
Meguiars D101- $20 Gallon

Now. I am all for spending more than Double on a product over another, "IF", I am getting more than Double the added benefits over the cheaper product.

I am asking this next question in a very sincere and honest way, because I truly DO want to know. And then if I am convinced, I Certainly will buy the Mckee's!

So, please convince me, Why should I buy the Mckee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner at $42 a gallon, over a gallon of Meguiars D101, which is more than half the cost less?
 
The reason I bought it instead of using an APC in my interior is because M37 smells like strawberry margaritas. Smells amazing. Seriously, that's my reason. I got tired of smelling that APC smell all the time. It's a great cleaner though and it's upto you to decide if it's worth it. I basically skip a step of air freshener in my details. But don't think of both are the same item, they both have their same uses. Total Interior Cleaner is my go to, and APC is my heavy guns. Think of it as the difference between a finishing polish just to restore some gloss and remove old wax, versus a compound because the paint is f**ked and it's either compound or you start dipping sand paper in water basically. Nothing wrong with Meguiars D101 but I treat D101 as the heavy guns. We keep multiple steps for paint, why not keep multiple steps for the interior.
 
willowcat11 said:
A Gallon of Mckee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner is more than Double the cost of Meguiars APC 101.

Mckee's 37- $42 Gallon
Meguiars D101- $20 Gallon

Now. I am all for spending more than Double on a product over another, "IF", I am getting more than Double the added benefits over the cheaper product.

I am asking this next question in a very sincere and honest way, because I truly DO want to know. And then if I am convinced, I Certainly will buy the Mckee's!

So, please convince me, Why should I buy the Mckee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner at $42 a gallon, over a gallon of Meguiars D101, which is more than half the cost less?
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Mckees is intended for light cleaning.I would stick with 101 and adjust it accordingly.At the end of the day its all the same stuff.
 
I have a gallon (well, actually the DP). It will probably last forever since I rarely use it. Not because of the quality of the product. Rather, because of how it fits in. An interior is either clean enough to use a protectant (or AIO) to clean with or needs something stronger like Deep Plastic Cleaner. I rarely have a use for a light interior cleaner.
 
So what's the big difference between this and Fast Interior Detailer? They sound about the same?
 
Fast Interior Detailer offers very little cleaning power, IME(but that's not what it's for) Great for quick wipedowns and finishes streak-free on everything. I use it probably three times a week. Also leaves behind some "UAV and UAB" protection according to the product page, whereas Total Interior Cleaner does not.

Total Interior Cleaner would be used in conjunction with an interior protectant.
 
Eldorado2k said:
So what's the big difference between this and Fast Interior Detailer? They sound about the same?
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Think of fast interior detailer as Meguiar's quik interior detailer. Should give you a better idea.
 
The Guz said:
Think of fast interior detailer as Meguiar's quik interior detailer. Should give you a better idea.
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Yes I know, but other than Fast Interior Detailer providing a bit of UV protection, they seem about the same. [with the added bonus that this 1 can handle a bit of carpet duty]
 
For wipedowns i use ONR or equiv, works on everything, doesnt scratch platic and leaves streak free windows.
 
The Word "Surfacant" technology in the Mckee's 37 Total Interior Cleaner description rings a bell. The last time I heard this word was on the description for FOLEX carpet cleaner.

The biggest thing I noticed with these is that neither use "Solvents" to clean.
 
willowcat11 said:
How so?
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Didn't you read what willaports3 wrote? One is an all purpose cleaner meant to be diluted for different uses inside and out heavy and light duty (101) and the other is specifically for interiors so 101 can do that and a whole lot more.
 
Oh yeah, I definitely read it. Just all seems like financially, it would NOT be prudent at all to buy the Mckee's TIC then. Because these less expensive cleaners like D101 already cover all the bases.

So, as of right now, there is NO convincing argument to say we are getting anything more from Mckee's 37 TIC than we already are from D101, to justify paying more than Double the money for.

And I'll stand by that, until it is proven other wise.

And I still totally welcome anyone who does have a strong case as to why it would be financially prudent to go with the Mckee's TIC. What "truly" is it about the Mckee's that justify'a it being purchased at that price.

I'm not here to bash this product all. But besides all the detailing jargon mumbo jumbo, I would just like to here what it is about this product that it should hold such a price.

I dont like to buy stuff just because of the name on the bottle. If I'm paying good money for it, it better be worth the cost of it.

And currently, I don't see the worth in this one.
 
Take a look at N914 for interiors. Can custom blend the cleaning power you need.
 
this seems to be more of an equivalent to d101...

McKee's 37 Hi-Intensity All Purpose Cleaner Plus

Use McKee's 37 Hi-Intensity All Purpose Cleaner Plus to clean virtually any automotive surface! Hi-Intensity All Purpose Cleaner Plus cleans vinyl and plastic interior surfaces, carpet and upholstery, tires, engines, leather, clear and colored plastics, and glass. McKee's 37 Hi-Intensity All Purpose Cleaner Plus can be diluted to tackle any job; one gallon of APC will make up to 11 gallons of ready-to-use all purpose cleaner! McKee's 37 Hi-Intensity All Purpose Cleaner Plus makes it possible to clean every surface with a single product.


 
I'd buy McKee's Hi-Intensity over D101 any day.


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