plastic cleaners/protectant

Discussion in 'Car Detailing Product Discussion' started by cleanfiend, Feb 13, 2010.

  1. cleanfiend

    cleanfiend Jedi Nuba

  2. pektel

    pektel DB Forum Supporter

    I have not tried the 1Z cleaner, but I will say that the Megs will be a LOT more economical.
     
  3. cleanfiend

    cleanfiend Jedi Nuba

    yeah, im getting the gallon from DI, im just not sure if it would be worth it to get a bottle of the 1z plastic cleaner also. Im interested to know if the plastic cleaner is any better than apc+
     
  4. pektel

    pektel DB Forum Supporter

    For all of my deep cleaning of interior plastics, I use either Meg's APC or Optimum Power Clean. I mainly use the Optimum though. I haven't used the APC +, though I'm pretty sure I will try it. $10 a gallon is a great deal!
     
  5. agpatel

    agpatel OD On Detailing

    I use both Power Clean and 1z deep cleaner. 1z deep cleaner is what it it says, a good deep cleaning product, i do this every now and then or for tough spots and on major details. 1z stuff is also great to clean all plastic (inside and out) before applying dressing so you know the plastic is clean. Power clean is my normal cleaner and use it on sticky gunk like on pedals, cup holders.
     
  6. cleanfiend

    cleanfiend Jedi Nuba

    so do you think that apc+ can handle whatever the 1z plastic cleaner can take care of?
     
  7. agpatel

    agpatel OD On Detailing

    I think Megs APC can do everything 1z can for cleaning. 1z is bit better as really getting old dressing out and what not. But 2x applications of APC+ can do this as well. If I had to pick one, go with the APC as you can use it for so many other things and alot cheaper.
     
  8. togwt

    togwt Nuba Guru

    303 Space Protectant

    Pro- UVR protection second to none
    Con- doesn't contain cleaners

    All Purpose Cleaner (APC)

    As you can see from the above list the so-called ‘all purpose cleaner’ (APC) cannot remove all stains, usually a high pH (6.0+) it’s better to use a specific stain remover than to compromise. Always select a chemical / cleaner that are biodegradable, environmentally friendly and safe to use by observing any precautions recommended so that they won’t harm you, your vehicle or the environment

    Many well-intentioned detailers use the so-called all purpose cleaning (APC) chemical for detailing. Using a product like Simple Green or a degreaser to clean everything from wheels to carpets is both dangerous and harmful to the materials used for modern automobile materials. There is no such thing as a one size fits all type chemical cleaner, regardless of what a car care product vendor would have you believe.

    Most detailing chemicals are formulated to remove specific stains and a little knowledge of their pH and chemical content will help in their correct selection and use; the most common types of chemicals include surfactants, solvents, wetting agents, Saponifiers and Chelators (See also article on “Basic soap and Detergent Chemistry)
     

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