I use my APC on both wheels and tires at 15:1 and get about 10-15 gallons per gallon
Well, if I can clean the tires and wheels safely with your APC at a 10:1 dilution ratio, I may have to switch brands.
Have you tested your APC on ALL wheel types?
what tire cleaner?
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Well, if I can clean the tires and wheels safely with your APC at a 10:1 dilution ratio, I may have to switch brands.
Have you tested your APC on ALL wheel types?
Sounds good. I'll have to give some a try. I need to order some other stuff from Steve anyway!
BTW, here's why I never thought to try Steve's APC.
This is an excerpt from the ad over at Autogeek...
"Poorboy’s APC is a professional strength cleaner and may need to be diluted for some applications. Use it full strength on the engine, but dilute 1:1 with water for carpet and cloth. Always test for colorfastness. Spray or dab cleaner onto spot and wait a few moments before wiping with a clean, damp cloth. Some spots may require agitation with a soft, nylon brush."
Nowhere in the ad does it say you can use it 10:1 or 15:1 for tires/wheels etc.
As a matter of fact, the ad leaves you to believe that you should use it full strength except for carpets and cloth.
I would change the ad so people have a better idea of the versatility of the product.
This is an excerpt from the ad over at Autogeek...
"Poorboy’s APC is a professional strength cleaner and may need to be diluted for some applications. Use it full strength on the engine, but dilute 1:1 with water for carpet and cloth. Always test for colorfastness. Spray or dab cleaner onto spot and wait a few moments before wiping with a clean, damp cloth. Some spots may require agitation with a soft, nylon brush."
Nowhere in the ad does it say you can use it 10:1 or 15:1 for tires/wheels etc.
As a matter of fact, the ad leaves you to believe that you should use it full strength except for carpets and cloth.
I would change the ad so people have a better idea of the versatility of the product.
I made my own "wheel shields" by cutting out a round piece of thick cardboard (from my Dell Laptop delivery - nice thick cardboard). I then punched 2 holes in the middle and inserted a piece of rope as a hand hold. Worked perfectly before I swithed to Eagle One Tire swipes for applying dressing.
I clean my rubber sidewalls with Simple Green APC 4:1 and a stiff brush about once a month. Regular car wash wipe downs on the tire sidewalls when I do the weekly cleaning of the car, and wheels.
I clean my rubber sidewalls with Simple Green APC 4:1 and a stiff brush about once a month. Regular car wash wipe downs on the tire sidewalls when I do the weekly cleaning of the car, and wheels.
Poorboy
Founder Poorboy's World
BTW, here's why I never thought to try Steve's APC.
This is an excerpt from the ad over at Autogeek...
"Poorboy’s APC is a professional strength cleaner and may need to be diluted for some applications. Use it full strength on the engine, but dilute 1:1 with water for carpet and cloth. Always test for colorfastness. Spray or dab cleaner onto spot and wait a few moments before wiping with a clean, damp cloth. Some spots may require agitation with a soft, nylon brush."
Nowhere in the ad does it say you can use it 10:1 or 15:1 for tires/wheels etc.
As a matter of fact, the ad leaves you to believe that you should use it full strength except for carpets and cloth.
I would change the ad so people have a better idea of the versatility of the product.
who posted that ad? the first part is off the botle, but no where do we state dilution ratios. It's also not on my site ..i just checked
...we do always recommend as most products do, to test a spot for leather or uphostery, but only as a precaution 
For the most part i always use it 15:1 and only use it stronger if a particular stain in carpet or cloth necessitates it
who posted that ad? the first part is off the botle, but no where do we state dilution ratios. It's also not on my site ..i just checked
For the most part i always use it 15:1 and only use it stronger if a particular stain in carpet or cloth necessitates it
If you have a look at my post again you will see this...
"This is an excerpt from the ad over at Autogeek..."
You might want them to have a look at the ad. It leads someone to believe that you have to options... full strength, or diluted 1:1. Most dilution ratio's for carpets and interiors are usually very mild. Therefore, the ad would make one think that 1:1 is a weak dilution, and probably shouldn't be diluted much more... I know that's what I thought. :dunno: