Carpet Cleaning

[SA Detailer]

I mix 1 Scoop OxyClean with 1 gallon water in pump sprayer.
Before

Then spray down carpet, don't saturate, just wet to touch. Then with hard brissle brush, scrub.

Shop vac quickly and brush carpet one direction and set aside.
Carpet is damp but not wet.

 

[CharlesW]

Looks like it works.
While I don't do it professionally, I do about the same thing with water and Meguiar's APC+ 12:1 in a spray bottle. I do the carpet and mats first and let them dry while I do the remainder of the vehicle cleaning.
1. Vacuum
2. Spray with APC+, damp, not wet. Scrub with brush.
3. Let dry somewhat while washing, cleaning windows and wheels. Polishing & waxing if being done.
4. Vacuum again.
5. Replace mats in vehicle.

Charles

 

[SA Detailer]

Never heard of this product, so I did an internet search and this came up from Meguiar's sponsored forum.

The other day I was remixing a bottle of APC, ie filling the spray bottle with a mix of APC and water. I was doing this over an old painted table in the garage. Well, a few drops spilled on the table and I did not see them.

I came back a few hours later and it had removed the paint!

I guess this is some pretty powerfull stuff.

__________________
-Bob

NXTti graduate

"All Corvette's are red, the rest are mistakes" - John Heinricy (Corvette Engineer)




On expensive cars I detail everyday, I DON'T THINK SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[CharlesW]

Never heard of this product, so I did an internet search and this came up from Meguiar's sponsored forum.

The other day I was remixing a bottle of APC, ie filling the spray bottle with a mix of APC and water. I was doing this over an old painted table in the garage. Well, a few drops spilled on the table and I did not see them.

I came back a few hours later and it had removed the paint!

I guess this is some pretty powerfull stuff.

__________________
-Bob

NXTti graduate

"All Corvette's are red, the rest are mistakes" - John Heinricy (Corvette Engineer)




On expensive cars I detail everyday, I DON'T THINK SO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That quote appears to be for APC which contained Butyl. APC+ was even recommended for use on paint when diluted to the proper strength. It is a concentrate and should be treated as such. Many chemicals can be dangerous if not used properly.
To each his own. If you don't feel comfortable with it, it sure isn't the product for you.
I've used it for years with no problems, but I used it with the proper dilution ratios per Meguiar's and not on old painted tables. Besides, I just use it on my cheap cars.

Charles

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

That quote appears to be for APC which contained Butyl. APC+ was even recommended for use on paint when diluted to the proper strength. It is a concentrate and should be treated as such. Many chemicals can be dangerous if not used properly.
To each his own. If you don't feel comfortable with it, it sure isn't the product for you.
I've used it for years with no problems, but I used it with the proper dilution ratios per Meguiar's and not on old painted tables. Besides, I just use it on my cheap cars.

Charles

I'm another APC+ user, though it saddens me that my supply is running low. I have not found anybody that has a reserve stash of it anywhere

 

[SA Detailer]

I'm sorry but every single product I use is skin safe. "If you can't apply it to your skin, it doesn't belong in or around your car." I've heard this a million times from some of the detailing giants in our industry.

 

[Brenton]

We used to call our APC "Blue Meany." Loaned some to a guy to clean his boat. I gave it to him in a Coke bottle, and told him to dilute it and put it in something else. He didn't, but set it on the side of his boat. It melted through the bottle and stained the paint. Overpray at 1:1 will also stain car paint.

Good job on the matts.

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

I'm sorry but every single product I use is skin safe. "If you can't apply it to your skin, it doesn't belong in or around your car." I've heard this a million times from some of the detailing giants in our industry.

Sorry, can't agree. There are some times you can't get away with not using products that are stronger than "skin safe" in their concentrated form. As long as you're smart about how you handle it and ensure that it is properly diluted for use, there is no problem with using it.

 

[StinkyPinky]

I'm sorry but every single product I use is skin safe. "If you can't apply it to your skin, it doesn't belong in or around your car." I've heard this a million times from some of the detailing giants in our industry.

One of those "giants" is Meguiar's, a leader in the industry that make this product.

Windex is skin safe. Most household cleaning chemicals are skin safe. But, use them in a car, and you're looking at the potential for damage.

You use Simple Green. That causes damage if not used properly. I've seen it cloud plastic coating, stain wheels, and ruin anodized aluminum on wheels and engine parts. But hey, it's skin safe! Meguiar's APC+ causes damage too if not used properly.

Most things in this world cause damage if not used properly.

Fortunatley, I have a 1/2 gallon of the APC+ left and when dilluted to various ratios has been wonderful on carpets and vinyl. When dilluted 64:1 as the directions indicate for paint, it has been wonderful. Luckily, I will be able to stretch my supply given the dillution ratios.

The new Meguiar's APC can be used on leather.

 

[Brenton]

No solvent is good for the skin. It causes dryness, itchiness, premature aging, poor posture, leprosy, etc.

 

[Beemerboy]

I use a citrus based cleaner that I dilute 10/1 for rugs that works great...On mats like pictured above...(those don't really look that bad to me)...it works great...the process I use is the same...on mats that are much worse I use the oxyclean method and get them real wet and scrub and shop vac out....that seems to do the trick almost every time....I also have an extractor that I use but again on mats like above its more a hassle to setup

 

[Coastal Eddie]

I'm sure that there are a multitude of products that work great on carpets, but I feel that the most important ingrediant is ELBOW GREASE.

 

[SA Detailer]

STINKYPINK WROTE
1.One of those "giants" is Meguiar's, a leader in the industry that make this product.
Maybe for the amateur detailer or weekend warrior but not in the realm of pro detailing. I got the line in the garage collecting dust. I bought the stuff when I first started 6 years ago. Do you want it? I'll ship it you FREE. As I progressed in the business, I found products that work better, easier and safer.

2.Windex is skin safe. Most household cleaning chemicals are skin safe. But, use them in a car, and you're looking at the potential for damage.
WINDEX?!?!? I only use water and MF towel. Don't you, if you're a pro?

3.You use Simple Green. That causes damage if not used properly. I've seen it cloud plastic coating, stain wheels, and ruin anodized aluminum on wheels and engine parts. But hey, it's skin safe! Meguiar's APC+ causes damage too if not used properly.
Use Simple Green or a wheel cleaner that will burn a hole in the concrete, which will I use? I have been using it on my Benz since new and still looks new. These myths were started by it's competitors because it blows their products away. Hell, when we go on long trips, when we get back, I spray down the whole car with SG. MAN, my paint and wheels look like they're just eaten away from using Simple Green..

4.Most things in this world cause damage if not used properly.
"DUH, since everything is damaging,DUH, I'll use the,DUH, most damaging ones, DUH." What a pro.

 

[maximv1]

martin, remember what products you use or don't use, doesn't make you a "pro". i have tried several products over the last 12 years and i use boutique products and industrial. apc is a good wheel cleaner on a MAINTAINED wheel. sometime an apc WILL NOT do the trick. i know from experience. i prefer using a window cleaner myself. i feel it does a better job than a mf and water(guess i am not a pro). please do not let this post turn into an argument like many of yours seem to.

 

[ShineProDetails]

Simple Green is very safe even at 3:1. I use it in a pinch.

 

[CharlesW]

Meguiar's Line?

Maybe for the amateur detailer or weekend warrior but not in the realm of pro detailing. I got the line in the garage collecting dust. I bought the stuff when I first started 6 years ago. Do you want it? I'll ship it you FREE. As I progressed in the business, I found products that work better, easier and safer.

Is this offer limited to professional detailers or maybe even to Stinky Pinky?
If it's intended for anyone/everyone, I would be interested and would be happy to pay the shipping charges via UPS.
Amateur detailer describes me quite well and I think I could make it work for me.

That is if it is either the professional line or detailers line of Meguair's products. The maroon bottles don't interest me at all.

Charles

 

[C. Charles Hahn]

Re: Meguiar's Line?

Is this offer limited to professional detailers or maybe even to Stinky Pinky?
If it's intended for anyone/everyone, I would be interested and would be happy to pay the shipping charges via UPS.
Amateur detailer describes me quite well and I think I could make it work for me.

That is if it is either the professional line or detailers line of Meguair's products. The maroon bottles don't interest me at all.

Charles

Agreed. I'd GLADLY take those "horrible" Meguiar's products off your hands.

Actually, not true. I wouldn't want to deal with this guy, given his arrogant attitude. :boot

 

[StinkyPinky]

Maybe for the amateur detailer or weekend warrior but not in the realm of pro detailing. I got the line in the garage collecting dust. I bought the stuff when I first started 6 years ago. Do you want it? I'll ship it you FREE. As I progressed in the business, I found products that work better, easier and safer.

No thank you, I have plenty of Meguiar's products, enough to last a while. With all due respect, Meguiar's has an entire devoted line to the professional. You're completely off the mark on this, enough so that it doesn't require further discussion.

WINDEX?!?!? I only use water and MF towel. Don't you, if you're a pro?

No, I use Stoners Invisible glass or Eagle One 20/20 to clean glass. You misintepreted what I wrote so I don't know how to make it any clearer. There is nothing wrong with using a dedicated window cleaner safe for cars. Look at every detail posted here and see what they use on glass.

Use Simple Green or a wheel cleaner that will burn a hole in the concrete, which will I use? I have been using it on my Benz since new and still looks new. These myths were started by it's competitors because it blows their products away. Hell, when we go on long trips, when we get back, I spray down the whole car with SG. MAN, my paint and wheels look like they're just eaten away from using Simple Green..

Again, you didn't read what I wrote. I have seen Simple Green discolor metal on engine parts and discolor anodized aluminum wheels which required polishing to correct. I have seen it cloud plastic instrument panels in the interior. I have never heard a competitor make those comments. Have you? Which ones?

"DUH, since everything is damaging,DUH, I'll use the,DUH, most damaging ones, DUH." What a pro.[/QUOTE]

Wow, can anyone translate that for me? Again, you misinterpreted what I wrote. Key words *not used properly*. What's so bizarre about that. If you misuse Simple Green on nubuck or suede leather, you'll cause damage. In fact, IF you use it on that type of leather you WILL cause damage.

Maybe English is a second language for you, but a sledge hammer of reason won't knock any sense into you.

Reading your other posts, you seem insecure, misinformed and arrogant. Your short stay on Autopia was fun to witness. DC seems to tolerate you a bit more.

By the way, as a professional, if you came to my home to detail my BMW's with a pail of Simple Green and a tub of Oxy Clean, I'd send you packing in favor of someone with proper car care products, skills and knowledge like the 17 year old Greg Cavi.

 

[The Fuzz]

The type of arrogance that is being displayed in this thread is typically only reserved for myself. :naughty Only guys as smooooooth as I am are allowed to broadcast it to everybody else. There better be some respect for the mullet shown in this thread right now and stop the "my opinion is fact" crap that I am seeing. If some of you really are a professionals then start acting like it. (you know who you are) :chop

 

[1 Clean WS6]

Perhaps you should use some of the money you saved buying your "pro" products and go to an etiquette school. I hope you aren't as pompous or egotistical with your clients.

I watched you get banned on Autopia for your arrogance and I can only hope it happens to you here. :ban