whats exactly in SG.

joyriide1113

joyriide1113

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This goes out to all the Detailing Chemist.

On the wheel cleaning thread a lot of us were recommending against the extended use of Simple Green. I know that it's not good on a lot of surfaces. I've seen it instantly discolor the aluminum sides of my garage door, but other than seeing it dull paint, remove ss paint, and discolor aluminum on surfaces around the garage, I don't have an explanation as to why.

Whats the actual bad ingredient in Simple Green that causes it to be soo dangerous.

what other APC contains this ingredient. i like to use Costco's "Oil Eater Degreaser" to clean tires/wells/wheels at times when a good generous cleaning was needed and have not noted any bad effects. Would you guys say its just as dangerous?

What type of active ingredients do MOST APC's contain?
 
On paper, Simple Green seems rather safe.


In heat, I have seen it discolor paint and it will always discolor untreated aluminum. I have used it on chrome without any ill effects, but in the end, there are far more effective cleaners out there.



An APC is typically a blend of surfactants and detergents.
 
Would using AIO on discolored surfaces after having SG discolor them fix the discoloration, or is the paint completelty ruined?!?
 
AIO would clean it up or any polish used correctly, for that matter.

I learned quickly with Simple Green (way back in the day). I have had very nice results with automotive specific wheel cleaners. Many of them won't effect the paint negatively.
 
APC's are nasty on paint unless cut severly. On dry paint it is disastrous. I would guess SG would be similar.
 
I use Simple Green as a drain cleaner, for it's grease cutting ability. I'd never let it touch any part of my car, though.
 
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