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General => Detailing => Topic started by: VWKev on 23 April 2010, 19:59
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What are you all cleaning with your APC's ? These things seem to have 101 uses (Pardon the autosmart pun) and I want to make sure I am getting the most out of the Autosmart G101 in particular as that's what I use.
Currently I use it for the dash plastics, rubber seals, door shuts and the plastic where the exhausts are (its name escapes me now) stuff like that.
My plans are to also mix it with my snowfoam when I want to strip the wax layer off and also to give the engine a little clean up too.
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I just got a 5 litre tub of Autosmart G101 from my work for free so I'll be interested to see everything I can use it for too.
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G101 is bloody awesome stuff Kev and 5ltrs will last you forever tbh, its highly dilutable and its cleaning power is very very good :grin:
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Hasn't been much interest in this.
I was hoping to find out if G101 is safe to use on MonzaII wheels? And if so what should the dilution ratio be?
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I perosnally don't use 101 anymore (not that there is anything wrong with it but I have returned to Autoglym PM3 which is my fave) but I use APC to clean just about everything (within reason).
APCs (or all purpose cleaners) are great for for cleaning mucky interiors, exteriors, wheels, engine bays etc. Just be sure to test first and dilute accordinly (obviously weaker mixes for interiors etc).
I found 101 had a lot more 'bite' that the Autoglym product which meant it was better for mucky jobs.
Hope this helps
Jason
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G101 is safe to use on wheels, mix 80 to 100ml of g101 with 500ml of water, aggitate re-apply if needed then wash off, dont let it dry on there though :wink:
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I was hoping to find out if G101 is safe to use on MonzaII wheels? And if so what should the dilution ratio be?
Monza 2's (the diamond cut ones) are very susceptible to the dreaded white worm.
They are so easy to keep wax and sealed I personally would never use an APC or wheel cleaner on them once you have got them looking good.
Just apply a sealant regulalry and the dirt/brake dust will just wash off.
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Just resurrecting this old thread as im looking for some APC but where on the hight street would i be able to buy this stuff, like today.
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Just resurrecting this old thread as im looking for some APC but where on the hight street would i be able to buy this stuff, like today.
you'd have difficulty getting hold of some TODAY.. but you can get hold of some through GolfDan very quickly via this thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0)
personally I use G101 for a lot of uses, as a TFR/Wax remover when I mean business :evil:, or engine bay cleaner, wheel arches, interiors, dash, head linings, plastics, stain removal, I even use it in my home (great on tiles but not food safe)...
for a TFR I prefer hazsafe.. non-caustic and no risk of spotting on window rubbers etc
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Just resurrecting this old thread as im looking for some APC but where on the hight street would i be able to buy this stuff, like today.
you'd have difficulty getting hold of some TODAY.. but you can get hold of some through GolfDan very quickly via this thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0)
personally I use G101 for a lot of uses, as a TFR/Wax remover when I mean business :evil:, or engine bay cleaner, wheel arches, interiors, dash, head linings, plastics, stain removal, I even use it in my home (great on tiles but not food safe)...
for a TFR I prefer hazsafe.. non-caustic and no risk of spotting on window rubbers etc
thanks for that, i was hoping to give it a right good doing today as i had the time, but as usual i leave things to the last min.
looks like its gonna be fairy liquid in a bucket and get the brushes out.
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Just resurrecting this old thread as im looking for some APC but where on the hight street would i be able to buy this stuff, like today.
you'd have difficulty getting hold of some TODAY.. but you can get hold of some through GolfDan very quickly via this thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0)
personally I use G101 for a lot of uses, as a TFR/Wax remover when I mean business :evil:, or engine bay cleaner, wheel arches, interiors, dash, head linings, plastics, stain removal, I even use it in my home (great on tiles but not food safe)...
for a TFR I prefer hazsafe.. non-caustic and no risk of spotting on window rubbers etc
thanks for that, i was hoping to give it a right good doing today as i had the time, but as usual i leave things to the last min.
looks like its gonna be fairy liquid in a bucket and get the brushes out.
personally I would rather not wash my car than use crap like that on it :rolleyes:
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Just resurrecting this old thread as im looking for some APC but where on the hight street would i be able to buy this stuff, like today.
you'd have difficulty getting hold of some TODAY.. but you can get hold of some through GolfDan very quickly via this thread
http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0 (http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=169167.0)
personally I use G101 for a lot of uses, as a TFR/Wax remover when I mean business :evil:, or engine bay cleaner, wheel arches, interiors, dash, head linings, plastics, stain removal, I even use it in my home (great on tiles but not food safe)...
for a TFR I prefer hazsafe.. non-caustic and no risk of spotting on window rubbers etc
thanks for that, i was hoping to give it a right good doing today as i had the time, but as usual i leave things to the last min.
looks like its gonna be fairy liquid in a bucket and get the brushes out.
personally I would rather not wash my car than use crap like that on it :rolleyes:
It's only for door shuts and bits and bobs not on actual paint work
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Having tried samples of both G101 and Megs APC before i bought a big tub, theyre both great! The only reason why i chose the Megs APC is because IMO it smells nicer!
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I'm stil waiting on golfdan to get back to me about buying G101.
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im a valeter at vw and we use autosmart products i find g101 can be used for all things even for wet vacing seats carpets but i prefur brisk or brisk low foam for machine, iv tried most autoglym stuff and in my opinoin autosmarts stuff is just as good and is cheap!! iv just started looking into all this claying and wax's etc and polishers but im lost really lol iv worked in bodyshops where i flatted and polished fresh paint and used a spinning polisher vari speed with 3m green top and pad yellow top and pad and blue top and blue pad, i usually use these on my own car green for scratches and marks yellow for after green and i do the full car with blue top to remove every swirl! finsh off with auto smart cherry glaze is this any good!! lol
iv tried megs 3 stage one but didnt really think it looked anybetter than with my normal stuff! iv valeted for 6 years though and had plenty of machining experiance maybe thats y i used to think with ok stuff its just down to the person polishing lmao! was thinkin about getting some wax any tips or advice what to do before and after and good stuff that wont break the bank cheeers!
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Which VW dealer do you work at?