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Botrod · 03-10-2016, 07:23 PM

I use a variety of all purpose cleaners but looking other people's favorites. I like the simple green purple hd but the price continues to increase. The adam's product works well too but again isn't cheap. I use it all full strength for wheels, tires and under carriage so I go through it quickly.

Anyone found a great product for an economical price? Also do you dilute or use full strength.

SS-E-YA · 03-10-2016, 07:44 PM

I only use adams. Remember, you get what you pay for!

BeastMode · 03-10-2016, 08:30 PM

I am also a big fan of simple green. I don't use it much on my car, but I use it on everything around the house.

BRZN · 03-11-2016, 04:44 AM

I use Adam's APC and have found cutting it 50/50 with water works just fine for tires and inner fenders.

Alex_ODell28 · 03-11-2016, 08:26 AM

Chemical Guys Nonsense

Adam's Polishes · 03-11-2016, 02:56 PM

Thanks guys for the kind words!
http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...e-cleaner.html

Tecca · 03-11-2016, 04:11 PM

Under the hood and exterior BH Surfex HD. There is no better APC out their.

Interior depends, Gtechniq W5, Nanolex Interior, Meg's 101, Polish Angel. I hate the smell of most APCs, the last thing I want is the cabin smelling like cleaner. If it needs something stronger then I'll use steam.

Geelouise · 03-11-2016, 04:12 PM

I use Adams

GVA 45TH 2SS · 03-11-2016, 07:01 PM

Megs D101 is a great choice. Its cheap and works great

69L48Z27 · 03-11-2016, 08:01 PM

Simple Green here

Joe M 2012 2SS · 03-11-2016, 08:33 PM

Shine Supply Solution. 1-1 for engines/tires. $28 per gallon, so cost is 1/2 that after dilution.

For interior, CarPro inside. For a really dirty job, use full strength, dilute 1-1 for normal cleaning.
I do also use a little Lusso Auto Bathe on the door plastics, this is more for the scent though!

Both are biodegradable.

harner · 03-13-2016, 08:30 PM

Adam's APC FTW. Not too harsh and works really well. ...I need to start diluting lol. I go through it fast, as well as the detail spray.

Botrod · 03-13-2016, 08:46 PM

That's my issue with the Adams. It's not cheap and using full strength I burn through it fast. Maybe diluting is the answer I just don't want to lose the stellar cleaning ability.

BOSS_HOSS · 03-16-2016, 08:21 AM

ZEP 505 at your local Home Depot works fine and reasonably priced. The Adam's army in this forum is borderline sick...they make some good products...but not everything!

03-10-2016, 07:23 PM	#1
Botrod Drives: 2012 Inferno Orange SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PA Posts: 176	Best all purpose cleaners? I use a variety of all purpose cleaners but looking other people's favorites. I like the simple green purple hd but the price continues to increase. The adam's product works well too but again isn't cheap. I use it all full strength for wheels, tires and under carriage so I go through it quickly. Anyone found a great product for an economical price? Also do you dilute or use full strength.

03-10-2016, 08:30 PM	#3
BeastMode Drives: 2011 SGM 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: New England Posts: 255	I am also a big fan of simple green. I don't use it much on my car, but I use it on everything around the house. __________________ Current: 2011 SGM Camaro 1SS/RS M6 - CAI Cold Air Kit, Janetty Tuned

03-11-2016, 04:44 AM	#4
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	I use Adam's APC and have found cutting it 50/50 with water works just fine for tires and inner fenders. __________________

03-11-2016, 08:33 PM	#11
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Shine Supply Solution. 1-1 for engines/tires. $28 per gallon, so cost is 1/2 that after dilution. For interior, CarPro inside. For a really dirty job, use full strength, dilute 1-1 for normal cleaning. I do also use a little Lusso Auto Bathe on the door plastics, this is more for the scent though! Both are biodegradable. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

03-13-2016, 08:30 PM	#12
harner Drives: 2018 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: NEPA Posts: 450	Adam's APC FTW. Not too harsh and works really well. ...I need to start diluting lol. I go through it fast, as well as the detail spray. __________________ SOLD! 9/1/2020 2018 ZL1 A10 Hyper Blue - Rotofab CAI, Gibson catback @SurefireDetail OEM ZLE tails/third brake light, Gen5DIY reverse LEDs, front Amber LEDs, SMG laser LED side markers, SMG smoked reflectors 1994 Trans Am LM7/CPT 4L60E/9" 1987 IROC 2006 Silverado

03-10-2016, 07:44 PM	#2
SS-E-YA Drives: 2015 Camaro Z28, 1974 Turbo Nova Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Kansas Posts: 438	I only use adams. Remember, you get what you pay for!

03-11-2016, 08:26 AM	#5
Alex_ODell28 Drives: 2015 2SS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Ashland,KY Posts: 43	Chemical Guys Nonsense

03-11-2016, 02:56 PM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Thanks guys for the kind words! http://adamspolishes.com/shop/exteri...e-cleaner.html

03-11-2016, 04:11 PM	#7
Tecca . Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,380	Under the hood and exterior BH Surfex HD. There is no better APC out their. Interior depends, Gtechniq W5, Nanolex Interior, Meg's 101, Polish Angel. I hate the smell of most APCs, the last thing I want is the cabin smelling like cleaner. If it needs something stronger then I'll use steam.

03-11-2016, 04:12 PM	#8
Geelouise Drives: 2011 v6 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Texas Posts: 148	I use Adams

03-11-2016, 07:01 PM	#9
GVA 45TH 2SS KNGTFALL Drives: 2012 2SS 45th edition Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: (Near) Charlotte, NC Posts: 1,533	Megs D101 is a great choice. Its cheap and works great

03-11-2016, 08:01 PM	#10
69L48Z27 Drives: 2015 Z/28; 1969 Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: York, PA Posts: 805	Simple Green here

03-13-2016, 08:46 PM	#13
Botrod Drives: 2012 Inferno Orange SS Vert Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: PA Posts: 176	That's my issue with the Adams. It's not cheap and using full strength I burn through it fast. Maybe diluting is the answer I just don't want to lose the stellar cleaning ability.

03-16-2016, 08:21 AM	#14
BOSS_HOSS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Petawawa, ON Posts: 151	ZEP 505 at your local Home Depot works fine and reasonably priced. The Adam's army in this forum is borderline sick...they make some good products...but not everything! __________________ 2010 2SS/RS 1 7/8" Long Tube American Racing Headers w/high flow cats, Borla S-Type Catback Exhaust, Roto-Fab CAI, VMAX Ported Throttle Body, MGW Shifter, JRE 445 Street Cam Package tuned via SCT, Pedders Street 1 Kit.