Interior Dirt Caked On?

[HealthyCivic]

What is the best product/method for removing caked-on dirt in the interior of the vehicle? I don't have that problem with my cars but at work we share an Eddie Bauer Ford Expedition and nobody takes care of the interior. Now that I'm all interested in detailing thanks to you guys, I'd like to learn how to clean that up.

The steering wheel has some serious caked-on dirt and then there is more caked on the various handles and commonly-touched places in the car. Would the Quik Interior Detailing Wipes work for this or do I need something a little stronger? Do I need something specific to clean the leather? Thanks.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Interior Dirt Caked On?

What do you have for all purpose cleaners?

[HealthyCivic]

Re: Interior Dirt Caked On?

Well I usually use Quik Interior Detailer on my car (never let it get caked on) but at work they don't use anything. They just let it go until it's awful and then get it cleaned professionally or somebody steps up and does something about it, sigh...

[Mike Phillips]

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Check out this thread, it will give you an idea for a product to add to your arsenal of products...

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=27615

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Interior Dirt Caked On?

Here you go...

All Purpose Cleaner





The below article is one of many in this forum... How To Articles




How to properly dilute Meguiar's Detailer Line products


This how to article will show you how to properly dilute a dilutable product using Meguiar's OSHA Approved Secondary Bottles. For this how-to article we will use D10101 All Purpose Cleaner but the methods shown are the same for all Meguiar's dilutable products.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Interior Dirt Caked On?

To removed caked on grunge, use a terry cloth wash rag as the nap or little cotton loops will give you gentle scrubbing power along with the APC to clean interior components.

KISS

Keep it Simple Simon

[HealthyCivic]

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Thanks Mike!

[Murr1525]

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Maybe you can even talk the company into buying a jug....

[HealthyCivic]

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Maybe you can even talk the company into buying a jug....

Yeah I probably can. I've taken responsibility in the past and they've reimburse me for it even when I didn't even ask first since they know I have good judgement. Either way, what's awesome about the Detailer products is that $13 for a gallon is a great deal and I think it's pretty fun diluting it myself. I guess I just like detailing, haha.

[J. A. Michaels]

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You will find plenty more uses for the apc. It is really a must have product.

[yalerd]

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Once you get it and use it you'll never let it out the arsenal, I've done interior job with amazing results using APC and a couple of more product but mainly APC does a fantastic job in almost everything

[Sandstone]

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Mike, Just curious, why would you recommend APC over APC+? I'm still trying to understand the difference in cleaning ability and surface compatibility between these prodcuts. Thanks

[TerryAdams]

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Your answer:

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=23880

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Interior Dirt Caked On?

Mike, Just curious, why would you recommend APC over APC+? I'm still trying to understand the difference in cleaning ability and surface compatibility between these products. Thanks

Both will work, APC can be easier to find as APC+ is only handled by a few distributors.



All Purpose Cleaner Plus


Meguiar’s® All Purpose Cleaner Plus is a true all surface cleaner ideally suited for today’s fast paced, high volume, detail operations where one simple solution is needed for a wide variety of cleaning needs. It provides mixtures for heavy cleaning of engines and tires, fast interior cleaning, as well as a low foaming ratio for use in carpet and upholstery extraction machines. Leaves carpet clean, smelling pleasant, and the fibers soft with no sticky residue. Safe for clear plastic, glass and leather.

(Low foaming is important if you're using an extractor)


Dilution: Water: Degreaser
Heavy-Duty Strength: 4:1
Medium-Duty, interiors: 10:1
General cleaning, cold water extractors: 20:1
General cleaning, hot water extractors: 64:1




All Purpose Cleaner



Meguiar's All Purpose Cleaner is ideal for reconditioning interior surfaces. The superior foaming action gently lifts the dirt away while its unique blend of fabric softeners and optical brighteners enhance the look and feel of carpet, upholstery, vinyl and even leather.


Medium Duty Degreasing 10:1
Heavy Duty Degreasing 4:1

[amgine27]

Re: Interior Dirt Caked On?

bump