All Purpose Cleaner plus

[NY Detailer]

Ok, this review is for every person who likes to detail, is a pro detailer, thinking of detailing, or know's someone who does detailing.

You must have this product!

It is one of the best products I have ever used. It will clean just about everything on the car. All you need to do is dilute it to what you are cleaning.

I use this as my primary carpet cleaner and vinyl cleaner.

For the price there is nothing better then it and it goes a long way. I buy it in 5 gallons and it will last a few months becuase of the dilution ratio.

To give you an idea I use the ratio of 6:1 for carpet cleaning.
and 9:1 for vinyl cleaning.

Trust me and pick this product up.

*if you don't know me, don't let that junior member thing under my name fool you. I have been around a long time :)

and i just love this smiley
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[Mike Phillips]

Just to chime in here,

NY Detailer is a very well respected Professional Detailer and offers a lot of quality tips, suggestions, product recommendations and information that works in the real world. :bigups

Also, if I walk out to our kitchen and open the cupboard doors below the sink, I will find both Meguiar's Detailer series, Glass Cleaner and All Purpose Cleaner Plus. They are staple in our house because they work so well. Don't limit these two products to the garage, they are wonderful for cleaning inside and outside the house.

And if you need help locating either of these two products, I just typed this little How-To up as a resource for you to use...

Hopefully this will help...

How to locate Meguiar’s Professional & Detailer products in your hometown (http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1504)

:D :D :D

Mike

[NY Detailer]

Mike, thanks for the kind words:xyxthumbs

[Bri9801]

I concur....APC+ is a very vesatile product in my detailing arsenal. It does SOOOO many things very very well.

[Aurora40]

Seconds to that! APC+ is freaking awesome stuff! From cleaning the engine bay to getting stains out of carpets, it does it all! It's too bad that there is no more All Purpose Cleaner Plus anymore! :wall:

However, the new Detailer line has "All Purpose Cleaner" not to be confused with the old All Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser. Supposedly the new "All Purpose Cleaner" has the same fabric cleaning abilities and such. Hopefully it's a suitable replacement... :(

[NY Detailer]

Originally posted by Aurora40
Seconds to that! APC+ is freaking awesome stuff! From cleaning the engine bay to getting stains out of carpets, it does it all! It's too bad that there is no more All Purpose Cleaner Plus anymore! :wall:



WHAT!!! I was not aware that they stopped making this!
Hope the new one is just as good, otherwise I will have to have a talk with mike and see what we can do about it.

[6318]

Thanks for the info...will order this week

[Tim Lingor]

Hey

Good news, I have been using the new APC for a while and it is as good as the old APC+. There is a difference in dilution ratios though as 10:1 seems to be the max.

Cheers!
Tim

[J SOLO]

I got a gal. of the new its great best spoter ive ever used.

[Rusty Bumper]

To give you an idea I use the ratio of 6:1 for carpet cleaning.
The bottle says 12:1 :confused:

Would 6:1 be too much I wonder?

[NY Detailer]

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
The bottle says 12:1 :confused:

Would 6:1 be too much I wonder?


I have never had a problem with it. It just seems that 12:1 was not getting the job done, so i decreased the water.

[Mindflux]

I just made up a batch of the original APC+, 18:1 ratio I believe. That should be safe for my Recaro Seats and my Carpets right?

[volunteer1816]

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
The bottle says 12:1 :confused:

Would 6:1 be too much I wonder?

RB,

Where in NC are you located? I am in Charlotte and am having a heck of a time finding a PBE that carries a good selection of the professional line. Can you help?

[Rusty Bumper]

Originally posted by volunteer1816
RB,

Where in NC are you located? I am in Charlotte and am having a heck of a time finding a PBE that carries a good selection of the professional line. Can you help?
Hi volunteer1816.......Welcome to MOL. :welcome

I'm just across the river from you.

There's 2 places in Gastonia that I buy from.

#1 is:
Carolina Paint Stores www.carolinapaint.com
704-867-9390 e-mail: tgarrett@carolinapaint.com

#2 is:
Franco Industrial Supply
704-865-8536

Franco has the best selection of Meguiar's products in town. (They have some of Meg's stuff that I've never heard of). Their prices have increased of late though.......Not sure, but they might be under new ownership.

Carolina Paint has decent prices, but the Meguiars' selection is limited......They will order though.

[volunteer1816]

Thanks! I will check out Franco during lunch! I owe you one!

[volunteer1816]

Originally posted by volunteer1816
Thanks! I will check out Franco during lunch! I owe you one!

I went during lunch today and WOW! You weren't kidding...they have anything and everything! It was pricey, I could have done better on the internet, but it what I needed was at my fingertips. I went exit 19, is there an easier way?

[Rusty Bumper]

Originally posted by volunteer1816
I went during lunch today and WOW! You weren't kidding...they have anything and everything! It was pricey, I could have done better on the internet, but it what I needed was at my fingertips. I went exit 19, is there an easier way?
Exit 19?.......That sounds like the (NC) Hwy 7, (Ozark Ave.) exit......That's the best way to find them, as it is a straight shot to their store if you are coming from Charlotte via I-85 south.

As you exit the cloverleaf, turn right at the stop sign, then follow the road until you go under a train underpass, and the store is on the right at the stop light.

[RockyTop]

Word of caution about Franco's. I hope they are under new ownership. About 3 months ago I went in there looking for Meg products and hit jackpot. They have everything you could imagine from Meguiars. I told the guy working the counter I felt like I had hit jackpot. So I spent alot of time in there looking through the products and reading labels. They didn't have any prices on the products so you have to ask them for the price to know how much you're spending. The whole time I was there the guy kept asking me if there was anything he could help me find. You know, like some irritating sales person. It's nice to be asked once or twice but if I tell you I'm just looking, I'm just looking. Anyway that day I bought $100 plus in the store.

One week later I went back to give them somemore of my hard earned money. I asked for the prices on a few things. Well there was an older woman (60+) that kept asking me if there was anything in particular I was looking for and I told her the same thing. I was just looking. She had the nerve to rudely tell me I was in there a week earlier and didn't spend a dime and the didn't allow loitering. I was almost floored by her remarks. So I told her I spent $100+ the week before and she could ask the other guy. She said she didn't have to ask nobody nothing. So after a few choice words I dropped the product I was going to buy and walked out the store. I was pissed I secretly called back to see if they take refunds because i was taking all the stuff I had bought back. No luck, no refunds.

I later found out that that same woman is the owner and the guy in there is her son.

By no means was this type of action a reflection on Meguiars. I called Meguiars to see if they have some type of complaint department or something. But they don't. I know Megs has no control over any retail dealers. So I filed a complaint with the better business bureau. Megs did offer free shipping if I decided to purchase from MOL. I'm extremely happy with MOL and Customer Service.

I have been looking locally for another PBE store and found Carolina Auto Paint in Gastonia. Pep Boys (Gastonia) carries some stuff from the Pro Line along with their Consumer products and they also have some of the new accessories.

Sorry for the long thread but I just wanted to warn you guys to be careful. It's hard not to go back to Franco's because of their large selection, but I will not step foot back in that door unless it is under new ownership.

RockyTop

[RockyTop]

However, if anybody can confirm they have changed ownership...........please let me know.

Thanks
RockyTop

[Bill D]

RockyTip,

Nonsense like that is a huge pet peeve of mine,especially the unlisted prices business that seems to be standard operating procedure for paint and body supply stores in general. :mad:

As for the attitude of the woman :rolleyes: knowing all it's in all the past now, I would've make it very clear to her it is uncalled for. I would've been polite but stern with her and made it be known that I would go out of my way to let everyone I know who may remotely be interested in purchasing something from her store to go elsewhere.

Reputations are very important and when folks like that start taking them for granted and think they can treat their customers disrespectfully they need a big wake up call.


I sure do hope the place has new ownership too and you have a more positive experience in the future!


Rant off :)

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by RockyTop
She had the nerve to rudely tell me I was in there a week earlier and didn't spend a dime and the didn't allow loitering. I was almost floored by her remarks. So I told her I spent $100+ the week before and she could ask the other guy. She said she didn't have to ask nobody nothing. So after a few choice words I dropped the product I was going to buy and walked out the store. I was pissed I secretly called back to see if they take refunds because i was taking all the stuff I had bought back. No luck, no refunds.

I later found out that that same woman is the owner and the guy in there is her son.

RockyTop


I'm speechless... :eek:

[Rusty Bumper]

I used to go there myself (Francos), but their prices have gone up substantially in recent years (i.e. a certain Makita buffer was priced at about $500.00! :eek: ).

As for the store personnel, I have felt strange around them too at times, and even my wife has commented about how she felt somewhat out of place in there.

I must have been wrong about Franco being under new ownership, after Rocky Top described them........I must have seen a new employee at the time.

I think that part of their attitude problem is related to the fact that they mainly do business with bodyshop accounts? (Just guessing)....... But that's still no reason to act like they did to R T !

On the other hand, Carolina Paint has been friendly to deal with. I took back an extra gallon of APC+, and exchanged it for Wheel Brightner with no problems. Dwayne Pfeiffer (Meg's NC Rep) even treated the employees to a day at the Food Lion Auto Show at Lowe's Motor Speedway last year, as I was told.

The botton line is that I will only go to Franco if I have to, but the best service I've ever got came from Meguiars themselves.

And thanks for the Pep Boys tip R T. :)

[RockyTop]

Haha, I wish someone would have taken a pic of the look on my face. I was shocked this woman was treating me the way she was. I was told by a local towing service that Franco's business has really gone downhill because of the way they treat the customers. This experience happened a few months ago and I was going to start a thread in this formum regarding the matter but I figured I would let it rest. Since someone mentioned the store I felt like I need to put my 2cents in. As a matter of fact after my first trip and purchase to the store I went on MOL stating I had found the motherload locally. Oh Well.

I did stop in Carolina Paint one day and they seemed very nice and will be a good option for something needed right away. Assuming they have it (selection was kind of small). However, all praises to Meguiars Online and Customer Service. I'm glad you guys do not treat customers the way that ole.......oh well let's just stick to the praises.

Thanks
RockyTop

[RockyTop]

Rusty,
Don't get your hopes up too much about PepBoys. They have a lot of the consumer products and very little of the professional line. I think mostly carry wax from the professional line. I was pleased to see some of the new accessories though. They had a great price on the water magnet drying towel. You may also want to check out the NAPA's. My mother-in-law works at a NAPA distribution center and she was able to order me alot of products. With a discount wooohoooo. I'm not too sure what the stores keep in stock if anything.

[Bill D]

Originally posted by Rusty Bumper
(i.e. a certain Makita buffer was priced at about $500.00! :eek: ).



I'm shocked!! :eek: Big time highway robbery!!

[Rusty Bumper]

Originally posted by Bill D
I'm shocked!! :eek: Big time highway robbery!!
And that was back in the mid to late 90's! http://www.smileys.ws/sm/sad/00000023.gif


Is it possible that they (Makita) have a model priced near that range?

[Rusty Bumper]

Originally posted by RockyTop
Rusty,
Don't get your hopes up too much about PepBoys. They have a lot of the consumer products and very little of the professional line. I think mostly carry wax from the professional line. I was pleased to see some of the new accessories though. They had a great price on the water magnet drying towel. You may also want to check out the NAPA's. My mother-in-law works at a NAPA distribution center and she was able to order me alot of products. With a discount wooohoooo. I'm not too sure what the stores keep in stock if anything.
I stopped by there today........They had some of the new GC accessories........Not a bad collection, considering how skimpy Wal-Mart has been here of late.

I haven't been to Target lately.........I usually go there for a gallon of Gold Class Shampoo.

And yes, I forgot about NAPA.......They are good for a few pro items too, but it sounds like you have a good thing going there with your mother-in-law.

[volunteer1816]

Originally posted by Bill D
RockyTip,

Nonsense like that is a huge pet peeve of mine,especially the unlisted prices business that seems to be standard operating procedure for paint and body supply stores in general. :mad:

As for the attitude of the woman :rolleyes: knowing all it's in all the past now, I would've make it very clear to her it is uncalled for. I would've been polite but stern with her and made it be known that I would go out of my way to let everyone I know who may remotely be interested in purchasing something from her store to go elsewhere.

Reputations are very important and when folks like that start taking them for granted and think they can treat their customers disrespectfully they need a big wake up call.


I sure do hope the place has new ownership too and you have a more positive experience in the future!


Rant off :)

Bill,

I saw your collection over on Autopia as well. Where did you get those plastic drawers? I have checked out Target & Wal-mart and nothing seemed similar. My buffing pads and microfibers are currently in plastic bins and they take up too much room on my shelves. I would have the perfect spot for a set of drawers like those. Hook me up!

By the way, probably won't go back to Franco's unless I'm in a pinch. Internet was way cheaper and the bottles don't have an inch of dust on them!

[Rusty Bumper]

Originally posted by volunteer1816
By the way, probably won't go back to Franco's unless I'm in a pinch. Internet was way cheaper and the bottles don't have an inch of dust on them!

I'd like to take a picture of their stock, and post it on the forum.

Some of those bottles must go back to the 1980's!

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Not trying to speak for Bill, but I think I saw a set of drawers with wheels at Sam's Club, that looked similar to Bill's.

[houndlover]

Bumping this one to the present....

I just discovered Francos 2 weeks ago. I went there on a Saturday morning, and there was an older lady, and a younger guy. They both kept offering to help me, but were nice. It was a little annoying, but I figured they don't often get too many "walk-in" customers, and Gastonia is a small town, so I figured it was just "southern hospitality". I too was annoyed by the fact that prices were not on the products. They did have some really old looking stuff - Including a couple of gallon sized containers of either the MPPC or MPPP. But man, they had a TON of stuff.

I ended up buying the So1o backing plate, 2 foam So1o pads, a wool so1o pad, some sandpaper, and a bottle of M85. The total was about $80. They made me feel at home though. I asked them which Meguiar's pads they had in stock, and they invited me behind the counter to dig through a huge box of pads. All in all, I was pretty pleased with the experience.

[onawrxhigh]

maybe after years of abusing their customers and their business going down the drain they maybe got the big idea that good treatment of customers means return business and more income for them. I really HOPE this Has changed.

Andrew

[Rusty Bumper]

Bumping this one to the present....

I just discovered Francos 2 weeks ago. I went there on a Saturday morning, and there was an older lady, and a younger guy. They both kept offering to help me, but were nice. It was a little annoying, but I figured they don't often get too many "walk-in" customers, and Gastonia is a small town, so I figured it was just "southern hospitality". I too was annoyed by the fact that prices were not on the products. They did have some really old looking stuff - Including a couple of gallon sized containers of either the MPPC or MPPP. But man, they had a TON of stuff.

I ended up buying the So1o backing plate, 2 foam So1o pads, a wool so1o pad, some sandpaper, and a bottle of M85. The total was about $80. They made me feel at home though. I asked them which Meguiar's pads they had in stock, and they invited me behind the counter to dig through a huge box of pads. All in all, I was pretty pleased with the experience.

That's ironic....I remember being treated the same way years ago.

Don't know why they gave the others on this thread and myself the cold shoulder of late, but I hope they have made a change for the better.