APC in a Foam Cannon Guide! | Tutorial

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Cardo's Car Dose

Cardo's Car Dose

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@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
So I have been getting several messages here and there regarding this method with coated vehicles, will it strip wax, how often you should use this, and when to use it. Apologies for not covering this in the video 😭I will answer that here ;) 1. Coated Cars : MOST, not all, most ceramic coatings on their product description should tell you the pH resistance level. If your coating has a max pH resistance of 10, then you should use this method sparingly. So dont use this EVERY wash, but only when the contaminents are getting out of hand. Like, REALLY DIRTY. Most coatings can easily take the hit, not to mention there are plenty of KZbin videos of people torture testing coatings, so with this APC Pre Wash I am sure you will be fine ;) 2. Strip Wax? : No matter what you do, pH neutral soap and water alone, can still strip the wax to some extent. This APC Pre Wash can shed a light amount of FRESH wax, and for old wax maybe about 50-70% removal, but it has to be REALLY old wax with no toppers or detail sprays in between washes. Honestly I think its good that it strips a little, similar to human skin, you want the dead/old layer to be removed so you can reveal a fresh surface. To which you can add more wax, topper, or detail spray. All waxes and soaps are different so top your wax, add more wax, or detail spray according to your needs ;) 3. How Often? : DO NOT USE THIS FOR EVERY WASH YOU DO ON A SINGLE CAR. if you are detailing the same car, I would say use this method every 3-5 washes, ASSUMING it is in your care and the contaminents are not getting out of hand. First time customers, Neglected vehicles, abandoned cars, muddy trucks, and Traffic Film coated surfaces are where this APC Pre Wash shines the best since it thoroughly cleans a majority of the junk before initiating in the contact wash. So dont over use this method if its the same car and you wash your car frequently. 4. When to use it? : This method is handy with cars that clearly have a horrendous amount of grime, tar, bird poo, mold, fall out, mud, traffic film, organic growth, and anything else that we detailers will see with disgust. HOWEVER, I would not recommened this on vehicles that are clean (wash 1-2 times a week), such as maintained clients, rare or hyper cars that cost more than your own home, and just obvious clear signs that the car is clean. So don’t use this method for every car, observe and use your best judgment. *phew Hopefully that answers future questions xD More questions? Comment below! ;)
@bsirawit8717
@bsirawit8717 2 жыл бұрын
How about ONR pre-wash with waxed, coated on not too much dirty car or maintenance wash. Have you ever try it?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
I will be honest, I never had good luck with ONR on dirty vehicles. At that point you should just do the traditional wash because ONR works better on lightly dirty or dusty vehicles. because ONR is a polymer based cleaner, it should in theory work better on a waxed surface, but because it is a pH neutral cleaner, it has no effect with traffic film, grime, and bird droppings. hopefully this answers your question 😎😎😎
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
But neither does it say to NOT use it 🤔 Under the wrong hands I would say no, for obvious reasons. If you are familiar with alkaline based soaps, they are not too different from the base chemistry 🧪 So you can definitely use this when it is NECESSARY, not for maintenance washes ☝️
@mjautodetailing3531
@mjautodetailing3531 Жыл бұрын
This was very helpful as I've been wanting to implement a pre-wash step in my process with a foam cannon (I hate pump up sprayers). I haven't decided on an APC yet though, I'm shifting away from Super clean, and some of the ones I'm considering are Nanoskin Multiclean, DIY All Clean, 3D Super Pre-soak (which is an actual pre-soak not really an APC). But IDK what the PH is on these, or what the dilution ratio would be on the APCs.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback champ! appreciate the support! 🙏 I would argue that most all purpose cleaners will work perfectly fine. Just make sure to follow the instructions and observe how the grime comes off. If your customers have someone clean cars, I would probably not use an APC, but instead a dedicated prewash soap 🤔 Something like KCX Super foam is pretty solid even at something like 1:10
@PanTheOrganizer
@PanTheOrganizer 2 жыл бұрын
It was a pleasure having you as a guest on my show! Continue working hard and good things will happen! :)
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words Pan! It really was an honor being on your show! and same to you, keep the hustle going and wish you mass success on your platform! 😎😎😎
@Bull1the1Great
@Bull1the1Great Жыл бұрын
Can I get a link to that video
@CC_Marauder
@CC_Marauder 9 ай бұрын
Boo!
@Keith-re2nw
@Keith-re2nw 9 ай бұрын
Thank you! The best, most honest, and clearly explained video I have ever washed (watched) on KZbin. Kept my attention every second of the way, without letting affiliate fever spoil the whole thing! As they say on MTV... Excellent! Keith Austin Texas USA Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 9 ай бұрын
Glad the video was helpful for you 😎👍 Thanks for the kind words Keith! 💯 Honesty comes first as always! ☝️
@waynevincent5692
@waynevincent5692 8 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking time to deliver this information. I've been searching for sufficient info to start this product and I can now go forward with confidence. Keep up the good work.
@Bull1the1Great
@Bull1the1Great Жыл бұрын
Your presentation and level of detail is amazing
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback champ! 😎👉👉 Happy holidays and good detailing! 🚗🔥😉
@Ejq2322
@Ejq2322 2 жыл бұрын
I’m commenting even before I finish the vid…you’re famous now!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Why thank you champ! Not yet 😅But def want to get up there with the big names!
@mendingmotos
@mendingmotos 3 ай бұрын
Super informative! i'm about to make a detail video of a motorcycle i just rebuilt and I have heard all kinds of bad stuff about Superclean but you have won me over! awesome video SUBBED!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 3 ай бұрын
No problem champ 👍 Thank you for the kind words and I am glad the information was helpful to you 🥇
@216baja
@216baja 2 жыл бұрын
I have and use super clean but I have never done so until now. Thank you for the tips.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Oh trust! Ive used Super Clean for quite a while now and you wont be disappointed ;) Thank you for the feedback!
@Juandersause
@Juandersause 2 жыл бұрын
So 4:1 super clean works well as a apc?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! 😉 Even as a heavy duty cleaner for the interior!
@Juandersause
@Juandersause 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose doing research alot of hate on super clean as an apc for exterior
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
There will always be criticisms for every brand, obviously super clean is not a Detailing brand, but if one can just understand the chemistry and its use cases, it can become helpful to a detailer willing to think outside the box! however, if you feel uncomfortable with super clean, that is okay there is no shame in it! Another good alternative is Maguire‘s APC. and just like what you did, make sure to do thorough research😉😉😉👍👍
@winnoe
@winnoe Жыл бұрын
Love the clear and concise descriptions and comparisons. Here in Singapore, I'm a Gyeon fan boy after trying their wet coat for 1st time last year and slowly been replacing my mish mash of CG, Meguiars, Sonax with Gyeon. I've been using 20-30ml of Gyeon foam together with 100ml of APC 26:32 in a foam cannon topped up to 1000ml (so approx 1:8 total solution but 1:10 apc solution), fully touchless wash, I do this for my fortnightly weekend morning wash. In between I alternate between Mr Pink (1:10 in foam cannon) spray on, contact wash off (still 1/2 gallon to go before I switch to Gyeon Bathe), and other time I go with 30ml gyeon foam + 70ml gyeon bathe+ (sio2 coating) in a foam cannon and contact wash. You have a new subscriber! Would love to have you review more stuff, let me know how I can contribute!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Many thanks for the sub 🙏 😭 Appreciate champ! It seems you have a pretty solid routine for the wash process 😎 taking those precautions is what prolongs the finish ✨ Just make sure to top it with a paint protectant to prevent the alkaline cleaners from degrading the surface ☝️
@winnoe
@winnoe Жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose thanks! Yes I had Gyeon Mohs installed last year in Oct on my new i4, that's when first introduced to Wet Coat, been using it every month as the 1st sacrificial layer between the environment and my long term coating. Never bothered to test my ph's (blindly trusted manufacturer, haha) but glad to see the good work you are doing!
@supremedetailingbyj5536
@supremedetailingbyj5536 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ! Filled with so much information and proper evidence to showcase each product I am definitely going to try out the APC foam cannon pre rinse !
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback champ! I appreciate people noticing the time it takes to get good research on my claims ;) Try it out and let me know!
@LarryRichelli
@LarryRichelli 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Is the super clean 4 to 1 = 4 parts water and one part super clean, correct? The other thing is that I do live in the desert and only have a carport. I usually wait till the evening but it is still very warm...101 degrees in the evening. Do you think that using a pre wash with super clean 4 to 1 would be ok at that temp
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
I use 4 parts water to 1 part product 😉 NOOOO 😂 ☀️ 🔥 I would not risk using an APC at such a temperature. Now, that's the weather temperature, your car in reality is much hotter than that even if it's colored white. In such claimants a canopy is called to order or wait early in the morning or late in the afternoon.
@smileyjoker5745
@smileyjoker5745 8 ай бұрын
dude, keep making informative and interesting videos like this and you'll be in for a great success! thanks for the useful information, I subscribe and wait for new ones
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 8 ай бұрын
Thank you champ! 😎👍 I really appreciate the positive commentary 🎉 Thank you for jumping a board!
@flowinthrou
@flowinthrou Жыл бұрын
19:00 the air compressor makes a huge difference. And as the big 10L is highly overpriced, I have converted a regular hand foamer to air compresssor powered and it is quite fine. You have an extra container to fill one more time and you are good to go. I`m a mobile (I wash my own car) detailer and I have no power or water or power pressure.
@Franko.Details
@Franko.Details 10 ай бұрын
oh man i really dig this idea and will definitely give it a try, i may be wrong but i feel if i use it with my mjjc canon, it may do a service of cleaning out the foaming screens inside the canon nozzle. it’ll be a extra step to empty out and flush the nozzle with clean water before reloading with shampoo but we’ll see … 👍🏽 thanks
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 10 ай бұрын
Ive tested with and without rinsing the bottle and it is actually the opposite 😮 Because soap is thicker and viscous it will create gel like clumps if you dont rinse it thoroughly APC in the other hand has a lower viscosity which will dilute and rinse a lot easier than soap. However, I would probably have a second foam cannon dedicated to just APC if you use it frequently just so there is no cross contamination 👍
@Sebastianliv5
@Sebastianliv5 Жыл бұрын
Super helpful and scientific! Thanks for the time you spent doing those tests!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words champ! 😎👍 Always doing my best to provide quality content! ✨ 📸
@calebterry2719
@calebterry2719 2 жыл бұрын
You deserve way more followers. Video was amazing and informative.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for the kind words! 😭 😭 So glad you enjoyed the video!!!
@Pearl3Drummer
@Pearl3Drummer Жыл бұрын
Great video, very informative. What are the ratios you use for the APC prewash?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback champ! 😎👍 I usually stick with 1 part APC to 4-7 parts of water, depending on the severity, weather, and finish 🤔
@andrewzazaian4688
@andrewzazaian4688 Жыл бұрын
Thanks that was a great video I started using a PC 1:4 on my car in Michigan and OMG the road salt got cleaned off perfectly with this I'm a Believer. By the way there is a great KZbin video by forensic detailing on high pH APC on car wax or sealants that is worth watching and it really does not degrade any waxes until you get above a one-to-one ratio in your foam Canon
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Oh I bet it works wonders on road salt 🧂 🤮 Glad to know it worked well for you! 😎 just be cautious not to overdo it ☝️ I remember seeing that video, it is interesting to know how each APC behaves differently 🤔 I might have to update my pre-wash tutorial video 😂
@johng753
@johng753 2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done instructional video. I’m hoping you will test Meguiars D101 APC since this is one of the most widely used APC’s by professional detailers. I think Meg’s D101 and Superclean are two of the biggest selling APC’s. Very useful technique to do an APC Pre-Wash before a contact wash.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately I did not have it at the time 😭 I am pretty sure you will get similar results tho! ;) Just be mindful on how long the product spent is dwelling. Good detailing champ! 😎
@scykotic
@scykotic 2 жыл бұрын
I have tested D101 in my MJJC foam cannon and it went on thick at a 4:1 ratio. Defiantly not as thin as the citrus power cleaner, more comparable to the Gtechniq W5.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Oh cool! Thanks for the heads up! I was actually curious how that was going to foam, but never got a gallon 😂 Much appreciated information! 😉
@Brandon-S5
@Brandon-S5 2 жыл бұрын
A very helpful video, the amount of useful information you provide per video is incredible. Also I highly recommend giving 'Bilt Hamber - Touch Less or Auto foam' a shot as a pre-rinse. So far they have been the best pre-rinse products that I've tested.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for the kind words, Brandon! 😭🙏🔥 I've heard great things about Bilt Hamber recently! Once they are readily available in the US, I will make sure to give it a shot! 😎👉👉 California regulations unfortunately prohibit me from doing 😞
@michaelholden5781
@michaelholden5781 2 жыл бұрын
I've been using this method for carpets on interior deep cleans! I dillute superclean into a foam cannon and soak the carpet, then drill brush agitate and then vaccum with a $20 amazon extractor wand attachment!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Oh cool! Same here but for the matts! 😎 Really is a time saver 😃
@michaelholden5781
@michaelholden5781 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose it's definately the best poor man's method for extracting 😂
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
I mean hey man, at least you demonstrated that you can get the job done at the fraction of a price. Especially compared to those IK pump sprayers that take light years to pump 😂
@michaelholden5781
@michaelholden5781 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose facts bro lol. I use a pump sprayer for iron decon that's about it lol
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Pump sprayer yes, FOAM pump sprayer... unless you want a work out, nah 😂
@michellekempfsu
@michellekempfsu 2 жыл бұрын
You are very well spoken.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback! trying my best to improve each day! 😎
@gabea.458
@gabea.458 5 ай бұрын
I would love to see your method versus Wilson auto detailings method with Superior Products Road Warrior. A concentrated industrial soap/degreaser that's like $15 a gallon. Also I believe the Medicare green APC is a higher foaming product.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 5 ай бұрын
Debatable, but as long as the method works and makes sense to you that is all that matters 😌 As for APC there are just so many out there I just stuck with the local ones 😂 Most of them will perform identically so pick one that you can work with
@comoautodetallar8625
@comoautodetallar8625 2 жыл бұрын
Super well made and informative video. Thank you!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ma champ! 😎
@masterkilla77
@masterkilla77 6 ай бұрын
Great vid! Have you heard anything about simple green for this?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 6 ай бұрын
Never tried it, but I am certain the process would be very similar 👍
@pmahnke3
@pmahnke3 2 жыл бұрын
So stick with Super Clean? :) Can't beat the price point. Chem-x has an APC called Heavy Duty I want to try. But at 4 times the cost per gallon compared to Super Clean I'm worried I'd find Super Clean is the best still. Owning a logging company in the pacific northwest and cleaning our vehicles, trucks and equipment, it absolutely requires the apc pre rinse. Thank you for showing the differences in those various apcs!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
No problem champ! ;) Oh trust, I fully understand using Super Clean at its price point, especially in a business enviroment. The other brands I would recommend if you happen to have them or are a casual weekend wash kinda fella and just like having new toys to play with xD (im a victim of this mentality LOL) So whatever floats your boat, there is no wrong option here ;)
@BlackIce1619
@BlackIce1619 Жыл бұрын
Love the format of the video and details. One thing is foam cannon would further dilute.... Would you want the 12ph to impact panels?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
I actually tested this off camera to make sure how the pH would fluctuate after being sprayer with a foam cannon. As it turns out, its very minor 🤔 Perhaps even negligible if the car is really hammered, I guess being exposed to a pH of 12 would be necessary to uplift all of the dirt. Of course, if it is ceramic coated or a car more expensive than your own house, I would probably not chance it. 😂 thanks for the feedback though! Appreciate your input ! 🤙🤙🤙🤙🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚗🚗🚗🚗✨✨✨✨
@ShaksWD
@ShaksWD 2 жыл бұрын
Brilliant information! Thanks for sharing. I will definitely give APC in a foam cannon a go. Thanks again. Looking forward to more informative contents from yourself, new subscriber gained 💪
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks champ! 😎 Glad you found this informative! Good luck on your details! ;)
@cebasmb8250
@cebasmb8250 2 жыл бұрын
Very Very good information Cham! I've always used my apc as my pre wash before I touch any car's great video👌🏽
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback champ! Glad other professionals see eye to eye with this method 😎 👨‍🔬 Good luck on your hustles champ! 👍 💪
@ddautodetailing
@ddautodetailing 2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video and information! I was curious to see how APC's would work out of a foam cannon. Im going to give this a shot with my next dirty vehicle.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback! I’m sure you will be satisfied with the results! 😎
@matiusteddyc.856
@matiusteddyc.856 5 ай бұрын
I think the biggest advantage of sprayer is you get exactly dilution ratio you put in, while with foam cannon the apc sprayed on car is actually more diluted (to get the proximate ratio we need to measure how much water and apc solution pumped out in a minute and of course this will vary between pressure washer, foam cannon, and that knob setting on top)
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 5 ай бұрын
100% True champ 👍 It is correct that the foam canon does dilute the chemical significantly. With my pressure washer (1322TS), if I pour APC straight, the output is somewhere around 1 : 50. This is a low dilution, however, still has plenty enough kick to cleanse the surface. My most recent video of a ceramic coating maintenance service demonstrates it in case you want to check it out. 😎 👍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6fKhZildtt1qNkfeature=shared
@matiusteddyc.856
@matiusteddyc.856 5 ай бұрын
@CardosCarDose I did. Informative video there. Btw, is there any good reason to choose CarPro Reset (well known for its cleaning ability, while remain safe on paint) over APC (diluted properly) for maintain coated car?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 5 ай бұрын
Reset is just a soap, and soap is just soap, no matter how alkaline it is. APC on the other hand, is a highly reactive chemical that can certainly clean much more than the most alkaline soap. I do not recommend you use APC as a maintenance cleaner. I used it in that video because the contamination was out of hand and I had to chemically shock the coating to dislodge any impurities. This also helps if you see sheeting behavior instead of beading. 👍 Hopefully, this makes sense 🙏
@BillaDaKilla
@BillaDaKilla 12 күн бұрын
@@CardosCarDoseso are you doing 4:1 or straight?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 12 күн бұрын
This is an old video and I need to update it 😂 I currently use straight a PC in the phone canon. The dilution is really low and still effective enough to clean.
@marambula
@marambula 2 жыл бұрын
high quality video, well explained and demonstrated with helpful information. I appreciate the part where you poured to consistent dilution ratios and measured each products pH, great way to compare the products and price points. Have you ever measured the pH after it comes out of the foam cannon?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
thank you for your feedback! Really appreciate it! 😎🔥 I have not measured it after it comes out of the foam cannon, but by looking at my pH readings from my chemical guys and P&S pearl review videos, it looks like the pH doesn't change that much even when significant amounts of water is added. so to answer your question, I believe the page will probably jump between .5 to 1.5 pH after the foam cannon. hopefully this answers your question. 😊
@marshallwhite3780
@marshallwhite3780 2 жыл бұрын
I feel that pump sprayers benefit those who can only perform rinseless washes (either because of lack of access to water or local restrictions on water.)
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thats a fair argument. If water is scarce then using that tool would be more ideal in that scenario 😔 Just hope here in california we dont get that same issue 😭
@gtb2710
@gtb2710 2 жыл бұрын
Great Video and information.....you really did a very professional job on your Video !!!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words Hook! 😎👉👉Glad you found this video informative for all of your detailing needs! 😉
@173customdetailing9
@173customdetailing9 2 жыл бұрын
Totally agree with you and prewash's APC and onr pre wash is one of the best ways to do this before contact washing, thanks for the vid 👍
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
No probs king! glad you enjoyed the video and helpful tip! 😉 good luck on your details! 💪
@173customdetailing9
@173customdetailing9 2 жыл бұрын
Yes I saw you on pan, and followed you ever since, keep up the good work
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks for hopping aboard champ! 😭 Really appreciate the folk that notice the work that goes into these videos! 😉 And much thanks to Pan for having an open platform!
@173customdetailing9
@173customdetailing9 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose that's what pan is all about, and you carry on mate 👍👍👍
@CorralsGarage
@CorralsGarage 9 ай бұрын
i use both foam cannon and I K e foamer electric compressor version yes its pricey but for me I K foamer comes in handy in winter when i take my vehicle to car wash where i pay to use pressure washer water gun and bring my own chemicals and any other time i mostly use foam cannon and ik foamer for brake buster I love detailing my cars maybe thats i don’t mind spending on detailing not saving its right but love my new toys keep up the good work im going to try the APC pre wash
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 9 ай бұрын
The iK Sprayer is handy for when a home pressure washer, or open unfrozen water source, is not available. Pretty handy for taking it to a self service wash station! Thanks for the support champ! Thanks for the comment! 👍✨
@stevebits8972
@stevebits8972 2 жыл бұрын
Great video very informative keep up the great work
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback champ! ;) glad you found this video informative for your details!
@stokley121
@stokley121 Жыл бұрын
Great video! As a few comments mention, the pressure washer dilutes it further than the dilution mixed in the foam cannon. I'm going to give a 1:15 a try with Koch-Chemie Green Star and see what happens. Question though - can I simply add this to a foaming soap, or do you recommend the dedicated pre-wash using it? I guess the soap would be pointless for a pre-wash if using APC already.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Kochchemie mentioned you could mix their green star with GSF because the soap is a pH neutral and the APC would add a bit of alkalinity for extra kick APC only pre wash is great for REALLY nasty cars and should not be used on maintenance vehicles 🤔 Adding APC to soap is not pointless if you do not have an alkaline based soap to do the cleaning 👍
@bertastleford4692
@bertastleford4692 11 ай бұрын
I use the foam cannon and apc to clean my house. Works great, so I could see the use for cars as a heavy duty cleaner
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 11 ай бұрын
As the name goes "All Purpose Cleaner" can be used in areas outside of the automotive industry 😎 👍 House, driveway, and concrete cleaning with the foam cannon helps speed the process up 💥
@flowinthrou
@flowinthrou Жыл бұрын
I think apc+snow would be even better. For not drying in the sun, what about spraying water with a hand sprayer?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
that also works too! In all honestly, as long as you are working consistently and safely, you should be fine 😎 Avoid direct sunlight
@PastaLaVista.
@PastaLaVista. 2 жыл бұрын
When you say 4:1 ratio, are you accounting for the water from the pressure washer diluting it? I would think it would seriously dilute it because the PIR method shows you might need half the bottle filled with soap/apc for just a 4% mixture
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thats a fair point and I have been asking myself the same question. To test this idea safely I am taking care of dirty commercial trucks for a client, to which they are ok with me using their trucks for my product testing 😂 Ive tried 10:1, 4:1, and even 75% APC (1 Water : 3 APC). With my 2gpm machine I can say that 4:1 is the sweet spot of high cleaning without exposing the paint to such intense dilutions. 75% or Full Strength dilution does work and has a stronger punch, but the streaking is horrible and requires a THOROUGH rinse and a generous wipe during the contact wash to make sure it is removed. On clear coated paint and chrome this is more noticeable, and while commercial trucks dont speak for all cars, this was some useful data to see what dilutions to play with. So for now, 4:1 seems pretty good so far and I haven't had many experiences where it did not work as intended or inflicted defects. Of course further testing is required, so let me know how it goes for you! 😉
@PastaLaVista.
@PastaLaVista. 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose awesome response. That’s what I’ll try first. Thanks.
@DetailingBreakdown
@DetailingBreakdown 2 жыл бұрын
Wow, this video has tons of info. Great job
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much champ 😭 I appreciate the kind words when people notice the value of knowledge! 😎
@ibulu1
@ibulu1 4 ай бұрын
Hello Cardo, good evening. please won't the APC destroy the Foam Cannon?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 4 ай бұрын
Nope 👎 Mine is still fine after all these years. Just rinse the product out if planning to store for some time
@annagraham6204
@annagraham6204 Жыл бұрын
Honey there’s a zebra APCing the van again. Good info. Must be part of the club with all the 👌.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
😎👉👉 🦓 Jacket is drippin 😂
@Detailing-in-and-out
@Detailing-in-and-out 2 жыл бұрын
Great video bro 🔥
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks champ! 😎👉👉 A lot of info and time was compiled in this video, glad it was helpful for you! 🔥😉
@richardfox3924
@richardfox3924 2 жыл бұрын
How long should wait before rinsing off apc?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
7:14 I would say 2-4min on fresh or cloudy days. If you are in a desert enviroment with non stop +90F weather, no more than a 2min. ;) Of course, mess around with dilutions and dwell time, every chemical and work enviroment is different!
@nicorallysport
@nicorallysport Жыл бұрын
👍. I use meguiar's apc or meguiar's super degreaser (10:1, about 45ml in 500ml) as a prewash, and it works great!. Sometimes I add it directly to my snow foam shampoo to increase the power of my pre-wash shampoo.. Which I also do to rejuvenate a clogged ceramic coating and apc prewash where super degreaser. An alkaline shampoo like carpro lift and an acid shampoo like descale. And even at times a ferrous decontaminant or a shampoo like gyeon restart wash. It's a lot of work and money but it works well for ceramic coatings!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Exaclty! ☝️ An APC as a prewash serves wonders for clogged coatings or really hammered cars 🤮 🦠 🚗 While I do not advise it for maintained cars, since shampoos are great for that, it's still an essential method for when you get those grungy vehicles 😎
@malachi2371
@malachi2371 Жыл бұрын
That was an impressive content video, thank you!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much champ!! 😊 glad it was helpful to you!! 😎 do you have any additional questions about this process? 🤔
@malachi2371
@malachi2371 Жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Thank you for asking! I believe your dilution was 4-1, thanks for providing that guidance. What do you believe are the pros / cons of the APC application versus Lift / Incredible Suds / Bilt Hamber pre-washes! Before I saw your video I watched several KZbin videos from Forensic Detailer, Apex and Pan. I bought Extra Tough and was going to try that… BTW, I thought it was very gracious of you to acknowledge those other KZbinrs, who inspired this APC application.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the kind words Malachi! 😭 🙏 I try my best to provide enough information for all to use in their details! APC vs Soap Pre Wash have COMPLETELY different use cases and the results are equally important. Soap Pre Wash: this is recommended for vehicles that are maintained. Because these mixtures are not that aggressive, but packs more punch than a pH neutral soap, it is a great procedure to use if the car is frequently washed. APC Pre Wash: I do not recommend this for maintained cars. This procedure is effective on cars with moderate to heavy amount of contaminants. Such as bird, droppings, traffic film, grime, mud, and other unsightly impurities. if you are Detailing as a business, or you simply have a car that has been neglected for quite some time, this procedure is good to use, but don't do it so frequently on maintenance vehicles. hopefully this answers your question! 😎👉👉
@malachi2371
@malachi2371 Жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Perfect response, I now understand the difference. Thank you!
@kamalkanturs
@kamalkanturs 8 ай бұрын
Very nice!
@kevinla7971
@kevinla7971 2 жыл бұрын
Hey Cardo! Great video are you using regular super clean or the foaming version of super clean?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Whats good Kevin! 😎👉👉 I am using regular Super Clean in this video! The classic degreaser that is readily available in any retail store 🏬 😊
@kevinla7971
@kevinla7971 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Thank you for replying!
@robertosticca597
@robertosticca597 2 жыл бұрын
Do you think you’ll get a better quality result from the foam cannon procedure or the pump sprayer procedure?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
It is all personal preference! The foam canon is a great since you cover the whole vehicle in a short amount of time, however it requires a pressure washer to do this. The trigger sprayer or pump sprayer is economical and requires no pressure washer. While the output will be the same, you will be taking a lot longer since the pump sprayer doesn’t output a consistent layer of foam, making the detail longer. both will get the job done, it just depends if you want it done with a pressure washer or not 😎
@EveryDayJay415
@EveryDayJay415 4 ай бұрын
What do you think of using dawn dish soap instead of an APC?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 4 ай бұрын
You "could", but I do not use it because it leaves a thick residue behind that needs a lot of rinsing to remove 🫤
@EveryDayJay415
@EveryDayJay415 4 ай бұрын
@@CardosCarDose fair enough. Seems like it foams like no other, jury is out if that’s good or bad but it looks the part. I’m gonna do a full correction on my really good condition 94 s10 and am researching what to use to gently decon before the clay mit and polisher come out
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 4 ай бұрын
@EveryDayJay415 There is no need to be gentle as decontamination is not "gentle" 😆 Any alkaline soap will do. Keep the process simple 👍
@smileyjoker5745
@smileyjoker5745 8 ай бұрын
what do you think if you use apc without washing it, then apply foam on top of it, then rinse it away and start the contact wash?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 8 ай бұрын
I suggest not foaming soap over APC because you will just be diluting the product, and realistically speaking, it is not necessary 🤔
@smileyjoker5745
@smileyjoker5745 8 ай бұрын
now i know how to use my ryobi foam blaster with dilution ratio 1/2 that i bought before mjjc s v3. please advise a safe dilution ratio for koch chemie green star with ryobi one
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 8 ай бұрын
I think Greenstar you will be fine using full strength considering the panel impact ratio 🤔 1:4 in your foam cannon is not 1:4 on the panel. I will have to update my APC pre wash tutorial 😂
@jacobspurgeon2110
@jacobspurgeon2110 6 ай бұрын
Question, so super clean reaches optimal ph in 4:1 dilution ratio so to make the math easy we should use PIR which would be 20%? So far example my 1000ml foam lance with pressure washer combined puts out roughly 560ounces to empty the lance. So 20% pir would be 3312 ML ooor am I doing this wrong? Meaning you can’t get 20% pir out of a snow lance or atleast mine?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 6 ай бұрын
There are a bit of inconsistencies in this video 😂 I am currently working on a version two of this video with an update on the information, including PIR. I actually pour APC straight into the foam cannon, only because I have a 1.9 gpm machine. The dilution ratio on output will probably be around 1:70-130, while the ratio is wild, it still has enough kick to remove the grime from the vehicle. My latest video on a nine month ceramic maintenance service demonstrates this process if you want to check it out 👍
@RL-ju9ye
@RL-ju9ye 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this video! Does using a foam cannon over dilute the original 1:4 dilution requiring more APC?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
It does, and if you have a high GPM machine (3 GPM or more) then it will dilute even more. Honestly, I tried 3:1 dilution ratio and I don’t really notice much of a difference. So save that extra dollar and use 4:1 😎
@RL-ju9ye
@RL-ju9ye 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose thanks for the reply! I’m going to give it a shot. Roughly 7oz in a 1L foam cannon
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
go for it champ! and good detailing! 👍😁
@rickyhara5976
@rickyhara5976 2 ай бұрын
A question for anyone that can help. I bought the P&S all purpose cleaner is a green colour one. Very cheap. There is no review on youtube or even much information on the website on the ph of the product or dilution ratio. The only dilution ratio it mention is 1 : 15 and on the jug it says for vinyl, rubber, carpet doesn’t say anything about paint. I tried using 1 :15 ratio on the paint in a foam canon. Not a lot of foam. Left it on for 3 minutes did dissolve some bug guts but not a lot, a little higher ratio worked much better but I don’t wanna be too harsh on the paint. Let me know if anyone has any suggestions.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 ай бұрын
As someone who had went through 4 gallons of that product, I can give some insight 👍 If it is locally available to you, I think it is solid for what it is. APC is just APC and we should treat it as such 😌 However, I believe a slightly better option would be P&S Enviro Clean. It is an APC that just smells better and has a similar user experience. I actually made a video showcasing that product on my recent ceramic coating maintenance. Check it out!
@csskiller
@csskiller 2 жыл бұрын
What are your thoughts on adding a 4:1 ratio of APC to a snow foam like Chemical guys in a foam canon?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
I would not suggest adding apc to soap from a different brand. Most APCs already foam good enough so I think youll be fine. Too much foam with APC can actually work against you with the suds reactivating numerous times in the panel gaps, which can leave harsh streaks if left unattended. Runny foam, while no visually impressive live snow foam, is my recommendation to avoid rinsing numerous times.
@csskiller
@csskiller 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose thanks! I've been wanting to upgrade from a pump sprayer APC pre treatment to a foam cannon pre treatment. This video helped a lot
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
glad I helped you out! Good luck on your next detail, and if you have any questions, let me know! 😎👉👉
@csskiller
@csskiller 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Detailed 2 vehicles today. Holy heck the APC foam pre-treatment saved me so much time. Thanks so much.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Hooray!! Glad this method worked out for you champ! 😎🎊🥳🎉
@13slot28
@13slot28 2 жыл бұрын
Good stuff!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback mate! Glad you enjoyed it! ;)
@omranmkv
@omranmkv Жыл бұрын
Hi are APCs safe on spray waxed surfaces?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
For the most part, you should only spray APC if the contamination is out of hand 🤔 Such pre treatments can strip a wax off, but I say its beneficial as it reveals a fresh layer of wax free of grime. From there you can apply more should it be the case 😎 👍
@NevanRead
@NevanRead 2 жыл бұрын
Can you test the Adams Polishes all purpose cleaner in the pre wash method. I have it, but I am not sure how much to dilute it
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Whats good Nevan! 😎👉👉 I think you will be very safe with 5:1. I've never used their APC but it's pretty much the same thing. If your car is being maintained, I do not advise using this method repeatedly. If you're working on another persons car, and it looks really neglected and not maintained, 5:1 is a good start.
@NevanRead
@NevanRead 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Thank you for your insight. I really appreciate it 😊
@gaugesheen
@gaugesheen Жыл бұрын
I want the clumps!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
BEEEG BUBBLES 🫧
@kouradasmith3720
@kouradasmith3720 Жыл бұрын
Will this strip a sealant such as bead maker ?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Yes, no questions asked 😂Considering how easy it is to apply, I think its worth it as you can top it with fresh beadmaker rather than "maintaining" a grime caked surface. 😎
@kouradasmith3720
@kouradasmith3720 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the quick reply 😊
@baklash1762
@baklash1762 2 жыл бұрын
Another well thought out, organized, and informative video. I ran across your Turtle Wax Max video, liked it, and went looking for more. Now I’m a new subscriber. You mentioned that the rear of the vehicle might need some physical agitation (with a mitt?). What do you think about doing this on all the surfaces? Any downside? I noticed some products said 4/1, 8/1, etc. and another said the reverse, even 1/15 & 1/30. Ratios can be deceiving if there is no explanation as to which number is the product and which is the water. There is a big difference between 4/1 and 1/4. I have always thought the product was listed first because it’s usually the smaller amount…… 1/4 meaning 1 part product and 4 parts water. So the manufacturer’s ratios confused me. Does their 4/1 recommendation actually mean 4 parts product in 1 part water? Please clear this up for me.😱 And I like the foam on your cap and bill.😁 Subtle humor. Can’t remember exactly what you called the bird poop, but it was funny.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Aw thanks ma dude for the subs! Oh no dont get me started once brands mention "add 16% dilution" im like i didnt do well in math 😭 I did mention 4:1 for all the products and that is 4 parts water to 1 part solution 😎 thanks for the feedback, I will make sure to thoroughly explain the water and solution ratio. I agree too, water or product first? It is confusing especially with units and language changing across the globe we americans are dodgy with our units 😭
@baklash6079
@baklash6079 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Could you elaborate on your comment about hand agitation needed on the rear of the vehicle. Would you use a wash mitt? What about doing this on the entire vehicle for better cleaning? Would there be a downside to this?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
By agitation, I mean that you would need to follow up with a contact wash after using this prewash. The vehicles showcased, they were kind of dirty, so I would use the pre-wash first, rinse right after, and then follow up your normal wash procedure. And yes I would use a wash mitt 😎 if you are going to wash your car, just do the whole entire vehicle since there would be no point of having a clean rear with a dirty front 😂 No downsides here 😉
@baklash6079
@baklash6079 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Thanks for all your prompt replies.
@baklash1762
@baklash1762 2 жыл бұрын
I noticed you didn’t mention Purple Power. Wouldn’t it be good for this method too?
@Meeeks
@Meeeks 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the reasoning for avoiding the pricier foam cannons? Does the APC prewash harm the foam cannon in any way?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Most foam canons can take the high alkaline levels, I only say this so folk can save an extra buck or two 😉 For example, the MTM cannons are better for soap, but do you really wanna blast another $100 on just an APC? Well, if you can financially afford it, by all means go right ahead xD But if you are new to detailing or money is a bit tight, just stick with economical cannons 😎 Regardless, APCs dont foam as much as soap, so no need for pricey cannons
@Meeeks
@Meeeks 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose ah, gotcha. So there would be no issue with me using my current MTM for the apc foaming prewash (ie. no need to worry about damaging my foam cannon), correct? I currently have only used it with soap or soap+apc (kcx gsf + greenstar)
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Yes! you will be perfectly fine! 😎
@Meeeks
@Meeeks 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Awesome. Thanks! And great videos! Keep up the good work!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks champ! appreciate your feedback! 😊
@robertosticca597
@robertosticca597 2 жыл бұрын
Will the APC pre wash harm black matte or gloss wheels?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
DISCLAIMER: Under no circumstances should you detail wheels in direct sunlight and/or if they are hot to the touch, especially coated/matte wheels. with that said, just use some common sense on dwelltime and how long you are in the sun. Wheel cleaners have crazy high pH levels, compared to the APC pre-wash, it has a lower strength. So I think you should be fine, within logical boundaries of course 😉
@Mburr427
@Mburr427 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get that test meter to see the alkaline levels?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Got it directly from Milwakee, you could buy it on Amazon, but im not sure if its the original seller 🤔
@numberoneJATT
@numberoneJATT 6 ай бұрын
Anyone use spray nine for apc pre wash? If so what dilution are you using
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 6 ай бұрын
Never used it so I have no comment 🤔
@williewilson4066
@williewilson4066 2 жыл бұрын
Is it safe on ceramic coated vehicles because I coated my wheels and car with the same ceramic and used brake buster on my wheels and after 6-7 months there’s no protection on the wheels but paints still holding strong
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
To put it very simply ma champ, if you wash your car once or twice a week, you can use much gentler cleaners and prolong the life if you add toppers every now and then. While this is pretty safe on ceramic coatings, just make sure to read what pH resistance your coating has. if it caps at 11 I probably wouldn’t recommend this. 😉 Obviously use common sense, if you have a coating and wash your car every 4 weeks, then obviously you are going to degrade it sooner because you need stronger cleaners to deal with the grime.
@ill4763
@ill4763 10 ай бұрын
Which apc do you recommend ?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 10 ай бұрын
There is no absolute answer I can give you to be honest. 😐 Many have a very similar user experience and honestly depends what you want out of an APC from a user experience. But if I had to answer, I do fancy the APCs from Gyeon and Shine Supply 😌
@ill4763
@ill4763 10 ай бұрын
@@CardosCarDose do you think its wise to dilute some APC like 1:10 or 1:15 and add a bit of ONR (cap full) and use the same method in your video? I mainly want to use this to get rid of road film. And make the contact wash much easier. Or using active foam from Koch chemy.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 10 ай бұрын
@@ill4763 You wont achieve anything adding ONR or any rinse less wash to an APC mixture 🤷‍♂The alkaline based APC will melt the grime with ease and a polymer based rinse less cleaner only encapsulate, but does not address the film. Really, I would just leave the APC be its own thing just to keep things simple for you 😎Active foam is a great soap for cleaning! Actually have a gallon of that stuff
@ill4763
@ill4763 10 ай бұрын
@@CardosCarDose yeah I have a gallon of Active foam as well. 😏
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 10 ай бұрын
Great soap, but watch it, it smells addictive 😩 🪵 🍂 🫧 🚙
@nightdaychannel828
@nightdaychannel828 Жыл бұрын
Really...REALLY good video! Question: since most pressure washers automatically dilute at a 10:1 ratio, could you use a full-strength APC in the cannon so that it automatically dilutes it to a 10:1 product ratio?!? Thanks!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Depending on your make and model, it will change what the output is once it lands on the surface. for example, my Greenworks machine outputs approximately 0.9 GPM, and doesn't dilute the product a lot since it is mostly air. However, my Kanzle 1322TS has a steady 2GPM and adds more water, hence why it is diluted more. honestly, I think you are safe with 1:5 all the way to 1:8. I DO NOT recommend using it at full strength, unless you are dealing with grungy vehicles like AMMO NYC or Detail Geek as one and done solutions 😂 NEVER use that dilution on "clean" or "maintained" vehicles, as it could potentially harm the plastics and other delicate clear coats
@nightdaychannel828
@nightdaychannel828 Жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose thanks for breaking that down! I'll have to try different set-ups to see how the PIR actually comes out with different GPMs. Mad respect!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Thanks champ! if you have any more questions, just let me know! 😉
@David-Godin
@David-Godin 2 жыл бұрын
Great video and new sub here
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the feedback champ! 😎
@gregory3227
@gregory3227 Жыл бұрын
Quick question. How do you measure the dilution? Considering the foam cannon is bringing in its own water from the pressure as well, would that mean I would have to have a stronger dilution ratio in the bottle?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Im actually in the works of remaking this video because the technology for APCs have gotten better 🤔 Exactly, it does dilute a lot more in the foam cannon, considering the impact ratio is completely different from that of a hand sprayer. 🫧 The rabbit hole of this technique is really deep, so I will elaborate in my remastered video 😎👍 Thanks for bringing this up!
@KingTheDetailer
@KingTheDetailer 2 жыл бұрын
Just change the oraphise in the foam cannon to a 1.1m and it will foam just like a expensive foam cannon
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
While this is an option for many people willing to change a part out, I think that should be saved for soaps. If the APC foam is too thick, you will have a much harder time rinsing everything out since it will keep reactivating in the nooks and crannies. Of course, this is just an opinion, so swap it out if it floats your boat 😉
@luc4prez
@luc4prez Жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t say getting closer with the washer is wasting water at all.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
But it does degrade the paint finish 🤔 Using pressurized water, on top of grit on the surface, that rinse is pretty abrasive as you are just pushing dirt around rather than gently loosening it with a pretreatment. Sure you COULD get up close and slowly abrade the dirt off, but on cars that clearly are free of any defects is a no no ☝️
@bishoprain9287
@bishoprain9287 Ай бұрын
Hey Cardo, I use Super clean for ext and p&s for interior, if you were to recommend me, 1 gallon of Apc for both, what would it be and why?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Ай бұрын
I actually use P&S Enviro Clean for both areas. I think the value to performance is solid and does not smell like death 😂 Ill link here if you want to check it out: bit.ly/44JRrPH
@bishoprain9287
@bishoprain9287 Ай бұрын
​@CardosCarDose Oh ok, so what would be a good pre rinse ratio & interior ratio?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Ай бұрын
@bishoprain9287 That is subjective and really depends on what you are trying to achieve. I use 1:10 for interior and FS in my foam cannon. My recent Coating Maintenance video better explains it 👍
@sicilianfriend4265
@sicilianfriend4265 2 жыл бұрын
What the heck are you wearing??? Great video!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
Swag 😎👉👉 😂 I am very expressive in winter time! I love jackets and joggers with lots of design on it! 😎 👕 👖 🔥
@Giannis_Gritz
@Giannis_Gritz 9 ай бұрын
But keep in mind 4:1 in foam cannon....Pir its much higher
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 9 ай бұрын
This is an old video and currently am revisiting it to update the concept of a APC pre wash. I learned about the PIR a while ago and I looked back on my video and was like "oh yeah, I definitely need to update this" 😆
@1stfrompuertorico568
@1stfrompuertorico568 2 жыл бұрын
2nd
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
3rd 😭
@williambell7712
@williambell7712 8 ай бұрын
There is a huge difference between APC's and degreasers like super clean. I would not use super clean at any dilution. Do not be cheap spend a few dollars more and get a product designed for automotive paint. like DIY Details All Clean or Koch Chemie Green Star
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 8 ай бұрын
The base chemistry of APC and Degreasers are not too different and both can be safely used on the vehicle at the correct dilution. It is not a brand A vs B vs C thing, it is about why you are using it and how does it help you out. I do not recommend anyone to constantly use APC or Degreaser as their PreWash mixture on their vehicle if they live in a dry area like California. However, in much more wet climates where traffic film is a frequent contaminant, then a Degreaser would be more effective as that is the core ingredient of what road film is, something APC can not break down efficiently. As always, this video is just a demonstration and really you can do whatever you want, there is no one rule to detailing everyone must follow. Do your research, have an open mind, and enjoy the process 👍
@nachomandetailingservices1057
@nachomandetailingservices1057 Жыл бұрын
Never recommend CG there products are garbage and are made in China. And set back to the USA. If you want good products to use let me know I have put together a collection of chemicals from reparable companies that actually work and do a good job. For a APC you should try some kraken from Phoenix eod. ❤ but great video buddy.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
😎👉👉 The best part about CG is that I can look back on my older photos/videos and I be like "wow, did I really use that?" 😭
@nachomandetailingservices1057
@nachomandetailingservices1057 Жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose 🤣🤣 yes. But you learned your lesson. But there are a lot of other people out there that just don’t know any better. So it’s important to educate them. So we save them time and money.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
EXACTLY! 🧠 💪 I feel like it's part of that "well it works for me, so I won't use anything else" kind of mentality. It is easy to get comfortable with one product or brand that it narrows the ability to have an open mind to other things in our industry. unfortunately, their Fanbase cannot see past the logic CG offers, and those people will never be able to become "real" detailers. those who look past the "fancy garden" can see that there is much more out there than what meets the eye.
@Pedroluvslupe
@Pedroluvslupe 2 жыл бұрын
Use a touchless wash and that’s it keep it simple no need to use thousand of products
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose 2 жыл бұрын
I show case all of these products to help people make a decision to choose one. Touchless solutions are fine and all, but those are for basically clean cars and are often pH neutral, which has no "cleaning properties." Utilizing an APC helps with more gritty, dirty, TF coated cars for a safer wash. Obviously dont use this in every wash, use common sense, this is mostly for every 3-5 washes. Of course, at the end of the day its your car and you can do whatever method youd like. Have fun!
@Pedroluvslupe
@Pedroluvslupe 2 жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose the touchless wash im using work better on dirty cars I Wouldn’t use it on a very clean cars, instead I would use this all purpose cleaner touchless wash are a little pricey lol but works at least for me no need to clean even tge tire’s my record time for washing and drying is 12 minutes, have a great day
@krustykrab4470
@krustykrab4470 2 жыл бұрын
@@Pedroluvslupe feel like you are lowkey throwing shade at him, his method works in his world and your method works in your world. plus he is a youtuber, of course he is going to have lots of products cause he has to test it for us to check out and get an idea Opinions are your own, not facts. he is just offering ideas if you have a dirty car. i dont know why you mentioned how long it takes you to "detail" your car, highly doubt it will be a one and done.
@Pedroluvslupe
@Pedroluvslupe 2 жыл бұрын
@@krustykrab4470 don’t worry I will shoot a video showing it on camera , lol time means money to me, wash 2 cars the other day im not in car businesses, im cleaning offices and buildings my own company but this client ask me if I can clean his cars so I decided to give a shot, bum 1 hour it was done just regular wash and vacuum inside and tire shine , he gave me 200 dollars with my touchless soap removed everything even on the tires , I actually don’t care what people use im just saying no need to presoke we got amazing products that can do pretty much all without any effort, you have a great day too be safe
@bryangallardo1071
@bryangallardo1071 Жыл бұрын
You forgot to test purple power!
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
Personally I would not use that since it is a very caustic chemical compared to Super Clean. 🤔
@bryangallardo1071
@bryangallardo1071 Жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose Could you test it? So that the myth can be solved once and for all. Some people even use it on interior.
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
I mean I had used it on some commercial trucks before and saw the black trim bleeding the dye right off. So honestly man, don't overthink it and just use a quality cleaner. "Others" can use it, but what matters is how you want to work. 😉
@bryangallardo1071
@bryangallardo1071 Жыл бұрын
@@CardosCarDose How is Super Clean with a higher pH of 12.5 -13.8 safer then Purple Power with lower pH of 11 - 12?
@CardosCarDose
@CardosCarDose Жыл бұрын
pH in chemistry isnt the full story, similar to how iron removers are "neutral" but would kill a wax easily. pH gives an idea to what the product could be and provide more context. Its a REALLY deep rabbit hole to understand this, but for detailing, again, its not something to overthink.
@mendingmotos
@mendingmotos 3 ай бұрын
Super informative! i'm about to make a detail video of a motorcycle i just rebuilt and I have heard all kinds of bad stuff about Superclean but you have won me over! awesome video SUBBED!
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