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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 12:39 PM
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For using on everything, engine bay, trim etc?

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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For using on everything, engine bay, trim etc?

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Safe to use on pretty much anything neat: R222 Total Auto Wash

You can dilute this stuff if need be: 303 Aerospace Cleaner (Larger 32oz bottle)

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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Safe to use on pretty much anything neat: R222 Total Auto Wash

You can dilute this stuff if need be: 303 Aerospace Cleaner (Larger 32oz bottle)

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:34 PM
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When it comes to APC you'd be amazed how many serious detailers use 'non car specific' stuff, the most popular one at the moment being 'Daisy' from Tescos (usually diluted about 10:1 for interiors and 4:1 for wheels, arches, engines etc.). Of course you'll get the brand snobs turning their nose up, but money saved on things like APC (and that can be a lot), is better spent elsewhere on better polishes, waxes etc.
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a polish immigrant works out cheaper in the long run and if you break it you can buy another one
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Pit Viper
When it comes to APC you'd be amazed how many serious detailers use 'non car specific' stuff, the most popular one at the moment being 'Daisy' from Tescos (usually diluted about 10:1 for interiors and 4:1 for wheels, arches, engines etc.). Of course you'll get the brand snobs turning their nose up, but money saved on things like APC (and that can be a lot), is better spent elsewhere on better polishes, waxes etc.
Daisy is about 69p for 1.5 litres and works a treat. got myself 3 bottles the other week as i go through loads ( both detailing and around the house )
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Daisy is about 69p for 1.5 litres and works a treat. got myself 3 bottles the other week as i go through loads ( both detailing and around the house )
You're right there, mate - it's great stuff. In fact it's got so popular amongst members over on Detailing World that nearly everybody's local Tescos has been selling out of the stuff and nobody can get hold of any.
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Cool
Cheers for that little tip
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Old Dec 29, 2008 | 02:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Pit Viper
When it comes to APC you'd be amazed how many serious detailers use 'non car specific' stuff, the most popular one at the moment being 'Daisy' from Tescos (usually diluted about 10:1 for interiors and 4:1 for wheels, arches, engines etc.). Of course you'll get the brand snobs turning their nose up, but money saved on things like APC (and that can be a lot), is better spent elsewhere on better polishes, waxes etc.
Been in to Tesco to get some "Daisy", the only stuff I can find is Daisy Bleach. Is this the right stuff ?? Surley not !!
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if you have a bottle of the best cleaner available and you spill it what do you use to clean it up?
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if you have a bottle of the best cleaner available and you spill it what do you use to clean it up?
I don't the other half does.
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Autosmart G101 is another popular choice.

Ive used it for years, for loads of stuff!
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G101 from autosmart,5 litres, use it fer cleaning plastic, fabric upholstery, wheels, baked on flies in summer,when i had valetin company that was main item in van, you gotta dilute for differant applications though, but that will come with usin it, (never neat), cheaper than the boutique products,
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Originally Posted by cossyman
G101 from autosmart,5 litres, use it fer cleaning plastic, fabric upholstery, wheels, baked on flies in summer,when i had valetin company that was main item in van, you gotta dilute for differant applications though, but that will come with usin it, (never neat), cheaper than the boutique products,
plus its good for getting crayon out of carpets (as i was doing on boxing day LOL)
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