Universal cleaner (APC, all purpose cleaner) is a staple in every detailer's kit. One concentrate, diluted in various ratios, can handle floor mats, plastics, the engine bay, and pre-washing wheels. You will find concentrates here from Koch Chemie, Gyeon, Auto Finesse, and Nuke Guys, an extra-strong version for the toughest grime (Hardcore), and a specialized engine bay degreaser. For precise dilution, use mixing bottles.
Universal cleaner (APC, all purpose cleaner) is a staple in every detailer's kit. One concentrate, diluted in various ratios, can handle floor mats, plastics, the engine bay, and pre-washing wheels. You will find concentrates here from Koch Chemie, Gyeon, Auto Finesse, and Nuke Guys, an extra-strong version for the toughest grime (Hardcore), and a specialized engine bay degreaser. For precise dilution, use mixing bottles.
The strength of an all-purpose cleaner is determined by its dilution – you can use the same concentrate lightly diluted for plastics or highly concentrated for dried-on dirt, just adjust the ratio with water.
How to dilute APC based on use
Use a weaker dilution (e.g., 1:10 or more) for regular interior cleaning and more sensitive plastics, and save a stronger concentrate (1:1 up to undiluted) for dried-on dirt, the engine bay, or pre-washing extremely dirty wheels.
Where to use APC
Floor mats, interior and exterior plastic parts, rubber floor mats, pre-washing wheels, or the engine bay – an all-purpose cleaner can handle most surfaces, you just need to choose the right concentration.
Extra strong cleaners and engine degreasers
For the toughest cases (grease in the engine bay, long-neglected interiors), use extra strong versions like Hardcore or a specialized engine degreaser that can handle even dried-on oil and road grime.
