APC vs GWC

[toddimac]

Hello All:

 

I have about run through my first gallon of Adam's APC. I have been using it 50/50 on my Porsche alloy wheels, as well as on our DDs (Toyota Highlander and Honda Accord). Getting great results on all vehicles. My question: when I get ready to re-order, should I start using the Green Wheel Cleaner for wheels and just use the APC on engine bay, etc.? What are the advantages of the GWC? Too bad I missed the boat on yesterday's Daily Special...

 

Thanks All

 

Toddimac

[Team Adam's]

APC targets "oils" a little more specifically, it can also be pretty harsh on more delicate finishes like raw/polished aluminum.

 

GWC targets carbon metallic (brake dust) better, and doesn't really touch greases or oils like APC can. Its more gentle and forgiving on delicate wheels as well.

 

Nothing wrong with using diluted APC for your wheels if its working for you. I'd recommend going to diluted car wash shampoo in a foaming spray bottle for light cleaning so you don't strip your protection and reserve APC or GWC for times when more serious cleaning is needed.

[Wardo]

I think you might get 10 answers from 10 different people.

Next time I will skip the green wheel cleaner and just use apc.

The gwc works great and a gallon has lasted me almost 1 year.

I think apc is or could be harsh on finishes. As a precaution you don't always want to use it on all types of wheels

[Wardo]

APC

I'd recommend going to diluted car wash shampoo in a foaming spray bottle for light cleaning so you don't strip your protection and reserve.

 

O man. I can't wait to try that. Good idea.

[toddimac]

Thanks Dylan - had not thought of the diluted shampoo in a spray bottle. Good tip!

[toddimac]

Thanks Wardo - appreciate it!

[Team Adam's]

 

O man. I can't wait to try that. Good idea.

 

Thanks Dylan - had not thought of the diluted shampoo in a spray bottle. Good tip!

 

When in doubt check out the videos... we actually covered that in this segment around the 10m45s point.

 

[tony97gt]

I use the diluted shampoo on the rims and the GWC on the tires. If you spray quick sealant on your rims the shampoo won't degrade the sealant like the APC.

[Wardo]

How fast would apc or gwc degrade the quick sealant on wheels? Estimated. ..

[Team Adam's]

couple of washes IMO... the acidic nature of the stuff means it degrades things FAST.

[tony97gt]

couple of washes IMO... the acidic nature of the stuff means it degrades things FAST.

 

Correct me if I'm wrong here, but the GWC doesn't eat the sealant AS fast as the APC?

[Team Adam's]

Correct.