AUTO DETAILING
Exterior Car Washing: Use Simple Green Car Wash, following application instructions on label. Additionally, original Simple Green has been used to wash automobiles (motorcycles, RVs, ATVs, etc.) for more than 30 years. A 1:32 dilution is just right (4 oz. Simple Green to 1 gallon water.)
Best results come from washing when auto surface is cool, doing the job in the shade or on overcast days. Work in sections, cleaning and then rinsing.
Car Wax Removal: Mix a solution of 1-part original Simple Green and 5-parts hot water. Let the solution remain on the surface for 5-10 minutes, but not dry. If there are multiple coats of wax — especially differing varieties of wax from coat to coat, several applications of this hot cleaning solution may be necessary.
Painted Engine Parts and Chromed Parts: Concentrated Simple Green solutions are able to remove oxidized paint (which is a good thing) and/or poorly applied paint jobs, (which is a bad thing.) Be particularly careful of "chromed" parts that are poorly painted, not plated. For quality chrome, and other metal or painted engine parts, use Simple Green Pro Series MAX METAL for a light cleaning and a high shine. MAX METAL also protects against smears, smudges, and dust collection.
Engine Washing: Cover distributor cap and plugs with aluminum foil to protect. Spray down the cool engine with a 1:1 solution of Simple Green Pro Series MAX & water. Let solution sit for about 5 to 10 minutes and then rinse with cool water. Some cracks and crevices, or extremely dirty engines might require some light scrubbing with a non-metallic bristle brush before rinsing. If you clean a metal surface, particularly aluminum, and it is not repainted right away, be sure to apply a light machine oil to protect from oxidation and displace moisture.
Plastic Instrument Panels and Convertible Tops: Use Pro Series Simple Green GLASS — it’s safe on all plastics and on tinted windows, too. We do not recommend original concentrated Simple Green for use on instrument panels or plastic windows, such as convertible-top windows. Certain types of plastic can become cloudy upon exposure to regular Simple Green and this condition may not be reversible.
Runoff: Cleaning on the street, in the driveway or garage: Even though Simple Green is non-toxic and biodegradable, it is still a violation of the Federal Clean Air & Water Act to allow the runoff to enter a storm drain or open body of water (lakes, streams, rivers, oceans, etc.) However, because it is non-toxic and biodegradable, you can clean vehicles over dirt, gravel, or grassy areas and then just water it in when done. Simple Green will biodegrade in the soil and will break down petroleum so that the natural bacteria in the ground can consume it.