Simple Green

[02_2500avalanche]

i have a little debate going on with my friend. he seems to believe that simple green stains the paint on cars. now i use simple green on the cladding and on the engine and i have not had any problems with it. when i wash the cladding i usually get some simple green on the paint. i have not seen any stain on my paint at all. i read the back of the simple green bottle and it says it is safe for paint. so what do you guys think? i believe it is not harmful to the paint at all.

 

[ygmn]

If used regularly and for extended periods of time....the chemicals in Simple Green will leach into the clear coat and make it cloudy.....now that said...it takes a whole bunch and a long time .....

I do not recommend using it on the paint because car wash products are much better.....I will sometimes use it on the tires and that is about it.......

Good Luck

 

[chevroletavalanche]

I use it on the wheels. I think it is better then the wheel cleaner stuff.

 

[02_2500avalanche]

well i wash it off like 5 min after i put it on, so i should be ok right?


Alex

 

[brew-man]

When used at recommended dilution(I go 2 oz. per gallon), you will not damage paint. That said, it is not wise to wash in sunshine, or let it stay on paint long.

I would use a product specially recommended for auto wash however. Save the SG for non-painted surfaces.

 

[dandan]

I use it strictly to clean the tires, particularly the WOL.

If the lettering is really dirty, an SOS pad soes the trick.

 

[dmacker]

I have used it on tires for years with no problems. I can see how it might affect the clear coat, but I have not noticed any staining on my white car.