How to Easily Calculate Dilution Ratios for Car Detailing

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In this video I'll be explaining how to calculate different dilution ratios for car detailing/ cleaning chemicals e.g. APC, citrus, rinseless wash, wheel cleaners etc.
Link to the dilution ratio chart on my website: autocarehq.com/dilution-ratios-for-car-detailing-with-charts/
Links to the tools used:
- Measuring jug (1 litre): amzn.to/45EFGe4
- 50 ml measuring cup: www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/carbon-collective-50ml-measuring-cup?variant=40497410801743&ghref=3377%3A53788
- 20 ml syringe: amzn.to/3zrx525
- Cap measurement tool (exact one I use is not available): www.in2detailing.co.uk/products/tolco-pro-blend-proportioner-28-400-orange?variant=32463470329935&ghref=3377%3A53788
Dilution ratio calculation examples:
1. 1:4 dilution ratio
- Add up the total parts of the ratio (1+4=5)
- Work out how much solution you need in total (for this I'll use 500 ml)
- Divide 500 ml by the number of parts (500÷5=100). This means each part is 100 ml.
- Work out the amount of water needed, in this case it's 4 parts (4x100ml=400ml)
- Add the 4 parts of water (400 ml) and 1 part of product (100 ml) to your sprayer
2. 1:25 ratio
- Add up the total parts of the ratio (1+25=26)
- Work out how much solution you need in total (for this I'll use 500 ml)
- Divide 500 ml by the number of parts (500÷26=19). This means each part is 19 ml.
- Work out the amount of water needed, in this case it's 25 parts (25x19ml=481ml)
- Add the 25 parts of water (481 ml) and 1 part of product (19 ml) to your sprayer
0:00 Car Detailing Dilution Ratios
0:19 Measuring Tools
1:55 Example 1
4:11 Example 2
5:20 Distilled Water?
6:19 Dilution Ratio Charts

Пікірлер: 47

  • @autocarehqextra
    @autocarehqextra13 күн бұрын

    Here is a link to the dilution ratio charts I mentioned at the end of the video! autocarehq.com/dilution-ratios-for-car-detailing-with-charts/

  • @darrylpearson1
    @darrylpearson114 күн бұрын

    I literally googled this for some koch chemie stuff this lunchtime. Madness. Thank you!

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    14 күн бұрын

    Haha no worries thanks for watching!

  • @DarrenJMHughes
    @DarrenJMHughes13 күн бұрын

    Thank you for making this very helpful video for all to use. I’ve made a check sheet with the dilution rations for certain products that I use for a quick glance. Once you know how the ratios work, the world is your oyster 😂

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    13 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching Darren! That’s a great idea too 😊

  • @granddadmark7639
    @granddadmark763914 күн бұрын

    So glad you done this because I've been doing it wrong 🤦‍♂️ 1:4 I have been using 25% product to 75% water 😅

  • @imprezaworks
    @imprezaworks10 күн бұрын

    Brilliant timing. Thanks

  • @kimnewling5728
    @kimnewling572814 күн бұрын

    Keeping this in my video library. Thanks.

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    14 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching Kim 😊

  • @neilgraves5069
    @neilgraves506912 күн бұрын

    Great explanation Heather , wIsh BH autofoam was this easy to work out instead of PIR . Thank you

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    12 күн бұрын

    Cheers Neil, if you head over to that link in the description btw I’ve written a bit on calculating PIR at the end of the article

  • @grahambell9831
    @grahambell983113 күн бұрын

    Clearly explained and saved to my saved list for reference. Nice work Heather, thanks for sharing! 👏

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    13 күн бұрын

    Cheers Graham! Glad it's helpful :)

  • @grahambell9831

    @grahambell9831

    13 күн бұрын

    @@autocarehqextra Hi Heather 👋 yes indeed, 100% 🙂 have a great weekend!

  • @decker0373
    @decker037313 күн бұрын

    Very good video, dilutions can be a pain in the rear end at times 😅

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    13 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @nicholasrutterford797
    @nicholasrutterford79714 күн бұрын

    Hi Heather, really good video and well explained. I think alot of people will be thanking you for this. 👌👍

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    14 күн бұрын

    Thanks very much for watching!

  • @stephenjones6902
    @stephenjones690213 күн бұрын

    Hi Heather, thanks for the info

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    13 күн бұрын

    No problem!

  • @johnparish6441
    @johnparish644114 күн бұрын

    very useful little video Heather

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    14 күн бұрын

    Cheers John 😊

  • @ilikechickensausages2075
    @ilikechickensausages207514 күн бұрын

    Something off topic but have you thought about doing a (A day in the life) type of video about how when you detail, From the delivery of a car to the end vlog type stuff.

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    13 күн бұрын

    Definitely an idea to consider!

  • @georgemcclelland5207
    @georgemcclelland520713 күн бұрын

    Another reason to add water first is for safety with more aggressive chemicals,. If the water is in first any splashes will be mostly water. If you add chemical first then splash with thr first bit of water you splash almost neat chemical

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    12 күн бұрын

    Very true great point!

  • @davefgs2399
    @davefgs239914 күн бұрын

    First few times I had to dilute stuff it was a nightmare, now I am super organized with a spreadsheet and all the pre-made dilutions for the capacity of each one of my sprayers so I can simply look it up and move on cause I'm lazy 😆

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    14 күн бұрын

    That’s a great idea!

  • @kawa9000
    @kawa90008 күн бұрын

    Brilliant thank you very much!

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    8 күн бұрын

    Thanks for watching!

  • @ilikechickensausages2075
    @ilikechickensausages207514 күн бұрын

    How hard is your tap water Heather? We have rain water tanks and when i tested the water it was 10.

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    13 күн бұрын

    Think it’s about 100ppm

  • @brianpurcell9058
    @brianpurcell905814 күн бұрын

    Dam it !! I voted to see the carpet stripes 😂😂👍

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    14 күн бұрын

    😂😂 I’ll put that one up on Saturday haha

  • @clintonhewitt3454
    @clintonhewitt345414 күн бұрын

    👍👍👏😊

  • @1stfrompuertorico568
    @1stfrompuertorico56814 күн бұрын

    First!!! Nice!

  • @DaveBaldwin-jj2kb
    @DaveBaldwin-jj2kb14 күн бұрын

    Absolute nightmare good job for Google lol

  • @seanhammond4527
    @seanhammond452713 күн бұрын

    I am thick as shit and still can’t work it out 😂😂

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    13 күн бұрын

    Have a look at these charts instead! autocarehq.com/dilution-ratios-for-car-detailing-with-charts/

  • @chrisneville5884
    @chrisneville58845 күн бұрын

    Are you UsernameKates sister

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    5 күн бұрын

    Nope

  • @chrisneville5884

    @chrisneville5884

    5 күн бұрын

    @@autocarehqextra sorry, it’s just you look and sound very much like her, she does KZread motorbike videos. I hope I did not offend you in any way. I really like your videos, very informative and a good watch. I’m on the cusp of buying a pressure washer but just don’t know which model to go for, it’ll be used for domestic car detailing as opposed to commercial, basically my own vehicle. Thanks

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    5 күн бұрын

    @@chrisneville5884 Not at all don't worry! Thanks very much for watching the videos :) I used to have a Karcher K4 prior to getting my Kranzle pressure washer. If you go for a Karcher, consider having a look at the outlet as they have some good deals on refurbished models www.karcheroutlet.co.uk/index.asp

  • @Brockthedog315
    @Brockthedog3159 күн бұрын

    No way this video needs 7 minutes.

  • @autocarehqextra

    @autocarehqextra

    9 күн бұрын

    I time stamped it so you can skip bits if you’d like