Review: CG Inner Clean

[mjlinane]

Review: Chemical Guys Inner Clean

Introduction:

My personal preference is for no gloss on the interior. Also, having a little cleaning ability is nice so either 1) on nicely kept interiors, only need the one step or 2) no rinse step is required if I`ve had to use a cleaner first. This is another product I really didn`t need but I like Chemical Guys stuff so sprung for it.

Thanks to Corey again for providing the format.

Product Claims:

From Autopia Car Care site -

"Chemical Guys InnerClean Interior Detailer

Safely cleans interior surfaces.
No harsh chemicals.
Advanced UV protection.


Interior Quick Detailer – InnerClean is truly ‘one of a kind’ when it comes to cleaning and protecting the interior of your vehicle. InnerClean is the only quick detailer for your auto’s interior that revives and protects. Utilizing quick detailer technology, InnerClean has the ability to clean and protect every part of your vehicle’s interior. Sprays on quick, wipes off easy removing dirt and dust while leaving a high quality OEM finish. InnerClean works great on every interior surface from vinyl dashboards, to synthetic leather door panels. InnerClean was engineered from the ground up to leave your vehicle’s interior looking amazing.

Natural matte appearance
Removes dirt, dust, and body oils
Cleans, conditions, and protects your interior
OEM factory appearance
Advanced UV protection
Quick and easy application
Unique dust repelling technology
Fresh pineapple scent


Interior Quick Detailer – InnerClean is truly ‘one of a kind’ when it comes to cleaning and protecting the interior of your vehicle. InnerClean is the only quick detailer for your auto’s interior that revives and protects. Utilizing quick detailer technology, InnerClean has the ability to clean and protect every part of your vehicle’s interior. Sprays on quick, wipes off easy removing dirt and dust while leaving a high quality OEM finish. InnerClean works great on every interior surface from vinyl dashboards, to synthetic leather door panels. InnerClean was engineered from the ground up to leave your vehicle’s interior looking amazing."

Chemical Guys InnerClean Interior Detailer

Details:

1.- Packaging: Plastic Bottle with Trigger Sprayer
2.- Directions: Clearly labeled
3.- Viscosity: About the same as water
4.- Color: Neon Yellow
5.- Scent: Pineapple (I thought peach until I read was pineapple)
6.- Price at time of review: 16oz = $ 16.99
7.- Manufacturer: Chemical Guys
9.- Made in: California

Product



Other Products Used:

CG Nonsense
MF

Preparation:

Even though my car didn`t need it, I wiped down the door card with CG Nonsense. (This is part of a dressing series so want to show different gloss levels from nothing.)

Application:

Spray a small amount on clean short nap MF and rub into vinyl or other interior surface. Follow with a light buffing with dry MF.

Observations:

It flashes rather quickly and can leave can leave a slightly blotchy finish until the final wipe. After that, is factory matte - exactly what I want.

Cleaned with Nonsense


CG IC, CG Silk and CG VRP (sorry, sun moved that far in the 90 sec it took to apply)

A bit hard to tell but there is no visible tape line on the CG IC side.

Does it meet its claims: yes, except for the "one of a kind part" - I have two other similar products - and the "dust repelling technology" which 1) didn`t know it had until I started writing this and 2) wasn`t looking for until now.

Comparisons:

Comparing with Megs QID and 1Z CP, all three are fine products and I will continue use them all. The biggest difference is price, scent and, maybe slightly, cleaning ability.

In the smaller sizes, Megs QID is clear winner price-wise - $5 at your local WalMart. By the gallon, Megs QID and CG IC are almost the same. 1Z CP is far behind in both categories.

As mentioned, CG IC has a fruity smell while Megs QID and 1Z CP have differing intensities of a similar scent (1Z is slightly stronger and claims "citrus" - OK, if you say so).

Cleaning ability is harder for me to judge as my cars stay clean and my customers cars need far more than any of these would deliver. Pushed, I`d say CG IC and Megs QID are about the same and 1Z CP very slightly less.

Which would I use? For my own cars, I am alternating between CG IC and 1Z CP because I like the scent of 1Z and am willing to pop for the extra cost of the boutique product for my cars. When the 1Z is gone, depends on mood whether I buy again. Not because it is in any way bad, just expensive.

For my customers, they mostly get Megs QID (assuming they don`t want the "dressing" look) because I have more than 2 gallons of it, is very cost effective and it works very well. When I`m out, I`ll have to think about it but have no complaints with Megs QID.

Pros:

1.- Cleans.
2.- Protects.
3.- Cost effective
4.- Pleasant smell.

????:
1. Durability. My cars get wiped down every week or, at most, two so I`ll never know.
2. Dust repelling technology. Will be looking for that.

Cons:

1.- I could use a little less of the pleasant smell but dissipates quickly.

Final Observations and Summary:

Like most CG products I`ve tried, it is good stuff and meets my "professional" needs very well. Not as sexy as some of the boutique products I may use on my own vehicles but think they work quickly, without undue fuss and give a large percentage of the boutique result (& sometimes, more) at a low enough price for my "normal" customers to swallow without hurting "profit".

Comments and questions are encouraged. Thanks for viewing!

[blk5.0]

All these CG reviews of late has me looking more into there products. I have a few right now and they work well. Making my next shopping list

[Pats300zx]

Great review. This is one CG product that you don`t hear much about. Thanks for the comparison to Meg`s QID and 1z. I have both and I find myself reaching for QID more.

[rwright]

Another great review, thanks! I use Meg`s QID sometimes but most of the time I reach for 1Z CP. I wouldn`t mind trying this product before I cast my opinion on pricing vs. the others.

[CT3]

Thanks for the review. I`ll definitely be trying CG products down the road. I don`t have any in my arsenal currently. As for this one it sounds like I can stick with my MegsQID.

[C. Charles Hahn]

Another great review, thanks! I use Meg`s QID sometimes but most of the time I reach for 1Z CP. I wouldn`t mind trying this product before I cast my opinion on pricing vs. the others.

How much difference is there really between QID and 1Z CP? I`ve never used the 1Z stuff, but I go through QID like it`s water.

[TroyScherer]

Another nice review. I have been using Meg`s QID like others but may have to give this a try.

[aray]

Nice review!

Does the "Pineapple/Peach" smell linger, and is it strong?

I love the 1Z Cockpit due to the smell as well. I like how it smells fresh but doesn`t hang around too long.

[mjlinane]

Does the "Pineapple/Peach" smell linger, and is it strong?

Not really strong and, no, it doesn`t linger.

CG has many interesting scents in their products. The coconut scent in their 721 Finishing polish took me by surprise. Quite good but didn`t expect in a polish. Their Hybrid V7 smells like orange sherbet (awesome!).

[Rocket]

Nice review. Have you purchased every product CG offers? Sure seems like it.

[rzatch]

How well does it clean and at what point do you decide an APC is more appropriate first?

[blk5.0]

Has CG giving you a sponsorship lol. No really good job on the reviews.

[mjlinane]

I wish. I started off using mostly CG products. (My inner eye looks at FMINUS`s work for what I want to do detailing and he used a lot of CG products in the beginning.) I was waiting for others to write some but hadn`t seen any. Fertile ground. That and I want the $700 worth of BF products.

[rzatch]

Your opening a lot of eyes with your reviews that`s for sure. I for one have only ever bought their MF towels and never really looked at their other products for the most part can`t beat their prices on towels.

[rwright]

How much difference is there really between QID and 1Z CP? I`ve never used the 1Z stuff, but I go through QID like it`s water.

The ironic thing Charlie is that I have had 1Z cut better in every situation than QID. Everyone else is just the opposite. Guess I`m weird.

(My inner eye looks at FMINUS`s work for what I want to do detailing and he used a lot of CG products in the beginning.)

There`s a name I haven`t heard for a while. What ever happened to him?