{"id":47602,"date":"2026-04-23T00:00:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T04:00:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/?p=47602"},"modified":"2025-12-23T15:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-12-23T20:20:10","slug":"why-i-prefer-gtechniq-w5-citrus-all-purpose-cleaner-an-example","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.detailedimage.com\/Ask-a-Pro\/why-i-prefer-gtechniq-w5-citrus-all-purpose-cleaner-an-example\/","title":{"rendered":"Why I Prefer GTechniq W5 Citrus All Purpose Cleaner – An Example"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have used the Gtechniq W5 Citrus All Purpose Cleaner<\/a> for years, and currently only have this in the (APC) all-purpose cleaner category.\u00a0 I have enjoyed using other high-quality products, though this is my preference.\u00a0 I do not use products like these as much as the average detailer, as I lean on dedicated products.\u00a0 I am also extremely discerning about the kind of products, particularly APC, that I use.\u00a0 My focus starts on product safety of vehicles, followed by cleaning power, and later the cost.\u00a0 Not the other way around.\u00a0 I found this to be the best in safety category, and very good in all others.<\/p>\n

You can use the product full strength or dilute 1 to 8.<\/p>\n

\"Gtechniq<\/p>\n

A recent wash on a car that has been sitting for two years provided an opportunity to showcase this product as a pre-wash tool.\u00a0 This bottle is diluted 1 parts W5 to 4 parts distilled water.<\/p>\n

\"Very<\/p>\n

\"Very<\/p>\n

\"Foaming<\/p>\n

This car still needs some detailing done for a variety of other reasons, but I was surprised how easily 2 years of grime came off.\u00a0 Much of the grime had broken down before a contact (wash mitt) wash, just from spraying Gtechniq W5 followed by (1 to 2 minutes later) foaming with Gyeon Foam and rinsing 3 to 4 minutes afterwards.<\/p>\n

\"Audi<\/p>\n

\"Audi<\/p>\n

I also often use this product in conjunction with car soap for wheels, regardless of whether I use an iron remover for the break dust.\u00a0 I prefer Gyeon Tire for tire cleaning.\u00a0 But as a back or second option, Gtechniq W5 is my choice.\u00a0 Often, I will clean tires twice.\u00a0 My first will be W5 and follow up with Gyeon Tire.<\/p>\n

Gtechniq W5<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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