In a detail operation, every ounce of product in a mobile kit represents weight, storage space, and inventory commitment. The pint-size all-purpose cleaner is the format for detailers who value compact inventory management — enough product to cover a full day of interior cleaning services without carrying excess, in a bottle size that fits the detail cart spray caddy without taking up a full column of space that a larger jug would.
Black Micro All-Purpose Cleaner Pint (SKU BM-16) is the 16-oz format of Black Micro’s concentrated automotive APC. The same multi-surface surfactant formula as the 32-oz size — dilutable for sensitive interior plastics, effective at concentration for jambs and engine components — in a pint bottle that fits the workflow of mobile detailers, detail station-level stocking, and DIY enthusiasts doing regular vehicle maintenance cleaning.
What This Product Is
Black Micro Pint is a 16-oz concentrated all-purpose cleaner and degreaser for automotive surfaces. Dilutable surfactant formula appropriate for interior plastic, rubber, vinyl, carpet spot cleaning, door jambs, engine compartment surfaces, wheel cleaning, and general automotive contamination removal. The pint format is the smallest available working size in the Black Micro APC lineup.
Key Features and Why They Matter
- Pint (16 oz) compact format — the right size for a mobile detail kit, individual technician station, or DIY detailer who does not need the 32-oz volume in a single working container. Compact storage, precise inventory.
- Same concentrated formula as 32-oz — not a reduced-effectiveness product. The pint contains full-strength concentrated Black Micro, diluted to the same ratios as the larger size for each surface type.
- Multi-surface dilutable APC — one product adjustable for different cleaning intensity levels across all the surface types encountered in automotive interior and exterior detailing.
What This Is NOT For
Same as the 32-oz size — not for use on clear coat, painted exterior panels, or glass as a primary cleaning product. Not appropriate for undiluted use on sensitive interior plastics or light-colored carpet. Always dilute appropriately for each surface type and test on an inconspicuous area when using on an unfamiliar surface material.
Who Uses This
Mobile detailers with space-efficient kit requirements use the pint as their APC supply — compact in the spray caddy, easy to stow in a van kit drawer, sufficient for a full day’s worth of interior services. Individual technician stations in multi-bay detail shops stock a pint at each station for grab-and-go use without sharing a larger supply container. DIY enthusiasts doing regular maintenance detailing use the pint to maintain supply without accumulating large quantities of cleaning product between uses. For mobile detailers doing higher volume or wanting fewer restocking interruptions, the 32-oz size provides longer working supply between restocks at proportionally better per-ounce cost.
How to Use
- Dilute per surface: Interior plastics/vinyl: 4:1 to 8:1. Door jambs and rubber: 2:1 to 4:1. Engine and heavy contamination: 1:1 to full strength.
- Apply and agitate: Spray onto surface or towel. Agitate with brush or microfiber on textured surfaces.
- Wipe or rinse clean.
- Follow with protectant on plastic, rubber, and vinyl surfaces after cleaning.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the pint size cost-effective compared to the 32-oz?
The 32-oz size provides better per-ounce value for operations that use APC consistently. The pint is the appropriate choice when compact size is a priority over per-ounce economy — mobile kit compactness, individual station stocking, or personal-use quantities. If cost-per-use is the primary consideration, the 32-oz is the better format.
Can I dilute the pint directly in the bottle and use as a spray?
Yes — the standard workflow is to pour a measured amount of concentrate into a separate spray bottle, add water per your dilution ratio, and use from the spray bottle. Alternatively, some detailers dilute in the original bottle and use it directly with a spray head attachment. Confirm the spray head is compatible with the bottle opening before using the original pint bottle as a spray application container.
How many vehicle interiors does a pint clean?
At a 6:1 dilution ratio, a 16-oz pint of Black Micro yields approximately 112 oz of working solution — about 3.5 standard spray bottles. For a full interior detail including door jambs, plastic trim, and rubber surfaces, a standard vehicle uses approximately one quarter to one half of a 32-oz working spray bottle of diluted APC. A pint of concentrate at 6:1 dilution therefore covers approximately 7–14 full interior cleaning services, depending on vehicle size and soiling level.
Is there a gallon or larger size available?
Contact Polishing Systems Inc for gallon and larger size availability in the Black Micro APC lineup. The 16-oz pint and 32-oz quart are the confirmed sizes in the current catalog. Larger sizes may be available for operations with high-volume APC demand.
Can this be used to clean detail brushes and applicator pads?
Yes — diluted APC in warm water is an effective cleaning solution for detail brushes, foam applicator pads, and synthetic bristle brushes used in detailing work. Agitate the tools in the solution, rinse thoroughly, and allow to air-dry. Do not soak natural bristle brushes in APC solution for extended periods as the surfactant chemistry can affect the bristle bonding material in some brush constructions.
