How to clean the interior? With questions, answers and suggestions
#41
08-02-2006 | 10:39 PM
Does harm or not.. I just don't like the oily feeling and its high shine. I personally use 303 Protectant. It has a high UV protection and it leaves a very low gloss finish! Oh! Its not oily too!
#43
08-03-2006 | 01:03 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: nj
Originally Posted by Jonniedee
Will someone please point me to an unbiased documented test that actually proves that the bad mouthing of Armorall is fact and not fiction based.
And anything done by a competitor DOES NOT count...
And anything done by a competitor DOES NOT count...
From what I've read, there were problems with Armor All in the 1970s which caused things to prematurely age. So, most of the bad hype is leftover rumors from that time period.
If it were really true, they'd be out of business.
As for the alcohol content, their own website says otherwise...
What are the ingredients in Armor All® Protectants? Do they include silicone, alcohol, ultraviolet inhibitors and petroleum distillates?
Armor All® Leather Care contains lanolin and natural moisturizers, and UV inhibitors. Armor All® Leather Protectant Spray and Leather Wipes contain water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, and ultraviolet light inhibitors. Armor All® Original Shine Protectant contains water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, and ultraviolet light inhibitors, humectants, dispersants and gloss enhancers. Armor All® Ultimate Clean Protectant contains water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, ultraviolet light inhibitors and a fragrance.
Armor All® Leather Care contains lanolin and natural moisturizers, and UV inhibitors. Armor All® Leather Protectant Spray and Leather Wipes contain water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, and ultraviolet light inhibitors. Armor All® Original Shine Protectant contains water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, and ultraviolet light inhibitors, humectants, dispersants and gloss enhancers. Armor All® Ultimate Clean Protectant contains water-based silicone emulsions, surfactants, ultraviolet light inhibitors and a fragrance.
#45
08-03-2006 | 02:38 PM
Personally I use 303 protectant.
http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=53296282
It doesnt leave the shine that you get with armorall and it's really good against UV rays. It's not greasy like armor all either...
http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=53296282
It doesnt leave the shine that you get with armorall and it's really good against UV rays. It's not greasy like armor all either...
#46
08-03-2006 | 10:15 PM
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Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 39
From: Calgary, Alberta Canada
I tried Armor All, but found that it streaked the black dimpled plastic in the interior very easily... Parks would look nice and shiney while others were not.
I now use 'Trim Shine' on my Fit it doesn't streak, cleans well and if you apply it with the doors closed you get woozy feeling!
I now use 'Trim Shine' on my Fit it doesn't streak, cleans well and if you apply it with the doors closed you get woozy feeling!
#48
08-04-2006 | 08:06 PM
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Joined: May 2006
Posts: 57
From: Texas
Originally Posted by big Fit
Caution with armor all products; they need to be checked. Armoral has alcohol. It dries stuff out badly.... It even discolors most items... It should never be used for many things. In contrast Mcguires makes a rubber and vinyl conditioner that is water based so, it will not dry up stuff and in addition to that it has sun screen rated at 40. Any cleaner/conditoner products with alcohol regardless of maker should be used with caution.
I've heard damn good stuff about Mcguires lately, I'll prob switch to it and see whats up.
#49
08-04-2006 | 11:52 PM
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Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Portland, Oregon
We used Armor-All once or twice on our Volvo and old Bug dashes, and all it did was cause the front window to get streaky and have this weird haze that took months to get rid of. We never even got any on the windows when we used it, either.
#50
08-05-2006 | 12:38 AM
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From: SD, CA
Do not use Windex on your dash especially any with ammonia as it will crack the dash. I've used Finish 2001 (F21) which keeps it well protected.. but does have the shiny look. If you don't like that, then it may not be for you. Although a lot of protectants are supposed to leave a shiny finish since it is essentially acting as a barrier and keeping the dash from drying till it cracks. I wonder if saddle soap will work, since it is very dense yet very moist - even if it offers no UV protection.
I've never had any problems with reflections as it is still matte and not glossy like clear coated wood finish.
I've never had any problems with reflections as it is still matte and not glossy like clear coated wood finish.
#51
08-05-2006 | 01:09 AM
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From: Gilbert, AZ
I have doing some reading on this and a product that comes highly recommended is "303 aerospace protectant". I like that it is not shiny or oily.
http://www.autogeek.net/303.html?gcl...FTNrDgodxmt63Q
I gave up on armour all years ago when my tires kept turning brown from it.
http://www.autogeek.net/303.html?gcl...FTNrDgodxmt63Q
I gave up on armour all years ago when my tires kept turning brown from it.
#53
08-05-2006 | 09:35 AM
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Joined: May 2006
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From: Dayton, Ohio
Originally Posted by accordselux
Personally I use 303 protectant.
http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=53296282
It doesnt leave the shine that you get with armorall and it's really good against UV rays. It's not greasy like armor all either...
http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=53296282
It doesnt leave the shine that you get with armorall and it's really good against UV rays. It's not greasy like armor all either...
#54
08-05-2006 | 11:49 AM
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Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 24
From: Canada
Originally Posted by rushhour63
hey guys how about a after market navigational system for the fit
Anyway, I usually use a damp cloth on my car's dash and plastics. I used AA in the past and it's really a pathetic product, it's all oily, attracts dust like mad and make's the windshield all streaky for some odd reason.
Die armor all die!
#55
08-05-2006 | 03:44 PM
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From: Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Originally Posted by claymore
I have been using windex for the past year and no cracking.
#56
08-05-2006 | 05:11 PM
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From: U.S.A. PACIFIC NORTHWEST
Originally Posted by claymore
I have been using windex for the past year and no cracking.
#57
08-07-2006 | 01:05 AM
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From: North Dakota
armor-all use to be bad, and acually dryed out your dash and made it crack. but now armor-all has been reformulated. the armor-all protectant you buy now days is safe for plastic and rubber and vinyl, and protects them. I dont know about some of the other armor-all products, but the armor-all protectant is safe for your dash.
I personly use 303 aerospace protectant in my interior on the dash and other plastic/vinyl surfaces. IMO 303 aerospace protectant is one of the best vinyl protectant you can buy.
as for cleaning i just use plain water and a Microfiber towl.
I personly use 303 aerospace protectant in my interior on the dash and other plastic/vinyl surfaces. IMO 303 aerospace protectant is one of the best vinyl protectant you can buy.
as for cleaning i just use plain water and a Microfiber towl.
#58
08-07-2006 | 01:07 AM
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From: North Dakota
armor-all use to be bad, and acually dryed out your dash and made it crack. but now armor-all has been reformulated. the armor-all protectant you buy now days is safe for plastic and rubber and vinyl, and protects them. I dont know about some of the other armor-all products, but the armor-all protectant is safe for your dash.
I personly use 303 aerospace protectant in my interior on the dash and other plastic/vinyl surfaces. IMO 303 aerospace protectant is one of the best vinyl protectant you can buy.
I personly use 303 aerospace protectant in my interior on the dash and other plastic/vinyl surfaces. IMO 303 aerospace protectant is one of the best vinyl protectant you can buy.
