Armor All on the Dash
06-07-2004, 01:09 PM
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Armor All on the Dash
I'm having a constant problem with my dash getting dirty from wind blown dust when i have the sun-roof open. Is it recommended to use Armor All protectant wipes to clean the dashboard or should i use some other product. I've heard that Armor All can cause your dash to crack after extensive use. Is this information wrong, if so, what should i use for the dash.
06-07-2004, 01:18 PM
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I don't recommend. I used 1/2 diluted (cuz I want to avoid the gloss looking) Armor All last weekend. And the result sucks! I ended up getting inconsistent gloss patch. And it drove me nut. So, unless you like the "bling bling" look on your dash, stay away from it. Now I use my bottle only on tires.
06-07-2004, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by goose25
I'm having a constant problem with my dash getting dirty from wind blown dust when i have the sun-roof open. Is it recommended to use Armor All protectant wipes to clean the dashboard or should i use some other product. I've heard that Armor All can cause your dash to crack after extensive use. Is this information wrong, if so, what should i use for the dash.
Don't like ArmorAll. If you use it once you pretty much have to keep using it as its near impossible to remove.
06-07-2004, 01:26 PM
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Armour All worked pretty well on the dash of my IROC-Z. The Z had a black dash, it was parked outside for about 4 years and it never cracked or had any other kind of discoloration. I put Armour All on it every time I washed it. It does, however, leave a shiny finish which tended to really glare off the inside of the windshield on a sunny day. Per recommendations on this board I picked up a bottle of 303 aerospace protectant yesterday and plan to use it when I clean the dash and interior this weekend. I bought it at the local marine supply store.
06-07-2004, 01:28 PM
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Don't like ArmorAll. If you use it once you pretty much have to keep using it as its near impossible to remove.
Don't like ArmorAll. If you use it once you pretty much have to keep using it as its near impossible to remove.
06-07-2004, 01:31 PM
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Armour All worked pretty well on the dash of my IROC-Z. The Z had a black dash, it was parked outside for about 4 years and it never cracked or had any other kind of discoloration. I put Armour All on it every time I washed it. It does, however, leave a shiny finish which tended to really glare off the inside of the windshield on a sunny day. Per recommendations on this board I picked up a bottle of 303 aerospace protectant yesterday and plan to use it when I clean the dash and interior this weekend. I bought it at the local marine supply store.
. I don't want to experience that in the TSX.
06-07-2004, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by goose25
Can you recommend anything other than Armor All? I dont want to be stuck using just one product the entire time i have the car.
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06-07-2004, 01:38 PM
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If you do a search on "303" you'll find several threads on it. There are several threads on "cleaning the dash" or check out the FAQ on interior cleaning. Here's the "cleaning the dash" thread: http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2989
06-07-2004, 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
If you do a search on "303" you'll find several threads on it. There are several threads on "cleaning the dash" or check out the FAQ on interior cleaning. Here's the "cleaning the dash" thread: http://www.acura-tsx.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2989
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/303-30340.html for $12.95.
06-07-2004, 04:05 PM
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I use some vinyl cleaner/protectant from Meguiar's. Can't recall the exact name. It's a bit too shiny at first, but after a few days the sheen goes away, and it leaves a nice surface that does not seem to attract dust. I think it has magic "dust repellant" in it. 
06-07-2004, 04:22 PM
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The only product I've found that keeps the TSX dash clean and matte looking is Einszett Cockpit Premium. I ordered it from here: http://www.autopia-carcare.com/1z-924510.html
No residue, you can use it on the entire dash and not worry about getting smudges on the stereo or anything.
No residue, you can use it on the entire dash and not worry about getting smudges on the stereo or anything.
06-13-2004, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by jlukja
Armour All worked pretty well on the dash of my IROC-Z. The Z had a black dash, it was parked outside for about 4 years and it never cracked or had any other kind of discoloration. I put Armour All on it every time I washed it. It does, however, leave a shiny finish which tended to really glare off the inside of the windshield on a sunny day. Per recommendations on this board I picked up a bottle of 303 aerospace protectant yesterday and plan to use it when I clean the dash and interior this weekend. I bought it at the local marine supply store.
06-13-2004, 01:31 PM
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I've used Armor-All on my Golf for 8 years and it worked fine.
The main reason for cracking dashboards is lack of any protection, which leaves them dry and thus cracking.
I don't see a reason why Armor-All would cause the dash to crack
However, when I used it in my TSX it left patches, so I switched.
Now I'm using Lexol Vinylex and I'm very happy with it.
The main reason for cracking dashboards is lack of any protection, which leaves them dry and thus cracking.
I don't see a reason why Armor-All would cause the dash to crack
However, when I used it in my TSX it left patches, so I switched.
Now I'm using Lexol Vinylex and I'm very happy with it.
06-16-2004, 08:02 PM
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I always thought the reasoning behind Armor All cracking dashes is because it's water based. Water will dry out, dash heats up really good, fades, eventually cracks. I'm sure it's a long term thing. 
06-17-2004, 12:36 AM
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I really don't like to use products on the dash. Whenver I clean, I simply use a damp rag. Products give the dash a greasy shine that I think is best left for the tires.
If you need the serious protection, I guess the Lexol would probably be the best...but even then, I'd only do it once a month or so (if your car is parked constantly in the sun)
BTW...I've never bought a bottle of Armour All...never will, never would.
If you need the serious protection, I guess the Lexol would probably be the best...but even then, I'd only do it once a month or so (if your car is parked constantly in the sun)
BTW...I've never bought a bottle of Armour All...never will, never would.
06-17-2004, 12:47 PM
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Originally Posted by SPUDMTN
Products give the dash a greasy shine that I think is best left for the tires.
Also, greasy shine on tires is no good either, mostly because the product you apply will end up on your rear panels. Zaino's Z16 (i think) is the best stuff I've used for tires. Shine lasts forever, and it is not greasy.
06-17-2004, 03:19 PM
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Don't like Armor All at all.
I use lemon Pledge. Been using it for years. Got turned on to it after watching a friend use it on his fenders of his Honda 250R ATV. Switched from the metal can to the plastic squeeze bottle, but still the one. No shine, no dust-magnet qualities.
I use lemon Pledge. Been using it for years. Got turned on to it after watching a friend use it on his fenders of his Honda 250R ATV. Switched from the metal can to the plastic squeeze bottle, but still the one. No shine, no dust-magnet qualities.
06-23-2004, 12:53 AM
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Originally Posted by elduderino
Don't like Armor All at all.
I use lemon Pledge. Been using it for years. Got turned on to it after watching a friend use it on his fenders of his Honda 250R ATV. Switched from the metal can to the plastic squeeze bottle, but still the one. No shine, no dust-magnet qualities.
I use lemon Pledge. Been using it for years. Got turned on to it after watching a friend use it on his fenders of his Honda 250R ATV. Switched from the metal can to the plastic squeeze bottle, but still the one. No shine, no dust-magnet qualities.
best of all it, smells really.............oh sorry, blacked out again. mmm........lemonny goodness.
07-19-2004, 07:32 PM
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After all the hubbub I bought some Cockpit Premium.
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1) Don't leave your windows up in the sun afterward... the smell is pretty strong if you do.
2) I think this stuff is OK, but I think I'll go back to pledge afterwards... better smell (and less of it), just a little shinier (can't believe how matte this stuff is!) and cheaper too...
Comments:
1) Don't leave your windows up in the sun afterward... the smell is pretty strong if you do.
2) I think this stuff is OK, but I think I'll go back to pledge afterwards... better smell (and less of it), just a little shinier (can't believe how matte this stuff is!) and cheaper too...
07-29-2004, 10:22 PM
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Cockpit premium
Cockpit premium is great stuff. If you have an Iroc Z it works great for cleaning the garter belt or cd hanging from your mirror. Also works great for grooming your mullet. LOL
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I don't like anything on my dash, I just want it to be as clean as it was the day it left the factory. I have found only one product that does this, make the car look OE new.
www.griotsgarage.com sells some stuff called interior cleaner. It's 10bucks, 35oz. I use it every couple of washes, you can use it on leather and fabric too. My interior (tan) looks perfect mint. Plust my dash isn't all shiny just show room new clean.
www.griotsgarage.com sells some stuff called interior cleaner. It's 10bucks, 35oz. I use it every couple of washes, you can use it on leather and fabric too. My interior (tan) looks perfect mint. Plust my dash isn't all shiny just show room new clean.
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