j_o_e_y

I recently applied Armorall on my dash and inside the doors.. The inside of my car looks completely
black right now.. .Was that a bad idea? I did it with the intention to protect the material, but i
heard that i'd be removing what the factory treated the material with.. How do you remove
Armorall by the way?

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~GOLD EMBLEM KIT + GRILLE~ ** ~ROOF VISOR~
~MUD GUARDS~ ** ~WOOD TRIM KIT~
** ~MAHOGANY SHIFT KNOB~ ** ~ CARGO NET~
~35% METALLIC CHROME TINT (all doors)~
~V-1 RADAR DETECTOR W/ REMOTE~
~MOTOROLA HANDSFREE PRO-INSTALL PHONE KIT~
~ALPINE 350W AMP - W/ 12" XTANT SPEAKER~
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EricL

Most of the detailers I've talked to in the past year don't like the armor all stuff. I'm not a chemist, so I don't know all of the details.

I use the Lexol products and other stuff. The dash gets very reflective, so I try to stick with products that just protect without adding any more gloss.

I like the Vinylex Protectant for the interior vinyl. Up to this point, I've only dusted the dash (with a special dust mitt) and then wiped with a damp/warm towel.

I'm sure some of the detail masters will help you out...



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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic

The Green Hornet

I have heard a lot of bad press on Armor All. Cracked Dashes, attracts dust, etc. I have probably had 15 different cars and have been using Armor All products on my cars for over 20 years. Never once have I had a cracked dash, and I've always been pleased with the results. I use the low-gloss for interiors and high gloss for tires. I also spray it on a rag and wipe the dash instead of gooping it directly on the dash from the sprayer.

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2001 CL, Nighthawk Black, Parchment Interior

EricL

Well, I used to soak my rubber water hoses with Armor All on my old hot rodded 2002 ti, and the hoses lasted and lasted.

On the other hand, my dash cracked, and my rubber on the door frames rotted out anyway (didn't matter that I soaked the door seals).

I am not a chemist, but with so many great new products that are recommended over and over by people who used Armor All in the "old days", I will defer to their opinion. I trust people who say, "I don't know", when they don't know and tell me what they like and why. The detailer I chose to fix-up my wife's Altima has been doing this for 30 years and doesn't want to use Armor All (at least, not any more). He details show cars, celebrity cars, and regular cars. These are people that can spend any amount of money to, if they wanted to. My detailer is always trying and recommending new products and is very excited about his work.

BTW -- he doesn't charge a lot (my opinion) and actually gives me free samples of stuff to try out.

Finally, in the end, you are the customer, and if you are happy with it, you are the one who needs to be satisfied. So, if it works for you, I think you should go right ahead and use it (it is just my opinion and I haven't run head-to-head tests of all the products.)

Enjoy your choice




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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on Stock 17" CLS wheels
• Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

langjae

For some reason Lexol always runs off and makes these nasty drip marks when water hits it. Like when I open the doors i nthe rain, the lexol seems to be coming off like wet paint.. am i doing sometihng wrong?

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2001 Acura CL Type-S
Black - Ebony Interior - Spoiler - 20% Tint


2000 Mercedes Benz E320
Black - Black Interior - Nav - Chrome AMG Rims

zippy1

Use 303 Protectant. Much better than Armorall. www.303-products.com

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2001 CL-S Silver

MNCLS

I can not find a place to buy this 303 stuff in MN?

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01 3.2 CLS Non-Navi
San Marino Red
Tinted 35% all the way
Winter Rubber mats
Piaa High Beam lights (Not worth it)

EricL

Here is the link to Classic Motoring Accessories; they are an on-line vendor that sells the 303 products. Check out the following link:

http://properautocare.com/


Here is their phone number:

800-628-7596

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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition rims (~48lbs lighter)
• (pre-SSR wheels time) --Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 03-25-2001).]

EricL

Are you talking about the Vinylex? If you put it on too heavy, it will run. Try using less of it, and wipe away any excess amount. See if that helps.

Also, I like both the Vinylex and 303 products.
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2001 Satin Silver Cl-S w/ NAVI

• Mud Guards
• Wheel locks
• Toyo 235/45ZR17-97W* T1S Proxies on 17x8" SSR Competition rims (~48lbs lighter)
• (pre-SSR wheels time) --Gtech 1/8th tank 40F ~=6.1
• Zaino magic
• Sways, headers, CAI comming soon

[This message has been edited by EricL (edited 03-25-2001).]