strtpls3

Hey all,

Quick question to those of you who use or have heard anything about problems using Armor All products on plastic interiors. I've used this stuff on and off for a couple years but I 've always heard from a couple folks that Armor All can actually increase UV damage and speed up cracking and fading on plastic and rubber. I paid little heed to this until I heard a guy working at a place that washes planes at the airport was told he would be fired if the boss found any of the stuff on any plastic or rubber components on small planes...

Any thoughts on this? What do you guys use to shine your interior and protect external plastic and rubber parts is not Armor All?

Thanks,
Strtpls3

Curiouz_G

try turtle brand. just make sure it isnt oil based.

EF_338

yeah it does cause fading. our honda dealer tells us not to use it

brandonEM1

What does he suggest?

EF_338

they use the honda stuff in make ready called "touch of class"

but i use black magic

broski

Yes, I too have heard Armour All products are bad for your interior. But unless you're detailing the inside of your car on a daily basis, I don't think you have much to worry about. I have a bottle of the stuff in my garage

It Wasn't Me

I like Prima Nero. It's water based and it leaves a matte finish. I don't care for the slimy, glossy look.



Armor All =

lowlife9

armor all has been around for years wouldn't they be out of business if that were tru do you have concrete facts or just here say.???????

RoadRage212

Meguiars quick detailing spray. They even have low gloss if you're a picky bastard like me.

redboost10

poorboys world trim restorer is great stuff. you can make it a matte finish or a glossy as hell finish. the stuff lasts a long time which is good for oregonians and our infamous rain.

Rayz_Si

Iv'e been told by many that 303 Areospace protectant is hands down the best. It's ridiculously expensive but the best.

I use the turtle wax F21, looks great. Mother's preserve protectant was great too but can't find it anymore.

strtpls3

Thanks for the input everyone. Likely Ill pick up some 303 or poorboys if I can find it locally.

MSchu

+1 for 303... I love the non glossy look to

redboost10

www.autogeek.net

cockerkid008

I just cut my armor all in half with water and it isnt glossy then

gator88

me too. Nice matte clean look, dark and clean not shiny goo that evaporates into a greasy film inside your windshield like armoral

SoCal EJ1

Anything water based is better than armorall. I use megs and chemical guys for things like that. Ive yet to try 303 out, but I do hear rave reviews about it.

Wendys or Bust

Yup, matte finish for me too. I hate the glossy oily finish most interior products give. I have a bottle of Mguiers Detailing spray but I've never thought of using it on the interior.

SoCal EJ1

Megs has a specific interior detail spray or wipes for that.

Wendys or Bust

oh ok, I thought you were talking about the exterior detail spray

redboost10

i got a sample of the 303 stuff, its great, just expensive. i will stick with the poorboys world trim restorer for interior/tires/trim

strtpls3

Where do you guys find your poorboys? do you order online or do any chains carry it? I cant actually find it for much cheaper than the 303 so I must be looking in the wrong places

redboost10

www.autogeek.net is just about the cheapest for anything that has to do with detailing.

builthatch

yeah, i order most of my stuff from AG

i use optimum protectant on my interior. it's awesome for leather AND vinyl. love the stuff. it repels dust and is a matte finish. feels like nothing is applied....really smooth and not greasy.

redboost10

what the heck repels dust that i can use as a qder. i just used some aquawax the other day to remove a light light light layer of dust and that thing was dusty again in like ten minutes, and its black which doesnt help.

but nattys blue with a layer of aquawax was just amazing