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Old 08-23-2008, 10:24 AM
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Default What to use for vinyl dress up? (Armor-All Replacement)

So what do you guys use on your vinyl parts? Like your dash, trim, engine all that. I heard armorall is the WORST thing you can possibly use (...Amongst other things.. ) So i'd just like to know an alternative so nothing looks all dried out.
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On the interior I use TropiCare's vinyl/leather cleaner and conditioner. On the engine I use CD2 Engine Detailer.
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ArmorAll is fine since it's water based. Tropicare is good stuff too. I recently tried Z16 on my dash vinyl and it leaves a super glossy look but isn't oily.
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The new armor all is fine..the old product had some problems but Im pretty sure they are good now
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I stopped using Armor-All quite some time ago, what I use now is Meguiar's Natural Shine. Works great.
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the new armor all is great
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I use lexol products.
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chemical guys makes nice products or check out wolfgang or pinnacle aswell but its all higher priced stuff and cant be bought at you local auto store.
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Meguiar's natural shine is awesome.
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Extreme Black Stuff is awesome! Doesn't leve the greasy feel or look behind.
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I've been using Maguiars leather conditioner for years now. Dash and interior trim still look marvelous.
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I hate Armor All, it's too greasy IMO. I use all Meguiars stuff these days and the leather conditioner smells good enough to eat.
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F21, it was called 2001 back in the day. Made by Turtle Wax, been using it for years.
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I've been using Aerospace 303 for a long time, and I've been pleased enough to have never wanted to find something else.
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Use SON OF A GUN, never had any problems!
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I use Meguiars Natural Shine.
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I'm gonna go to advance tomorrow and see if I can find the Meguiars Natural Shine.. thanks guys I appreciate the suggestions!
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Natural Shine is about the best I've found for an OTC product. I use Meg's Quik Interior Detailer for the plastics and Natural Shine for the vinyl parts. I only use Natural shine about 1 out of 4 times, though as it lasts a long time. I just barely dust over it in between with the remaining QID left on the towel from cleaning the plastics. Don't rub it though as the QID has cleaners in it (obviously) and will remove it.
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Originally Posted by MeentSS02
I've been using Aerospace 303 for a long time, and I've been pleased enough to have never wanted to find something else.
My choice too
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Always used armorall never had a problem..... i think the whole its bad for things is a myth


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