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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:38 PM
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I have heard alot of talk about armoral being BAD for your interior instead of acually prolonging the life.. is this true? Because i have used armoral in the past... now i use turtle wax if theres a difference..?I thought i would get all of your opinions on this..
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 06:45 PM
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No. It was true many years ago. Not anymore.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:02 PM
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So its good...?
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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duh .....LOL!
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:13 PM
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I used Armor All exclusively in my 3rd gen (you know the one with the carrier deck dash top) never had a crack or any other problem, and they were notorious for cracking, so in my case Armor All did good for me
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:22 PM
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Armor All was reformulated several years ago to a water-based dressing. It's fine to use.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:25 PM
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so... what should you use instead
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Originally Posted by Camaroz
so... what should you use instead

"Armor All was reformulated several years ago to a water-based dressing. It's fine to use"
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by SLPHawk300
"Armor All was reformulated several years ago to a water-based dressing. It's fine to use"
I Saw that thanks.. just looking for suggestions
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 07:51 PM
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I used it on past vehicles I owned and noticed the colors I used it for started to fade. There better stuff out there.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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like what?
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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im a armoral freak... Im obsessed with the stuff... Never had a problem with it
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:19 PM
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I like the Mother protectant,works well no color fading or cracking and keeps the shine for along time.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:29 PM
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Lots of other options if you don't want to use Armor All.

Zaino Z16, 303, Meguiar's Natural Shine, Mother's Reflections, Poorboy's Natural Look or Trim Restore, etc.

Any water-based dressing.
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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i like meguiar's leather wipes on my dash/interior pieces
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:44 PM
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I personally do not like Armor All... I used it way back when but also heard that it actually dried out your tires and plastic. I use Meguiars Endurance Gel (purple gel) on my tires and dash. It is awesome stuff. It stays on for 2 weeks and does not fly up on your quarter panel. It does not drip or run or stain your driveway. When applying it you will need to use a foam applicator and dampen the applicator before you use it. It helps put it on better. Don't soak the applicator just dampen it to where it's not dripping with water. It also smellls really good and is not greasy like all the rest of the products including Armor All. I hope this helps you. You won't be disappointed. You can find it almost anywhere but try like Auto Zone or Advance Auto Parts... Good Luck!
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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I stick with Meguiar's stuff. It's a hard act to follow.
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
Lots of other options if you don't want to use Armor All.

Zaino Z16, 303, Meguiar's Natural Shine, Mother's Reflections, Poorboy's Natural Look or Trim Restore, etc.

Any water-based dressing.
THANK YOU for the PROPER spelling...ARMOR ALL....
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Old Nov 16, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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I don't like it, to greasy. I use Meguiar's products for the dash and leather.
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Originally Posted by NHRAMAN
THANK YOU for the PROPER spelling...ARMOR ALL....

LOL sorry about that.. ARMOR ALL my bad.. thanx for the advice Melissa05 appreciate it, And i hope it smells good cuz every car sent i have ever smelt smells cheap. So i just spray some of my g/f perfume from time to time..mostly cuz i miss her.. ya im a sad sad little man..
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