What kind of Armorall do you use...

FSAFETY25 · 05-25-2009, 12:16 AM

I keep a dusting type cloth that you use in the house in the glove box. To clean I just dampen a small terry towel with warm water and wipe the interior dash and panels.

k20z3 · 05-25-2009, 01:11 AM

Ya, I detail cars as a side hobby NEVER USE it!!!! Armour all ruins interiors over time.

I use Product 1000 and Statix-x or so emthing like that negativly charges dustparticles in interior

GreenJalapeno · 05-25-2009, 04:11 AM

wow i never knew armorall was that bad.. however, I had been using it on my previous car for years and it makes the plastic look new...

Someone be a guinea pig !

In2Deep · 05-25-2009, 12:03 PM

Another vote for 303. I've been using it for years on my boat interior and other vehicles -- and all surfaces still look like new. Rub it in nice -- and matte finishes --and is not slippery. It's amazing stuff. Anyone who uses this....where do you buy?

alvinmathew88 · 09-28-2009, 04:55 PM

Some good info on auto detailing: autopia.org

^^Website for car-detailing enthusiasts and pro-car detailers!

BrianZ · 09-29-2009, 05:12 PM

As a detailer and from personal experience with my cars...

303 > Vinylex > Most others > ArmorAll

BrianZ · 09-29-2009, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by In2Deep

Another vote for 303. I've been using it for years on my boat interior and other vehicles -- and all surfaces still look like new. Rub it in nice -- and matte finishes --and is not slippery. It's amazing stuff. Anyone who uses this....where do you buy?

I usually get my stuff from Proper Auto Care.

djamalt · 11-26-2009, 02:33 AM

I have no plans on using armorall on the interior (I find it's better for fake and plasticy materials anyway, plus it's like a dust magnet), but what about for the walls of our tires? I think I saw in the owners manual something about not treating the tires with anything - it had something to do with messing with the compounds and oils in the tires. Is that something to worry about or is everyone pretty much using armorall or 303, etc on your tires anyway?

Matt · 11-26-2009, 02:37 AM

I buy my 303 on amazon. Pretty good deal.

feelzpwr91 · 11-26-2009, 02:57 AM

armorall is the worst crap you could use never use it.

Follow My Product thred From Meguiars you wont fail others check it out too!

Paint issues/Solution

JB-370z · 11-26-2009, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by NeedforZ

Another vote for Meguiars. I've been using the Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant and Quik Detailer Interior.

The Natural Shine by Meguiars is by far the best I have ever used!!!

I dont like my dash to be all slimy and gross. I like a touch of shine with a good UV blocker, and the natural shine does just this. I will never put anything else on my cars dash. End of story for me!

Crash · 11-27-2009, 05:20 AM

Well, I usually clean the my car all but 1 time a month. A couple months back, I went to my usual detailers. They usually wash and wax my car and every 6 months I have them clay bar my car. They know to NEVER use Armorall on my car. Unfortunately, the one time I didn't remind them because they always say "No worries, we know not to use it," they did. I got in my car and everything was sticky, shiny, and plain ol' gross. Took me 20 minutes to wipe it all down. Since, my car has lost its new-car smell which had been retained for 7 years thanks to the lack of garbage interior products like Armorall.

I'm pretty angry about it, but there's nothing I can do about it. Thankfully, my interior is no longer shiny, but the armorall DID mess up my door panels. The leather tightened up after getting dry from the armorall.

DO NOT USE THAT CRAP!

Room42 · 11-27-2009, 07:37 AM

+ natural shine

JB-370z · 11-27-2009, 08:47 AM

Natural Shine is not super stinky like 90% of the others. No slimy mess, dont make your dash look like and smell like its got tanning lotion all over. Nasty and gross. I opt for the first day I got it look! If you get any Armorall on your hand and then on the steering wheel** Forget it. Slimy messy feel for days when your trying to drive err... Natural Shine takes the win!

djamalt · 11-29-2009, 04:33 PM

That's all good and well, however I'm asking about tire care not interior and dash care. Maybe I'm in the wrong thread, but I couldn't find another. I'll keep looking.

05-25-2009, 12:16 AM	#46 (permalink)
FSAFETY25 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2 Drives: '09 370 Red Spt Pkg Rep Power: 15	Never Never I keep a dusting type cloth that you use in the house in the glove box. To clean I just dampen a small terry towel with warm water and wipe the interior dash and panels.

05-25-2009, 01:11 AM	#47 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 33 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 404	Ya, I detail cars as a side hobby NEVER USE it!!!! Armour all ruins interiors over time. I use Product 1000 and Statix-x or so emthing like that negativly charges dustparticles in interior __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

05-25-2009, 12:03 PM	#49 (permalink)
In2Deep Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Austin Posts: 48 Drives: Plat Graphite Spt/Tr Rep Power: 16	Another vote for 303. I've been using it for years on my boat interior and other vehicles -- and all surfaces still look like new. Rub it in nice -- and matte finishes --and is not slippery. It's amazing stuff. Anyone who uses this....where do you buy? __________________ ...and now a message from our sponsors

11-26-2009, 02:33 AM	#53 (permalink)
djamalt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Drives: 09 - 370Z S - Black Rep Power: 15	I have no plans on using armorall on the interior (I find it's better for fake and plasticy materials anyway, plus it's like a dust magnet), but what about for the walls of our tires? I think I saw in the owners manual something about not treating the tires with anything - it had something to do with messing with the compounds and oils in the tires. Is that something to worry about or is everyone pretty much using armorall or 303, etc on your tires anyway? __________________ "...the sun don't rise and set on the corner grocery."

11-26-2009, 02:37 AM	#54 (permalink)
Matt A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Augusta, GA Age: 41 Posts: 1,680 Drives: 2010 Avalanche LT Rep Power: 18	I buy my 303 on amazon. Pretty good deal. __________________ "Any man who can drive a 370z while kissing a pretty girl is simply not giving the Z the attention it deserves." Albert Einstein....modified.

05-25-2009, 04:11 AM	#48 (permalink)
GreenJalapeno Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: La Canada Flintridge Posts: 355 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 290	wow i never knew armorall was that bad.. however, I had been using it on my previous car for years and it makes the plastic look new... Someone be a guinea pig !

09-28-2009, 04:55 PM	#50 (permalink)
alvinmathew88 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irving, TX Posts: 268 Drives: 97 Civic Ex Coupe Rep Power: 16	Some good info on auto detailing: autopia.org ^^Website for car-detailing enthusiasts and pro-car detailers!

09-29-2009, 05:12 PM	#51 (permalink)
BrianZ Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 27 Drives: 2010 335i Rep Power: 15	As a detailer and from personal experience with my cars... 303 > Vinylex > Most others > ArmorAll

11-26-2009, 02:57 AM	#55 (permalink)
feelzpwr91 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: RVA Posts: 311 Drives: 09 Black370z T M6 Rep Power: 196	armorall is the worst crap you could use never use it. Follow My Product thred From Meguiars you wont fail others check it out too! Paint issues/Solution

11-27-2009, 05:20 AM	#57 (permalink)
Crash A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,853 Drives: 02 Corvette Z06 Rep Power: 589	Well, I usually clean the my car all but 1 time a month. A couple months back, I went to my usual detailers. They usually wash and wax my car and every 6 months I have them clay bar my car. They know to NEVER use Armorall on my car. Unfortunately, the one time I didn't remind them because they always say "No worries, we know not to use it," they did. I got in my car and everything was sticky, shiny, and plain ol' gross. Took me 20 minutes to wipe it all down. Since, my car has lost its new-car smell which had been retained for 7 years thanks to the lack of garbage interior products like Armorall. I'm pretty angry about it, but there's nothing I can do about it. Thankfully, my interior is no longer shiny, but the armorall DID mess up my door panels. The leather tightened up after getting dry from the armorall. DO NOT USE THAT CRAP! __________________ 2002 Corvette Z06 - Totaled 2003 Corvette Z06 50th Anniversary

11-27-2009, 07:37 AM	#58 (permalink)
Room42 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: South Florida Posts: 79 Drives: 09 370z white AT Rep Power: 15	+ natural shine __________________ 20% tint \| Clear bra \| Invidia Gemini CB \| Stillen CAI Eibach Springs \| Stillen Sway Bars \| JDM rear fog light --------------------------------------------- Mustang Dyno - 291 \| Horsepower Logic

11-27-2009, 08:47 AM	#59 (permalink)
JB-370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 1,859 Drives: Stage 2 Twin Turbos Rep Power: 19	Natural Shine is not super stinky like 90% of the others. No slimy mess, dont make your dash look like and smell like its got tanning lotion all over. Nasty and gross. I opt for the first day I got it look! If you get any Armorall on your hand and then on the steering wheel** Forget it. Slimy messy feel for days when your trying to drive err... Natural Shine takes the win!

11-29-2009, 04:33 PM	#60 (permalink)
djamalt Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Southern California Posts: 114 Drives: 09 - 370Z S - Black Rep Power: 15	That's all good and well, however I'm asking about tire care not interior and dash care. Maybe I'm in the wrong thread, but I couldn't find another. I'll keep looking. __________________ "...the sun don't rise and set on the corner grocery."