What kind of Armorall do you use...
 

on the dashboard? It seems as though it is a special material that you can't put normal armorall on.

None! NEVER!

That stuff is BAD for your panels. It gets into the pores of your panels and drys them out. Then they crack or warp. I used a dry dust cloth to dust my cars.

dont do it!

Yeah. None of the Armorall line will EVER touch my car. No thanks. :shakes head:

Crash hit it right on the head.

Do you anything at all?

I have a jeep with the top down most of the time in the AZ baking sun so I need protectant. The people with the most experience on that forum recommended 303 Aerospace Protectant. I have been using it and like the results. We will see how it does in the long haul.

I've used the Armor-All Cleaning Wipes on my last Jeep, a Grand Cherokee for years with no ill effects, if anything, the cheapo American plastics looked brand new for years. I still use them all the time on my new jeep and I think they work just fine. I won't touch the old fashioned style though, even if it was for the other problems, things just shouldn't look that shiny.

I have been VERY pleased by the cleaning wipes and will continue to use them for a long time to come.

any recommendations for the interior panels and dashboard?

I second the recommendation for 303. It's not shiny or greasy and it has UV protectant in it. I've been using it for years.

a Q-tip will work lol jk.

the 303 stuff works pretty good as mentioned earlier. I've never had any problems with using the armor all though...

yeah cause i just got armor all.. and now am weary about using it.. even thinking about returning it =/.. but it seems like its 50 50 with reviews here on it

lol clever :happydance:

303 Aerospace Protectant is great stuff! I've used it on my G for 2 years.
Works great on my leather seats, the dash, doors, rubber seals etc. etc.

Has anybody used this, Ultima Interior Guard Plus? I have used the paint guard plus and it works great!! I can't say how long it will last, I've had it on my car about 1 week. So far it has been amazing!

I have always liked Maguire's Interior Detailing spray. Used it on every vehicle I have owned and it works amazing. Armorall is sh*t, they're right about it drying EVERYTHING out!!

My favorite for years: Vinylex

I, too, am a fan of Mequire's. I've used their range of products for years with great results. I use their vinyl/rubber protector as well as their interior detailer.

I don't use armorall: I use 303 aerospace protectant or autoglym plastic conditioner.

meguiars is the brand that i am using right now for the dash and leather cleaning. i also got their wax and quick detailer as well.

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

Aerospace 303 cleaner and protectant, I use both products. If you keep your car clean you don't need to use the cleaner very often. Protectant is great at UV protection and is non-greasy.

John

With the way the interior is I thought I would jsut whipe it off with a microfiber cloth. Somhow it caused a white streak almost like a burn to form on the lower portion of the glove box.

I only had some Black Magic but it took it away. I was jsut thinking of using a warm washcloth from now on.

Does the 303 have a greasy feel to it? Many products state that there is no greasiness, but they still feel greasy to me. Last time I used a meguiars gold class vinyl/rubber protectant, but any product that can be used on both the dashboard and tires will have greasiness to it.

I like the look of a good matte protectant, but don't like the feel. I usually just use a quick detailer or wipe down the interior on a regular basis.

+1. I have also used vinylex for years and love it. great product. haven't used it in the 370 yet though.

The "feel" will be subjective to each individual, however, you cannot go wrong with either 303 or Vinylex. I typically purchase Vinylex as you can find it locally; 303 is a bit harder to find, but when I do, I purchase a bottle. 303 produces a natural sheen; Vinylex adds a sheen. Your preference for a matte finish means you will probably like 303 better—both are top-shelf products.

haha oh wait, i do use armorall on my tires. Armor All - Product Detail

extreme tire shine gel. it was on sale and i thought gel was a lot better than spray because i didn't want to get that stuff on the paint.

Here's the tire protectant I use on daily drivers as it is the quickest to apply (I wipe any overspray off the rims): More Shine

I buy it by the 12-can case.

303 if left on, can be a bit shiny. It should however be buffed out a bit for a true matte finish. It's really great stuff and was created for use on boat seats, seals etc.

I do all my interior dusting with a Swiffer duster, except for the floor of course (which I vacuum out).

I keep a swiffer in my G as the interior is black and I'm OCD with my cars :P

Hey, this thread is about vinyl protectant, not your fantasy regarding some skimpily clad female in a maid's uniform dusting the interior of your Z! :icon14:

is there a reason why armorall is disliked? i thought they are a good brand?

It's a racial thing. Nobody likes vikings.

lol

Especially in Green Bay!

+1, I almost posted this last night :rofl2:

John

If armor-all is used on a very regular basis, it doesn't hurt anything in the short term. But what happens is that oil gets into the pores of the vinyls and plastics and over time starts a drying effect on the materials. When in constant use, the oil keeps the materials in check, but the materials then have a dependence on the oils. When you neglect the panels for a little while the drying can start to cause the panels to turn either brittle or give them a VERY dry look. After some time, the panel will eventually crack.

The best thing to do is use a UV protection that doesn't have any oils in them. Water based products are usually better. I've never used the 303 stuff, so I can't comment on them. I'm pretty OCD about my cars, and I use a slightly damp cloth (water) to wipe down my dash. I have leather protection wipes for the seats, shift boot, and e-brake boot. For the rest, damp cloth. I also I hate the glare from the shiney crap... I wear polarized sun glasses most of the time I'm driving, but at night when street lamps go over the dash, the glare is there without any way around it.

3 years of using a damp cloth. NOTHING bad so far.


BTW: Just an observation, but I noticed that when I used some cleaners, it seemed to attract dust even more... I don't know if dust was just attracted and sticking to the oil in the cleaner, or if the shiney crap made the dust more obvious. One things for sure, the way I do things now, you don't notice dust until you wipe the panels down and look at the cloth.

On a related note, what is everyone using for the suede in the car (center of the seats and door panels)? I've never had to care for suede, but I'm assuming that a standard leather conditioner is not appropriate...?

I'm hoping our suede is synthetic and tougher than the real suede leather. After a google search on "how to clean suede" it appears the real stuff is susceptible to staining easily. I'll use a damp cloth followed by a dry towel to restore the nap.

How to Clean Suede | Fabrics

Yes.