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Better than Armor All?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Dacon, Jul 8, 2018.

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  1. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:11 AM
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    does Armor All contain Petroleum Disttilates? or is it a water based
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:14 AM
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    What are the ingredients in Armor All® Protectants? Do they include silicone, alcohol, ultraviolet inhibitors and petroleum distillates?


    Armor All protectant and leather care protectant products contain surfactants and water-based silicone emulsions. They do not contain alcohols or petroleum distillates. In addition, Armor All® Outlast® Interior Restorer Cream and Outlast® Leather Restorer contain UV inhibitors.
     
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  3. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:19 AM
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    Aerospace 303 works great.
     
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  4. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    ive used it, its a good all around use product for rubber and vinyl
     
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  5. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:25 AM
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    I use a dusting cloth followed by a damp rag followed by a dusting cloth for my interior.
    I've used 303 on my kayak and rtt cover. It is highly recommended for these uses. Odd, considering those on here say it's not water resistant.
    Otherwise, I prefer Maguires for all other automotive protective, polishing and restoring compounds.
     
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  6. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:27 AM
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    Meguiars, and chemical guys. I also use purple power, and super clean for the tires, and wheel wells.
     
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  7. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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    I have heard good things about Chemical Guys.
     
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    They're pretty good.
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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    I'll have to look into that for my old Benz. After six years of ownership, pinstripes, and dust, it might be time for a real detail on the Tacoma too!
     
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  10. Jul 11, 2018 at 7:33 AM
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    Basically anything is better than Armor All. Personally like Aerospace 303, Nextzett Cockpit Premium, and Griot's Interior Care. Can't go wrong with any of these.
     
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  12. Jul 11, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    I fairly sure Armor All no longer contains petroleum distillates.

    As others have mentioned 303 is ok for interior. Exterior there are better products available. I am currently testing Carpro Perl diluted 1:3 with water on my wife’s 4Runner running boards.
     
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  13. Jul 11, 2018 at 1:43 PM
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    I recall years ago that Armor All was recommended for use on shock bushings, CV axle boots so they wouldn't crack and become dryed out and also that it was a water base and didn't contain petroleum distillates, now im sure there are better products that are specific to protect rubber parts
     
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  14. Jul 13, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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    I use Turtle Wax Dash and Glass. Use it on all the plastic and touchscreen to.

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  15. Jul 13, 2018 at 9:19 AM
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    Looking to get a "wet" like look on the interior plastics.
     
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  16. Jul 14, 2018 at 6:18 AM
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    Carpro Perl. If it has too much shine you can dilute with water. I am using straight out of bottle on tires. 1:3 on my wife’s 4Runner running boards.
     
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  17. Jul 14, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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    Pigshit is better than Armor All
     
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    This is all I use. With a microfibre cloth, it does a damn good job of cleaning. I find the "wet" look products make the dash and such into dust magnets. The windows have UV protection, so why would i need it on my dash.

    I do need to find something decent for my cheap ass vinyl tonneau though.
     
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  19. Jul 14, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    That product is adding UV protectant better quit using it. Good luck if you think the windows are providing UV protection. :facepalm:
     
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    The windows filter it some, but some still gets through.
     
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