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Armour All on the dash?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by hillbillynwv, Jul 2, 2008.

  1. Jan 3, 2009 at 11:54 PM
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    09tacoLI

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    I use 303 on my drysuit seals and that rubber turns to shit real quick if you don t take care of it and 303 is recomended by the manu it done good so far. Ive never tried it on the dash but I think im gonna try it out
     
  2. Jan 4, 2009 at 11:47 AM
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    I use Meguiars Quik Interior Detailer. Its soooooo much better than Armor All. Gives it the new truck interior look. Ive never tried the 303 its not in stores around here but Ive never been dissapointed with Meguiars anything.
     
  3. Jan 4, 2009 at 11:52 AM
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    USE Meguairs armor-all sucks just my 2 cents
     
  4. Jan 10, 2009 at 11:28 AM
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    If you stay in the SOuth bay area ( torrance, lomita, wilmington, etc) they sell the 303
    Meyers RV
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    Torrance, CA. 90503 US
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  5. Jan 10, 2009 at 12:35 PM
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    I think I'll pick some of that 303 aerospace cleaner up the next time I am near a store that sells it. I was reading up on it from the website and...

    per the aerospace website:
    303 Aerospace Protectant
    The World's Most Protective, Longest-Lasting UV-Screening Protection for Vinyl, Rubber and Fiberglass, Plastics & Leather.

    If that one statement is true, I would believe that is enough reason to buy the product.. It is also supposed to be extremely biodegradable and safe for all surfaces'
     
  6. Jan 10, 2009 at 3:12 PM
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    ima go buy myself a bottle. I heard alot of this and alot of ppl talk about it so yeah 303 303 303 303
     
  7. Jan 10, 2009 at 3:35 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    ive used it also. Good stuff. I used to use it on my jeep soft top, and it made it look brand new. I used it on my tonneau cover, till i ran out..Not paying 15 bucks for a bottle of 303 for a 7 year old tonneau. Last time i actually dressed my cover, i used tire shine..haha
     
  8. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:10 PM
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  9. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:43 PM
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    I don't think you need to wipe the dash with anything but damp cloth. IMHO, all these cleaners and enhancers while they may do no harm, add no value or real protection.
     
  10. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:14 PM
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    No protection? 303 has a UV protectant in its formula. How does that not offer any real protection? :confused:
     
  11. Jan 10, 2009 at 6:02 PM
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    -1 on Armorall. it's so greasy!

    I like Mothers products in general and use their interior detailer "preserves". It's incredible. and smells nice!!
     
  12. Jan 12, 2009 at 4:53 PM
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    yes... say no to armor all, used it on my 2000 s10 for a long time and before i knew it the dash was cracking everywhere..
     
  13. Jan 12, 2009 at 5:01 PM
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    I found 303 here along with alot of things I want.
     
  14. Jan 12, 2009 at 5:03 PM
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    I am familiar with 303, used it on my Spa Cover exposed to full Sun 24/7/365. I just don't think the cost justifies the price on a vehicle dash. Best protection: park covered whenever possible. Still, I haven't used any protectant or cleaner on my last 5 vehicles with absolutely no ill effects (all black interiors, no fading, no cracks, etc). Modern dashs are much better chemistry than the old. I like my dash to be flat black to cut down on glare. I have done upgrades to my Taco and improvements and maintain it well, much of it learned from this site. But IMHO, it is as much a challenge to avoid over doing it as it is having fun. One can spend tens of thousands on all the mods and maintenance if one so inclined. God bless America! 'Cause you can do and spend what you want!
     
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    I used AA a lot on vehicles with no issues except the dang windshield clouding up over time. May have been from the interior plastics, but I think th AA contributed. I use 303 on my tonneau, but haven't tried it on the interior yet. The stuff isn't cheap!
     
  17. Jan 28, 2009 at 7:05 PM
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    i use a damp chamous to clean then use interor protectant from the detail shop ill go look at it tomorrow at work and let ya know what it is.
     
  18. Jan 28, 2009 at 8:05 PM
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    Theres some stuff a company makes specifically for BMW...... I cant rememebr what its called.
     
  19. Feb 2, 2009 at 11:00 PM
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    Agreed ArmorAll SUX..

    I have used Lexol Vinylex for years and recently tried 303. The finish is about the same which is non greasy and "stock" looking. I have noticed though when I use the 303 on the bed rails if it rains or even the morning dues will cause the 303 to run down the bed side and leave a blotchy look to the rails. Now keep in mind after I apply the 303 I whipe off the excess. Haw any of you had this problem? Have you solved it? I know the Vinylex did not have this issue.
     

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