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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 07:04 PM
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I've read several posts stating not to use Armoal on interior vinyl ( dash, doors, etc.). What's wrong with using Armoral?
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 07:18 PM
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I've used it for 20 years and only had excellent results...
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Dont use it on seats or steering wheels.Or leather anyways.

Its was used on the seat of a snowmobile and the rider just slipped everywhere

I would guess also the glare on the dash from the sun

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Thanks. I've been using it for a long time also. Just don't understand the objections.
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Yes. Only on vinyl.
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 07:37 PM
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I have used armor all for a very long time. I still use it on some things but, on seats and items where my skin or clothing contacts it i use other products.
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 07:48 PM
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I've read several posts stating not to use Armoal on interior vinyl ( dash, doors, etc.). What's wrong with using Armoral?
Nothing, but there are better products out there in this day and age.
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I used it 20 years ago. There are better products today.
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Our interior responds well to a lightly damp microfiber...I don't like the shiny look.
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 09:53 PM
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303 aerospace
That's what I use, great stuff!
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Old Sep 8, 2016 | 10:10 PM
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It's greasy and attracts dust. Car interiors should have a matte finish, not a shiny, greasy look. There are much better options out there to protect your interior, if that's what you're after.
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Originally Posted by jdvann
Our interior responds well to a lightly damp microfiber...I don't like the shiny look.
That's all I use on my dash and door panels, but I do user an occasional application of Meguires Leather Conditioner on the seats, steering wheel, door pulls, shift and e-brake boots and center console cover.

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303 aerospace
I've heard good things about this product too.
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303 aerospace
I picked this up about a month ago, haven't tried it yet
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 01:45 AM
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Never liked it. But then I've never been into shiny (interior, tires, chrome...). I prefer my leather, vinyl and rubber to have a more natural look.
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 02:38 AM
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Originally Posted by TheProsecutor
303 aerospace

I've used it a couple years now ... pricey, but very good stuff.
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 07:57 AM
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Armoal? Armoral?

Are you talking about Armor All? Why can't people spell? I would only use Armor All back when I was in high school on my tonneau cover because of limited funds.

303 Aerospace is the only product to use IMO. As far as leather goes I only use the Pinnacle Products or Zaino on my Vette.
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Old Sep 9, 2016 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by grantv
Never liked it. But then I've never been into shiny (interior, tires, chrome...). I prefer my leather, vinyl and rubber to have a more natural look.
Even having an all black interior I strongly dislike it looking unnaturally glossy. Plus simple cleaning goes a long way as opposed to coating everything in Armor All. I put glossy interiors into the same realm as shiny chrome and anything else unnaturally shiny; not needed.

Actually one of the best interior "detail" products I've "accidentally" found (got a freebie) was Clorox dust wipes. Yeah, some dust wipes. After I clean and scrub everything down I go over the entire interior with a wipe which pulls up all of the small dust and such left over from the cotton ***** and swabs. Results in near spotless black interior and much better than unnatural shiny black.
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I used to use Armor All a long time ago, but they changed formulations. I usually put some on a paper towel and wiped it on, but the new formulation sprays onto the towel like a white gel that doesn't even absorb into the paper towel. It just lays there. It doesn't go on to the tires/plastics/etc very well either

I have gone to 303 protectant and like it. It is quite similar to the original Armor All in its appearance (a white milky look) and application. It leaves a smooth satin finish on most things after it dries. I like it on the tires. Many of the tire products leave a greasy mess that turns black anything that touches it. 303 is clean and dry to the touch after it is dry.

I think many of the bad posts about Armor All have to do with one of the formulations actually causing deterioration and/or cracking of plastics instead of protecting it. I have never seen that problem with my stuff, and it seemed to help the items I used it on.
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