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Old 01-03-2009, 11:43 PM
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I was wondering if anyone here has used black magic on their interior instead of armorall. i have used it on the interior of my 4 runner and it works great. it puts a better shine on the plasitc and it lasts much longer. i know that if you use armor all on your dash board it will cause it to crack much faster. does anyone know if the black magic will do the same on the interior of my coupe?
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I've heard that Armorall causes premature cracks on dash surfaces for years - but I have never seen one crack because of it. I think this can be chalked up as another one of those urban legends.....

Personally - I don't like adding anything to the surface that will make it shiny because of the glare onto the windshield. I wipe the surface with a damp microfiber and occasionally apply a little Meguiars Vinyl and Rubber protectant - but that's it.
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I've been using the Turtle Wax Ice interior care for sometime now and find it to be excellent.
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Neither. Aerospace 303;.
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I've heard that Armorall causes premature cracks on dash surfaces for years - but I have never seen one crack because of it. I think this can be chalked up as another one of those urban legends.....

Personally - I don't like adding anything to the surface that will make it shiny because of the glare onto the windshield. I wipe the surface with a damp microfiber and occasionally apply a little Meguiars Vinyl and Rubber protectant - but that's it.


Armor All makes a "Low Shine" version that I've tried. It works well. No shiny surface.
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Originally Posted by Kale
Neither. Aerospace 303;.
Old 01-04-2009, 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Kale
Neither. Aerospace 303;.
Looks the most like when it was new.
Old 01-04-2009, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
I've heard that Armorall causes premature cracks on dash surfaces for years - but I have never seen one crack because of it. I think this can be chalked up as another one of those urban legends.....
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I use Aerospace 303 on my '02's interior. Excellent UV protection and a low-sheen that keeps the interior looking factory.

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=92381364

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Originally Posted by Patches
I use Aerospace 303 on my '02's interior. Excellent UV protection and a low-sheen that keeps the interior looking factory.

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...TOKEN=92381364

Ed,
Do you buy your 303 online or locally?
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Ed,
Do you buy your 303 online or locally?
Online - haven't found it locally.
Old 01-04-2009, 08:47 AM
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I use LEATHER Specific treatment by Macguires!

Works very well and comes out great and last a long time

Thanks,matt
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Originally Posted by Patches
Online - haven't found it locally.
Have you tried the Ace Hardware in New Albany? They are listed on 303's web-site.

I noticed that a lot of marine/rv supply stores here in Houston are listed. I may have to give it a try.
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Have you tried the Ace Hardware in New Albany? They are listed on 303's web-site.

I noticed that a lot of marine/rv supply stores here in Houston are listed. I may have to give it a try.
No, I haven't. I'll have to swing by this week and check there. It's very close.

Thanks for the tip.
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I use the Black Magic it looks good and makes the seats feel soft.
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Originally Posted by Patches
Online - haven't found it locally.
Is the 303 one product,seems like they make alot of different products.If so which do you use on your interior,which by the way looks great...........
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The page I linked to in my first post is the product for the interior - 303 Protectant.

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Originally Posted by Patches
Online - haven't found it locally.


http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html

If you cannot find it locally we stock it and usually at a competitive price. Add in the forum discount (10%) or the new offer (20 off 150) and maybe shipping is a via option.

In all fairness to Armor All, the newer formulas do not contain silicone and do not damage interiors. 303 however offers a great UV protectant and a great matte look.
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Originally Posted by Kale
Neither. Aerospace 303;.
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Originally Posted by LoneStarFRC
Have you tried the Ace Hardware in New Albany? They are listed on 303's web-site.

I noticed that a lot of marine/rv supply stores here in Houston are listed. I may have to give it a try.
I found 303 at Cabela's Sporting Goods in Buda, Texas (near Austin) in the boat/marine section of the store.


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