For engine plastics/rubber, I like Stoner Trim Shine. Almost any exterior vinyl/rubber dressing would work OK. ArmorAll needs to stay on the shelf at Walmart.
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It "disappears" specifically because it's mostly water and a water based emulsion. Seriously buy some new Armor All if you haven't tried the stuff post VOC reformulation you might just be surprised at how much the new stuff after watering down behaves so similarly to 303. You can tell if it's reformulated stuff because it's thicker when you shake it you can tell it's thick and I haven't seen the old stuff on the shelf for years.
Water it down 5 to one. Spray it on your plastics and buff off like Aerospace 303. It behaves exactly like 303, matte sheen and less slippery and "disappears" just the same. What do you have to lose? A few bucks? And what you'll gain is basically more than a gallon of protectant for the price of one 32 ounce bottle of Armor All.
All these people speaking authoritatively---honestly, dashboards just don't turn to mosaic the way they used to. that's not the spray stuff, that's the plastic. I don't doubt that its mostly water---that's one reason I'm not necessarily on the bandwagon. It would take maybe 8 to 10 years before you could offer a good opinion. Maybe more.
Water it down 5 to one. Spray it on your plastics and buff off like Aerospace 303. It behaves exactly like 303, matte sheen and less slippery and "disappears" just the same. What do you have to lose? A few bucks? And what you'll gain is basically more than a gallon of protectant for the price of one 32 ounce bottle of Armor All.
All these people speaking authoritatively---honestly, dashboards just don't turn to mosaic the way they used to. that's not the spray stuff, that's the plastic. I don't doubt that its mostly water---that's one reason I'm not necessarily on the bandwagon. It would take maybe 8 to 10 years before you could offer a good opinion. Maybe more.
"It "disappears" specifically because it's mostly water and a water based emulsion. Seriously buy some new Armor All if you haven't tried the stuff post VOC reformulation you might just be surprised at how much the new stuff after watering down behaves so similarly to 303. You can tell if it's reformulated stuff because it's thicker when you shake it you can tell it's thick and I haven't seen the old stuff on the shelf for years.
Water it down 5 to one. Spray it on your plastics and buff off like Aerospace 303. It behaves exactly like 303, matte sheen and less slippery and "disappears" just the same. What do you have to lose? A few bucks? And what you'll gain is basically more than a gallon of protectant for the price of one 32 ounce bottle of Armor All."
All these people speaking authoritatively---honestly, dashboards just don't turn to mosaic the way they used to. that's not the spray stuff, that's the plastic. I don't doubt that its mostly water---that's one reason I'm not necessarily on the bandwagon. It would take maybe 8 to 10 years before you could offer a good opinion. Maybe more.
Water it down 5 to one. Spray it on your plastics and buff off like Aerospace 303. It behaves exactly like 303, matte sheen and less slippery and "disappears" just the same. What do you have to lose? A few bucks? And what you'll gain is basically more than a gallon of protectant for the price of one 32 ounce bottle of Armor All."
All these people speaking authoritatively---honestly, dashboards just don't turn to mosaic the way they used to. that's not the spray stuff, that's the plastic. I don't doubt that its mostly water---that's one reason I'm not necessarily on the bandwagon. It would take maybe 8 to 10 years before you could offer a good opinion. Maybe more.
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Are any of these armor all products good at preventing the dash from cracking.
On a F150 I got, the dash has been armor alled just a few times in its lifetime. Well, when I got it last summer I used one of those armor all wipes/sponge that they had on at AAP for a quarter. And soon enough I got a hairline crack after a heat wave came through.
There is plenty of debate on whether or not these type products are good for tires, I just wonder is there any way to tell if they will keep you dashboard free of cracks and possibly any other wear.
On a F150 I got, the dash has been armor alled just a few times in its lifetime. Well, when I got it last summer I used one of those armor all wipes/sponge that they had on at AAP for a quarter. And soon enough I got a hairline crack after a heat wave came through.
There is plenty of debate on whether or not these type products are good for tires, I just wonder is there any way to tell if they will keep you dashboard free of cracks and possibly any other wear.
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I like Armor all, but yes it is oily and tends to attract dirt. This is exacerbated in the engine bay, and you'll notice that while it looks outstanding when recently done, it gets dirty quite quickly, and needs a power wash occasionally to remove all the accumulated crud.
The best thing I've ever used on an engine bay is tire spray-- it leaves an armor-all like shiny finish, but requires hardly any time since you just spray it on (engine bay is full of irregular surfaces which are hard to clean by hand or rag) and leave it. The problem with it getting dirty soon after doesn't go away, however.
AMEN! I've been using tire foam for years - fast and looks great!
I like Armor all, but yes it is oily and tends to attract dirt. This is exacerbated in the engine bay, and you'll notice that while it looks outstanding when recently done, it gets dirty quite quickly, and needs a power wash occasionally to remove all the accumulated crud.
The best thing I've ever used on an engine bay is tire spray-- it leaves an armor-all like shiny finish, but requires hardly any time since you just spray it on (engine bay is full of irregular surfaces which are hard to clean by hand or rag) and leave it. The problem with it getting dirty soon after doesn't go away, however.
AMEN! I've been using tire foam for years - fast and looks great!
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