How to THIN armor all?

[Fordiesel69]

I use armor all on my tires and my engine compartment.
Thats it. Problem being the last two bottles I got were real thick like there was something wrong with it. It was thick like motor oil. Can I just thin it down with water?

 

[GMBoy]

Perhaps you could return/exchange the items? If not, I don't see how water would hurt as long as it's not a lot. Water is a main ingredient of Amror All anyhow.

Just my thoughts, maybe somebody else knows better.

 

[aaxb970]

I got the same type of armor all from canadian tire. Its thick almost like elmers glue. It says it the new formula. I dunno kinda nice for tires but need to put on rag first before applying to trim. Get the armor all wipes a lot cleaner and less mess.

 

[Fordiesel69]

Good to know water is its main thinner. The new formula is thick like elemers glue and quite franky, maybe it is better. Better bang for your buck. I filled my sprayer 3/4 with armor all, and 1/4 water and it was still too thick.

With this new formula, as long as water won't hurt its effectivness, I guess I like it better.

 

[HARTZSKY]

I would just use a small sponge to apply it, should work just fine. You are going to have to spread it anyway.

 

[Fordiesel69]

Originally Posted By: HARTZSKY
I would just use a small sponge to apply it, should work just fine. You are going to have to spread it anyway.


Not with an engine comparment, I just load it on, and take it for a ride. Turns from a white dripping mess to a brillient shine. I use OPT protectant on all my interior stuff. Way better than armor all.

 

[bretfraz]

Also consider using Armor All Tire Foam on engine compartments and wheel wells. As long as its not windy out, the foam lays down a nice even gloss without using a ton of product.

Having said that you can water down pretty much any water-based dressing or protectant. More water means a little less shine but still a nice effect on whatever you're spraying it on.

 

[kingrob]

I like the new formula. I never spray it directly on the material, always on to a rag first and then rub it in, so this thicker formula goes on much better than the old. If you're the spray on/wipe off kind of guy, then I could see where it would be too thick.