Originally Posted by semtex I do all my interior dusting with a Swiffer duster, except for the floor of course (which I vacuum out). Hey, this thread is about vinyl
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04-29-2009, 03:10 PM | #31 (permalink) |
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Hey, this thread is about vinyl protectant, not your fantasy regarding some skimpily clad female in a maid's uniform dusting the interior of your Z!
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04-29-2009, 03:34 PM | #32 (permalink) |
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is there a reason why armorall is disliked? i thought they are a good brand?
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It's a racial thing. Nobody likes vikings.
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If armor-all is used on a very regular basis, it doesn't hurt anything in the short term. But what happens is that oil gets into the pores of the vinyls and plastics and over time starts a drying effect on the materials. When in constant use, the oil keeps the materials in check, but the materials then have a dependence on the oils. When you neglect the panels for a little while the drying can start to cause the panels to turn either brittle or give them a VERY dry look. After some time, the panel will eventually crack.
The best thing to do is use a UV protection that doesn't have any oils in them. Water based products are usually better. I've never used the 303 stuff, so I can't comment on them. I'm pretty OCD about my cars, and I use a slightly damp cloth (water) to wipe down my dash. I have leather protection wipes for the seats, shift boot, and e-brake boot. For the rest, damp cloth. I also I hate the glare from the shiney crap... I wear polarized sun glasses most of the time I'm driving, but at night when street lamps go over the dash, the glare is there without any way around it. 3 years of using a damp cloth. NOTHING bad so far. BTW: Just an observation, but I noticed that when I used some cleaners, it seemed to attract dust even more... I don't know if dust was just attracted and sticking to the oil in the cleaner, or if the shiney crap made the dust more obvious. One things for sure, the way I do things now, you don't notice dust until you wipe the panels down and look at the cloth.
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On a related note, what is everyone using for the suede in the car (center of the seats and door panels)? I've never had to care for suede, but I'm assuming that a standard leather conditioner is not appropriate...?
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I'm hoping our suede is synthetic and tougher than the real suede leather. After a google search on "how to clean suede" it appears the real stuff is susceptible to staining easily. I'll use a damp cloth followed by a dry towel to restore the nap.
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on an unrelated note... i like the celitics.. but would LOVE to see the upset on game 7!!! gotta admit one of the best series ive seen!
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^ I just love it when people post non sequiturs out of left field. +rep!
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I use the armour all gel...used it for the doors of my 350z because it was wierd matierial as well...i used it on the whole interior for a long time with no ill effects. I didn't even apply it very often either. Interior looked great on trade in 4+ years later
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