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Old Feb 1, 2003 | 06:55 PM
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Armor All ; STP; or what?

I've read that once you use Armor All on your dash, you have to keep using it. If you stop, over time the dash will dry and crack. Do you guys know if there's any other protectant that won't harm the dash?
Old Feb 1, 2003 | 07:24 PM
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I've been using a Meguiars cleaner/protectant for about a year and I've had no problems yet. I like it because it doesnt leave it shiny and doesnt attract all that much dust.
Old Feb 2, 2003 | 05:54 AM
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303 Protectant

is highly rated. It does not contain any silicone. Much better than Armor-All, IMO. I used Armor-All on my last car for over 5 years, and all the vinyl surfaces looks like crap. No cracking, but very dull and 'dry' looking.

The 303 is expensive, about $13 or $14, but worth it. I won't use anything else on my Max.
Old Feb 2, 2003 | 12:45 PM
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Re: Armor All ; STP; or what?

Originally posted by T-One
I've read that once you use Armor All on your dash, you have to keep using it. If you stop, over time the dash will dry and crack. Do you guys know if there's any other protectant that won't harm the dash?

Turtle Wax Formula 2001 is good stuff...

The main thing is you really want something with good UV ray protection.

The Meguirs is really good too. You just really want something with good UV ray protection though. My gripe with Armor All is it doesnt make a really good shine and tends to soak up the sun (even though they claim UV protection).
Old Feb 2, 2003 | 12:51 PM
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Re: 303 Protectant

303 is very good.
Old Feb 2, 2003 | 12:55 PM
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Re: Re: 303 Protectant

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303 is very good.
I heard Klasse was really good too
Old Feb 2, 2003 | 01:03 PM
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Re: Re: Re: 303 Protectant

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I heard Klasse was really good too
Klasse on the dash??
Old Feb 2, 2003 | 01:13 PM
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Thanks for the tip

Originally posted by Y2KSESteve
I've been using a Meguiars cleaner/protectant for about a year and I've had no problems yet. I like it because it doesnt leave it shiny and doesnt attract all that much dust.
Thanks for the tip with Meguires and 303. I don't like that shiny look either. I know what I'll be using from now on.

Thanks again
Old Feb 2, 2003 | 01:28 PM
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303 is good but I think Vinylex is a better value.
Old Feb 3, 2003 | 06:08 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 303 Protectant

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Klasse on the dash??
klasse has a whole interior system
Old Feb 3, 2003 | 06:12 AM
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Re: Armor All ; STP; or what?

Originally posted by T-One
I've read that once you use Armor All on your dash, you have to keep using it. If you stop, over time the dash will dry and crack. Do you guys know if there's any other protectant that won't harm the dash?
I have read and heard that Armor All (the ORIGINAL stuff) actually eats away at your dash and tires.

Straight Meguairs here (they have a UV Dash spray that works quite well and doesn't shine like a mirror)
Old Feb 3, 2003 | 06:16 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 303 Protectant

Originally posted by slimer


klasse has a whole interior system
I didn't know that.....I'll have to check it out!!
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