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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 01:42 PM
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Aight, so I learned my lesson on trying to use something quick and easy. I bought these armor all "protectant wipes"......what the hell is with these things? It's like they just took used KFC napkins and put them in a bottle...they left grease streaks everywhere and the crap feels like grease. How can I get this stuff off my dash? DO NOT BUY THESE.
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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It's a shame we can't "sticky" a message at the top of this forum warning everybody to stay away from ArmorAll products.

I would try good old soap and water first. You might have to soap it up real good then wipe it down with a wet cloth a couple of times to make sure you remove the soap residue.
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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Soap and water, then 303 protectant!

http://www.303products.com/main.php
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by JThrilla
Aight, so I learned my lesson on trying to use something quick and easy. I bought these armor all "protectant wipes"......what the hell is with these things? It's like they just took used KFC napkins and put them in a bottle...they left grease streaks everywhere and the crap feels like grease. How can I get this stuff off my dash? DO NOT BUY THESE.

Whao!!! So thats where those little dots are coming from all over my dash?? I just used them this past weekend and the next day noticed all kinds of streaks and spots on the interior. Not only that but I have tons of dust coming out from the vents now too and its all over the wondshield. I used the orange wipes by the way...so I guess I shouldn't use these?
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 08:05 PM
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dont use the protectant wipes

use the cleaning wipes
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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I use the car wash wipes and they work wonders. I get no streaks or anything. Hmmm maybe you got a bad batch.
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by EnthuZiastDrive
dont use the protectant wipes

use the cleaning wipes
He's right, the orange cleaning wipes work wonders on getting the slime off.

Chris
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Old Apr 4, 2005 | 10:20 PM
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I've never used the armor all protectant wipes on my Z...but used them in other vehicles with no issue..but applying to a clean surface and applying evenly should help avoid streaking...buff off excess with mf towel...and the orange cleaner wipes work and smell good too...for even better results degrease with very diluted solution of simple green and water...wipe down with NXT protectant...buff excess with mf towel
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Old Apr 5, 2005 | 07:47 AM
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i agree,

i bought 3 types of armor all wipes last year..leather,window,tire... they all blow

never again!!!
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Old Apr 9, 2005 | 11:37 AM
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I use some liquid Tide mixed in with some water and wipe down the interior. This will take off all the grease and dirt. However, when it dries everything will look really dull, so you will have to use a protectant after your done. This should get rid of the Armoral. You can also use Oxi-Clean and water as well.

Good luck.
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Old Apr 10, 2005 | 06:11 PM
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armor all is terrible!!!
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Old Apr 11, 2005 | 01:51 PM
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yup i tried using these on my prelude a while ago when they first came out. never again!! will it touch my dash
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Old Apr 12, 2005 | 05:31 AM
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Most car interiors are now coming in matte finishes, they are low gloss and dull for a reason, to not reflect from the sun into the drivers eyes, these high gloss greasy products like Armor All are NOT suited well at all for these new interior surfaces........
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