I've only had my car for about 7 months its got 6k miles on it...i have yet to use any armor all on it cause I dont like how it collects dust and the oily look...What do you guys use or suggest?..

Thanks

 

Are you looking for interior or exterior products????

 

NXT protectant inside and out...don't apply heavy...nice satin finish...not too glossy...not so matte that it doesn't look like you've haven't done anything either...smells good to boot


why doesn't this thing come with spell check!

 

Interior sorry..i usually just wipe it down with a towel to get the dust off but want to start using som protectant also

 

To remove the dust I find that Armor All Orange wipes works really well specially on the doors. After that I use NXT Tech Protectant applied with a cotton applicator. Since you don't like the oily look, go over it again with a fresh towel to get that matte finish.

BTW, where in TN are you?

 

I believe the general feeling among people is "Anything BUT Armor All".

I wipe down with a damp Microfiber towel and use 303 Aerospace Protectant to protect the interior plastic and all rubber pieces.

 

Well, that was my thoughts on Armor All products before too until I actually tried their orange wipes. I wouldn't suggest it if I don't use it regularly on my Z.

 

True, I do see a number of people who use and like the Orange wipes. I was referring to 04DGG35's original comment "I dont like how it collects dust and the oily look" which to me implies the good old Armor All spray.

 

303 Aerospace Protectant is a great product. I use it for all of the interior. It shines nicely, doesn't collect dust, and it doesn't evaporate and leave that hazy film on the windows.

 

Get the 303 its the best. Although it doesn't smell as good as the megiuars stuff.

 

303 Aerospace is a great product. If you want to have that brand new, fresh off the dealer look this is for you.

I've used it on my IS300 dash (which I'll say is not a really cleaner friendly, those of you have owned IS300s will catch my drift) it looked great.

Its a little expensive per bottle but well worth it.

 

It lasts a long time though. I have only gone through like 2 32 oz bottles in a year.

303 really doesn't smell like anything to be honest.

 

I've used 303 protectant before, it's an awesome product. I don't do anything to treat my dash and stuff in my own car though. I just dust it. Times have changed, dashs are now made out of different composites and don't need a protectant. They no longer crack and fade under sun (6 years parked outside everyday, not a single sign of fade on the dash) So it's all just personal preference.


If you don't like the oily feel of AA try comming back w/ a terry cloth towel and wiping it down about 10 minutes after you applied it.



Also, look into getting one of the California Duster mini's. That's what I use to dust the dash off, works great

 

I seem to remember someone saying that Armor All will actually degrade plastics over time, but I can't find any supporting evidence. I've been trying to tell my GF putting AA all over her dash etc. isn't a good idea, but I haven't been able to convince her. Am I right?

 

never heard anything like that, there were the rumors of it cracking dash's, but that was from the composite the dash's were made of. Also a few years ago AA switched their formula to a water based solution.

I really don't see AA making a product that isn't good for what it's intended for.

It's like the guys who say don't use meguiars products because their is petroleum base in some of them. These guys have been at the front of the auto care industry for almost 100 years, do you really think they'd make something that would ruin the paint?

 

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