Car care product for dash

[steph]

I'm looking for a good car care product sold around here to clean the dash and door panels. Other than vinylex ( I can't find it around here ), is there a product anyone can recommend ?

Thanks

[ssainani]

i totally forget the name - BUT it's sold at zellers and it's expensive

called 'formula 301' or something like that....it's in a purple bottle.

It's like armor all.....except a WAY lot better.

[MilanoRSX]

get Armorall

[MilanoRSX]

moving to Car Care in 24 hrs

[koala]

Originally posted by MilanoRSX
get Armorall

Armorall is the DEVIL.

:rolleyes:

[steph]

I'm surprised you're suggesting Armorall as your dash will be prone to cracks in the long run.

[MilanoRSX]

i was referring to the wipes..they work very well

[nighthawk rider]

i use Mother's Back to Black and its orks great....especially if u dont want the dash shiny like putting the Armor All

[stlmarc]

303 aerospace protected is good ... same as vinylex
I use it and it last at least 5 weeks or more

[Frosty]

Armor-All IS the Devil.
Wipes, sprays, washes... if it's got a picture of that nasty gnome on it, I deem it fit for firing up the kindling in my bbq.

I'm hearing more and more about 303 Aerospace. It's worth a try if you can't get Vinylex.

[jestertamu]

I heard that armorall has dangerous silcons in it that causes long term cracking and sometimes eats your dash board over time..... i use to have it on my 2000 ford truck and it started to eat some of the dash up...so i stoped using it.....on my rsx i be damn if i use that shit...there right..dont use it..ITS the DEVIL!!

[Choser]

I used armorall for the first... 6 months or so with the car, about 2 or 3 times. My dash has subtle crackles in it now, I don't know if that was the cause, but once I read on here about its crapness, I quickly gave that away to a lesser-than-friendly-friend and got vinylex. It works great. To be honest, both products look, drip, and smell the same.

[MmmotorNutz]

do not use armor all, the statements about cracking is true...i personally use Meguiars Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner...it lasts for several weeks, its not oily and it only costs 9 bucks :thumbsup:

[the_drunknmunky]

Originally posted by Frosty
if it's got a picture of that nasty gnome on it, I deem it fit for firing up the kindling in my bbq.



muahahamuhahamuhahaha

this is too funny
LOL

[pee-wee]

I have Meguiar's everything....and I love it!:thumbsup:

If you want your car to look sweet....these guys got you covered from A-Z.

http://www.meguiars.com/

[Homer2]

formula 303 is great -

nuff said . . .

[Choser]

Ah man, I just bought vinlyex too.

I guess I have to use up the bottle now, me should have asked homer.

[RJC RSX]

Armor All leaves lint behind and smears smudge all over

[Choser]

I've been using vinylex ever since I read about armor all online, or about a year now.

I have a little bottle of armorall wipes as well as a half full bottle of armor all spray. What should I do with it?

Actually, if you are like me, you have 10 products that you use, and another 90 that are only barely used but you don't use them because you found better stuff. I don't know what to do with my rack of less than great car cleaning products.

[RJC RSX]

is it flamable? If yes, I think you know what to do with it...

[Frosty]

Originally posted by Choser
I've been using vinylex ever since I read about armor all online, or about a year now.

I have a little bottle of armorall wipes as well as a half full bottle of armor all spray. What should I do with it?

Actually, if you are like me, you have 10 products that you use, and another 90 that are only barely used but you don't use them because you found better stuff. I don't know what to do with my rack of less than great car cleaning products.

"Help" out your "friends" with a smooth line like "Hey man, you want me to detail your car? You've seen how nice mine is. Only $50 for a pro-job".

Get paid to use up your crap! :D

[Choser]

I was going to but I lack friends.

I think Im boxing it all and selling it on eBay for a buck to some smuck.

[Homer2]

put up street pole signs - car detailing - set a price -

show a little initiative mannnnnn ;)

[Choser]

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[Homer2]

ahhh - i see, well then - i no can help ;)

[Shadowfax]

Well I decided to try something different this weekend...and I wiped down the ENTIRE inside (except for the ceiling and carpet) of my car with Z10 (zaino's leather conditioner). It may not be the ideal product to use on the vinyl parts, but I'm very pleased with the result and the spf can't hurt. The plain black portions of the dash are shiny, but not too, and the flat areas around the stereo look much richer. Worked great on the puckered part as well, there were just a few fuzzies from the applicator pad to pull off.

[Homer2]

i do that also - after doing the seats, take the dampened cloth and go everywhere else . . . add very little to the cloth as you go - vinyl doesnt absorb . . .

[park2086]

armorall for leather seat is bad too???????????

[MmmotorNutz]

dont use armorall IT SUX!!!!

[Homer2]

Originally posted by park2086
armorall for leather seat is bad too???????????


young Jedi . . . I would not apply armor-all to the car of the man who ran over my dog . . .

personally speaking - me no like it . .

[Sacrifice]

seems like there are alot of choices out there. leather one thing, vinyl another. the only thing I know for sure is to stay away from armorall

[boarderdf]

I have also heard the armorall is really bad for your car. I use 303 and it works awesome.

[ghleo]

i use a clean rag and fresh water to wipe down my dash, steering wheel, and seats........works for me.

[Shadowfax]

Homer, I hope your dog is okay! ;)

[Homer2]

yea - thanx . ..

but i still dont know where to dump the armor -all i had gicen to me by educated customers . . .

landfill has rules about that sort of stuff . .

[kur029]

can someone show me an example of how the formula 303 looks like hehe... thanks

[boarderdf]

It is shiny once you apply it at first. It looks really good. I use it on my interior and tires.

[kur029]

how does formula 303's bottle look like.. hehe more specific

[boarderdf]

It looks like a normal bottle of cleaning solution for your bathroom or sink. It is a white bottle, and the stuff is awesome.

[park2086]

hm.... top surface of the dash is very bumpy, you know. Once I tried to vaccum and it easily made a little scratch on it, so I just took my car to dealer for cleaning. They did it for free. However, I guess vinylex works on that bumpy dash, huh?

[Firewalker]

where can I buy Formula 303?

Homer, do you know any stores in the GTA that have Formula 303 or do I have to order it from US?

[RJC RSX]

Originally posted by MilanoRSX
i was referring to the wipes..they work very well

not at all, complete crap...smears unevenly and leaves lint

[RJC RSX]

Originally posted by kur029
how does formula 303's bottle look like.. hehe more specific

http://www.jerseypaddler.com/shop/product_images/vo303spr.jpg

[CiD]

Can you use vinylex on the whole door including the inserts around the door handle? Also is it safe to use it on the entire dash including that textured surface? Thank you for your time and help.

[rem]

Try this...

303 Aerospace Protectant (http://www.303products.com/main.php?infopage=protectant)

[kur029]

man only if they sel that here... they have kmart here but i already checked and they didnt sell any in the car section.. ohh well what else do you guys think i shold use/do?

[boarderdf]

I believe that I order 303. I would advice doing that, if you can from that web site.