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Is armor all bad for your car?
Is Armor All Bad For Your Car? Is Armor All Bad For Your Car? The average Joe assumes that Armor All is THE interior dressing of choice and for good reason. It’s the most popular product on the market for protecting plastics and rubber in and outside your car or truck.
Do you use ArmorAll or baby oil on your vinyls?
Baby oil was the 2nd preferred protectorant for viny interiors of our babies, and plain old soap and water were the best remedies for common dirt. Agree...no ArmorAll or oil on vinyls. Looks crappy and just provides a foundation for grabbing atmospheric dirt. Mild detergent and a soft towel to wipe keeps vinyl looking good.
Does ArmorAll brand have toluene?
Naturally, ArmorAll brand was at the fore. However, I was berieved to read that ArmorAll brand may have Toluene as an ingredient, and unless it is used very often, it may cause more drying out damage to your vinyl than not using anything at all.
Does armor all make plastic and rubber shiny?
Silicones and petroleum distillates can create a shiny surface but over time it is believed that they will dry out plastic and rubber which can cause it to crack prematurely. To be clear, Armor All does not contain these and you can use it safely.
Does Armor All damage vinyl?
"There is no ingredient in Armor All that could be detrimental to the car's vinyl dash or vinyl top or any of its rubber parts." All vinyls contain plasticizers, liquid ingredients added by the manufacturer that give the vinyl flexibility.
Is Armor All Protectant good for vinyl?
Armor All® Protectants are ideal for vinyl, and can help to prevent discoloration and fading on these surfaces. However, these products are not recommended for canvas or other fabrics.
Can Armor All be used on vinyl siding?
Some experts have been known to use car-cleaning products like Armorall or Penetrol to bring shine and luster to aged siding. If you want to try it, just follow the instructions on the bottle—but be aware, this is not a commonly used method, so you may be taking a risk if you do so.
How do you remove Armor All from vinyl?
Fill a bucket with 2 quarts warm water, 1/2 cup white vinegar and 1 tsp. ... Dip a cleaning rag into the bucket, wring out the rag well and wipe across the plastic car surfaces.Continue as needed, dipping the rag back into the cleaner as needed to rinse off Armor All residue.More items...
Does Armor All dry out vinyl?
There is nothing in Armor All or any water based dressing that would cause cracking. However, continual use of solvent base dressing could cause the vinyl on the dash to become brittle an crack or even discolor.
What can I use Armor All on?
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Can ArmorAll be used on vinyl shutters?
Clean your vinyl shutters with ArmorAll instead of painting them. Makes them look brand new!
How do I restore shine to vinyl siding?
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What is best to clean vinyl siding?
70% water, 30% white vinegar makes a great all-purpose vinyl siding cleaner that removes light mold and mildew stains. For a stronger solution, mix together one-third cup powdered laundry detergent, two-thirds cup powdered household cleaner, one quart liquid laundry bleach and one gallon of water.
Does Armor All ruin leather?
Can I use Armor All® Multi-Purpose Auto Cleaner on leather? Armor All® Multi-Purpose Auto Cleaner is not recommended for use on leather.
Will Armor All damage paint?
Armor All® Multi-Purpose Auto Cleaner is not designed for use on paint. Although the product will not harm your car's paint finish, it may leave a dull or streaky appearance. For best results on paint, try using Armor All® Car Wash.
How do you get Armor All off leather?
Mix up some handwashable Woolite and water at a 6 to 1 ratio. So 6 parts water to 1 part Woolite. After you fill up your spray bottle (32 oz is ideal) then spray the cleaner onto a microfiber towel and begin wiping the leather down.
Does armor all contain silicone?
To be clear, Armor All does not contain these and you can use it safely. The best that I can determine is that long ago they may have contained silicones but if they did they don’t anymore and haven’t for some time. Many people, myself included, don’t care for the shiny appearance.
Does armor use petroleum distillates?
The confusion is Armor All uses water-based silicone emulsions but does not use petroleum distillates. It’s safe. Silicones and petroleum distillates can create a shiny surface but over time it is believed that they will dry out plastic and rubber which can cause it to crack prematurely.
Can you use armor on a car?
Using Armor All on your cars interior isn’t going to ruin it. But when it comes to protecting your plastics and rubber, I think you can do better. Excellent UV protection with a beautiful matte finish. Keeps rubber door and window seals from drying out and sealing well.
Is armor all good?
The bottom line is that Armor All is a great product but isn’t my preferred choice. Be sure you’re not using a product with silicones or petroleum distilates. They can accelerate the drying and cracking of plastics and rubber inside and outside of your car.
Can you use Gummi Pflege Stift on Aerospace 303?
If you have Aerospace 303 but don’t have Gummi Pflege Stift it is a reasonable alternative and is certainly better than not applying any protection at all. As was mentioned earlier, the last thing you want to apply to your rubber seals is a silicone/petroleum distillate based product.
77thor Veteran Member Lifetime Gold Member
Had my auto upolstery shop guy repair cracks in vinyl on my front seat and rear seat back...
POS71RS Moderator Staff Member Lifetime Gold Member
Im not sure about the truthfullness about the Armour All, but I know that the rear seat top on my Maro was tore up pretty bad, but the bottoms were fine. I used to hose the rear seat with A-All, and although supple for a while, it seemed worse after time. Now, my seat bottoms are ripped to all hell, and stiffer than anything Ive seen.
tom3 Veteran Member
What I've heard is that all this stuff does is reflect sunlight and does protect vinyl because of this, nothing will actually restore or maintain the plastics in the material. Heat and sunlight will destroy the stuff no matter what.
Mountaineer Veteran Member
So if vinyl needs to breathe, what do you use to make it look good? I've got (and I'm sure lots of people do) a truck with a vinyl tonneau cover on the bed, and after about 5 years of keeping it clean and using Armor-All to keep it looking good, its beginning to crack and get brittle.
Major Dad Guest
I've used Lemon Pledge before on vinyl seats and it does work well. I also use it on the weather stripping on my truck - keeps it looking nice and keeps it real pliable too.
Wpg79Z Veteran Member
I've been using Lemon Pledge for a few years and have been very pleased with it.
wayner Veteran Member
I've been using Lemon Pledge for a few years and have been very pleased with it.
