Not sure where to place this, but streaks on door plastic after Armor all - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

ac223mal · 09-14-2009, 12:59 PM

I cleaned my door panels with armor all, about two weeks ago and saw this: (see pics below). As soon as wiped the armor all on the streaks appeared. I was hoping that they would go away, but as you can see they are still there. I did not spray it on the door and let it drip and dry. I sprayed a cloth and wiped the door panel. None of my other plastic parts look like this.

Sorry Mods, wasnt sure where to put it and wanted as much feedback as possible. Is this a warranty issue? Seems there was something hidden in the panel.

Camaro509 · 09-14-2009, 01:02 PM

I can't speak with authority, but it looks like some releasing agent or other compound residue was left on the panels prior to you using the Armour All on it. Appears they don't like each other.

Clean it with warm soapy water thoroughly, then re-Armour All them, bet it'll all be o.k.

PQ · 09-14-2009, 01:04 PM

Did you order the 'Subdued Zebra Interior Accent' package?

Ghost stripes maybe?

Looks like you should be able to clean it off. Maybe take it to the dealer and ask them to clean it so when they can't, it'll be more convincing. Good luck.

jhmurphy · 09-14-2009, 01:18 PM

looks like the residue from getting your windows tinted. I ran into the same thing and used Meguire's interior products to clean it up. They had two kinds one that left a really shiny finish and that had a matte finish. Hope this helps

ORANGE U NV · 09-14-2009, 02:03 PM

[QUOTE=PQ;921242]Did you order the 'Subdued Zebra Interior Accent' package?

Ghost stripes maybe?

Yep, my door panel looked like this after getting windows tinted too. I just kept puting more armor-all on and wiping until it went away. It did take longer than I expected...but you'll be good to go.

ac223mal · 09-14-2009, 03:05 PM

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Today 12:02 PM
Camaro509 I can't speak with authority, but it looks like some releasing agent or other compound residue was left on the panels prior to you using the Armour All on it. Appears they don't like each other.

Clean it with warm soapy water thoroughly, then re-Armour All them, bet it'll all be o.k.

Quote:

Today 12:18 PM
jhmurphy looks like the residue from getting your windows tinted. I ran into the same thing and used Meguire's interior products to clean it up. They had two kinds one that left a really shiny finish and that had a matte finish. Hope this helps

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Today 01:03 PM
ORANGE U NV
Yep, my door panel looked like this after getting windows tinted too. I just kept puting more armor-all on and wiping until it went away. It did take longer than I expected...but you'll be good to go.

Man you guys are great, that didn't even cross my mind. If fact I forgot I had them tinted. Ill get to cleaning it....

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Today 12:04 PM
PQ Did you order the 'Subdued Zebra Interior Accent' package?

Ghost stripes maybe?

Shhhhhhhh...was a special package for my car, wasn't supposed to let anyone know.

Guess we can close this thread out problem solved. Thanks for the great help everyone and for saving me a embarrassing trip to the dealer.

TJ91 · 09-14-2009, 04:11 PM

Gota love this forum

CloudXTC · 09-14-2009, 04:49 PM

warm soapy water is good on that type of "plastic"

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Gota love this forum

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Sinergy · 09-14-2009, 06:27 PM

The day I use Armour All on my car is the day I own a Prius.

SSmoothie · 09-14-2009, 06:30 PM

Word from the wise, don't use Armour.

glambert1 · 09-14-2009, 06:36 PM

yah I dont like armour all any longer either , even though thats not what caused this I've grown to hate that wet look inside a car , yuk

PsyDoc · 09-14-2009, 07:12 PM

I used to use Amor All a long time ago, but grew to dislike it in favor of other products. I still use it, but I dilute it in some water (50/50 or so) and use it on the plastic liners in the wheel wells. I do not know about the rest of the members, but I really like Lexol's product Vinylex. They appear to be doing vinyl (cleaning and protecting) as well as they do for leather.

OUR72GTO · 09-14-2009, 07:26 PM

GM has a plastic /leather cleaner. And their all purpose cleaner with get rid of the residue from the window tint.

newy · 09-14-2009, 08:09 PM

BRP has a plastic/vinyl cleaner that is awesome . Does not collect dust nor is it slippery . Go to your local SeaDoo/ SkiDoo dealer and try it . part# 413 711 200 . Does great on tires also .

09-14-2009, 12:59 PM	#1
ac223mal Drives: car Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: location Posts: 571 View My Garage	Not sure where to place this, but streaks on door plastic after Armor all I cleaned my door panels with armor all, about two weeks ago and saw this: (see pics below). As soon as wiped the armor all on the streaks appeared. I was hoping that they would go away, but as you can see they are still there. I did not spray it on the door and let it drip and dry. I sprayed a cloth and wiped the door panel. None of my other plastic parts look like this. Sorry Mods, wasnt sure where to put it and wanted as much feedback as possible. Is this a warranty issue? Seems there was something hidden in the panel. Last edited by ac223mal; 09-25-2017 at 04:30 PM.

09-14-2009, 01:02 PM	#2
Camaro509 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 1,085	I can't speak with authority, but it looks like some releasing agent or other compound residue was left on the panels prior to you using the Armour All on it. Appears they don't like each other. Clean it with warm soapy water thoroughly, then re-Armour All them, bet it'll all be o.k. __________________ Understeer, Oversteer, Wheel Alignment (Camber etc), Torque, Horsepower, Camaro Fold for team 11108 to help find a cure! Folding@home Stanford's Research DC Program.

09-14-2009, 01:04 PM	#3
PQ Booooosted. Drives: 2010 Supercharged SS Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mobile, AL Posts: 36,716 View My Garage	Did you order the 'Subdued Zebra Interior Accent' package? Ghost stripes maybe? Looks like you should be able to clean it off. Maybe take it to the dealer and ask them to clean it so when they can't, it'll be more convincing. Good luck. __________________

09-14-2009, 02:03 PM	#5
ORANGE U NV Drives: The Wife Crazy Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: TAMPA BAY Posts: 550	[QUOTE=PQ;921242]Did you order the 'Subdued Zebra Interior Accent' package? Ghost stripes maybe? Yep, my door panel looked like this after getting windows tinted too. I just kept puting more armor-all on and wiping until it went away. It did take longer than I expected...but you'll be good to go. __________________ "God is great, beer is good and people are crazy" 2010 2SS IOM/IOM L99 Black Rally Stripes, Polished Wheels, Loudmouth II, Rotofab CAI, IOM Heritage Grille,Tune by Jeremy Formato (Fasterproms Tuning).

09-14-2009, 06:36 PM	#11
glambert1 HOMER Drives: 2010 camaro 2LT RS SIM Join Date: May 2009 Location: New York Posts: 527	yah I dont like armour all any longer either , even though thats not what caused this I've grown to hate that wet look inside a car , yuk __________________ ....do it yourself and be proud when you brag about your mods...

09-14-2009, 01:18 PM	#4
jhmurphy Drives: Grey Beast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 591	looks like the residue from getting your windows tinted. I ran into the same thing and used Meguire's interior products to clean it up. They had two kinds one that left a really shiny finish and that had a matte finish. Hope this helps

09-14-2009, 04:11 PM	#7
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 13,033	Gota love this forum

09-14-2009, 06:27 PM	#9
Sinergy Drives: em crazy. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Right here Posts: 305	The day I use Armour All on my car is the day I own a Prius.

09-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#10
SSmoothie Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS 6SP Blk/Blk Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: WA Posts: 920 View My Garage	Word from the wise, don't use Armour.

09-14-2009, 07:12 PM	#12
PsyDoc Drives: Soon-to-be 1st Gen Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Southeast Posts: 249	I used to use Amor All a long time ago, but grew to dislike it in favor of other products. I still use it, but I dilute it in some water (50/50 or so) and use it on the plastic liners in the wheel wells. I do not know about the rest of the members, but I really like Lexol's product Vinylex. They appear to be doing vinyl (cleaning and protecting) as well as they do for leather.

09-14-2009, 07:26 PM	#13
OUR72GTO 2010 SIM Beige RS 6M Drives: SIM RS 6M 66 Corvair Silverado LTZ Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Kamloops,British Columbia Posts: 4,677	GM has a plastic /leather cleaner. And their all purpose cleaner with get rid of the residue from the window tint. __________________ CAMARO.. 2010 The Heart Beat is back in CHEVROLET Now let's put it back in America

09-14-2009, 08:09 PM	#14
newy Drives: 05 mc ss Join Date: May 2009 Location: b-ham , ny Posts: 120	BRP has a plastic/vinyl cleaner that is awesome . Does not collect dust nor is it slippery . Go to your local SeaDoo/ SkiDoo dealer and try it . part# 413 711 200 . Does great on tires also .

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