What's wrong with the Armor-All Interior Wipes? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Andys562 · 10-09-2011, 06:26 PM

I use the wipes all the time for the scuff marks in my interior.
And I've had no problem. Been using it for months.

Why do people say Armor All is garbage and things like that?

buzzy56 · 10-09-2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andys562

I use the wipes all the time for the scuff marks in my interior.
And I've had no problem. Been using it for months.

Why do people say Armor All is garbage and things like that?

Claims in the past were that those that used Armor All on their vinyl dash ,

and other vinyl panels would crack and break down eventually

I have used it myself back in the late 60s but not continiously so I did not

expierience the cracking.Mayby a few heavy users will chime in here.

Iomcamaro · 10-09-2011, 07:27 PM

Armor All use to use a strong silicone that would seep into the pores of plastic and cause it to crack prematurely. They have since changed the formula. Now it is just disliked because it leaves a greasy shiny look that not too many people enjoy.

David79z28 · 10-09-2011, 07:39 PM

I also don't like the look it leaves. It also seams to attract/hold more dust than the Meguiars natural shine I use.

Maybe dirt just shows up better do to its glossy finish.

FL1CK · 10-09-2011, 07:40 PM

It also leaves a film build up that collects dust and dirt.

its a syn · 10-09-2011, 07:42 PM

smells bad too!!

spyderbuddy · 10-09-2011, 07:43 PM

I use Orange clean. It works at getting the Dust off and does not leave a sheen.

Obzen · 10-09-2011, 08:03 PM

Because your dash isn't supposed to look like its got vaseline slathered all over it.

Andys562 · 10-09-2011, 08:32 PM

But the whole "greasy look" dries off in like 10 minutes or so.
And I'm not using ir for dust removal; just for scuff marks on my dash.

OBSSEST · 10-11-2011, 08:58 PM

Armor All is acceptable for 90% of the population. The other 10% wastes much of their time reading "Cosmetic Maintenance" forums. If you are here, that includes you. There's plenty of acceptable over the counter alternatives, including Meguiar's.

You don't need to spend $25 on leather and interior conditioner (even though I just did).

MARINE1991 · 10-12-2011, 01:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obzen

Because your dash isn't supposed to look like its got vaseline slathered all over it.

knitetrain05 · 02-25-2012, 12:11 AM

ARMOR ALL NATURAL FINSH DETAILER PROTECTANT WIPES

Ok, I hate a well oiled dash and everything else. But, These have a matte finsh. Protect against UV rays, Won't dry out surface. I love these things and would never put anything on my 45th. SS If I thought it would mess it up. These wipes are somethimes hard to come by in stores. I would not use these all the time. Most times just a very soft brush for cleaning out tight areas, a damp micro fiber cloth (Water) lightly wiped off areas. Thats it. Check these out guys

ckaram · 02-25-2012, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OBSSEST

Armor All is acceptable for 90% of the population. The other 10% wastes much of their time reading "Cosmetic Maintenance" forums. If you are here, that includes you. There's plenty of acceptable over the counter alternatives, including Meguiar's.

You don't need to spend $25 on leather and interior conditioner (even though I just did).

NYJETSFAN · 02-25-2012, 07:21 AM

Meguiars Gold is pretty good.

10-09-2011, 06:26 PM	#1
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	What's wrong with the Armor-All Interior Wipes? I use the wipes all the time for the scuff marks in my interior. And I've had no problem. Been using it for months. Why do people say Armor All is garbage and things like that?

10-09-2011, 07:40 PM	#5
FL1CK Switchin' n Twitchin' Drives: 2011 Camaro Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Chula Vista, CA (Eastlake) Posts: 3,145	It also leaves a film build up that collects dust and dirt. __________________ I am not childish, you're just being a poopy head!

10-09-2011, 07:42 PM	#6
its a syn B.O.D. 02/16/10 Drives: 2010 SGM Sp. Edition 2017 RS Conver Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Albia,Iowa Posts: 3,959 View My Garage	smells bad too!! __________________

10-09-2011, 07:43 PM	#7
spyderbuddy Drives: 2010 RS Inferno Orange Metallic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Albany, Ga. Posts: 3,398 View My Garage	I use Orange clean. It works at getting the Dust off and does not leave a sheen. __________________ PCP Hideaway Headlight Covers, BBK Headers & High Flow Cats, ZL1 Add-ons Wicker Bill, TL1/ZL1 Hood Insert, Gen5 DIY Frameless Mirror, ABL Dash Lighting an My link Navigation, Blacked out Rear Bowtie, all Sylvania led Turn Signals, Ceramic Window Tint By Nicks, MBRP Exhaust tips, GEN5 DIY Virginia Legal DRL Harness, Painted Brake Calipers, Vittesse Throttle Controller, Heritage Grill, Diode Dynamics Led Lighting, Manual Shifter Boot, Paddle Shifters, CNC Throttle Body, Trifecta Tune, RX Catch Can & Breather, Trunk Black out and Side Grills, Chevorlet door Sills.

02-25-2012, 12:11 AM	#12
knitetrain05 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro SS 45th Anniversary Edi Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Rochester, New York Posts: 523 View My Garage	Look at this ARMOR ALL NATURAL FINSH DETAILER PROTECTANT WIPES Ok, I hate a well oiled dash and everything else. But, These have a matte finsh. Protect against UV rays, Won't dry out surface. I love these things and would never put anything on my 45th. SS If I thought it would mess it up. These wipes are somethimes hard to come by in stores. I would not use these all the time. Most times just a very soft brush for cleaning out tight areas, a damp micro fiber cloth (Water) lightly wiped off areas. Thats it. Check these out guys

10-09-2011, 07:27 PM	#3
Iomcamaro The enjoyment never ends Drives: 2010 1LT/RS IOM #25223 Join Date: May 2009 Location: NKY Posts: 1,086	Armor All use to use a strong silicone that would seep into the pores of plastic and cause it to crack prematurely. They have since changed the formula. Now it is just disliked because it leaves a greasy shiny look that not too many people enjoy.

10-09-2011, 07:39 PM	#4
David79z28 Drives: 79Z28 and 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Greenville, TX Posts: 526	I also don't like the look it leaves. It also seams to attract/hold more dust than the Meguiars natural shine I use. Maybe dirt just shows up better do to its glossy finish.

10-09-2011, 08:03 PM	#8
Obzen Pull up Cougar! Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 2,875	Because your dash isn't supposed to look like its got vaseline slathered all over it.

10-09-2011, 08:32 PM	#9
Andys562 Drives: Black 2011 2LT RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 629	But the whole "greasy look" dries off in like 10 minutes or so. And I'm not using ir for dust removal; just for scuff marks on my dash.

10-11-2011, 08:58 PM	#10
OBSSEST Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS RS, Black Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 413	Armor All is acceptable for 90% of the population. The other 10% wastes much of their time reading "Cosmetic Maintenance" forums. If you are here, that includes you. There's plenty of acceptable over the counter alternatives, including Meguiar's. You don't need to spend $25 on leather and interior conditioner (even though I just did).

02-25-2012, 07:21 AM	#14
NYJETSFAN El Hefe Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,067	Meguiars Gold is pretty good.

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