Armor-All & Preventative Maintenance

[jbrumberg]

To All:

Are there any products in the marketplace better than Armor-All at preventing/minimizing UV and ozone degradation to rubber and vinyl? Jay

 

[escavader]

I used armor all,then tryed son of a gun cause it was cheaper.Works as good if not better,has better sprayer
ALAN

 

[BTDT]

Two extremes. One would be shelter to keep it out of the sun, or you can go the cheap route, and just get a good coat of mud on it so the sun can't get to it.

 

[TimS]

303 Aerospace Protectant - we use it on plastic and vinyl on boats. Good stuff, but not so easy to find unless you have a marine store nearby, or go mail order.

Tim

 

[ronjhall]

Many camping stores also carry 303. Camping World

 

[jbrumberg]

Thank you for the 303 tip . Right now I am protecting my plastic, rubber, and vinyl with dirt . Jay

 

[woodlandfarms]

In the old car world, we abhor Armor All. I personally don't like it because it attracts dirt and really does not seem to help the plastics. There are people out there who claim extreme issues with Armor All (that if you stop using it your plastic goes south - that it has chemicals that ruin paint and plastic.

I just hate the wet look except on a show car...

 

[Skyco]

Yup--- I posted in another thread that ArmorAll has actually been found to cause problems. I've owned boats where the upholstery supplier has specifically said NOT to use ArmorAll as it will void the warranty, they recommended 303 if you use anything.

 

[crbr]

Yup--- I posted in another thread that ArmorAll has actually been found to cause problems. I've owned boats where the upholstery supplier has specifically said NOT to use ArmorAll as it will void the warranty, they recommended 303 if you use anything.

Word.

 

[jbrumberg]

As I read these threads I am having a "flashback" to the days when I worked in a garage. I "remember" that Armor All created problems if one tried to maintain the "wet look". I will look into the "303". Jay

crbr: If you are VP then I am either Secretary and/or Sargeant-At-Arms of the RJ Fan Club and I am still looking for the hat . I/We should check in with the CEO. Jay

 

[crbr]

As I read these threads I am having a "flashback" to the days when I worked in a garage. I "remember" that Armor All created problems if one tried to maintain the "wet look". I will look into the "303". Jay

crbr: If you are VP then I am either Secretary and/or Sargeant-At-Arms of the RJ Fan Club and I am still looking for the hat . I/We should check in with the CEO. Jay

You had better put dibs on that position in your sig line.


I use 303 on my automobiles, boats, and jet skis. It's good stuff, pricey, but worth it.

 

[tree farmer]

Sounds crazy, but a year or so ago, a fellow dual-sport motorcycle rider told me not to use armor-all on my bike plastic as it would dry it out and dull it. Instead, use either Lemon Pledge or Orange Pledge. Just spray it on and lightly wipe it off with a soft cloth. An hour or more later, go back and buff it out with a soft towel. Works great on plastic, rubber and painted surfaces. I am not one to wax and detail my tractors, but I have used Orange Pledge Clean and Shine on two of them so far, and the mud and dust seems to rinse right off with a garden hose. Lottsa work, but it kinda keeps the wife happy when I park them in HER driveway .......Dan.