ArmorAll or not?

Palmetto · 10-19-2008, 12:48 PM

This question has probably been asked before, so, sorry for a possible repeat thread.

I was thinking about using ArmorAll on the black plastic skirt around the front and rear of the vehicle. Also was going to use ArmorAll on the plastic at the base of the windshield.

Is this the best choice? Does anybody use any other products they recommend-

Thank you,
Jeffrey

fruzzetti · 10-19-2008, 12:52 PM

Jeffrey -- I have to be totally honest. I haven't found a single product that protected any of the black plastic on my car. It has slowly turned that unmistakable dull grey over the years. This is especially true of the areas around where the side view mirrors attach to the A-pillars. I had used special waxes, special UV protectors and none of it helped. I guess sunlight just really does slowly eat at the constitution of plastics, squeezing every last bit of its natural oils out.

Rae Vynn · 10-19-2008, 01:04 PM

I use Zaino all over.

sdtundra · 10-19-2008, 01:20 PM

I use Mothers Back-to-Black on those parts as well as on the B-pillars and windshield wiper area. Still nice black and glossy, I'll take some pictures for you tonight when i wash it.

Marvinh · 10-19-2008, 01:32 PM

Jeffrey - I use Armorall on the black plastic at the base of the windshield. Looks good!

I tried Mothers Back to Black on the black exterior trim. It seemed a little better.

Marvinh

Palmetto · 10-19-2008, 05:19 PM

Thanks for the replies.

I'll investigatie this Mother's back to black product.

Godiva · 10-19-2008, 07:01 PM

Tried Armorall only once it it was awful. Gave the Armorall to my nephew for his GM.

I use Meguiar's now.

sdtundra · 10-19-2008, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Godiva

Tried Armorall only once it it was awful. Gave the Armorall to my nephew for his GM.

I use Meguiar's now.

GOOD MOVE! Meguiars is the way to go. I bought the Mothers back before Meguiars had the GC Trim Detailer so I dont want to trash somethin thats working but nothing except Meguiars touches my Prius or my moms G35.

SW03ES · 10-19-2008, 11:53 PM

The ArmorAll won't hurt anything, but its not going to protect the trim from UV damage, it will just make the trim look better until it washes off. Back to Black works for a while, but once the trim is faded...its faded.

What you should use if you're concerned about UV protection is 303 Aerospace Protectant.

cycledrum · 10-20-2008, 12:38 AM

Palmetto,

I used some Armor All on the interior and exterior trim of my car. Although it can make it look very shiny, I did not like the very slick and greasy feeling at all. I don't trust the product much and won't use it again.

I tried some Meguiar's interior cleaner and it was much less greasy and slick looking. I trust their product much more. They have an extrerior trim dressing as well.

I have not seen the 303 protectant in common auto parts stores.

10-19-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
Palmetto Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 72 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	ArmorAll or not? This question has probably been asked before, so, sorry for a possible repeat thread. I was thinking about using ArmorAll on the black plastic skirt around the front and rear of the vehicle. Also was going to use ArmorAll on the plastic at the base of the windshield. Is this the best choice? Does anybody use any other products they recommend- Thank you, Jeffrey

10-19-2008, 12:52 PM	#2
fruzzetti Customization-Obsessed Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Hayward, CA USA Posts: 358 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: ArmorAll or not? Jeffrey -- I have to be totally honest. I haven't found a single product that protected any of the black plastic on my car. It has slowly turned that unmistakable dull grey over the years. This is especially true of the areas around where the side view mirrors attach to the A-pillars. I had used special waxes, special UV protectors and none of it helped. I guess sunlight just really does slowly eat at the constitution of plastics, squeezing every last bit of its natural oils out.

10-19-2008, 01:04 PM	#3
Rae Vynn Tree-hugging Vegan Witch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grays Harbor, WA, USA Posts: 4,155 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 258 Thanked 61 Times in 51 Posts Friends: 66	Re: ArmorAll or not? I use Zaino all over.

10-19-2008, 01:20 PM	#4
sdtundra Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 799 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts Friends: 10	Re: ArmorAll or not? I use Mothers Back-to-Black on those parts as well as on the B-pillars and windshield wiper area. Still nice black and glossy, I'll take some pictures for you tonight when i wash it.

10-19-2008, 01:32 PM	#5
Marvinh Marvin Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: NY - Long Island Posts: 138 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: Package: #5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: ArmorAll or not? Jeffrey - I use Armorall on the black plastic at the base of the windshield. Looks good! I tried Mothers Back to Black on the black exterior trim. It seemed a little better. Marvinh

10-19-2008, 05:19 PM	#6
Palmetto Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: West Michigan Posts: 72 My Car: 2008 Prius Model: Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: ArmorAll or not? Thanks for the replies. I'll investigatie this Mother's back to black product.

10-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#7
Godiva AmeriKan Citizen Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 10,342 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 7	Re: ArmorAll or not? Tried Armorall only once it it was awful. Gave the Armorall to my nephew for his GM. I use Meguiar's now.

10-19-2008, 11:53 PM	#9
SW03ES Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Gaithersburg, MD Posts: 1,509 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 6 Thanked 41 Times in 28 Posts Friends: 1	Re: ArmorAll or not? The ArmorAll won't hurt anything, but its not going to protect the trim from UV damage, it will just make the trim look better until it washes off. Back to Black works for a while, but once the trim is faded...its faded. What you should use if you're concerned about UV protection is 303 Aerospace Protectant.

10-20-2008, 12:38 AM	#10
cycledrum Prius Aficionado Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union City, CA Posts: 1,431 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 27 Thanked 42 Times in 31 Posts Friends: 4	Re: ArmorAll or not? Palmetto, I used some Armor All on the interior and exterior trim of my car. Although it can make it look very shiny, I did not like the very slick and greasy feeling at all. I don't trust the product much and won't use it again. I tried some Meguiar's interior cleaner and it was much less greasy and slick looking. I trust their product much more. They have an extrerior trim dressing as well. I have not seen the 303 protectant in common auto parts stores.

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