Sammy J 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Just thought those e30 owners may like to know i was just speaking to a guy from fibernew in christchurch and he was so suprised i had a crackless dash.. any way as the conversation went along he said DO NOT USE ARMORAL on your dash of vinal. because its silicon based it cooks and dries it out and degrades the material. To clean he said either use a product called restore-all or 1 part dishwashing liquid to 20 parts water. If you have armoral on it currently you must get it off if you dont want your dash to crack, use the dishwashing liquid and it should work. he also just advised plainly not to use it on anything as its not good for anything at all. Just thought id post up what i learned from a trusted person in the trade. Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M325is 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Ive never used silicon inside my car, common sense, I just use an excello and water. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 I Armorall well…all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Restore-all is magic. Pacer makes it, for those interested. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Does dishwashing liquid not degrade windshield and surrounding rubbers? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mark247 39 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Easy fix. Dont clean car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drifty325i 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Dang i didnt no that!! I have a crackless dash and i want to keep it that way, off comes the turtle wax!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2069 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Where do you get this restore all? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tire 10 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Vinyl* geez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 (edited) Bout to do a bit of car cleaning.. So i'll have a look for this "Restore All" Edited November 26, 2008 by //James Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Does dishwashing liquid not degrade windshield and surrounding rubbers? Can't see it being detrimental to glass but would expect it would be harsh for the rubber and dry it out. 303 Aerospace Protectant all the way for me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deane30 30 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 What about the Meguiars gold class dash trim foam? Would that be just as bad? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 What about the Meguiars gold class dash trim foam? Would that be just as bad? Used some of that and gave it away, turned all my trim cloudy white in the E60 and E30. I have used Armorall for 20 odd years and have never had an issue. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
3 SERIES 93 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Used some of that and gave it away, turned all my trim cloudy white in the E60 and E30. I have used Armorall for 20 odd years and have never had an issue. Dont fix if it aint broke is what I say! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 The best product I have found is good old Bees Wax Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
savant 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 I am the 303 Products (Aerospace Protectant etc) agent in NZ, so let me know if you want any Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Apex 693 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 The best product I have found is good old Bees Wax I have heard this too, friend of mine (car groomer) swears by it for fixing chalky mouldings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
briancol 3 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 I have heard this too, friend of mine (car groomer) swears by it for fixing chalky mouldings.Well Graham, you've seen my car. I Bees Wax the body mouldings and interior vinyl and it not only looks good but lasts a lot longer than any silicone treatment.Only problem is keeping it off the paintwork when you apply it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 This is what we use at JCBMW mostly only pacer products, they work very well, you can get the restore-all through them www.pacer.co.nz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danjah 0 Report post Posted November 26, 2008 Well Graham, you've seen my car. I Bees Wax the body mouldings and interior vinyl and it not only looks good but lasts a lot longer than any silicone treatment. Only problem is keeping it off the paintwork when you apply it. sounds interesting, where would i acquire some of this bees wax stuff, any particular model or brand? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bravo 35 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 Ray (HellBM) swears by baby oil Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
martyyn 2 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 I only use baby wipes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30plz 1 Report post Posted November 27, 2008 Odd Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites