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Dont Use Armoural On E30 Dash Or Vinal!

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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

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Ive never used silicon inside my car, common sense, I just use an excello and water.

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I Armorall well…all.

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Does dishwashing liquid not degrade windshield and surrounding rubbers?

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Dang i didnt no that!! I have a crackless dash and i want to keep it that way, off comes the turtle wax!!

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Where do you get this restore all?

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Bout to do a bit of car cleaning..

So i'll have a look for this "Restore All" :)

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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.

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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.

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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!

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The best product I have found is good old Bees Wax

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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.

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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.

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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?

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Ray (HellBM) swears by baby oil

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