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Old 08-19-10 | 01:55 PM
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Default Dashboard Glare after Armorall

After the car wash, the guy details the inside of my car include the top of the dashboard. As I was driving off, I noticed how much glare it produces due to the shiny armorall and annoys the heck outta ya.

This isn't the first time happening and I've checked the board to see if there is some type of fix for this issue, but none to be found.


Is it just me or do others have this problem???

Old 08-19-10 | 02:12 PM
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wipe it off...they use the wrong product for your dashboard.
Old 08-19-10 | 02:15 PM
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Soapy water and some good scrubbing with a cotton towel will probably take most of it off or dull it. Otherwise, it will just dull with time.

I don't care for the super shiny stuff either. Black Magic wipes seem to give it that fresh look without being too shiny, also turtle wax F2? (or something like that?) interior spray works well for me.
Old 08-19-10 | 03:17 PM
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I would use windex or 303 cleaner. Soap will leave residue.
Old 08-19-10 | 03:25 PM
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A light spray of 303 into a clean cloth does wonder. It leaves a matte finish that's more effective as a UV-protector than Armor All.
Old 08-19-10 | 03:39 PM
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303 will work, or use diluted alcohol to take off the armor all. do NOT let them put armorall in your car anymore!!!!!
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friggin' can't stand armorall anywhere but my tires
Old 08-19-10 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
friggin' can't stand armorall anywhere but my tires
Can't stand it there either.
Old 08-19-10 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
friggin' can't stand armorall anywhere but my tires
even on tires armorall isn't my friend
Old 08-19-10 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by rominl
303 will work, or use diluted alcohol to take off the armor all. do NOT let them put armorall in your car anymore!!!!!
D'oh! Forgot the bit about removing the Armor All.
Old 08-20-10 | 01:39 AM
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#1 rule = do not use armor all on the car
Old 08-20-10 | 06:58 AM
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I use leather conditioner on dashes of several cars I've owned. It typically leaves a mat finish and actually helps keeping it from drying out for quite a while.
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Originally Posted by rominl
even on tires armorall isn't my friend
Really? I don't have a problem with it. What do you guys use? I've tried other things but still haven't found anything I preferred. I'd love suggestions!
Old 08-20-10 | 07:20 AM
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To remove it, just use a warm damp towel. Woolite mixed with water 10:1, would work better.
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Originally Posted by TWong1200
Really? I don't have a problem with it. What do you guys use? I've tried other things but still haven't found anything I preferred. I'd love suggestions!
i use maguiers and have been pretty happy i remember using armorall before, somehow it didn't last too long and didn't look as good


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