Used armor all pretty much all the time for years, now recently im hearing that armor all isnt all that great, so any reason behind it? Or what is a good product for keeping plastics looking new in the texas sun(besides parking indoors)
Just dont want the dash to crack, and try to protect the mirrors, door handles, etc from fading in the sun.....

 

If you like the "dull" finish as it came from the factory, Armor-All will make it shine and create glare from the sun. To keep the dull finish (no reflections from the sun), I believe I saw something from DC about using their product. I have no idea if there is anything else out there.

 

protectant 303

 

The best product I have found so far is Aerospace 303 Protectant. It works on just about anything non metal. Does not leave oily surface and lasts.

http://www.303products.com/tech/inde...Product_ID=428

 

Cool, thanks guys...

Yeah, dont want it "shiney", just want to keep the plastic from drying out and cracking with the heat/sun...

 

I like the 303 protectorant.

 

303 All the way!!!
Best product on the market for interior pieces! Does NOT contain petroleum, silicone, etc. like Armor All...

Armor All

 

I agree, I have found Armour All to hydrate whatever it is that it is put on but when it dries from the heat or sun then it will dehydrate and start to crack. I like Total Look or Simoniz but those are in Canada and I dont know if you can get them in the U.S.A.

 

ArmorAll drys and cracks

 

Tint the windshield with a UV reflective transparent film. Makes a big difference. I know of a few that are done that way, and one that is tinted in a very light tint. The owners love it. Helps with the interior heat levels and the A/C finally works like it should!

 

http://www.autoanything.com/dash-mat...0A1930979.aspx


My truck sits in the hot North Texas sun all day long. I added an Ultimat Dashmat and it looks and fits great. Just another option to consider if you don't mind the look.

Additionally, I use a reflective sun visor everytime I stop the truck and a towel over the steering wheel to protect the leather. Tinted windows and cracking the windows also help keep it cooler.

 

303 is the best stuff I have found so far.

MikeyB

 

where do you guys get this 303? I have been a longtime Armor All guy, but would switch due to that dang glare it leaves on the windshield!

 

I mailorder 303 from Camping World.

MikeyB

 

I really like Meguires interior detailing wipes.....Isnt greasy or shiny like armor-all....Dust doesnt stick, and its not slippery...Does a good job of cleaning and has a nice finish when dry...