Armor all on plastic

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Josiah

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I bought my car used, and as such there are a few details I get to be challenged by. One is Armor All on the console cover. At least I am guessing it is Armor All... I think it is on the outside facing part, so how do I remove it? Mequiar's clear plastic polish seems to be more of a beautify product, are there any abrasives I can use?



I don't mind it so much, I kind of have gotten used to it, but it is the first thing people see when they get in my car. "WHOA, what happened THERE?" :eek:
 
What exactely is in amorall, is it the silicon emultions, i never use it but have allways wonder what in it is the culprit.
 
You can wipe off the Armor All with a solution of dishwash detergent such as Dawn and water. Then just wipe the area with a few moist towels. Laters.
 
Dawn and water didn't work.... I didn't think it would, this is an armor all stain, not wet armor all.



It did "hide" the stain for a few minutes, until the moisture evaporated from the Dawn/water.



Soo... back where I started. Can I sand the plastic? The only way to get the instrument cover off is to take off the entire dash, something I would like to avoid.



When I rub my fingers along the plastic, you can tell where it is smooth.... and then when you get to the stain, little dips where the armor all dripped down...



I was under the impression that if armor all got on plastic it would stain right away... This stain could be as old as 5 years, as the car was made in '96... I have no idea how old the stain is, however.



Any other tips on getting it out? I could keep a container of dawn/water in the car under my seat, and wipe it down every 30 seconds or so... :rolleyes:
 
How about trying an interior shampoo, I know that Autoglym recommend using there interior fabric cleaner on tough plastic stains, so it might be worth trying with another brand.



Steven

Alfa 164
 
Your post implied that you didn't like the greassy look or feel of Armorall that was used on your dash. No mention of "stain". I know that Pinnacle makes a quality vinyl cleaner. Laters.
 
First Amor All is not a "silicone oil", but a polydimethalsilioxane resin and water.



Sounds like the part is coated with a true dimethal silicone oil, which is why the soap and water are not removing.



The product sounds like a dimethal greasy tire dressing some one used on the interior parts.



You will need a hydrocarbon solvent to remove the coating. I suggest that you clean a test part with lighter fluid,(naptha) and then soap and water. Allow the naptha to set a minute or two so it can break the silicone.



Once you have determined if this process works, do the complete part and allow to day.



You may decide to not redress the part, as it should look new.



If you observe staining, then you may wish to apply a PDMS dressing to even out the stain.



Ketch



:up
 
hmmm.. lighter fluid huh? This should be fun... I'll try it as soon as I can get my hands on some, and post here once I try it.



Thanks

Josiah
 
Of course if you smoke, don't be spreading it around with a cigarette that is lit.



The solvent is necessary to break down the silicone applied by the used car butcher detailer.



He probably stained the trim using a high caustic cleaner on the parts. Simple Green will do this, most low end water based cleaners that the butchers use.





Ketch



:up
 
Bloody butchers. There are a few places on my car where paint butchers had at it, and it is peeling... but that's a whole different issue.



Thanks Ron, your knowledge is much appreciated here!
 
Ron, has this always been like this or has Armor-All changed their formula? The last time I checked, they got rid of their petroleum distillates.

So is Armor-All finally safe and since its a PDMS resin now, can it be watered down and used like Vinylex or 303?

Thanks...

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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Ron Ketcham [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>First Amor All is not a "silicone oil", but a polydimethalsilioxane resin and water. [/b]</blockquote>
 
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