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06-06-2011, 08:14 PM
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Munch Munch GM's 4 Lunch
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Location: Melbourne
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Got rid of the dash mat on my BF and noticed the dash pad looked discoulored and dull. Armour all only hid it for a couple of weeks. The "grain" of the dash seems fine, it just looks dirty.
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06-06-2011, 08:42 PM
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Armorall is evil crap, did you use it before you put the mat on it.
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06-06-2011, 08:46 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: South Bowenfels NSW
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I'd steer clear of ArmorAll it's does more harm then good i'd use mother's protectent it works best
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06-06-2011, 08:53 PM
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Use an all purpose cleaner watered down about 4:1 and use a soft brush or a used green kitchen sponge to do the cleaning and then when done dress and protect with 303 aerospace protectant.
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06-06-2011, 08:55 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I have not used Armour all since about 1989, get some proper detailing products and it should be fine, something like Maguires or Auto Glym will do the job and it should be fine.
Try Maguires 'Ultimate Protectant Dash & Trim Restorer' or Maguires 'Classic Shine Protectant' (I have both in my garage), another one I have used is Auto Glym and Mothers, both seemed to be good, but still prefer Maguires personally as it seems to perform better and last longer than any of the others. |
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06-06-2011, 09:06 PM
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Munch Munch GM's 4 Lunch
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Melbourne
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Thanks for the feedback fellas but it doesnt just need a shine it needs the residue cleaned off first.
Rancidpunx what kind of all purpose cleaner would you recommend?? |
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06-06-2011, 10:14 PM
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Munch Munch GM's 4 Lunch
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Location: Melbourne
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Or will the Meguires product clean and protect?
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06-06-2011, 10:20 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Try warm soapy water and rinse well and dry this may take several goes to get the crap out of the vinyl. Then use Mothers or Maguires.
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06-06-2011, 10:44 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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The Meguires products do clean, but they also have a product called 'Cloth & Trim Cleaner', works great as well, but may be try soap and hot water first before spending more $$$. If there is residue from double sided tale a clean rag with some prepsol will clean that off, but don't over do it.
Mild cleaners first and then get more aggressive if you do not have any success. Any photos of the problem area?? |
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07-06-2011, 07:09 PM
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FG XR6T trayback
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: N-W NSW
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It may be permanently discoloured by chemicals leaching from the mat, in the heat.
Try the cleaners. If they doesn't work, it may need to be recoloured |
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07-06-2011, 07:21 PM
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Regular Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
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Yes armorall is crap,throw it in the bin.It would have made it worse.
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07-06-2011, 07:27 PM
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its still ok to shine up tyres, just dont use it on anything else |
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07-06-2011, 07:33 PM
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Location: Sunshine Coast
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Armorall is not much good for tyres either, sends them yellow in the sun.
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10-06-2011, 11:27 AM
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Starter Motor
Join Date: Sep 2008
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mine did the same thing its damaged for good
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10-06-2011, 11:35 AM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I find sugarsoap the best thing to clean the interior with mate, Use the spray bottle of it and see how that goes. test in a small area, blah blah..... All my cars are old but it takes all the dirt and grime off very well even on my land cruiser
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Dash mat has stuffed Dash Pad!!!
Re: Dash mat has stuffed Dash Pad!!!
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