rwjiudice Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Have a 1993 Seville w/ 26,000miles. It's a "creampuff" and I plan to keep it maybe 10 years (?) more. It is now a daily driver. I'm pretty meticulous about keeping my cars maintained and cleanliness is the first step. The dash and all the interior is spotless. I previous cars I used ArmorAll. But I don't like the smell and HATE the oiliness. It makes a car look like it came off a cheap used car lot. And I'm not entirely sold on it's touted "anti UV properties.. What's the experience of you folks who tend to keep their cars more than a few years? Use Armorall? Or wipe down with a damp cloth? Or is there some "secret sauce" you use..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I use Zymol for the exterior and interior of my car. Works excellent. http://www.zymol.com If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weephee Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I personally would never use ArmorAll on the interior of my car. I use Lexol for the leather and vinyl and a damp cloth for the dash and a swifer cloth for the instrument panel, radio dial and HVAC controls. I use GM window cleaner for the wood pieces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thu Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 Like you, I hate Armor-All's oiliness. That oil evaporates and deposits itself all over the inside of your windows and makes a mess. Friends don't let friends use Armor-All. I use Lexol Leather Cleaner and Conditioner. Works great. It's a lotion, not an oil. I've used it with great results. Get it at most leather goods stores. Others have used Zymol with great results, too. 2003 Seville STS 43k miles with the Bose Sound, Navigation System, HID Headlamps, and MagneRide 1993 DeVille. Looks great inside and out! 298k miles! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranger Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I swore off ArmorAll years ago because of the reasons you mentioned. I forget what it on the shelf now, but it is a leather conditioner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwjiudice Posted December 29, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 I swore off ArmorAll years ago because of the reasons you mentioned. I forget what it on the shelf now, but it is a leather conditioner. I'm also use Lexol on the leather. What do you folks use on the vinyl dash? Anything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 The BEST thing for keeping your dash from cracking is a garage! Use whatever cleaners/conditioners you like (except Armor All of course) but in the end, it's exposure to high heat and ultraviolet rays that damages most interiors. Use one of those reflectors/ heat shields in the summer, one in the back too if you live in the sunbelt. Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyG Posted December 29, 2007 Report Share Posted December 29, 2007 By the way, WELCOME to CaddyInfo! Never underestimate the amount of a persons greed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 The worst thing for me is for the dash pad to be shinny, which reflects off the windshield and into your eyes on sunny days. I am a big fan of Meguiars products, and I have used the Lexol cleaner and conditioner also, that said check this product for preserving rubber and vinyl, plus it offers UV protection to reduce damage caused by the sun. After I use it on my door rubber all the way around I swear my car sounds quieter: http://www.meguiars.com/?vinyl-rubber-plas...bber-Protectant Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kens96 Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 For the dash and vinyl items I've used Lemon Pledge on all my cars. Spray it on a towel to apply, not directly on the dash or vinyl. I've never had a dash curl or crack on me and I've been in Florida 20 years. I also use a sunshield like Jonny G recommends and have UV tint on the windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill K Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 Best stuff I have found. 303 aerospace. Works well on dash, wood trim, door panels ect. It can be buffed to shine or wiped for a mat finish. http://www.properautocare.com/303.html?gcl...CFUtyOAodECewXg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolnesss Posted December 30, 2007 Report Share Posted December 30, 2007 I second the Pledge idea - I've been using it for decades on non-leather surfaces on the car. I knew one guy who sprayed some pledge on a cloth every morning, and quickly wiped down the body on the car - just a quick wipe to get the dust off - and his cars gleamed!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corkyd Posted January 2, 2008 Report Share Posted January 2, 2008 I would leave ArmorAll for the tires.. I've seen it do wonders for tires.. a 5 year old set of tires that ArmorAll was used on the OUTSIDE ofthe tires.. and they looked GREAT.. the inside, of course, showed their age and cracks, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I wouldn't even use it on tires. That stuff is petroleum-based, and will eat your tires. It's greasy (and it lasts through rain storms) because it's got petroleum distillates and silicones in it. Not good for rubber, as we know. The better rubber dressings don't have these products in them. Armor All is cheap (inexpensive), but it is so for a reason. It's not the best product...for anything really. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BodybyFisher Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I wouldn't even use it on tires. That stuff is petroleum-based, and will eat your tires. It's greasy (and it lasts through rain storms) because it's got petroleum distillates and silicones in it. Not good for rubber, as we know. The better rubber dressings don't have these products in them. Armor All is cheap (inexpensive), but it is so for a reason. It's not the best product...for anything really. I agree, leave it to the head boppers Pre-1995 - DTC codes OBD1 >> 1996 and newer - DTC codes OBD2 >> https://www.obd-codes.com/trouble_codes/gm/obd_codes.htm How to check for codes Caddyinfo How To Technical Archive >> http://www.caddyinfo.com/wordpress/cadillac-how-to-faq/ Cadillac History & Specifications Year by Year http://www.motorera.com/cadillac/index.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abad95 Posted January 3, 2008 Report Share Posted January 3, 2008 I use STP for the tires only.Much better than Armor All.It's not so greasy. The interior only gets Glass Plus. Florin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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