So what do you use instead of Armor All?




"kaboom" <kaboomicus@NOSPAMyahoo.com> wrote in message
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> On 21 Jul 2003 15:28:00 -0700, blade6023@yahoo.com (Russ) wrote:
>
> >Before cleaning the interior of my 2003 Elatra GT, I was wondering
> >which parts are actual leather. Do I need to use a leather care
> >cleaner on the dash and doors or is the traditional Armor All cleaner
> >sufficient for these areas?
>
> **You shouldn't be using Armor All at all. My detailer said to avoid
> it. I asked him about caring for my car. I use a foam window cleaner.
> I asked him what do I use to clean to dash and he said that after you
> clean the windows (with the foam) just drag the moistened cloth over
> the dash. I think he said that Armor All contained formaldehyde and
> that makes surfaces age prematurely.
>
> kaboomie
>
>

 

On Tue, 22 Jul 2003 00:27:04 GMT, "John" <lillapoyka@hotmail.com>
wrote:

Tjena, lilla pojka

>So what do you use instead of Armor All?

**I have my car detailed and he uses the more professional cleaners.
He suggested Lex-ol or Tannery Leather for the seats. My bro-in-law
swears by Zymol. Those condition the leather and I'm not so sure that
the Tannery stuff is available anymore. But when I do brief cleanings
in between the once-a-year detailing, I will just take a wet (wrung
out) cloth and wipe down the seats (and other leather parts). To be
honest, my car seats don't get that dirty (knock on wood). I use a
foam cleaner on the windows, I'll take the wet papertowels (that used
to have foam on them) and wipe down the non-leather surfaces in the
car. Sometimes, I'll just use the wet cloth also.

For tires, he suggests Ardex and avoid Armor All for these also.

He also gave a tip: After giving your car one of those really thorough
waxings, when you wash it subsequently, cut the shampoo down with a
tablespoon of cooking oil. It'll make your waxed finish last longer.

kaboomie

ps I've never tried the cooking oil thing.