zeitgeist57 Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I admit that I've used Armor-All/Advance Auto interior detailer products on my Passat in the past. After a year of road-warrior antics for work, I cleaned the interior til it was spic-n-span again recently. However, while the coffee stains and dirt came up easily, part of the plastic surface apparently came up as well. The problem now is the shifter console plastic is "gooey" to the touch. If I rub it hard with my finger, part of the textured surface smooths out. I think it was considered a "soft touch" hard plastic surface. Could it just be age (2000, 132k miles), or is this why Armor-All is so shitty? The dashboard is still fine. It's only the "soft touch" plastics on the door handles and around the center console. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 I've had that happen with armor-all. Also, (t least with some VW/Audis) the lotions and tanning shit chicks put on their oh so sexy legs can really mess with the soft-touch finishes makes you wonder what it does to you skin LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patterson Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 That's VWs in general. It wasnt the cleaner. The steering wheel is next. It'll happen in the spring/summer when it starts to get really humid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 all you need to clean plastic is a damp towel. Water is nature's cleaner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidward Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 That's VWs in general. It wasnt the cleaner. The steering wheel is next. It'll happen in the spring/summer when it starts to get really humid. Came here to post this, my girlfriends cabrio is doing it too (02, 114k). Honestly cant say Ive seen many that haven't done this with age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ansonivan Posted March 6, 2012 Report Share Posted March 6, 2012 chicks oh so sexy legs More about this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got-Boost? Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I thought everyone knew, DO NOT USE ARMOR ALL ON ANYTHING!!! Same applies for Turtle Wax or any of those other cheap products... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 I like Armor All glass cleaner and that is pretty much it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 So...what do people use instead? Distilled water w/ li'l bit o' dish soap? Meguiars? Tiger blood? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty2Hotty Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 Silicone in the Armor-all. It's been a shitty product for years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted March 7, 2012 Report Share Posted March 7, 2012 So...what do people use instead? Distilled water w/ li'l bit o' dish soap? Meguiars? Tiger blood? http://www.detailedimage.com/Poorboys-World-M1/Natural-Look-P34/16-oz-S1/ or http://www.detailedimage.com/SONAX-M49/Dashboard-Cleaner-P541/250-ml-S1/ are my go-to products. Although there are obviously tons of others. I like the Poorboys for older or more rubbery parts that need some moisture injection, and the Sonax for newer, harder, "high-tech" plastics. PM me for a 15% off code for the detailed image site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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