I used to have a 1994 B3 Passat a year or two ago. I used to use Armor All to clean and shine the dash but i noticed it left a greasy finish. Now I have my B5 Audi and Im left wondering if I should use this stuff because some parts are a little scuffed.

How should I go about cleaning and shining it up a little? Is there any other product that will do this?

Why is Armor All bad?

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2001 B5S4

I'm not sure that amorall is bad, just don't get it on anything leather, or an any plexiglass.

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2000 A4 1.8T Quattro tip
APR 93 chip
710N
ECS N75 Race Valve
Tip Chip
Borla Exhaust
Sports Suspension
Cracked windshield (again), 3rd timing belt

Well, you can use like 1/4 diluted "Simple Green" and if you like to Armor All, do that over it...

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AIM: Tomgreen1nutter

Ok.... people tell me to not use armor all and I didnt know why. Thanks for the replys!

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2001 B5S4

Well Armor All and all those protectants work well.
There are a few complaints. One is that some people think it looks/feels "greasy" and it leaves marks on your windshield/plastic if you overspray, and it annoying to get off, cause it smears. Also, if you use it often and stop using it, your vinyl dash (or whatever they're made out of) can crack over time
But...as long as you continue to keep your vinyl "shined" up, it prevents UV rays from fading it, and keeps it clean. I use "Turtle Wax's Formula 2001" all the time, and highly recommend it. Tire wet is basically the same thing, and on a further note, tires will look nice if you continue to use those protectants. The tires on my 5.0 look brand new, even though they are a year old.

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AIM: Tomgreen1nutter

I found by using those pruducts, my dash accumulated more lint. I just wet a towel and remove the fuzz and thats it.

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2004 VW Touareg
2005.5 Audi A4
1997 Audi A4

Stop using armor all. It contains a type of silicone that basically rots out the leather or vinyl of your dash. You may not notice it immediately, but compare a car using armor all for 10 years compared to one simply wiped over with water... There are many much better products out there now for your interior.

I only use a damp microfiber cloth to clean my interior - warm soapy water if the interior is really dirty. And maybe twice during the summer I will use Meguiars Endurance or Lexol Vinylex on my interior. 303 Protectant is also a good one.

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2000 Audi A4 avant 1.8tq (GIAC)

ALL MY AUDI PICS

that sounds like what someone told me.

My dash is clean but I was just curious, I bought some cleaning wipes and it removed the scuffs. Thanks for the info!

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2001 B5S4

brrman is correct - Armorall is terrible! It's amazing that it continues to be used (and promoted) when it actually helps to deteriorate the plastic, vinyl, and rubber in automobiles.

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Either lead, follow, or get out of the way...
Audis don't get out of the way and they never follow.

wow, i used armoral wipes

i guess i wont anymore. thanks fellas

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