A few months ago, I was browsing used cars on a lot and sat in a '00 V6 and noticed how clean the plastic was and it had no ArmorAll on it at all. It didn't look greasy, but instead like a brand new car.

I've always used ArmorAll on my car's plastic to make it shine and protect it, but today I cleaned every inch of plastic inside with ArmorAll Cleaning Wipes (purple cannister) which took off all of the greasy ArmorAll and left my dash, doors, etc. with a clean, dull finish of a new car. I like the way it looks and it really removed a lot of dirt and grime, but is this stuff safe to use over and over, or should I reapply the ArmorAll I've always been using to keep the plastic conditioned? If I keep using the Cleaning Wipes instead of the ArmorAll, will my dash and other plastic areas start to crack from the FL sun?

 

Personally i only use any kind of "cleaning" product on my dash if i am going to a car show. And it is meguires, nothing else. I dont really like the "greasy" look, because it shines and blinds you when driving, and sometimes doesnt apply that easily to all sections. I would rather just wipe off the dash with a california car duster, and maybe use a damp rag on it to clean it off. Thats my .02

 

There are several ways to clean your dash and plastics (ie. Deep Down from Top of the Line or Woolite:Water 1:6). Once your dash is clean, you should protect it with a product that has UV protectant in it (ie. Zaino Z16 or 303).

*I* apply the dressing and let it sit for about 10 min. Then I wipe it down with a slightly damp towel for a nice matte finish. In between treatments, I maintain it with a California duster or a microfiber cloth.