303 Aerospace or ArmorAll Original: Which Is Better?

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303 Aerospace Protectant or ArmorAll Original Formula: which is better for:

Interiors: Dashboard, Steering Wheel, Seats
Floors: (in a cargo van), mats
Exterior Plastic Trim: Grill, Rear View Mirror Housings
Door Seals and Gaskets
Tires
Other

Or are they both excellent for any of the above?
 
Sorry I stopped using ArmorAll about 20 yrs ago so I can't really give you a good/bad opinion.

As for 303 Aerospace Protectant I can. I use it for all the things you mentioned except floors in a cargo van as I have never done a VAN...LOL

It is a really excellent product!!
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
Sorry I stopped using ArmorAll about 20 yrs ago so I can't really give you a good/bad opinion.

As for 303 Aerospace Protectant I can. I use it for all the things you mentioned except floors in a cargo van as I have never done a VAN...LOL

It is a really excellent product!!
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+1

I'm in the same boat. However I don't like to put anything on the steering wheel since whatever I put eventually gets back on my hands later.
 
Zelfiris said:
+1

I'm in the same boat. However I don't like to put anything on the steering wheel since whatever I put eventually gets back on my hands later.
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Agreed on the Steering wheel thing!! I would be slip sliding away if I tried to turn!!....LOL
 
I thought this was a joke at first. Kind of like,' "What's better, Fuzion, or Turtle Wax?"
 
Uh...........Jumbo Jet or Piper Cub. Which is more comfortable and will carry more passengers?
 
Everybody has a butt, but there is no reason to show yours. 303 is much better than Armor All. IMHO 303 products are the best out there.
 
TomBrooklyn said:
ArmorAll Original Formula:
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^^^Instead of this^^^

"Gellin" may be just what the Dr. Ordered:

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Just Kidding...
303 is my choice instead of AA for everything you listed...
except no dressing on the rubber or vinyl floor/floor-mats.


Bob
 
TomBrooklyn, If you think I have offended you in any way, shape or form I apologize if you felt that I did. I haven't used ArmorAll products in over 20 years which is true.

It was not meant to be offensive if anyone here thought it was. As I said before I could not comment on how good or bad ArmorAll is.

I use 303 Aerospace quite frequently and use it for everything you mentioned. I would assume when you meant Steering wheel you meant the center of the wheel which is covered by leather or vinyl in many cases.

I know you signed up recently with this site and want you to know that most people here are really good people and most cases they do not mean to "offend" with Malice. Again, if you felt that way with anyone on this Post most people here did not mean that with Malice.

Bob FUNX725 was right....we are gellin!!

Peace be with you!!
 
I like 303 AND armor-all. That being said, I prefer 303 or other dressings on interior items. I only like armor all for use on tires. I apply it about as light as you possibly can via foam applicator and it just gives a clean black look that isn't glossy at all. I have also experimented with diluting it as well with good results. If I posted pictures of my tires and you hadn't read this post, chances are you would think I was using another dressing besides AA.
 
Kamakaz1961 said:
Agreed on the Steering wheel thing!! I would be slip sliding away if I tried to turn!!....LOL
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I'd like to echo this also. I never put any kind of dressing or protectant on steering wheels. Same for all weather mats, brake pedals, and accelerators. All safety issues IMO.

As for the question, I would say 303. There are probably more durable solutions for exterior applications though (tires, trim, etc.). I mainly only use it on the interior and door seals.
 
303 ON EVERYTHING!.......except paint, glass, and metals. Apparently you can actually use on paint according to 303, but not me! Also works excellent on rubber door seals!
 
Do you guys have success with 303 on exterior surfaces? I used to use it on my tonneau cover but it ran off and down the truck bed as soon as one drop of water hit it. I've since switched to UTTG+ for exterior.

I do however still love 303 on everything interior.
 
I agree that 303 does run off in rain. If it's on your DD then go with something like Gtechnic. If it's your Garage Queen then 303 will last.
 
I stopped using Armor-All almost 30 years ago. That's before the Internet, usenet, forums, groups, etc. which is to say I wasn't influenced by anyone. Solely based on my own experience. I initially liked it for the "wow" factor it brought to dull surfaces. My enthusiasm for it waned after a few weeks, finding the product too shiny (glare on dashboard), too slippery, and attracted dust (or dust was just more evident on top of it).

Love 303! But I use 303 on interior plastics only. Never on steering wheel or rubber floor mats (I don't see the point). It will run off in the rain, and I live in the rain forest (Pacific NW).
 
Thanks for the responses and opinions so far. I didn't take offense to any. It sounds like 303 is everyone's favorite except for exterior uses.

Kamakaz1961 said:
Agreed on the Steering wheel thing!! I would be slip sliding away if I tried to turn!!....LOL
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Actually, I do know ArmorAll isn't so good on steering wheels because it makes them slippery.

expdetailing said:
I thought this was a joke at first. Kind of like,' "What's better, Fuzion, or Turtle Wax?"
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Are there better cleaner waxes out there than Turtle Wax? I've been using Turtle Wax for five decades. I thought it was the oldest major car wax brand and the one that set the standard all the others aspired to. I never heard of Fuzion though.

Blade said:
use 303 on interior plastics only... It will run off in the rain...
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It sounds like ArmorAll would be better on the plastic grill on my Ford Econoline Van. I wasn't sure if it would work good on that, as it's some kind of very smooth and hard plastic.
 
TomBrooklyn said:
Are there better cleaner waxes out there than Turtle Wax? I've been using Turtle Wax for five decades. I thought it was the oldest major car wax brand and the one that set the standard all the others aspired to. I never heard of Fuzion though.
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I'm fairly new here as well - a lot of great information on here, especially from people excited to try the latest and greatest detailing products; nothing wrong with that as I like testing new products as well, but I don't usually go for the really expensive niche products. Wolfgang Fuzion wax, for example, starts at $60 for 3 oz.

I haven't tested a ton of AIO products, or turtle cleaner wax for that matter, so I'll let others chime in if they have.

I have tried Optimum poli-seal by hand a few times and it seemed to work well. Optimum GPS is a similar, newer formula in a spray bottle that cleans a bit better I believe.

all in one polish, car polish wax, cleaner wax, best car wax polish, Klasse All In One, one step polish wax, AIO wax, AIO paint sealant


Some popular AIO on here that aren't too expensive:
Klasse AIO
Duragloss 105
Pinnacle xmt 360


On the other hand, if you are happy with turtle wax - no need to change anything.


Last thing I can think of right now - most all in one cleaner/polish/wax products don't have very long-lasting protection with some exceptions (I believe duragloss 105 protection lasts a good amount of time but I haven't used it). Most top an AIO with a non-cleaning wax or sealant for longer protection.
 
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