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From: Hockley, Tx.
I'm pretty sure that Armor All has different finishes now besides the original slick look, and there is always Son of a Gun and others. Just look at the car care section in your auto parts store 
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Keeping rail caps and rubber seals nice looking w/out
the dusty slime of Armor-All and other types of dust attracting sprays.........
Well a good thing to keep them looking new is to wash them in a mixture of Kerosene and mild soap and water. This is good for the paint as well. Will help strip the wax for a new wax job and will take any swirl marks out of the paint surface.ffice
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I know you think I am crazy but I learned this from one that runs a paint and body shop for one of the biggest Ford dealers in the DFW. He also shows allot of cars. He told me of this and well my black Mustang at the time looked very good after these tips from him. I now have a 04 F150 and have washed it with the same mix as before and the mix helps keep the plastics looking good and the rubber seals in good shape. Works as good as Armor-All but without the shinny dust collecting film<O></O>
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When mixing is use about a half a cup of kerosene to about one wash bucket of soap and water.<O></O>
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Don’t think its hard to rinse as it is the same as just rinsing normal soap and water.<O></O>
Well a good thing to keep them looking new is to wash them in a mixture of Kerosene and mild soap and water. This is good for the paint as well. Will help strip the wax for a new wax job and will take any swirl marks out of the paint surface.ffice
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></O>I know you think I am crazy but I learned this from one that runs a paint and body shop for one of the biggest Ford dealers in the DFW. He also shows allot of cars. He told me of this and well my black Mustang at the time looked very good after these tips from him. I now have a 04 F150 and have washed it with the same mix as before and the mix helps keep the plastics looking good and the rubber seals in good shape. Works as good as Armor-All but without the shinny dust collecting film<O
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></O>When mixing is use about a half a cup of kerosene to about one wash bucket of soap and water.<O
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> </O>Don’t think its hard to rinse as it is the same as just rinsing normal soap and water.<O
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Originally Posted by zthisstang
the dusty slime of Armor-All and other types of dust attracting sprays.........
Well a good thing to keep them looking new is to wash them in a mixture of Kerosene and mild soap and water. This is good for the paint as well. Will help strip the wax for a new wax job and will take any swirl marks out of the paint surface.fficeffice" /><O></O>
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I know you think I am crazy but I learned this from one that runs a paint and body shop for one of the biggest Ford dealers in the DFW. He also shows allot of cars. He told me of this and well my black Mustang at the time looked very good after these tips from him. I now have a 04 F150 and have washed it with the same mix as before and the mix helps keep the plastics looking good and the rubber seals in good shape. Works as good as Armor-All but without the shinny dust collecting film<O></O>
<O></O>
When mixing is use about a half a cup of kerosene to about one wash bucket of soap and water.<O></O>
<O> </O>
Don’t think its hard to rinse as it is the same as just rinsing normal soap and water.<O></O>
Well a good thing to keep them looking new is to wash them in a mixture of Kerosene and mild soap and water. This is good for the paint as well. Will help strip the wax for a new wax job and will take any swirl marks out of the paint surface.ffice
ffice" /><O></O><O
></O>I know you think I am crazy but I learned this from one that runs a paint and body shop for one of the biggest Ford dealers in the DFW. He also shows allot of cars. He told me of this and well my black Mustang at the time looked very good after these tips from him. I now have a 04 F150 and have washed it with the same mix as before and the mix helps keep the plastics looking good and the rubber seals in good shape. Works as good as Armor-All but without the shinny dust collecting film<O
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></O>When mixing is use about a half a cup of kerosene to about one wash bucket of soap and water.<O
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> </O>Don’t think its hard to rinse as it is the same as just rinsing normal soap and water.<O
></O>Right.... First Post & you're telling folks how to strip their paint??
If you're not a troll, welcome to FTE & post some pics of your vehicle finish
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Originally Posted by FordRuss
Right.... First Post & you're telling folks how to strip their paint??
If you're not a troll, welcome to FTE & post some pics of your vehicle finish
If you're not a troll, welcome to FTE & post some pics of your vehicle finish
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I use the eagle one wax as you dry every wash between the good old fashion wash and it maintains the plastic finish pretty well. I usually spary it on the painted surfaces and then use a shammy to dry the pannels and then wipe off the plastic parts. It also helps later with the bugs and any road tar/grease.
Hey zthisthang, I am new to the DFW area and looking for a good Ford dealer to service my new screw. To whom above were you referencing. You can send me an email under the members link if you do not wish to post a name outrignt. I need to have the throttle response checked and the slip yolk (clunk at take off) done at my first service interval.
Hey zthisthang, I am new to the DFW area and looking for a good Ford dealer to service my new screw. To whom above were you referencing. You can send me an email under the members link if you do not wish to post a name outrignt. I need to have the throttle response checked and the slip yolk (clunk at take off) done at my first service interval.
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Hey PhordPhan,
I agree with TX-Import. Use the Eagle One "Wax As You Dry" product. This product is super. I use it on the molded mud guards, the rubber around the windows, the rail caps, windows, chrome, everywhere! It makes those areas seem like they have a conditioner on them without the slick, dust catching, sticky look. It keeps the areas looking new. Ever had water/soap spots on your windows or truck due to the sun drying them before you wipe them down? "Wax As You Dry" takes care of that!
I agree with TX-Import. Use the Eagle One "Wax As You Dry" product. This product is super. I use it on the molded mud guards, the rubber around the windows, the rail caps, windows, chrome, everywhere! It makes those areas seem like they have a conditioner on them without the slick, dust catching, sticky look. It keeps the areas looking new. Ever had water/soap spots on your windows or truck due to the sun drying them before you wipe them down? "Wax As You Dry" takes care of that!
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