I'm certainly no chemist so maybe there's a world of difference between adding raw silicone oil and silicone that's received some some special processing treatment. Mike
James V wrote: > On 5/21/06 7:57 PM, "Mike Collum" <collum@verizon.net> wrote: > > >>I just googled Lexol Vinylex and found that it contains silicone ... >>which is the ingredient in Armor All that seems to be so detrimental. > > > Hmmm... interesting. I dug this up online: > > http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=13 > > It indeed states the possible detriment of using silicone-based products, > but later goes on to recommend Vinylex. Perhaps the formula has changed? > Or maybe the other "good" additives cancel this out? I do recall that the > bottle got a "new look" a few years back. > > I used to be much more adamant about keeping my cars shiny, and Vinylex came > highly recommended, and was a standard reply in detailing forums. Over the > last several years, the stuff always worked well for me, with no faded or > cracked vinyl/dash/etc. > > But, alas, I haven't kept up w/ the detailing world, so I don't know if > Vinylex is what it once was. I still see that most of the good online auto > care retailers carry the stuff. I still have a bottle, and it still brings > contentment. > > James V > > > >>James V wrote: >> >>>On 5/19/06 9:01 PM, "dusty edwards" <dusty.edwards@MAC.COM> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>>so, i've read that there are those who believe that armor all actually >>>>does damage to the vinyl interior. >>>> >>>>are there any better cleaning agents available that have the same >>>>shining effect? >>> >>> >>>Lexol Vinylex. Good stuff, lasts long, subtle shine. Widely available at >>>various auto parts stores and online. >>> >>>James V >>> > > |
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