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MODIFYING OR DETAILING YOUR I30 => EXTERIOR => Topic started by: aussiei30GD2sr on November 29, 2013, 00:54:19
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Whats everyone experiences with using dash protectect sprays vs having a genuine Hyundai dash mat?
example - Meguiar's Dash & Trim Protectant
From a looks view I'd say not having the dash mat looks nicer but is the protective sprays do what they say they do?
Can they stuff the material the dash is made from?
Anyone knows of good products and experiences.
cheers
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We put dash mats in both cars immediately. They reduce the temperature of the plastic dash material and most importantly keep damaging UV radiation away from the plastic as well. I believe the annoying film that deposits itself on the interior of the window results from chemicals, emitted by plastic components when they get very hot.
Do not use any vinyl protector on your steering wheel, it could void your insurance apparently. (This is an unsubstantiated statement which needs verification.)
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I've used Armor All on all my car dashes, door trims and steering wheels and never had a problem.
One vehicle I had for close to 20 years and the dash had no cracks up until I disposed of it.
Do not use any vinyl protector on your steering wheel, it could void your insurance apparently.
Does anyone know that for a fact?
Only time I've heard of it was when one of our members bought it up as a possible reason they might void a claim....He supplied no evidence that that was in fact the case.
As someone that does use protectant sparingly on the steering wheel I believe that if any excess is wiped off and the wheel itself isn't slippery, then I reckon you have no reason to worry... :goodjob:
Oh, and I have looked at my insurance company product disclosure and failed to find any mention of anything even remotely related.
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I use Armorall on the dash and other vinyl/plastic surfaces with no problems.
I have also used it sparingly on the steering wheel a few times and like Rusty, make sure all excess is wiped off. It's not slippery.
But I think the dash mats are a good idea to reduce glare.
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I like dash mats.. They don't seem to get as hot as a bare vinyl dash does so I think they might keep the car a bit cooler too.. Sometimes the aftermarket ones are better shape/material/look than the manufacturer ones (so shop around if you decide on a mat)
I used to find any protectant used even sparingly on the dash increased the shine and thus the reflection/glare. Just my 2 cents worth (but no charge for today only) :lol:
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Free advice is worth the price, Dazz. :lol:
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I like dash mats.. They don't seem to get as hot as a bare vinyl dash does so I think they might keep the car a bit cooler too.. Sometimes the aftermarket ones are better shape/material/look than the manufacturer ones (so shop around if you decide on a mat)
I used to find any protectant used even sparingly on the dash increased the shine and thus the reflection/glare. Just my 2 cents worth (but no charge for today only) :lol:
Funnily enough I have an after market dash mat in both of ours,but every now and then,I take it off and apply a small amount of armour all,just so the plastic doesn't dry out,don't use any product on Cyrils steering wheel(plastic stock wheel)but do use armour all leather wipes on Bruce with no issue
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I'm with Rick on this one.
I use a dashmat but also protect the dash with protectant come cleaning time.
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This thread has convinced me to (finally) go out and buy the dash mat I've been promising myself for 4 years.
It's hanging in the garage as we speak (write).
I might even go out and fit it soon.
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dash mat, noting like a PHYSICAL barrier!
bit like sunscreen VS a cotton shirt... the sunscreen 'wears out' after a while, the shirt protects all day long :)
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dash mat, noting like a PHYSICAL barrier!
bit like sunscreen VS a cotton shirt... the sunscreen 'wears out' after a while, the shirt protects all day long :)
Very well put Ian! :goodjob2: :goodjob:
But some don't like the look of them mate.. they would say....
What looks better, a half naked girl with just some sunscreen on or one wearing a T-shirt? :lol:
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dash mat, noting like a PHYSICAL barrier!
bit like sunscreen VS a cotton shirt... the sunscreen 'wears out' after a while, the shirt protects all day long :)
Very well put Ian! :goodjob2: :goodjob:
But some don't like the look of them mate.. they would say....
What looks better, a half naked girl with just some sunscreen on or one wearing a T-shirt? :lol:
That might depend on the girl................................ :scared:
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T-Shirt for me. :goodjob2:
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T-Shirt for me. :goodjob2:
Yeah, definitely a T-shirt for you :goodjob: I wouldn't want to see you half naked with sunscreen on :sicky: :snigger:
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:rofl:
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:)
:D
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lol...
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Any thoughts on the GD Model in regards to a protectant of the front dash? I think the dash mats look bad and don't stick .
Personally not a big fan of armourall, so an alternative would be good. The GD model also looks like a vinyl like appearance as apposed to a hard plastic...
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This is supposedly good, never tried it myself though..... :undecided:
303® Aerospace Protectant 16oz. (http://www.303products.com/303r-aerospace-protectant-16oz.html)
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The dash mat on my GD stays put without the use of the adhesive tape, never a problem.
I don't like Armorall either as it's too oily and greasy, but other brands are better, like Maguires.
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Armorall vs Meguires which one wins??!?! - YouTube (http://youtu.be/uoB0lNY1raw)
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I dunno about the Maguires but the Armor All instructions do say to let it penetrate and then wipe off any excess.
This is where I reckon people go wrong and wonder why it then feels greasy or oily.... :undecided:
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Not a very scientific test. He wiped the dust off both sides after 6 weeks, with the same rag. :fum:
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I can only spek from personal experience here.
Some people used to use Armorall on their tyres. It attracted and held dust like you wouldn't believe.
But I use it on dashboards and interior trim (not cloth :mrgreen:) and have done for years. I do make sure I wipe off any excess after a few minutes.
Never had a problem with stickiness or oiliness.
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Back in the 80s when I was excited about vynil I used to hear all sorts of bad things about Armorall doing damage to your car interior - oh, wait, that might have been this ... :head_butt: :rofl:
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_qyhZ9_eXCHM/TI1VvdCIYuI/AAAAAAAAGSM/GLFPS9U-BBo/s400/mr+sheen)
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Wax and polish as you dust, with Mr Sheen. :exclaim:
Bloody advertising, it's got to me. :fum:
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Used Mr Sheen for more years than I care to remember on helmet and visor... :undecided:
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Bought a bottle of the 303 Aerospace Protectant yesterday...on special at Autobarn for $19.99
I'll let you know what I think of it when I get around to cleaning my car... :D
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Dash mat for me, I got one for Christmas, he knew I wanted it straight away, told me the dealer had no stock and then gave it to me on Christmas day. It was nice of him to buy it but he did know I wanted it straight away as I found the dash reflected a lot onto the screen :eek:
When I eventually get to it I'll put protectant on the dash underneath it, but no need atm it stays put.
In my last job one of the guys had my truck for the day and he thought he was being helpful by cleaning the steering wheel with armour all. Lots of it, made life fun as my hands just slid around it, spent ages wiping it off as it was bloody dangerous.
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In my last job one of the guys had my truck for the day and he thought he was being helpful by cleaning the steering wheel with armour all. Lots of it, made life fun as my hands just slid around it, spent ages wiping it off as it was bloody dangerous.
Sounds like the sort of practical joke an Aussie co-worker would pull. :snigger:
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If only it was a joke, but this dude has a serious lack of smart. I had a $30 ebay dash cam in the truck and I couldn't work out why whenever he used the truck he would turn it off. Turns out someone told him it was hooked up to the internet and I sat at home on my days off and watched what the truck was doing. He believed it and even warned the other drivers not to use it because of it. I was very much wtf.. figured if he was dumb enough to believe it I wasn't going to tell him any different :evil:
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^^^^^^^^^^^ :rofl: :rofl:
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I thought dashmats were retro, not had them in one of my cars for 10 years. I just do the Armour All spray every 6 months, but in OZ the Armour All seems to fog up ones windscreen, what say ye?
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I thought dashmats were retro, not had them in one of my cars for 10 years. I just do the Armour All spray every 6 months, but in OZ the Armour All seems to fog up ones windscreen, what say ye?
I use a dashmat to reduce reflection, protect the dash, possibly keep the car a bit cooler in summer (don't get as hot as a bare dash) and... I think it helps to reduce that fog on the windscreen which, I believe, sometimes just comes from the dash plastics :confused:
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:whsaid:
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Not a fan of dash mats. I also don't like the residue that migrates to the window when I've Armour All'd the dash of previous cars.
Until I've found one that doesn't migrate, I am leaving my dash naked, the only protector being the screen reflector I purchased from the US that fits the i30 window perfectly.
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:Shocked:
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If God had wanted i30's to have dash mats he would have fitted them in Korea. :faint:
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This is supposedly good, never tried it myself though..... :undecided:
303® Aerospace Protectant 16oz. (http://www.303products.com/303r-aerospace-protectant-16oz.html)
~ Fantastic Product! Many Thanks!, I used it and does not leave any residue or the "greasy" look you get from the other stuff, bit expensive ($24 AUD) but well worth it. All I did was spray a microfibre cloth a couple of sprays and that was enough to do most of the car.
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That's good to hear, Stinger.... :goodjob:
As I've mentioned previously, I bought a bottle of this stuff last week but I'm yet to try it out.
BTW, still on special at Autobarn for $19.99 if anyone else is interested....
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That's good to hear, Stinger.... :goodjob:
As I've mentioned previously, I bought a bottle of this stuff last week but I'm yet to try it out.
BTW, still on special at Autobarn for $19.99 if anyone else is interested....
I think I paid $19.99 for it, but was not sure if it is on special still...
I used a "wet" and dry cloth, wax on/wax off style. Be very careful not to get it on the glass or on clear plastic. I don't think it will damage it but I did get a little on my touch screen and the glass, was hard to get off, had to use a paper towel and iso-pro.
Was the only product on the shelf I have seen, that Is Guaranteed to be UV resistant. The Macquires stated that it was UV resistant, but after closer inspection on the bottle, it stated that it cannot Guarantee the UV resistance past 1 month, I also saw on all of the products (except this one) that they have massive warnings on where u can use it, if i can recall correctly this can be used on all surfaces.
Hope this info helps.
Rant Over :)