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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 11:16 PM
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Question Cleaning trim pieces

I was wondering if it is safe to use Armor all or Turtlewax Formula 2001 on the black trim peaces and sidesteps on my truck? Because I've used both and both look great but are they after time going to dull out the color like the Armor all will do to the Tonnau(sp) cover? So can you guys recommend what you use on your trucks or is it safe to keep using what I'm already using.


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Old Jan 24, 2003 | 11:28 PM
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I like using Mothers Back To Black or Lexol Vinylex. They seem to last longer than Armor All.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 12:26 AM
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I like using Mothers Back To Black or Lexol Vinylex. They seem to last longer than Armor All.
I'd second the Vinylex but would also suggest 303 Protectant. Have used the 303 on the trim of my wife's car and it's still new looking after 5 years in the Florida sun. I also like the semi flat finish it leaves. Just my $.02.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 12:46 AM
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Where can you buy this 303 stuff?
 
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 12:55 AM
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Where can you buy this 303 stuff?
I've always purchased it at my local AutoZone? I've also seen it at Pep Boys. As a last resort, I've been told by others that it can be found at any of the big boating store chains. Good luck.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 11:05 AM
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i use vinlyex on all my exterior plastic. works great and lasts a good amount of time. i tried back to black and its total crap IMO. runs too much

www.lexol.com the vinylex is on that site
 
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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Spankdog...... As Harley noted, the Vinylex is good stuff too. Toss up in my mind between it and 303. By the way, the Vinylex should also be available through Autozone if that's what you choose to use.
 
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Old Jan 25, 2003 | 03:13 PM
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Argh, cool thanks for the info. Just hit up my local autozone and advance auto parts and neither of them have it. But i did manage to get some new fog lights from my dealer.
 
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