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
>>