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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