> Sorry, don't know what IDWFT means.

IDWFT == I don't work for them.

> I've been using armor all for decades without problems.

My experience is very different. Do I smell a "What's the best oil/tire"
thread coming on?

As usual, use what works for you! I'm just sharing my experience.

;)

Jon

>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> jon
> Sent: Friday, November 23, 2007 3:51 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: Friday: Best Stupid Automotive Product
>
> Ahhh, I was wondering if someone would bring up Armor All. Don't use it.
> Ever! The main "ingredient" actually contributes to the deterioration of
> plastic, rubber, etc. Very evil stuff.
>
> I have had very good success using 303 protectant to restore armor-all
> damaged surfaces. 303 is popular with the boating crowd (of which we
> belong to). I use it on our cars, boats, and airplane. Good stuff. YMMV,
> and IDWFT.
>
> I'll give some more thought in different emails, so the threads can
> diverge.
>
> ;)
>
> J
>
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> On Sat, 24 Nov 2007, Andrew Grebneff wrote:
>
> > >The Blinker Fluid thread got me thinking about other actual
> > >products that exist.  The one I see all the time that cracks
> > >me up is windshield washer fluid with Teflon.  Because it,
> > >you know, uh... makes the wipers slippery?
> > >
> > >Anyone got anything else like that?
> > >
> > >tabe johnson /87 westy
> >
> > Swarups. Motor Up*. Teflon oil-additives* eg Slick 50. Fuel
> > additives. Armor All*. Silicone wiper blades.
> >
> > The list is endless... and some of these products(*) are guaranteed
> > to do severe damage to your car. Bad ideas or outright scams are
> > common.
> > --
> > Andrew Grebneff
> > Dunedin
> > New Zealand
> > Fossil preparator
> > Seashell, Macintosh, VW/Toyota van nut
> > , Opinions stated are mine, not of the University of Otago
> > "There is water at the bottom of the ocean"  - Talking Heads
> >
>