Does armorall crack your dash?

Armor All® Protectant products are safe to use on your car’s dashboard, and will not cause cracking. In fact, Armor All® Protectant products are specially formulated to guard against UV damage (like cracking and discoloration).

How do I stop my dashboard from cracking?

Prevent cracks in a dashboard by protecting it from ultraviolet light and extreme heat. Park the car inside a garage or in a shady location. Use a windshield screen or a car cover year-round to block sunlight and prevent damage. Apply a moisturizing treatment to the dashboard to prevent the PVC from drying out.

Can you put stuff on the dashboard?

As a general safety rule, you really should try not to put anything on the the dashboard or rear window that may obscure your vision. Also, people tend to not consider every object inside the passenger area instantly becomes a projectile that could seriously injur you in the event of a car crash.

What can you put on a car dashboard?

Consider these cool things for your dashboard: deer antler, 8 ball, piece of petrified wood, dried flower, oddly shaped rock, pine cone, coaster from Hard Rock Shanghai, small model car that looks exactly like your car, dried leaf, shoe found on the side of the road, dessicated snake or a small fossil.

Why Armor All is bad?

The confusion is Armor All uses water-based silicone emulsions but does not use petroleum distillates. It’s safe. Silicones and petroleum distillates can create a shiny surface but over time it is believed that they will dry out plastic and rubber which can cause it to crack prematurely.

Does Armor All damage clear plastic?

The easy way to clean, protect and shine rubber, vinyl and plastic surfaces. ARMOR ALL® Original Protectant contains a unique UV protection system to help block damaging UV rays and slow the vinyl aging process. Do not use on or near glass or clear plastics (may cause smearing), fabric, suede, woven materials or paint.

Is Vaseline good for dashboards?

Vaseline clean Vaseline’s effectiveness has been compared to Armour All for its ability to diminish small marks and scratches and improve the overall condition of a car’s dashboard. The trick is to clean the dashboard first then apply a small amount of Vaseline to a microfiber cloth and wipe the dash.

What is the round thing on my dashboard?

Turns out the mystery bubble is a sunlight sensor, according to spokesmen from Chevrolet and Honda. It can actuate a vehicle’s daytime running lamps, signal the instrument panel to illuminate or even regulate climate control, depending on the vehicle. When this sensor senses darkness, the lights come on.

Does armor all go bad?

The short answer is yes. Most Armor All products use water-based silicone emulsions, which do not cause cracking or damage as some skeptics assume. Their products are also clear of harsh alcohols or petroleum distillates that are known to cause damage over time to the interior and exterior surfaces in your car.

Does Armour all damage plastic?

It’s safe. Silicones and petroleum distillates can create a shiny surface but over time it is believed that they will dry out plastic and rubber which can cause it to crack prematurely. To be clear, Armor All does not contain these and you can use it safely.

Can armor all cause a crack in the dash?

There is nothing in Armor All or any water based dressing that would cause cracking. However, continual use of solvent base dressing could cause the vinyl on the dash to become brittle an crack or even discolor. Solvent based dressings should never be used on a vehicle’s interior.

What causes cracks in a dashboard?

Cracks in dashboards have several causes. Interior components like dashboards are usually made from polypropylene (i.e. PVC) which has characteristics like thermoplastic (i.e. ABS). Polypropylene will degrade or oxidize when exposed to heat and ultraviolet light causing shallow crazes to form on surface.

Why does my Camaro dash-top cover crumble?

Exposed to heat and UV from sun (i.e. Florida), poly oxidizes and alcohol (hydrocarbon) and acid are released both of which have a distinct aroma. Even with protection, Camaro dash-top cover becomes brittle. After ten years of exposure cracks form and eventually the cover crumbles into small pieces.