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Any recommendations on protectant for soft-tex surfaces?

3.3K views 7 replies 8 participants last post by  swvelocity  
#1 ·
A long time ago, Armor-All was the thing to use, but what do folks use these days on their Camry dashboard?


The interior is leather, but I am assuming the dash is soft-tex.


Any recommendations? I'd prefer something that is not slimy, and doesn't leave a residue.
 
#2 ·
I use Meguiar's Natural Shine Protectant. It restores some of the original shine, but not too shinny or slimy like Armor All. After use, it may be appear a little too shinny, but after a week or two it looks about right. Exposure to sunlight and leaving the windows open will dry it a little faster if too shiny for you right after application.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g4116-natural-shine-protectant-16-oz/
 
#3 ·
I use Meguiar's Natural Shine Protectant. It restores some of the original shine, but not too shinny or slimy like Armor All. After use, it may be appear a little too shinny, but after a week or two it looks about right. Exposure to sunlight and leaving the windows open will dry it a little faster if too shiny for you right after application.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/g4116-natural-shine-protectant-16-oz/
ahah well I use this one too (along with dozens of others) - but yes, like @mark888 said, this one isn't too shiny.


Armor All works, but it's too greasy for my tastes. Simoniz is the best if you want it to shine, but it might be overkill for the Camry, depends on textures and all...

I use Meguiar's for the Camry, Simoniz for the 86 and Armor All for the truck.


On car detailing, I'm probably not the only one but I like to carry 4-5 different brands of each products. I'd rather have a choice... well many choices even... :)