Best way to remove film on inside of windshield?!?!

Catamount90 · 07-20-2001, 12:24 PM

No matter how hard I try, an hard-to-remove film keeps returning to the inside of my windshield. I clean it and it comes back days later... Someone told me that it has something to do with oils from my dashboard evaporating onto the glass. I use ArmorAll on the dash - should I stop using it or use more? Is there a sure-fire way to keep the inside of my windshield clean?

Bucket · 07-20-2001, 05:07 PM

Hans · 07-21-2001, 05:58 PM

RickM · 07-22-2001, 08:07 AM

From the autosupermart.com listing for Lexol Vinylex: "Vinylex is for use on only vinyl areas of your vehicle's interior. Vinylex is a new product developed recently by Summit Industries. It will leave a shiny greasy feel after usage, not a flat finish. Its contents will also cause evaporation of the substance inside of your car on hot sunny days and this will create a haze on the the interior of windows and dash plastic."

I don't use Vinylex because I don't like the shine. The fogging created by outgassing is just another reason why I have no inclination to try it.

Bucket · 07-22-2001, 09:02 AM

...the other benefit of Vinylex is the UV protection. It will help prevent the vinyl from cracking and fading over time. The evaporation might not be such a big problem when you take that into account.

Ben3.2TT@BC · 07-23-2001, 12:14 AM

WClark · 07-23-2001, 04:31 AM

...I try to not use any of the "treatments" on the dash since I prefer to not deal with the glare of shiny oils but when I have to finally do something I use Griots vinyl and rubber treatment (which I use liberally on outside vinyl and rubber). It doesnt contain silicone oil and dries to a low sheen.

Hans · 07-23-2001, 01:42 PM

idge · 07-24-2001, 09:45 AM

***Jeff Vader - boscoj*** · 07-28-2001, 10:17 PM

07-20-2001, 05:07 PM	#2
Bucket Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 868	Outgassing takes more than a few days. It's probably the Armor All evaporating. __________________

07-21-2001, 05:58 PM	#3
Hans Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,170	Stop using the Armor All. Use Lexol Vinylex instead. Eagle 20/20 will remove the film. __________________ <img>http://www.speedtest.net/result/401177528.png</img> <img>http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l286/gioarmani7428/000071798.gif</img>

07-22-2001, 08:07 AM	#4
RickM AudiWorld Uber User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 36,430	But the folks at autosupermart.com say that Vinylex causes the same problem. From the autosupermart.com listing for Lexol Vinylex: "Vinylex is for use on only vinyl areas of your vehicle's interior. Vinylex is a new product developed recently by Summit Industries. It will leave a shiny greasy feel after usage, not a flat finish. Its contents will also cause evaporation of the substance inside of your car on hot sunny days and this will create a haze on the the interior of windows and dash plastic." I don't use Vinylex because I don't like the shine. The fogging created by outgassing is just another reason why I have no inclination to try it. __________________ ---------------------------------------- "Patriotism is supporting your country all the time and the government when it deserves it." - Mark Twain

07-22-2001, 09:02 AM	#5
Bucket Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 868	I've not had any problem with Vinylex, and it's VERY hot and sunny here. And... ...the other benefit of Vinylex is the UV protection. It will help prevent the vinyl from cracking and fading over time. The evaporation might not be such a big problem when you take that into account. __________________

07-23-2001, 12:14 AM	#6
Ben3.2TT@BC Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 2,902	I have the same problem as Catamount90. Will try Eagle 20/20, thanks! :) __________________

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07-23-2001, 04:31 AM	#7
WClark Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 3,511	Probably the Armor-all... ...I try to not use any of the "treatments" on the dash since I prefer to not deal with the glare of shiny oils but when I have to finally do something I use Griots vinyl and rubber treatment (which I use liberally on outside vinyl and rubber). It doesnt contain silicone oil and dries to a low sheen. __________________ 2001 A4 1.8TQMS, etc. 2001 S8

07-23-2001, 01:42 PM	#8
Hans Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 2,170	Never had the problem with Vinylex. __________________ <img>http://www.speedtest.net/result/401177528.png</img> <img>http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l286/gioarmani7428/000071798.gif</img>

07-24-2001, 09:45 AM	#9
idge New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2000 Posts: 397	Do you use Vinelex for conditioning the leatherette on the A4? If not, what would you recommend. Thx

07-28-2001, 10:17 PM	#10
*Jeff Vader - boscoj* Rest In Peace Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 25,379	That's why you never use Armour All full strength, cut 50/50 with water __________________ __________________________________________________ _______ * RIP MATT AMMON. YOU WILL BE MISSED *

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