Suckiest Car Care Products? My vote: Vinylex and One Grand Glass Cleaner

A3 4 Me · 07-28-2001, 05:09 PM

I know I'm going against the grain here, but Vinylex sucks. It's too shiny, and no matter how I apply it (sparingly, generously, whatever) or how much I buff it, it's consistenly splotchy. I wish I'd never put it on my dash. If anyone knows of a good way to completely strip it off, let me know.

One Grand Glass Cleaner: Crap. I find it leaves a film, no matter how much I "polish" (yes, with soft cloths - no paper towels).

Yuck. I wish I'd never used either of these products.

Ralphie Boy · 07-29-2001, 06:48 AM

Well, I do like the Vinylex. I like it's smell and I like how it cleans up my leatherette seats really well. But, I do notice splotchiness on the dash. But...I have yet to find a vinyl cleaner/conditioner that DOESN'T get splotchy on the Audi's rough vinyl dash.

A3 4 Me · 07-29-2001, 09:41 AM

Haven't tried they vinlyex on the seats yet - I can imagine it would go on smoother there.

Bucket · 07-29-2001, 09:51 AM

I've tried all formulations of Windex, I've tried Stoner's Invisible Glass, plain water, you name it, but so far the TurtleWax stuff has given me the best results. Dries clean. I got it at Pep Boys.

HDClown · 07-29-2001, 03:04 PM

Seattle Scott · 07-30-2001, 01:50 PM

olliev · 07-31-2001, 07:00 AM

I just tried it on my windshield. It didn;t do very well.. I tnink some of the film I'm getting might be from the Armor All evaporating ???
Anyway, Glass Wax cleaned up the whole mess perfectly.

olliev · 07-31-2001, 07:02 AM

I use Armor All and just apply a light spray to a small hand towel, then wipe gently. Comes out very even....

07-29-2001, 06:48 AM	#2
Ralphie Boy New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 120	Re: Suckiest Car Care Products? My vote: Vinylex and One Grand Glass Cleaner Well, I do like the Vinylex. I like it's smell and I like how it cleans up my leatherette seats really well. But, I do notice splotchiness on the dash. But...I have yet to find a vinyl cleaner/conditioner that DOESN'T get splotchy on the Audi's rough vinyl dash.

07-29-2001, 09:41 AM	#3
A3 4 Me Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 7,255	Good to know, because I was thinking of trying others. Haven't tried they vinlyex on the seats yet - I can imagine it would go on smoother there.

07-29-2001, 09:51 AM	#4
Bucket Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 868	Best glass cleaner I've found so far is TurtleWax ClearVue Professional... I've tried all formulations of Windex, I've tried Stoner's Invisible Glass, plain water, you name it, but so far the TurtleWax stuff has given me the best results. Dries clean. I got it at Pep Boys. __________________

07-29-2001, 03:04 PM	#5
HDClown AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 14,492	i was recommended to a 3:1 concentration of simple green for the dash if you dont like vinylex shine __________________ Current: 2011 Audi S4 Past: 2006 VW GTI, 2002 BMW M5, 2003 BMW M3, 2001 Audi A4

07-30-2001, 01:50 PM	#6
Seattle Scott AudiWorld Super User Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 9,430	Re: Suckiest Car Care Products? DURASHINE and that other stuff that makes scratches disappear. __________________

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07-31-2001, 07:00 AM	#7
olliev Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 79	Re: Best glass cleaner I've found so far is TurtleWax ClearVue Professional... I just tried it on my windshield. It didn;t do very well.. I tnink some of the film I'm getting might be from the Armor All evaporating ??? Anyway, Glass Wax cleaned up the whole mess perfectly.

07-31-2001, 07:02 AM	#8
olliev Audiworld Junior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 79	Re: Suckiest Car Care Products? My vote: Vinylex and One Grand Glass Cleaner I use Armor All and just apply a light spray to a small hand towel, then wipe gently. Comes out very even....

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