Armor All in the engine bay?

[jermasaurus]

I'm going by what I was told and I have to stand behind my instructor on this one. He is the most reputable person I have ever known and has all the credibility anyone could ask for. He has been ASE master certified for Quite some time, Director of the automotive department at JJC, taught my Engine rebuilding class, electrical/electronic diagnosis, automotive fuel systems,automotive performance diagnosis, Automotive service 1,2,3,a and 4 and just retired last year.
If you don't think it will mess up the sensor, go try and coat the outside of the most expensive sensor you can find on any of your cars. Use a scope or graphing meter to check the voltage output, and tell me it hasn't changed.
-Jeremy

[jermasaurus]

Straight out of the book..."When the thimble is filled with oxygen rich outside air and the outer surface of the thimble is exposed to oxygen-depleted exhaust gas, a chemical reaction in the sensor produces a voltage"
That is not the whole story of how an O2 sensor works, but just one of the things it needs to work properly. Now, if the oxygen rich outside air cannot be seen because the thimble is covered with armor all, clear coat, or anything like that how will the chemical reaction occur?
-Jeremy

From Automotive Electricity and Electronics 3rd edition by Barry Hollembeak

[pickemup]

i have heard that a light coat of brake fluid works wonders on rubber stuff except tires. not a lot just a very light coat.

[shifty]

I heard that peeing on your tires is a great way to give it a deep shine and luster.

[Bishops Trucks]

Grab a case of BEER, pop the top and sit back and enjoy. By the end of the day you should have all four of your tires shining. If your lucky you might even get the spare.

[olblue81]

I've used Armor All since the mid 80's on my 81. Like it says in my sig, my truck is the only one I've seen with the original dash uncracked. Not saying that other stuff is worse or better, but Armor All has worked for me. As far as having to do regular applications or it will accelerate damage- my truck sat inside the barn neglected from 1991 when I retired it from daily driver duty until 2002. I don't recall applying Armor All at all during that time. Just wish I would have done the door panels, they look like s**t.

[79Silv4x4]

Originally Posted by pickemup

i have heard that a light coat of brake fluid works wonders on rubber stuff except tires. not a lot just a very light coat.

used to do that. . .

[73737373]

I don't use Armor All. If I want a little shine to my vinyl interior surfaces, I'll spray a little Pledge on a rag and wipe them down. Leaves a nice not-so-glossy finish. Usually, though, I just wipe them off w/a damp towel...the one I've just used to dry the car off after washing it. NOTE: In my house, the car towels are nicer than the house towels....the fights my wife and I have over towels... YIKES!!!

[wibilly]

i agree with 73 pledge is the sh!t it contains lanolin a natural lubricant already found in vinal if you stop using or don't use all the time it won't dry out vinal as the silicone based products will and don't contaminate painted surfaces eather

[boundstaffpress]

I use goop hand cleaner instead of pledge. It is almost pure lanolin. Wipe it on, rub in with some effort, then wipe off with a damp cloth. Don't use the goop with abrasive though.

[fastwillie 696969]

heres a good product to shine up rubber under the hood wd40

[_Dick_]

i did notice any thing other then mild soap and water used on my motorcycle tires voids the warranty
I wouldnt use it anyway ,it might get very interesting leaning the bike tire into that shiny stuff at legal speed wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[lofly'a]

i use pledge inside also, but i like the goop tip. i don't know if i'd like the smell as much though.

[Rydn2L0w]

PLUS if you ever plan on getting any paintwork done, armor all causes fish eyes like crazy. PPL usually love to juice there whole car or truck with this stuff then drop it off at the shop! Just because it shines, doesnt mean it looks good!