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    My dash panel is in constant need of "Armor All".

    My dash panel keeps looking like it is dried out. About 2 or 3 time a year I have to spray it with Armor All or something similar. Boat when not in use is parked under a car port and left un-covered. Anybody else having these issues?
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    I would not put armour all on anything. Try something like protect all which has a UV protector.

    https://www.amazon.com/Protect-All-6...54375544&psc=1

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    I use Meguiar's Extreme Marine on mine and keeps it looking good: https://www.meguiars.com/marine/prod...32-32-oz-spray
    2016 Ranger RT188, Yamaha 115 sho, dual console, 80# Ultrex, hotfoot, networked HB Solix 10 & Helix 9, Mega 360. Powertech NRS3 18p, Atlas 4" jack plate.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pagregss View Post
    I use Meguiar's Extreme Marine on mine and keeps it looking good: https://www.meguiars.com/marine/prod...32-32-oz-spray
    I use the same on mine. Keeps it looking good and protected.
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    I actually used Protect 303. Didn't seem to last. Now I am tying some Lucas Protectant. Just seems Ranger would be using better Plastic that is more UV resistant.
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    #6
    its not just Ranger. The one on my Lund is the same way.

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    I've been using Topcoat F11 for several years. I use it on my entire boat with the exception of the Helix screens. Fantastic.
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    Thanks Guys!
    Gotta take G-man's recommendation to the bank as FL would be an acid test on UV protectant. Will it work on kayaks too?
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    Quit using armor all. It's highly alcohol based which is what's ruining your plastics. Colinite 845 insulator wax can actually be applied to plastics rubber etc.. and not turn white like a typical wax. Armor all is legitimately the worst autotive detailing products ever produced. If it was any good at all even shade tree detailers would use it. Even those looking to make a quick buck won't waste money on it

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    I must be lucky, no problems here....
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    Fishes as good as anything out there, with the TM down...

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    Quote Originally Posted by G-man View Post
    I bought some of this about a month ago. First test was the plastic trim pieces on the rear bumper of my Tacoma. It made it look great for a 12 yo truck and it looks as good today as it did the day I applied it. My trucks sit outside 24/7

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    Top Coat F11 for my entire boat and vehicles inside and out. Amazing stuff.
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    19" Spitfire X7; Vessel View Mobile; Minn Kota Ultrex 80; GForce Handle;
    TM Eliminator; Helix 7 G2N SI Combo F/R; HydroWave KVD; BBT 4" Angled Bow Mount; Durasafe Locks for Electronics and Ultrex;
    Twist Step Boarding Ladder; EZEE Step ES1; BAC RAC Rod Storage; Motor Mate Transom Saver

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    Quote Originally Posted by G-man View Post
    Wiped some on 9/2/2022 We'll see how it goes.
    Dash panel, covers for bow and stern lights, and plastic cover on the trucks rear bumper, all with one towelette.
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