Long story short, my car had a very minor break down while my wife was driving it, she was about 100 miles away and so got it repaired at a genric local place(vacuum hose came loose causing no start). They cleaned the car for free but unfortunatley it looks like they sprayed armorall or something like it all over then didn't wipe it down but instead let it bake in the sun.

I've tried getting it off with the usual cleaners and even did a little scrubbing with dawn and a scouring pad. I can occationaly get a bit off, it kind of peels off. But it's an extremely slow process and was wondering if anyone could recommed a stronger cleaner thats safe to use. Alcohol worked in taking it off the glass and cluster but I didn't think that would be a good idea for the dash, seats and doors. All of it is MB-Tex. TIA.

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Try WD 40; It works on nearly all spots .

Thanks, I'll give that a try.

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Just reporting back to say that the wd40 sort of worked but not completely. I'm getting closer.

I confirmed with the shop that it was armor all - their adivce was to spray more armor all so it will all blend in

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Personally, I'd use a very weak solution of simple green and a soft cloth or toothbrush, then use your preffered vinyl protectant.

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Armor All spooge . . . . .

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Well simple green sort of worked also. I worked my way up to full strength which got rid of the bumps I could feel but the outline is still there. Maybe it will go away over time? or I'll take it to a detailer although I can't image what else they could do.

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If you get enough things that all "sorta work," you should be able to get it all off, no?

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1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold
Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold
The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold
Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 90,000 miles
2002 C320 Wagon 122,000 miles
2016 AMG GTS 12,000 miles

^^ Maybe, but nothing has removed a spot completly yet....

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It could be silicone residue, as I think that crap is full of it. Maybe some silicone remover, used by auto paint and body shops to prep the surface for painting.

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DOW CORNING® OS-2 SILICONE CLEANER & SURFACE PREP
"Silicone cleaner to clean Plastic and Metals, excellent for removing oils, silicone-based car wax and protectants."

Denatured and or rubbing alcohol may work also. Do a small test area first

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Thanks pmari, I'm going to try to find some OS-2. I tested some rubbing alcohol but it didn't do much.

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