Guy from UK asks "What's Armor All"

I know what it does, but what is it? I sure haven't seen this in the UK. I assume it is some sort of silicone based product but what is it's 'normal' function. When I know that I can hunt for its GB equivalent. Thanks
Adrian

People--well, some people--in the U.S. slather this stuff all over the interior bits which are plastic and tend to dry out.

Same thing with bumper covers, even tires.

I tried to get "boot," "bonnet," "saloon" and others words in, but (nearly) failed.

Has anyone tried silicone spray that is used to lubricate moving parts? It would have the added advantage of not introducing any water into the fuel as does Armor All. It's typically silicone and propellant.

It's at the auto parts store, 'vinyl protectant'. I think it;s made from lard.

Yes Dick, the "Silicone oil" in spray works also, but it is danger. The problem is, that you could easily give too much by spraying. It needs only very little amount (start with one drop).

Too many can contaminate glow and lead to erratic run.I understand it that the oil burns and leaves layer of SiO2 (white powder) on catalityc wire of glow.

The symptoms are - it starts well, it runs well lean, but it has erratic run rich (unexpected flame-outs typically on bottoms on inside loops and after second wingover). If you change glow, everything looks fine for several flights, but problem comes slowly back.

Gues how I know

Dan,
Sorry, you failed "tyres".
Cheers, Dave

OK got it. Auto Care Dash shine stuff. Boot is OK. Bonnet is OK. But Saloon - come on Dan that's going back to the '50's!!!! And as for tires well it's tyres 'old boy'!!!! Only kidding...thanks
Adrian

>OK got it. Auto Care Dash shine stuff. Boot is OK. Bonnet is
>OK. But Saloon - come on Dan that's going back to the
>'50's!!!! And as for tires well it's tyres 'old boy'!!!!
>Only kidding...thanks
>Adrian

Well, fine. I really did screw up.

But I know how to pronounce both "marque" and "marquee," as well as use them correctly in a sentence. Does that count for anything?

Hi Dan
Just to be slightly serious for a moment - I've just finished reading a book called "The Adventure of English - A Biography of a Language" by Melvyn Bragg. He traces the English language from 500AD (marauding tribes inviding the UK) up to the present day. There are a couple of chapters describing how, in recent times, we have 'swapped' some words with the US. We have from you 'well-heeled', 'yes-man', assembly line, 'closed shop', 'the buck stops here', cocktail, saloon (bar type!), Levi, jeans (from cloth called geane) and so it goes on and on. We still say fortnight! Nothing to do with modelling but interesting. You say potato and I say......
We used to make some b****y good motor bikes too!

>Hi Dan
>Just to be slightly serious for a moment - I've just
>finished reading a book called "The Adventure of English - A
>Biography of a Language" by Melvyn Bragg. He traces the
>English language from 500AD (marauding tribes inviding the
>UK) up to the present day. There are a couple of chapters
>describing how, in recent times, we have 'swapped' some
>words with the US. We have from you 'well-heeled',
>'yes-man', assembly line, 'closed shop', 'the buck stops
>here', cocktail, saloon (bar type!), Levi, jeans (from cloth
>called geane) and so it goes on and on. We still say
>fortnight! Nothing to do with modelling but interesting. You
>say potato and I say......
>We used to make some b****y good motor bikes too!
>
>Adrian

Yes, and I used to be a customer. A couple Triumph 200 Cubs, last one with the big forks. Two 250cc Greeves. One 250 Cotton. One Triumph 650 TR6 SC, the one with high cross-over straight pipes (Ekins type) and single Amal carburetor. (Actually, this might have been an export-only model. As may have even been the case with the Cubs, what with high pipes and trials tires fitted when new.)

Alas, Ducati caught my eye, had a couple ducks, both Dianas with open-end megaphone, rear-sets, clip-ons, etc.

Now my son and his son don't think of two-wheelers, buy quads instead. And from Japan. Of course.

was a Norton Interstate. What a thumper . . .

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Speaking of "Bloody Good English Motor Bikes", check out my BRAND SPANKING NEW '71 Triumph Bonneville. Just won best restored motorcycle at the Grand National Roadster show in Pamona, Ca. and the Sacramento Autorama. Larry, NorCal Circle Jerks

Dan,

"Does that count for anything" well, yes, if you want a good mark in an english test. I wouldn't get too intense about "marquee" though.
Must be a slow day.
Cheers, Dave

In Alabama a cars tire is pronounced "tar".

LAST EDITED ON Mar-17-04 AT 04:47 PM (CDT)
 
It's "Vinyl Protectant" use on car dash or leather interiors. Car dealers usually slather tons of it on USED cars to make the interior look new.

STP makes the same thing called "Son of a Gun!" I think it contains Silicon lubricant.

At age 18 I had a Royale Enfield Interceptor 750cc

NEVER put Armorall on the seat of a motorcycle! Don't ask. Steve

Because YOU won't come to a stop when the bike does?

>NEVER put Armorall on the seat of a motorcycle! Don't ask.
>Steve
>
>http://www.nwskyraiders.com/index.html

Keep it off the tyres too!

I still have my 1973 Trophy Trail 500 twin I bought when I was 21. 25 years ago.

Hi all
Great thread though not all about planes (doesn't matter eh!)
Thank you all for advice re Armor All and Igor's warning

Dan ~ we both pinched Marque from the French but I *believe* that Marquee (big tent to the British) is a N. American word.
I had misspent youth round Greeves (197 and 250cc), BSA trials bike (500cc) then rode Matchless, Scott (watercooled) and Ariel. I remember having an old Coventry Eagle 2 stroke with wood knob exterior gear change and swapped it for a van when I got interested in young ladies. It would be worth a bit now! If only we knew...

Larry ~ I covet that bike - looks fabulous - congratulations

Picture is another hobby - this is a Ford Dexta rescued from scrap and restored to original condition

Adrian,

Ah, this is just too esoteric, but I've got to take the shot: Have you read "Old Tractors and the Men Who Love Them? Don't have the book here, believe this to be correct title. Had to buy three, one each for myself, my father and a beloved uncle.

Larry,

Now you're starting to really make me mad. Beautiful Bonnie. During time I had my TR6, closest friend owned a TT Special. Yes, we rode them on the street, unmuffled exhaust and all, plus I did a lot of trail riding with mine. Truly did not know how good we had it, living out in the country at the time, tolerant cops in the small city of Yakima, Washington. We didn't even bolt license plates on, not wanting to drill holes in the alloy fender. Would just stick plate in a rear pocket, allowing a portion to be seen above jeans, below required--in my crowd, at least--Langlitz jacket.

Iskandar,

The problem with Armor-All on a motorcycle seat will be much more likely to arise under acceleration then deceleration. In any case, it is probably an experience to be avoided.

Dan
I don't have that book although I do have lots of others - I'll look it out. Just in case you think I have too much time on my hands here is latest project - A ex War Office 1962 Land Rover Series 2A which was found (complete with mice family living in the seats) in farmers barn. I've completely stripped it - new chassis and rebuilt it. Photos were taken some time ago. I'm a bit further on waiting for the miserable weather to end so I can get sprating (no that's not English or American!) spraying again. Hope to finish it in about 3 months

Nice talking to you

> At age 18 I had a Royale Enfield Interceptor 750cc

I still have the 1966 Royal Enfield 750 twin I bought after getting out of the Army in 1969. It still runs good. "Royal Enfield - Built like a rifle".
DennisV

>I know what it does, but what is it? I sure haven't seen
>this in the UK. I assume it is some sort of silicone based
>product but what is it's 'normal' function. When I know that
>I can hunt for its GB equivalent. Thanks
>Adrian

Well I'm in uk too and just checked in my garage and I have a bottle of armor all. I used it to clean the plastic bits on the car, works well but don't use it on the steering wheel! Stick on price label on bottle says 'Wilco' which is Wilkinsons Stores and price is £2.99.
Should I be using it in my fuel as well?
Thanks,

>Well I'm in uk too and just checked in my garage and I have
>a bottle of armor all. I used it to clean the plastic bits
>on the car, works well but don't use it on the steering
>wheel! Stick on price label on bottle says 'Wilco' which is
>Wilkinsons Stores and price is £2.99.
>Should I be using it in my fuel as well?
>Thanks,

No. Using any sort of Wilkinson's labels in your fuel is to be avoided at all costs.

You may want to put a drop or two of the Armor-All in your fuel, however. But only if you have foaming problems, please.