Car Care Tips
Getting the most out of your ARMOR ALL® products
Hints and Tips

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as he explains a simple yet effective method to help maintain your vehicles paintwork and protect it from swirls and scratches

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as he explains the final, yet often overlooked, step in completely cleaning your vehicle.

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as lets us in on the best way to minimise corrosion in those hard to reach place around the exterior of your vehicle

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as he explains the difference in using the right protectant for your type of dash

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as he offers advice on keeping your rubber trims and seals cleaner and more importantly lasting longer

Mark Larkham demonstrates Armor All® Cut & Polish

Mark Larkham demonstrates the Armor All® Car Wash range

Mark Larkham demonstrates Armor All® Protectant

Mark Larkham demonstrates the Armor All® Wipe range.

Mark Larkham demonstrates Armor All® Air Fresheners
Product Demonstrations

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as lets us in on the best way to maximise that rich, high shine across your vehicle’s wheel

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as he gives us the right advice on keeping those screens in the console and back seats super clean!

Take a tip from ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham as he gives you the heads up on how to properly protect the leather in your vehicle

Mark Larkham demonstrates Armor All® Tyre Shine

Mark Larkham demonstrates Armor All® Window Wash and Glass Cleaner.

ARMOR ALL® Expert Mark Larkham demonstrates how to apply one of the most innovative and effective new products on the market, Outlast Tyre Glaze. Want those tyres to stay shiny, longer? Check this out.

Great for enhancing your windscreen’s ability to disperse of those water droplets and increase visibility in wet conditions. Let ARMOR ALL® expert Mark Larkham show you how it works.

Mark Larkham demonstrates the ARMOR ALL® Wheel Cleaner Brush

Mark Larkham demonstrates ARMOR ALL® Wash & Wax PROGLIDE™

Mark Larkham demonstrates ARMOR ALL® Extreme Foam Glass Cleaner

Mark Larkham demonstrates ARMOR ALL® Headlight Restorer Kit

Demo and tutorial for Armor All® Brake Dust Repellent

Scott McLaughlin introduces our ARMOR ALL® Ultra Wash & Wax

Scott McLaughlin introduces our ARMOR ALL® Ultra Tyre Foam.

Scott McLaughlin introduces our ARMOR ALL® Ultra High Shine Protectant.

Scott McLaughlin introduces our ARMOR ALL® Ultra Total Interior Detailer.

Scott McLaughlin introduces our ARMOR ALL® Super Heavy Duty Wash

Scott McLaughlin introduces our ARMOR ALL® Matte Finish Protectant.

Scott McLaughlin introduces our ARMOR ALL® Ultra Total Exterior Detailer
Additional Information
Car Wash
The 7 biggest mistakes people make when washing their car
Nothing beats the glossy sparkle and shine of a professionally cleaned car. But you don’t have to head to your local car wash to get an expert finish. A humble home wash can yield excellent results if you avoid making a few common mistakes that could threaten to ruin the final look with streaks, smears and even scratches. Here is our list of the top seven crimes against car washing:
1. Thinking it’s okay to wash your car with dishwashing liquid
It’s not. Not even close. Dishwashing liquid is not PH neutral, so it can be damaging to your paintwork. If you’re serious about taking care of your car, you need to make some small investments to make sure you have the right products on hand and use a proper, good quality cleaner such as ARMOR ALL® Ultra Wash & Wax. If your car could speak, we promise it would say thank you.2. Cleaning from the top and forgetting the wheels
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3. Using only one sponge for everything
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4. Drying your car with a dirty old beach towel
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5. Pouring wax or polish directly onto your car
Come on, you know better than this. It’s great that you’re taking these extra steps, because using a quality product such as ARMOR ALL® High Performance Wax & Polish can make a huge difference to the final finish of your car. But anything worth doing is worth doing right. Apply it using a damp cotton cloth for a more even application and wipe it off with a clean, dry ARMOR ALL® Polishing Cloth. It’s as easy as that.6. Using domestic glass cleaners on your windscreen
Windscreens attract everything from salt and dust to dirt and insects. A gentle household glass cleaner is never going to cut through grime like this and, as many contain ammonia, can be incredibly damaging for automotive glass (especially glass that has been tinted). Hit the grime hard, while protecting your pride and joy, with a specialised cleaner like ARMOR ALL® Glass Cleaner. It's designed to clean the toughest dirt and give you a sparkling, streak-free finish.7. Neglecting your leather interiors
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Cleaning
Take care when using wax products
When using ARMOR ALL® High Performance Wax & Polish or other wax products, I avoid contact with glassed surfaces of the vehicle. Wax on glassed surfaces forms a coating, which can smear and consequently reduce visibility
Removing fingerprints from windows
The easiest way to remove those annoying fingerprints from your windows is to use ARMOR ALL® Glass Cleaner Wipes. One wipe does an entire window.
How to wash your car without damaging the paintwork
When washing my car I use 2 sponges. Why? The first I use for the paintwork and glass, the second for cleaning wheels, mudflaps, unpainted bumpers and tyres. I find this prevents damaging my car's paintwork with excessive dirt and road grit that can accumulate in old sponges.
Protectant
You must always remember to do this first
Regardless of the surface that you're working with, it must be clean before you begin to protect or polish it. This applies to every surface of your vehicle - both inside and out.
You can use Protectant on many surfaces
Along with the dashboard, Armor All® Protectant is effective for other surfaces such as tyres, door panels, consoles, window trim, bumpers, vinyl tops and more. Not for use: on floors, vehicle controls (pedals, steering wheels and control grips), bench or cycle seats, cycle tyres and other surfaces where slipperiness may be hazardous.
How to care for your leather interior.
Forget about separate leather cleaners and conditioners. Guard your leather upholstery against spills and stains while protecting it from UV damage with ARMOR ALL® 2 in 1 Leather Protectant. This will save you plenty of time and money.
How to achieve a natural interior shine.
Protect your car’s plastic, rubber and vinyl surfaces from the UV damage and maintain a natural low shine finish to minimise window glare, by using ARMOR ALL® New Car Protectant. To avoid spraying other surfaces, spray onto a soft cloth then apply.
Wax & Polish
For a quick touch up
After washing and chamois your car. For that quick touch-up I use ARMOR ALL® Spray on Shine. It's a great way to keep your car looking like new in between waxing.
How to make waxing easy
You don't need to apply a thick coat when waxing. A thin and even coat will protect your car's paintwork. To achieve this, apply ARMOR ALL® High Performance Wax & Polish using a damp cotton cloth and wipe off using a clean, dry, cotton cloth.
Take care when using wax products
When using ARMOR ALL® High Performance Wax & Polish, I avoid contact with glassed surfaces of the vehicle. Wax on glassed surfaces forms a coating, which can smear and consequently reduce visibility.
You must always remember to do this first
Regardless of the surface that you're working with, it must be clean before you begin to protect or polish it. This applies to every surface of your vehicle - both inside and out.
Wheels & Tyre Care
How to achieve a great shine on your tyres
ARMOR ALL® Extreme Tyre Shine gives your tyres high-gloss, long-lasting shine that keeps them looking like new longer. To achieve maximum shine, let stand for 15 minutes after first application, then repeat.
The best way to protect your wheels from brake dust
Prevent brake dust from bonding to and damaging your wheel surfaces by regular use of ARMOR ALL® Wheel Cleaner. Once clean, you can further enhance their appearance by drying them with a soft cloth to prevent spotting.
You cannot afford not to protect your tyres & wheels
A new set of tyres can be very costly. To protect your investment and keep your tyres from fading and cracking, apply ARMOR ALL® Protectant and ARMOR ALL® Wheel Cleaner every time you wash your car.