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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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black wow?

ok, i used it today and it seems that no one has mentioned how good this stuff smells... Like really, it made me want to taste it, but i refrained. It smells better than hydro!!

Anyway, to my question... Can this be used on the inside? i know it says exterior trim... but how bout the door cards? For some reason i get all the white marks all over them, probably from my dry skin and... it smells so good that i wouldnt mind the car smelling like black wow with an essence of hydro(when the sunroof is open after a fresh application).
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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I would not...it's silicone based and that can get messy on the inside. Try something that's meant for the interior vinyl, like Nero.
 
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Old Dec 14, 2007 | 06:42 PM
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+1 for Nero for interior.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Think of watermelon Jolly Ranchers---my favorite....lol. Yeah as others have said, it's been designed for exterior use where you won't come into contact with it. It's not that it won't work well for the interior, but you may just have better results with an interior type of dressing.

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Originally Posted by ghosthound
ok, i used it today and it seems that no one has mentioned how good this stuff smells... Like really, it made me want to taste it, but i refrained. It smells better than hydro!!

Anyway, to my question... Can this be used on the inside? i know it says exterior trim... but how bout the door cards? For some reason i get all the white marks all over them, probably from my dry skin and... it smells so good that i wouldnt mind the car smelling like black wow with an essence of hydro(when the sunroof is open after a fresh application).
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 07:37 AM
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I have used Wow on the backs of my seats, as they are pretty beat up. It did make them look a lot better. I don't touch them much, and I wiped them dry with a MF towel. Don't think I would use it on much else inside the cabin though.

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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 07:49 AM
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You gotta be careful with oily substances on interior surfaces. I once used a tire blackenning substance on my rubber mats. It made them very slippery, almost dangerous, as your feet would slip when getting in. It was also extremely difficult to scrub off.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 09:05 AM
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Yep, says on the label not to use on floor mats, running boards, pedals, steering wheel or any driving control surfaces.. and that you need to use caution and common sense to avoid slippage.....

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You gotta be careful with oily substances on interior surfaces. I once used a tire blackenning substance on my rubber mats. It made them very slippery, almost dangerous, as your feet would slip when getting in. It was also extremely difficult to scrub off.
That's a great suggestion Mark!
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I have used Wow on the backs of my seats, as they are pretty beat up. It did make them look a lot better. I don't touch them much, and I wiped them dry with a MF towel. Don't think I would use it on much else inside the cabin though.

Mark
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:08 PM
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I used it the other day...smells like watermelon bubblelicious gum.... I won't deny it...i was tempted to taste it.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by MLWagner79
I would not...it's silicone based and that can get messy on the inside. Try something that's meant for the interior vinyl, like Nero.
Yeah. We don't want you to get too distracted and try to lick the dash while you're driving.
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by MLWagner79
I would not...it's silicone based and that can get messy on the inside. Try something that's meant for the interior vinyl, like Nero.
Man am I a dummy or what I've been useing Nero on my tires & Black Magic on outside trim parts just ordered some Black WoW can't wait to try it...
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:06 PM
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I always had a problem with the windshield and rear wiper arms - even after washing the car they always looked bad.
A few drops of Black Wow and they looked better than new.

T
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 02:17 PM
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Naw, just a little late to the party. LOL Better late than never! =)
Originally Posted by yumhaggis
Man am I a dummy or what I've been useing Nero on my tires & Black Magic on outside trim parts just ordered some Black WoW can't wait to try it...
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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OctaneGuy - are you attending AMVIV in March? And, if so, will you be selling "product" or just "services"?

T
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 03:32 PM
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re: Services
What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.........lol

Yes I just reserved my room. I'm not exactly sure what I'll be doing yet. Last year was fun working, but I had my assistant with me. Not sure if he can make it this year or not. I may end up just having a "little vacation", haha..fat chance.

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OctaneGuy - are you attending AMVIV in March? And, if so, will you be selling "product" or just "services"?

T
 
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Old Dec 19, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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I just registered. This time I am actually going to show up, I swear.

My teams have their National championships in Vegas the same weekend, ALWAYS the same weekend as AMVIV. Last year I registered and never even made it over there!

This year, I have two girls on my senior team who, thanks to me, are obsessed with MINIs. I think I'll probably pile them in the car for at least one trip over
 
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