# Has anyone ever used "Shine Armor" or similar? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Tags:** accord, honda\ **Created:** [April 18, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041 "2020-04-18T19:04:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Kama\_Linden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@Kama\_Linden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kama_Linden)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2020, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/1 "2020-04-18T19:04:13Z")
Hi, There is a commercial for a spray on paint protector called “shine armor”. In theory, this looks good! I have a Honda Accord 2017. Alas, when washing my car, I caused 2 light scratches on the hood. Somehow, the microfiber towel was no longer as soft as the first time I used it. Supposedly you can drop a bucket of screws on the paint and it won’t scratch. Should I have any and all detailing done before using it? ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2020, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/2 "2020-04-18T19:09:14Z")
> [@Kama\_Linden](#): > > There is a commercial for a spray on paint protector called “shine armor”. In theory, this looks good It always look good on commercials and not in reality. ---
**Author:** ![Purebred](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/purebred/32/46796_2.png) [@Purebred](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Purebred)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2020, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/3 "2020-04-18T19:42:34Z")
I have not used it. Commercials show a lot of possibilities. One commercial from the late 50s they waxed the hood of a car then poured either lighter fluid or alcohol on it then set fire to it. What do you know- -it still shined. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 18, 2020, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/4 "2020-04-18T20:54:03Z")
Just buy a name brand wax. This is probably overpriced, or it’s spam. ---
**Author:** ![Kama\_Linden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@Kama\_Linden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kama_Linden)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 2:36am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/5 "2020-04-19T02:36:04Z")
Yes, was thinking same, which is why I wanted to ask before purchasing. Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![Kama\_Linden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@Kama\_Linden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kama_Linden)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/6 "2020-04-19T02:37:22Z")
OK Thanks! The spray on possibility looked good…but since my car is new, did not want to ruin the paint. Thanks ---
**Author:** ![Kama\_Linden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@Kama\_Linden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kama_Linden)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 2:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/7 "2020-04-19T02:37:57Z")
And I guess the car didn’t catch fire? ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 3:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/8 "2020-04-19T03:11:37Z")
I don’t believe commercials. Gotta remember just for fun we used to put lighter fluid in our hand a light it and never got burned. Sounds like a Slick 50 commercial. Remember no oil and the engine just kept on running? Of course they were hosing the thing down with water which actually kept it cool-like the oil would have. Still I always try to knock the bottles down at the fair even though I know they are lead. What’s 50 cents anyway? I always just use Meguire’s wax for $20 or so. The stuff named Torque is supposed to be good too and easy to use if you want to pay $40 for a bottle. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 3:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/9 "2020-04-19T03:38:01Z")
Griot’s Garage sells a similar product for $19,99 in a 22oz bottle. Autozone and other parts stores usually have Griot’s products in stock. I’ve been wanting to visit their brick and mortar store in Tacoma for some time. ---
**Author:** ![Beancounter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Post date:** [April 19, 2020, 11:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/10 "2020-04-19T11:41:41Z")
Just saw the infomercial… Looks like a Turtle Wax Ice copy except after “Shipping & Handling” it’s probably twice the price and made by an unknown manufacturer. On the other hand, l can give you a great Deal for you on some Copper Infused, Nano particle, Energy Boosting gas additive!!! Freshens your old gas, doubles your power and makes your hair grow back!!! 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![Kama\_Linden](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/278dde/32.png) [@Kama\_Linden](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kama_Linden)\ **Post date:** [April 21, 2020, 4:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/has-anyone-ever-used-shine-armor-or-similar/163041/11 "2020-04-21T04:28:45Z")
Cool. We have 2 autozones. Will check it out