America’s Trusted Name in Car Care
For over 40 years, Armor All® has built its reputation as a trusted and recognized car care brand by creating products that help keep vehicles looking their best. SmartShield takes that protection even further with a professional-grade appearance protection product.
Armor All® ranked #1 in the Car Detailing Products category in the 2024 BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards, conducted in collaboration with Newsweek.
Why Does My Car’s Exterior Need SmartShield?
Here’s what may happen to your paint…
Things like bird waste, acid rain, tree sap, decaying insects, road de-icing materials, vandalism from spray paint, and UV damage from the sun are all proven to harm your vehicle’s paint. These conditions are not covered by the manufacturer warranty.
Common Causes of Automotive Paint Damage
Acid Rain
Acid rain causes car paint to etch, dull, and potentially peel by eroding the protective clear coat, leading to a loss of gloss and unevenness. To prevent this damage, regularly wash your car with pH-neutral soap, apply a protective wax or ceramic coating, or use paint protection film (PPF).
Bird Waste
Yes, bird droppings can harm paint due to their high acidity, which can eat through the paint's clear coat and leave permanent stains or etching if left on for too long. The damage is often accelerated by the sun, which bakes the droppings onto the surface. Applying a protective layer of wax or a ceramic coating, avoiding parking under trees, and quickly washing off any droppings can help prevent damage.
Decaying Insects
Yes, decaying insects can harm your paint, especially on a car, due to the acidic nature of their body fluids. When left on a painted surface, the decomposing insect residue can etch and corrode the finish, leading to permanent damage.
Tree Sap
Yes, tree sap can harm your car's paint by bonding to the clear coat and, over time, causing etching, fading, and permanent damage, especially if left to harden in the sun. Prompt removal with the right products is crucial, as the sap can chemically bond with and degrade the clear coat.
Why Does My Car’s Interior Need SmartShield?
Here’s what may happen to your upholstery…
Your leather or fabric seats and carpeting are constantly exposed to fast food meals, sudden stops with a coffee, kids being kids, and pets. These conditions are not covered by the manufacturer warranty.
Our commercial-grade chemistries backed by a great warranty protect your interior from any consumable food product, lipstick, vomit, pet waste, and many other things.
Why SmartShield?
Protect the Appearance
and Resale Value of your vehicle.
Simply, the SmartShield™ warranty program provides coverage that you do not get from the manufacturer! Every vehicle, from the most economical to the most luxurious, has one thing in common: its paint and interior can be damaged by everyday hazards that may not be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty. (For details, ask your dealer to show you the manufacturer’s warranty booklet and owner’s manual for the vehicle you’re purchasing.)
A Brand you know and trust.
For over 40 years, Armor All® has built its reputation as a trusted and recognized car care brand by creating products that help keep vehicles looking their best. Armor All® ranked #1 in the Car Detailing Products category in the 2024 BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards, conducted in collaboration with Newsweek.
What can harm your paint?
Things like acid rain, tree sap, bird waste, decaying insects, road de-icing materials, vandalism from spray paint, and UV damage from the sun are all proven to harm your vehicle’s paint. These conditions are not covered by the manufacturer warranty.
Here’s what the EPA has to say about the effects of acid rain, decaying insects, bird droppings, and tree sap on automotive paint…
What can harm your interior?
Your leather or fabric seats and carpeting are constantly exposed to fast food meals, sudden stops with a coffee, kids being kids, and pets. Our commercial-grade chemistries backed by a great warranty protect your interior from any consumable food product, lipstick, vomit, pet waste, and many other things! Helping keep your interior looking its best!
Resale Advice from the Experts
A great looking car makes you happy when you own it! The SmartShield™ program with its amazing chemistry backed by a great warranty helps make sure that your vehicle is worth more when you sell or trade it in, which makes you even happier! ☺
According to Kelly Blue Book the country leading source of used car values “A top factor in determining a vehicle’s worth is the interior and exterior condition.” Kelley Blue Book’s Executive Editor, Charlie Vogelheim, recommends simple ways to retain and maintain your vehicle’s value. “If a consumer puts a little time and care into their vehicle, depending on the make and model, there could be up to a $1,000 difference in the car’s value down the road.”
According to the NADA Guide book on auto values “Two different vehicles of the same model may have drastically varying prices depending on options, mileage, and overall condition.”2 To maximize resale value, make sure the exterior, interior, and mechanics of your vehicle are in excellent condition. Original paint and color that is not faded is also an exterior factor that should be taken under consideration. The vehicle’s interior should be free of any smoke/water damage, stains, or other physical damage to interior materials. Keeping your vehicle in tip-top shape will equate to a vehicle’s higher resale value.