Anybody feel 303 is too shiney on the dash?

wifehatescar · 02-07-04, 10:06

I bought my Integra a year ago and have never applied a dash protectant to it's black vinyl dash.
I read up on 303 and it seemed to be the farthest from a ghetto shine so I tried it out yesterday. Dusted dash first, then applied 303 with a terry pad (about 6-8 squirts total covered the entire dash and both door panels). Then buffed with a dry MF.
To me it looks way more reflective than what I was expecting. Maybe it was just so "dry" before I'm not used to it looking "normal or like-new".

Anone have any commets? I would guess so people would not want this level of shine on their $40k car if I were a professional detailer applying dash protectant...

Would going over it with a damp MF dull the shine more?
I can supply a pic of the dash if needed.

stevet · 02-07-04, 10:27

I have found 303 to have the least amount of shine of the 3 products I use. I use 303, Megs #40, and Vinylex.

bretfraz · 02-07-04, 10:43

I don't like *any* protectants on my dash. Don't need them, anyway. But, yeah, I think 303 is too shiny for me on the dash.

GoodnClean · 02-07-04, 11:03

I'm just like bret, I can't stand any kind of protectant on my dash, I prefer the factory matte finish.

I'd try something like 1Z Cockpit Premium, it'll clean the dash and even out the tone without leaving any trace of protectant behind.

wifehatescar · 02-07-04, 11:09

To any professional detailers:

Do you use protectants on peoples dashes? Do you ask first? etc...?

armoredsaintt · 02-07-04, 11:13

What about mixing it with some water? Vinylex works perfectly on my TT's dash w/o any shine at all. I guess it depends on the dash material too.

elortt · 02-07-04, 11:19

I use pb natural look diluted 50/50 water for dashes. Its water based (obviously) so there isn't much of an issue with vinyl fog either. If it is still to glossy (which I doubt IMO) you can always dilute it to your liking.

Eric

BradE · 02-07-04, 11:20

If 303 is too shiny for you, cut it with some water, that will help reduce it.

wifehatescar · 02-07-04, 11:30

Quote:

Originally posted by elortt
I use pb natural look diluted 50/50 water for dashes. Eric

Hey Eric, I forgot I had the NL you gave me to try

oopps. I'll try that on my wife's car mixed 50/50 with water. Has any of your customers ever complained about the NL 50/50 mix on their car?

B-NIS · 02-07-04, 11:59

I didnt like the look of 303 either when I first put it on. I thought it was a little shiny, and for the next week or so I didnt like it because it looked fake or plasticky. However after that period of time, I started to like it or just got used to it. It has the least amount of dust attraction of any product I have tried thus far. Even after 3 months, there is less dust (actually hardly any) than what is usually there after 10-14 days with other products. So I still kind of have mixed feelings about it as I like other products look for the first little bit but like the low dust of 303. Just my thoughts

Bill D · 02-07-04, 12:38

303 looks fine on my platinum colored dash, looks very matte maybe with a hint of shine if you look closely. 303 is my choice for tires, perfect degree of shininess for me

AkronSi · 02-07-04, 12:53

I've started mixing my 303 with water about 50/50 or 60/40 (303/water). I spray it on an applicator first, apply, let it sit for a few minutes and then buff with a microfiber towel. To me, it looks as if there isn't anything on the dash. I highly recommend it diluted. That might be more in line with what you're looking for.