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colinc
09-09-2001, 02:29 AM
I love the fact that my Grand cherokee has never had any chemicals used on the interior plastic/vinyl. THerefore, there is no obnoxious, greasy shine to it. I would like to add some protection but I want virtually NO shine. I really like the matte finish look. Is 303 my best option? Is it nice and subtle? Vinylex is waaaay too much shine, so is meguiars #40.



Thanks.

09-09-2001, 02:35 AM
Now I think that Vinylex may be getting a bad rap; I believe the instructions say to wipe again with a clean towel after initial application. This diminishes the shine. I personally alternate between 303 and Vinylex, just depends on how I`m feeling. Same with Clear Pearl and Show-Off.





But if you want a truely low-gloss protectant, then 303 is perfect. For those looking for it locally, you gotta go to the closest boating/marine supply store. It was originally created for watercraft.

Andre'
09-09-2001, 02:41 AM
In my OP 303 is the product for you , it has a nice matte finish.

37buckeye
09-09-2001, 07:02 AM
I`ll third the recommendations for 303. I initially used Vinylex on the black dashboard of my car. Even after wiping down, the finish was too shiny for my tastes. Used 303--the finish is perfect now.



-ema

rstype
09-09-2001, 12:50 PM
For me 303 and Black Magic`s Dashboard protectant has no gloss when dried. Both have important UV protection,

colinc
09-09-2001, 12:59 PM
Thanks for the responses. I`ll look around for the 303, or order it from CMA. Thanks again.

Don2000g
09-09-2001, 11:46 PM
I`ll never use anything but 303 for my car`s interior. Laters.

DETAILKING
09-09-2001, 11:49 PM
Both will give nice low gloss satin shine and no greasy mess. I feel that Z16 is more durable. Even on the inside of my BMW, the 303 low gloss seems to fade after 2 weeks or so.

Don2000g
09-10-2001, 12:30 AM
Two weeks is certainly all I need. I wasn`t aware that you could use the Zaino tire polish in the interior. I prefer 303 in this regard as it is the much more versatile product. You really don`t have to be careful with where you apply it. (Of course not glass.)

PHartzell
09-10-2001, 12:58 AM
I stopped the Vinylex usage since I detected that it was contributing to the hazing of interior glass after the car sat in the sun for a while. I also did not care for the glossy finish even after a quick second wipedown.

Bob Post
09-10-2001, 06:28 AM
products can probably fill your request as it`s easy for most of them to give "no shine". Water down the products that you have or use 303 for a matte finish.

old_gonzo
09-10-2001, 09:13 AM
Don -



I have noticed that the Z-16 Tire Dressing can really be used anywhere that you would want to apply the 303. I happen to use the Z-16 on my seat backs. I would say that the Z-16 does offer more of a shine than the 303, though.



303 is great for the dash as it produces no annoying/dangerous glare. I was at a car show yesterday, as a matter of fact, and another owner approached me and asked me what I used on the dash as he did not want the glare that other products produce. I then gladly introduced him to the 303. :D

YoSteve
09-10-2001, 11:42 AM
My friend with a jetta didn`t use anything on his dash. it looked dry and not glossy at all compared to mine which has a healthy blacker sheen to it, similar to a glow.



I like the Black Magic Semi-gloss dash protection finish, watch out for the temporary citrus smell (ends when it dries) it looks good on BMW, VW dashes so far, at about $2.99 a bottle it`s cool to try out.

Rob Howard
09-10-2001, 12:51 PM
if used properly. I too, used to think that vinylnex was too shiny until i tried a extra step. I would apply vinylnex to a foam pad and apply it on my leather then buff it out with a MF towel. It made a big difference! I used to use a 100% cotton towel and the finish was still shiny and uneven, so i switched to a viper and/or nicsand towel. Recently I have been using 303 and this is a MUST have for interior!

Don2000g
09-10-2001, 04:48 PM
Thanks for the reply Arcticwhite. So you have no worries what so ever using the Zaino tire polish on leather seats?