Interior Dressing

[tkc]

What do some of you use to apply dressing to interior panels, dash, vinyl, etc...?



I use a wax aplicator pad, works very well for me while its still new, but after several uses it sucks! TIA!

[pimpasaurus jr]

i use a microfiber applicator pad... works wells for me, cheap, and provides even coverage.

[ABQDetailer]

I`ve been recently applying OPP with a detail HVLP spray gun. It uses a lot more product than normal application methods but I can`t imagine any other method getting more even coverage. Once applied you can let it dry for a more glossy look or buff it for a more matte look. Next detail I plan on experimenting with diluting it 3:1 or 2:1 and see how that goes.



Application for a average sized vehicle is pretty fast too. Easily less than five minutes.

[mblgjr]

MF brick or typical round, yellow foam pad. Either works fine for me with Opt. Protectant.

[Mark77]

I never apply dressing on the pedals, it can be slippery.. But a MF towel or like mentioned a MF pad works well.. Apply it to they towel first and wipe it on, otherwise you will have it everywhere where you don`t want it..

[AeroCleanse]

If applying to the pedals I would use Cockpit Premium. For me, I use MF towels to apply.

[tkc]

Thank everyone!



I never apply to the pedals, dont wanna have that "what if" on my shoulders..



The wax applicator pads do work well for me, but it seems like i go through them so fast.. they get all dirty and leave dirty dressing streaks on the dash and such...lol



Guess im gonna try the lil yellow foam ones and the MF...

[Barry Theal]

I very rarely use an interior dressing. I think its a waste of time and money. Plus I like a nice clean feeling. I hate when I get in a car and its a dressed up interior My hands feel so gross. Just a waste. No offense to anyone here, but I think If you have to dress an interior you don`t know how to clean them properly.

[Legacy]

[quote name=`ABQDetailer`]I`ve been recently applying OPP with a detail HVLP spray gun. It uses a lot more product than normal application methods but I can`t imagine any other method getting more even coverage. Once applied you can let it dry for a more glossy look or buff it for a more matte look. Next detail I plan on experimenting with diluting it 3:1 or 2:1 and see how that goes.



Application for a average sized vehicle is pretty fast too. Easily less than five minutes.[/QUO What is a HVLP spray gun?

[AeroCleanse]

HVLP = High Volume Low Pressure

[Mikeyc]

I very rarely use an interior dressing. I think its a waste of time and money. Plus I like a nice clean feeling. I hate when I get in a car and its a dressed up interior My hands feel so gross. Just a waste. No offense to anyone here, but I think If you have to dress an interior you don`t know how to clean them properly.

I don`t think anyone here dresses their interior because they can`t get it cleaned properly. I know I dress my interior because it protects the vinyl/rubber from UV rays. I`ve tried for many years to find a dressing that leaves the material looking undressed but that does add protection.



I would also add that I haven`t used a dressing in some time that left a greasy or nasty feeling on my interior. As long as the excess is buffed off the interior just feels clean.

[Barry Theal]

MIkey I understand what your saying completly. I can honestly say in all the cars I own I have never used a UV protectent on any interior plastic. I never noticed a difference. Most of the Protectents or dressing that I have tried actually promote dust to stick to the dressed area. JMO for you if it works then do it.

[AeroCleanse]

MIkey I understand what your saying completly. I can honestly say in all the cars I own I have never used a UV protectent on any interior plastic. I never noticed a difference. Most of the Protectents or dressing that I have tried actually promote dust to stick to the dressed area. JMO for you if it works then do it.

Sounds like your using the wrong dressing then.