Interior Dressing- The great debate?

David Fermani said:
303 on Headlights? You're joking right?? :loco:
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Ummmmmmmm.. NO I'm not kidding. Im not gonna go into it. you know how I feel about PROPER headlight care. I laughed when I seen it, but hey you never know thats why I asked.
 
Legacy99 said:
How do you measure this to come to this conclusion?
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Better yet, how does the manufacturer measure it to come to their conclusion? I would like someone to provide us with the testing that documents this "longer term" UV protection that I question. I'm choosing to take the path of doubt instead of buying into pure marketing hype(deception) to sell products.
 
People need to learn how to distinguish between marketing fluff & real world by questioning the entities that rely on them to fall for these attributes and stories. There's so much over the top crap fed from this industry that it makes me want to :puke: when people regurgitate it as gospel.
 
Personally, I only treat interiors that have materials that will absorb it (ie - I don't treat hard plastics). My go-to is always Optimum Protectant Plus. It leaves a nice matte finish and lasts quite a while based on my testing. I used to use it on leather as a protectant as well, but now I use Leather Masters Vital conditioner.
 
I never dress interiors because there are so many shops that will cover dirt with oily dressings, I want my clients to know their car is being delivered clean. I do test dressings occasionally so I have a valid opinion on them, but don't use them. Four Star's interior protectant is very nice with a very low sheen to it.
 
David Fermani said:
Better yet, how does the manufacturer measure it to come to their conclusion? I would like someone to provide us with the testing that documents this "longer term" UV protection that I question. I'm choosing to take the path of doubt instead of buying into pure marketing hype(deception) to sell products.
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I agree David, but I thought you might have a magic tester that I can buy on line.
 
Ok. Please ask for their data studies on long term UV exposure differences on both treated and untreated automotive interiors that were performed by an independent lab. When I spoke to them the only thing the ever tested their product on was boat tarps 25 years ago if I remember correctly.



I'm surprised that some people haven't started marketing UV protection products for your glass!!



Maybe we should call on the help of ole German chemist, Wolfgang Determan to see if his european "super polymers" can deliver what they claim while we're at it....
 
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I'm surprised that some people haven't started marketing UV protection products for your glass!!



They do David, it's called tint.
 
Barry Theal said:
What are your thoughts? Do you do it? Do you like it? Why do you do it? Whats your favorite brand? Tell me what drives you to dress an interior? This is all out of curiousity? Me personally I never ever dress an interior. I hate dressing. Why do others do this?
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Barry I do it for a couple of reasons really:



- Appearance; it is one of the reasons it is marketable. Regardless of the acclaimed protection involved in it. It makes your interior look fresh and warm- which alot of people like.



- Cleaning/Dusting.; Some of the cleaner/protectant dressings are very badass cleaners as well. I have always found megs m5716 is a great cleaner and dressing all in one. It sometimes is better than steam cleaning on certain material.



Most clients i have had always like how nice and uniform it looks. So looks plays a definitely roll in interior dressings.
 
I don't use it normally. To me it just seems like a waste. If I have a new customer

I'll ask if they want it done, but if they ask my opinion I don't recommend it. If I

ever use it, I use it sparingly and buff it down to a uniform finish.
 
hacadacalopolis said:
- Appearance; it is one of the reasons it is marketable. Regardless of the acclaimed protection involved in it. It makes your interior look fresh and warm- which alot of people like.
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I suppose in some cases that's true, but I find more often than not people love the "factory fresh" look of a clean but naked interior.



- Cleaning/Dusting.; Some of the cleaner/protectant dressings are very badass cleaners as well. I have always found megs m5716 is a great cleaner and dressing all in one. It sometimes is better than steam cleaning on certain material.
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That I'll buy into on some levels; though personally when it comes to cleaning power I find a wipedown with QID or Opti-Clean is at least as effective, if not more effective than trying to use a "dressing" product, and neither of those will change the look of a plastic/rubber/leather component.



Most clients i have had always like how nice and uniform it looks. So looks plays a definitely roll in interior dressings.
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Are you referring to a specific product in that way? I've used several dressings that I would never call "nice and uniform" -- rather they can leave blotchy or streaky surfaces depending on the material.
 
thats where buffing it down comes into play. However i usually wont with megs product. Don't get me wrong tho, some interiors are kept in terrible condition and will not play right when working with these protectants. Some dashes are so brittle from fade and heat damage, it is a ticking time bomb, then you will get the blame.



depending on the amount of texture in a surface, opti seal for glossy and flat surfaces, dressing/conditioner for texture, rubber/urethane surfaces.



buffing it down, and nourishing the surface with dressing will provide a uniform match. I have never really had blotchy or streaked areas. I will tend to work the product in if needed- which of course takes longer to complete a job.



Dont ever use cleaner wax, especially like zymol unless the surrondings are completly masked. That is one of the worst stainers i have ever seen into something such as vinyl.
 
D&D Auto Detail said:
I like products like Megs QID- no shine, no slickness, no greasy feeling. I personally hate 303 Protectant, one of the most overrated products IMO.
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agreed....
 
It all depends. Some nice quality interiors need nothing. On my Audis I didn't use anything other than Megs QID. Some cars with crap plastic can benefit from a little dressing. Two good examples are the new Jetta and the Vette. The plastic in the new Jetta sedan straight up looks like a tupperware lid. A nice light dressing really improves the look, I like Sonus quick detailer as it leaves a little sheen behind. Then there is the airbag cover in the Corvette, it looks like dollar store tupperware and doesn't match ANYTHING in the rest of the car. A little Megs #40 and it starts looking like the rest of the dash, not perfect but better.



I also like dressing on door panels and door sills because it prevents scuff marks from sticking.
 
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