Interior Dressing- The great debate?

David Fermani said:
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.
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You mean like Zymol and other ridiculously priced waxes? :D
 
Exactly. People sure seem to be attracted by the hype and fluff and many detailing product resellers sure seem to overendulge in their glorification.
 
This is exactly my original reason for joining Autopia way back when: to educate myself about product and process. The "best" isn't always what is claimed to be. The results of real world usage by real world users will always bear more weight for me.
 
David Fermani said:
Doesn't Paul Wall and other rappers talk about loving their dash boards drippin....?? Wonder what they're using?
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Sonus Cockpit Detailer, Sonax Extreme Cockpit Cleaner or 1Z Cockpit Premium. All leave a beautiful clean factory finish :)

Megs M40 and 1Z Tiefenpfleger are also ok, but they leave more shine, although they darken the plastics more.
 
I guess I'd like to consider myself an interior "purest" for taking the bare approach to interiors. If an interior isn't shiny when it's new, why would alter that look? Espeically with a product that doesn't do what it what it claims it will.
 
Taken from a popular reseller's site:



XXXXXXXX Vinyl & Rubber Protectant conditions and protects rubber and vinyl surfaces while powerful sunscreens block surface-drying UV rays. Vinyl and rubber surfaces remain supple and soft. Preserve and beautify your vehicle’s interior surfaces with XXXXXXXX non-greasy, UV-blocking interior surface protectant.
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The natural solution when fighting heat and ultraviolet exposure. Your car's windows focus heat and ultraviolet energy on the dash, steering wheel and seats. Over time, interior vinyl surfaces can discolor, fade and crack. Pinnacle Vinyl & Rubber Protectant beautifies and protects your car's dash, vinyl seats and door facings against premature aging.
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It maintains the supple, fresh texture of vinyl, leather, plastic, and rubber while blocking out harmful UV rays. Treated surfaces resist fading, drying, and cracking so your interior maintains a fresh new look. Since XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX Interior Surface Protectant works on so many surfaces, it is an economical choice for professional detailers and enthusiasts. Just spray and wipe to thoroughly protect your vehicle’s interior from the effects of age and sun exposure.
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High grade UV protection maintains the supple feel and original color of treated surfaces. XXXX XXXX revives dull trim, tires, and seats and keeps them supple with a UV-blocking satin shine.
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This 100% water based protectant uses micro-engineered polymers that are readily accepted by leather and soft vinyl. XXXXXXXX Micro-engineered Interior Protectant enhances and protects vinyl and moisturizes and protects leather. After treatment, a micro-fine moisture barrier remains on the surface to resist perspiration stains and help retard UV-induced fading. What makes all of this possible is a newly developed, state-of-the-art polymer that protects, moisturizes, and softens with a natural pH that is perfect for leather. This new polymer has been chemically micro-engineered to perform both the function of a protectant and the function of a moisturizing lotion.
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The innovative protectant provides impenetrable UV protection and restores the original color of interior surfaces.
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Use it on dashboards, window moldings, plastic bumpers, foot sills, and more. A strong UV protectant shields interior and exterior plastics from the harmful effects of the sun. XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Trim Protectant helps prevent drying, cracking, and fading with regular use.
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Regular use of XXXXX Dashboard Cleaner helps maintain and nourish all soft plastic interiors for a conditioned interior and long-lasting, like-new look.
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XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX is an "SPF-40" level protectant that offers 100% prevention of UV induced slow fade with regular use. For best protection from UV and other damaging elements, apply XXXXX XXXXXXX every 3-5 weeks. The term "SPF-40" applies to UV protection for your skin. Usage of the "SPF" rating with this product does not suggest the product is for skin protection, but rather is used to denote a common understanding of UV protection level. Total Eclipse contains approximately 10% solids by volume, which provides enough UV protection to eliminate slow fade caused by prolonged exposure to the sun's ultra violet (UV) radiation.
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XXXXX XXXX gives auto surfaces a natural-looking clean finish packed with UV inhibitors. XXXX"X UV inhibitors help defend against sun damage to prevent drying and cracking.
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XXXXX Premium Protectant makes rubber and vinyl interior surfaces look new again! The 60 SPF protectant penetrates below the surface to restore and protect on a deeper level. As interior rubber and vinyl ages, it dries out and cracks as a result of UV degradation and loss of plasticizers. XXXXX Premium Protectant has an SPF of 60! That’s more UV protection than any comparable interior protectant. This powerful UV protection maintains the look and feel of interior surfaces.
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XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Protectant utilizes breakthrough UV clear coat technology to offer unbeatable protection to interior and exterior rubber and vinyl. Hybrid polymer technology keeps your vehicle's nonporous surfaces looking like new. Wherever you apply it, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX Protectant will provide incredible long-lasting UV protection that doesn't streak in the rain. Like a clear coat for rubber, vinyl, and plastics!
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### XXXXXXXXX Protectant has a SPF of 40, the most UV protection offered by any surface protectant. The best protection in the industry for your UV sensitive surfaces ### XXXXXXXXX Protectant!
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## XXXXXXXX and Protectant retards the fading effects of UV rays to keep exterior rubber and vinyl looking like new. #X XXXXXXXXX and Protectant is a petroleum-free, water-based formula, patented for its superior long-term protective properties and wash- and weather-resistant features that prevents streaking. Therefore, UV and other protective properties remain.
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XXXXXXX Protectant is a long-lasting line of defense against smog, UV rays, and moisture. Vinyl, rubber, and plastic surfaces will retain their supple, like-new condition with regular use. XXXXXXX Protectant will prevent drying, cracking, and fading, as well as discoloration that occurs as a result of poor quality trim dressings. This superior formula will continue to protect your trim for 30 days while maintaining an attractive satin finish.
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David Fermani said:
I never knew tint protected your glass? Other then when it get's smashed out so it can stick to it.
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No, tint protects your interior from UV and heat. Comon David.
 
I never use dressing for interiors. Unless someone specifically asks for it, which has not happened yet. Talking with a dealer I do work for, he said one of the biggest complaints he and other dealers in the area have when dealing with detailers is that the interior is always greasy looking and feeling and he likes that I don't use dressing, it's much nicer looking. I went to pick a car up at an auction with him one time and saw what he was talking about, the interior of this car was so greasy you could set it on fire and cook up some fries, just gross.
 
I was guilty of "dressing" interiors when I first started. And, if you do an old car that has faded plastic, a little water based stuff will help it look better - for a short time. I still have 2/3 gallon of Optimum Protectant Plus, it's separated like that salad dressing and I am debating on whether or not to give it away. Of all the interior dressings I have, OPP is the only one to do that.



Mostly I use 3D LVP cleaner 4:1 or 1Z Cockpit Preminum (wife likes).



Leather - anybody still slick em up with Lexol?? really?
 
David Fermani said:
I guess I'd like to consider myself an interior "purest" for taking the bare approach to interiors. If an interior isn't shiny when it's new, why would alter that look..
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Same here, though I don't mind the little bit of sheen I get from Meg's Interior QD or 1Z Cockpit Premium.
 
Oh I dressed interiors when I first started. Then I realized I just wasted an hour on something the customer didn't even want.



Ask first......do second.
 
Ivan Rajic said:
.. in what way do you prefer Meg's QID over 303? I use both so I'm curious to hear other opinions.
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IME the Meg's flashes off "cleaner", leaving less "stuff" behind.



I use 303 on some underhood things, and yeah, it's clean as dressings go. Minimal dust retention/etc. compared to many other such products. But it still leaves more behind that I want/need on my interior surfaces.



Eh, just a personal preference, and I will say that some interiors (my old '80s Volvo wagon comes to mind) sure did look a zillion times better when dressed. I just don't see things that way on any of my current vehicles.



OH, OH,...partial retraction! The Jag's interior plastic/vinyl looks much better when lightly dressed, and I use Autoglym's stuff on it. Completely forgot about that one as it's been mothballed at my mechanic's place for so long :o
 
Accumulator said:
IME the Meg's flashes off "cleaner", leaving less "stuff" behind.



I use 303 on some underhood things, and yeah, it's clean as dressings go. Minimal dust retention/etc. compared to many other such products. But it still leaves more behind that I want/need on my interior surfaces.



Eh, just a personal preference, and I will say that some interiors (my old '80s Volvo wagon comes to mind) sure did look a zillion times better when dressed. I just don't see things that way on any of my current vehicles.



OH, OH,...partial retraction! The Jag's interior plastic/vinyl looks much better when lightly dressed, and I use Autoglym's stuff on it. Completely forgot about that one as it's been mothballed at my mechanic's place for so long :o
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How many cars do you have Accumulator? You seem to have enough to keep a small detailing store busy.
 
2005GTPinMD said:
How many cars do you have Accumulator?
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Heh heh, yeah :o



I sold off a few over the last two years and now I've got it down to six! But that's counting the Jag, which I consider more of an "interesting mechanical device" than a "car" :chuckle: Six is plenty for me and my wife, maybe a little *more* than plenty but I don't want to part with any of the ones I have left.
 
JuneBug said:
Leather - anybody still slick em up with Lexol?? really?
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LOL, actually I had some Lexol vinyl conditioner and I used it on my interior just last weekend. I was surprised at how nicely it darkened the vinyl and plastic trim and left virtually no shine or sheen. Ive used their leather stuff on my sofa and it did a nice job there as well, but I dont think it works on automotive leather since thats coated in vinyl.



I have some carbon fibre bits on my Vette interior and I sprayed them with instant detailer and that did an great job of shining them up with no steaks!
 
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