NattyBumppo
Strange name, ain't it?
After an early morning wash I mixed up two spray bottles of Meg's W-Dressing...one undiluted (as directed for high gloss) and one diluted 1:1 (as directed for low gloss). I did the interior first using the low gloss mixture and the first thing I noticed was that there is absolutely no scent at all..nada. For me, that's actually a welcome discovery since having used the Natural Shine I didn't like the odd smell it left behind and 303 also has a sort of chemical smell..IMO. The low gloss mixture spread very evenly and easily using a mf towel with the solution being sprayed on the towel rather than directly on the panels and dash. At first, it looks as though even diluted, it is going to be way too glossy for my taste and I was thinking I've now got a gallon of this stuff to get rid off. Much to my satisfaction after a minute the product was totally dry to touch and a very subdued, slight satin sheen is left behind. I can't stand dressings that leave a greasy, slick surface so I use the steering wheel as a test. I apply every new dressing I try to the steering wheel and if the next day it is still slick and greasy, the stuff gets tossed (or given to my dad
) . I applied the W-dressing on the steering wheel very liberally and within about 5 minutes, totally dry to touch, not slippery and a nice satin shine. I would rate the 1:1: mixture about the same as 303 in the gloss department, maybe even a bit more of a matte finish. Too early to tell how it'll do in the dust department but we'll see.
Next was the exterior trim and tires using the straight, undiluted product. It is a little thick, not real watery which helps when applying to side panels, mudflaps and window trim/moulding. It covered nicely (again using an mf towel to apply) and looked as it was supposed to, high gloss. I did the bed rails, tailgate handle, all window moudling, and every bit of plastic trim on the exterior then did the tires using a foam applicator. Once again, after 5 minutes or so as the product began to dry the gloss became more subdued and ended up what I would classify as a moderate gloss...along the line of Vinylex or Meg's #40. Definetly not high gloss which is OK by me. The tires covered very evenly and not streaky or spotty as did the rest of the trim and moulding. I doubt there will be a sling problem as the stuff really does dry very nicely but time and a rain (if we ever get any) will tell. The fact that it's water based leads me to believe it will run when rained on but again, I'll have to wait and see.
All in all, thus far I'd give Meg's W-Dressing a :up. The price is right at $22.00 / gallon so if you use the 1:1 mix for interior and straight for exterior it'll go a long way and cost allot less than buying store bought dressings in 16 oz bottles.
) . I applied the W-dressing on the steering wheel very liberally and within about 5 minutes, totally dry to touch, not slippery and a nice satin shine. I would rate the 1:1: mixture about the same as 303 in the gloss department, maybe even a bit more of a matte finish. Too early to tell how it'll do in the dust department but we'll see.Next was the exterior trim and tires using the straight, undiluted product. It is a little thick, not real watery which helps when applying to side panels, mudflaps and window trim/moulding. It covered nicely (again using an mf towel to apply) and looked as it was supposed to, high gloss. I did the bed rails, tailgate handle, all window moudling, and every bit of plastic trim on the exterior then did the tires using a foam applicator. Once again, after 5 minutes or so as the product began to dry the gloss became more subdued and ended up what I would classify as a moderate gloss...along the line of Vinylex or Meg's #40. Definetly not high gloss which is OK by me. The tires covered very evenly and not streaky or spotty as did the rest of the trim and moulding. I doubt there will be a sling problem as the stuff really does dry very nicely but time and a rain (if we ever get any) will tell. The fact that it's water based leads me to believe it will run when rained on but again, I'll have to wait and see.
All in all, thus far I'd give Meg's W-Dressing a :up. The price is right at $22.00 / gallon so if you use the 1:1 mix for interior and straight for exterior it'll go a long way and cost allot less than buying store bought dressings in 16 oz bottles.
. When she can give the car up for a whole day I'll put it to the test.