Shiny Dash
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4u2nvinmtl
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Since joining Autopia, I've moved on from shiny dashes but most high shine dressings should suit your needs.
Most don't do shiny dashes, but a product I find that works well (about a month or so of durability) and leaves a high level sheen is Mother's Protectant. You can grab at any local auto store/Wal-Mart as well.
MiVor
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You don't really want a shiny dash as the glare will annoy you when driving. For a nice satin, like new finish AND excellent UV protection, 303 Aerospace Protectant.
4u2nvinmtl
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Meg Qik Interior Detailer also looks great (not shiny) but smells vinegary.
Haven't cracked open my gallon of 303 Protectant yet so I can't vouch for it but I'm sure its as good if not better than Meg's (just with a higher price).
Haven't cracked open my gallon of 303 Protectant yet so I can't vouch for it but I'm sure its as good if not better than Meg's (just with a higher price).
trashmanssd
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303 is my fav leaves a nice health looking interior. I would call it a rich moisturized look.
Second. Been using 303 when I found out about Autopia years ago, great product. Had to reregister but that's another story...
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maddieshae
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Yes; 303 is excellent! Very nice product. Definitely give it ago.
Bunky
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Mothers does leave a little more shine than many protectants but can be controlled somewhat by how you apply it (directly or to applicator) and buffing (wipe off dry or wet towel). It is perfect for faded plastics where more restorative properties are needed.
I used this for the first time on Monday--great stuff! I find it can leave a sheen/shine that can be controlled by buffing a minute or two after application.
I liked it for the most part, only thing is that it left a slightly "oily" feel on my wife's Pilot dashboard. I applied via applicator--maybe I need to buff more?
The Guz
Mike
If you still want something with shine you can look into Meguiar's Supreme Shine protectant.
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Glad you like it. All i have used for years. I use a foam applicator to apply it.
I, too, use Aerospace 303 protectant as an interior vinyl treatment. Some dark GM vinyl's seem to streak for me, but that may be because they were not clean effectively, OR just a bad quality vinyl; not sure. Repeated applications did not alleviate the "problem". 303 does have a nice neutral "sheen" to it.
On the other hand, if you do want the "bling" shine, I would suggest Meg's Natural Shine. They also make a Supreme Shine in the consumer line (IE, over-the-counter and available at Wal-Mart) but I have not tried it.
I think most professional detailers abhor (IE hate /despise) glossy/shiny interiors; it looks too unnatural like you are hiding something, or you don't want to touch it for fear of getting "slime/grease" on yourself or your clothing. Just my (less-than) humble opinion.
The Guz
Mike
This is good stuff.
I have to agree with you on this when I used it in the past.
I would have to disagree with you on Natural Shine. It's not "bling" shine. There is a sheen. It' can also be controlled similar to what Bunky stated on the Mothers protectant. Natural Shine is pretty darn close to DP Interior Protectant. Ultimate Protectant or Supreme Shine would be the two to have the most shine.
No dashing for me then!