What is your "GO TO" interior protectant

[SeanChav]

I second CG silk shine!!
low gloss, NO greasy feeling left behind, good longevity and great scent.... plus water based

 

[mannichine]

Re: What is your "GO TO" interior protectant

Did you buff the 303 out after you applied it?

When applying 303 you put it down thin and then buff it off. If you don't it will look shiny and may even be slick on some seating surfaces.

I use it on all of my vehicles and the interior looks just like it did when they rolled off the lot.

I believe I dried it completely, but your testimony and that of others has me left with room for doubt. I sprayed on the rag (very lightly), then wiped until dry. I don't recall at the moment whether or not I used a second rag to buff or simply flipped the source rag to a dry section. It was about a month ago. But I did read/know in advance of application that the instructions said to wipe completely dry.

I'm wondering whether my interpretation of dry and theirs are slightly different. Even your notion of actually "buffing" seems to be perhaps more than my idea of passing a dry rag until I see no more streaking.

Maybe I need to give it another try and this time focus on buffing it all out. I think we're splitting hairs, but maybe that extra ten seconds of labor on the dash is where all the magic happens with this product.???

Thanks. And thanks, Jomax for your earlier post--I will have to try Meguiars QID sometime too.

 

[MPBGT]

Re: What is your "GO TO" interior protectant

I believe I dried it completely, but your testimony and that of others has me left with room for doubt. I sprayed on the rag (very lightly), then wiped until dry. I don't recall at the moment whether or not I used a second rag to buff or simply flipped the source rag to a dry section. It was about a month ago. But I did read/know in advance of application that the instructions said to wipe completely dry.

I'm wondering whether my interpretation of dry and theirs are slightly different. Even your notion of actually "buffing" seems to be perhaps more than my idea of passing a dry rag until I see no more streaking.

Maybe I need to give it another try and this time focus on buffing it all out. I think we're splitting hairs, but maybe that extra ten seconds of labor on the dash is where all the magic happens with this product.???

Thanks. And thanks, Jomax for your earlier post--I will have to try Meguiars QID sometime too.

303 ap more or less soaks into the surface. The buffing is just removing any excess. If it looks blotchy then apply another coat and repeat the buffing process. I have had to do that in the past with an older dash. Another example, the first time I do tires with 303 I spray them down and let them sit for a couple hours- then buff- recoat and buff again-for a nice satin finish. Usually after that it is just a quick once over the next time.
If your looking for uv protection with very minimal change in appearance you can use 303 Speed Detailer. It will provide 30-45 days of uv protection depending on exposure.

 

[sweatthedetails]

You guys are going to think I'm crazy. I have used all of the above plus many other specialty products. But my go to chemicals for exteriors are now my interiors. I do the GD method for rinse less wash so I always have a bucket of micro fibers soaking in ONR. I take one of these micro and wipe down everything. I start with glass and mirrors, then dry them immediately to prevent any dry streaks. Then I do the same for the cluster, touch screens and LCDs. I still use brushes, pop sickle sticks and compressed air for the nooks and crannies going to steam and straight APC for anything stubborn. Now when this is done I have lots of options. If it's a worn out interior I will use a dressing like HD or #40, but my preference is to wipe it down with Meg's Express Spray Wax. Gives it a great natural finish with just the right amount of shine. Great UV protection. It actually fills in some minor scratches on the fake wood surfaces. Plus I have noticed it repels dust rather then attracting it like a dressing. The best part is it has really decreased the need for so many special chemicals.


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[glfnaz]

You guys are going to think I'm crazy. I have used all of the above plus many other specialty products. But my go to chemicals for exteriors are now my interiors. I do the GD method for rinse less wash so I always have a bucket of micro fibers soaking in ONR. I take one of these micro and wipe down everything. I start with glass and mirrors, then dry them immediately to prevent any dry streaks. Then I do the same for the cluster, touch screens and LCDs. I still use brushes, pop sickle sticks and compressed air for the nooks and crannies going to steam and straight APC for anything stubborn. Now when this is done I have lots of options. If it's a worn out interior I will use a dressing like HD or #40, but my preference is to wipe it down with Meg's Express Spray Wax. Gives it a great natural finish with just the right amount of shine. Great UV protection. It actually fills in some minor scratches on the fake wood surfaces. Plus I have noticed it repels dust rather then attracting it like a dressing. The best part is it has really decreased the need for so many special chemicals.


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I enjoy hearing about new concepts.
I wonder if this would work with Ultima WW+ wipedown, then Aqua wax which are my go to products for washing and quick wax touch up.

 

[sweatthedetails]

Most likely. Today's exterior products are designed to clean and protect all the materials you would find on the outside of a car. Painted parts, plastics, rubber, glass. Pretty much the same stuff you see inside the car. The thing is manufactures will not advertise an "all car product" when they can sell you 10 different products for specific things. Business 101.


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[AnthonyGXP]

303.........AND........ Duragloss 531 Marine/RV Protectant!....

Corey from Carpro did a test on numerous "Protectants" a few years back, and found that DG 531 still remained on interior panels after a full year!

 

[Jomax]

303.........AND........ Duragloss 531 Marine/RV Protectant!....



Corey from Carpro did a test on numerous "Protectants" a few years back, and found that DG 531 still remained on interior panels after a full year!

Is that with weekly cleaning of the panels? Or untouched for a year?

 

[MA5177]

I use a MP cleaner then use D156 X=wax on everything on the interior that is not fabric. Apply and buff just like the exterior, works great and leaves a nice mild satin shine .

 

[MikeLW]

Does anyone just clean and not top with anything

On new interiors yea, just Megs QID, but on old lackluster interiors a nice high quality protectant sure does the trick, and the results speak for themselves.

 

[Hermes1]

:iagree: awesome detailing product

Yes, I agree and is what I use as well.

 

[Dereksdtail]

I use a MP cleaner then use D156 X=wax on everything on the interior that is not fabric. Apply and buff just like the exterior, works great and leaves a nice mild satin shine .

Did this last weekend on a clients car and I was impressed! Thanks

 

[DogRescuer]

I second CG silk shine!!
low gloss, NO greasy feeling left behind, good longevity and great scent.... plus water based

Y any gloss? When car was new factory I doubt there was any gloss shouldn't have been anyway. Sonax dash cleaner is my new go to.

 

[SeanChav]

Y any gloss? When car was new factory I doubt there was any gloss shouldn't have been anyway. Sonax dash cleaner is my new go to.

some ppl like the glossy look....but what I meant with the silk shine with the low gloss was it has more of that new clean sheen look to it.

here's my door dressed with silk shine

 

[MikeLW]

Liking the finished look of Silk Shine by CG. Does it have any cleaning agents, or is it strictly a protectant? Either way the reports I keep getting is that is really a great product.

 

[SeanChav]

Liking the finished look of Silk Shine by CG. Does it have any cleaning agents, or is it strictly a protectant? Either way the reports I keep getting is that is really a great product.

I don't believe there are any cleaning agents in it....just a dressing/protectant....I usually just do a APC clean first anyways then follow up with the silk shine

 

[MikeLW]

I don't believe there are any cleaning agents in it....just a dressing/protectant....I usually just do a APC clean first anyways then follow up with the silk shine

Cool man. I think I am going to keep some Silk Shine on hand. You know just in case I need it! I am a fan of Meg's 40 and Natural Shine but the CG's SS has me totally interested...

 

[DogRescuer]

some ppl like the glossy look....but what I meant with the silk shine with the low gloss was it has more of that new clean sheen look to it.

here's my door dressed with silk shine

I mean yes it looks good but that's more shine than a showroom car

 

[SYMAWD]

I mean yes it looks good but that's more shine than a showroom car

To me it just looks black (Silk Shine on right):

Now this is shiny (no idea what it is)

 

[DogRescuer]

O yes thats shiny. Before I knew better I one time put perl 1:1 on my dash I needed damn sunglasses it was so shiny, but I'm learning.