Diluting water based interior dressings

[Kris R]

My first experience with a water based dressing was megs hyper dressing. They said since it was water base that you could dilute it to adjust the sheen.

I really like using Prima Nero. I spray a small amount on a wax applicator and gently apply it to interior surfaces. I've noticed when doing it this that the wheel is a LITTLE more than matte. Especially when doing a higher end car with Leather dash. The sheen is more shiny than the leather. So my question is, could I mix a batch that's a little watered down to reduce the sheen?

 

[badredbrd89]

I am not a professional detailer, but that route would seem the most logical to try. My experience has been that if I dont like the amount of sheen the product gives me, I add or wipe off accordingly.
In the case of leather, I look for a leather preservative to use rather than an interior dressing, but this is just my preference.
Hope this helps.
-Chris

 

[BWG707]

You might want to try 1z Cockpit Premium. It leaves no shine, grease, or residue at all. Makes the surfaces look new without any dressing. The "brand new car" look.

 

[bobble]

Dilute away. I have a variety of 4oz bottles with various dilutions of product. An example is Car Pro Perl, I have four bottles 1:1, 1:2, 1:3 and 1:5 use them depending on the need and situation.

 

[DaHen]

You might want to try 1z Cockpit Premium. It leaves no shine, grease, or residue at all. Makes the surfaces look new without any dressing. The "brand new car" look.

:whs: Just applied 1Z yesterday.

 

[Kris R]

Talked to Nick at Prima today. He said I should just apply it and take a minimally damp cloth and wipe off the excess after a few minutes. I have noticed the reason why it is shiny is because I apply it with a wax applicator. I started doing this because I felt too much product was wasted being absorbed into microfiber. But too much is. Being left on the surface you're protecting. So if you wait a few minutes for the good stuff to absorb you could give a light wipe with damp microfiber to remove the excess.

 

[jdscooby]

Talked to Nick at Prima today. He said I should just apply it and take a minimally damp cloth and wipe off the excess after a few minutes. I have noticed the reason why it is shiny is because I apply it with a wax applicator. I started doing this because I felt too much product was wasted being absorbed into microfiber. But too much is. Being left on the surface you're protecting. So if you wait a few minutes for the good stuff to absorb you could give a light wipe with damp microfiber to remove the excess.

Or, you could dilute like you suggested and make your product go further