Do some interior products really attract more dust than others? Lets try and find out...

[Eldorado2k]

Hey guys, I’ve decided to do this test in hopes of trying to find out if it’s really true that certain products such as dressings and conditioners really do attract more dust than others.. I’ve always been curious about this topic so lets get right into it and maybe this can help offer some actual proof 1 way or the other.

1st I needed a good surface to test on, somewhere that can provide fair and even coverage and also remain untouched throughout the test. This is the top shelf of my cabinet.

It collects dust.

It collects Alot of dust.

I cleaned it with APC. Layed down some tape. These are the products I’ll be testing.

Surface completely clean and ready for applications. The back area behind the horizontal tape line shall remain completely untouched and bare throughout the test.

This is immediately after every product has been applied. They were all applied using different applicators in order to prevent any cross contamination. Each product was applied twice to ensure good even coverage.

I hope you guys appreciate this, as I’ve got to find a place to put all this stuff now. Lol.

The only 1 with the possibility of interfering with the test panel and ruining the experiment is my cat, because I’m sure she’d like to use the empty shelf to sleep in... Fortunately I’ve made it cat proof using double sided tape.lol.

I plan on removing the horizontal tape line later tonight when I get home as long as it comes off without disturbing the other tape lines.. And now we wait and see what happens. The dust shall come and reveal the truth.

Thanks for reading.

 

[Aaryn NZ]

Interesting. Nice job Eldorado2k. rops:

I look forward to your findings with this. I had a regular client in this past week that since I've looked after their vehicle I have used a diluted CarPro Pearl on the tops of the door trim & dash - as they like the semi-gloss, satin look. The previous time I had this vehicle in I used Gyeon Vinyl Cleaner & while it looked virtually the same as Perl I did notice this time there was more dust on these surfaces than normal.

Great test idea mate, again - I look forward to your findings.

Aaryn NZ. :dblthumb2:

 

[ronkh57]

Interesting

 

[Cruzscarwash]

This will be cool, nice work man

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[2black1s]

Can I make a suggestion?

It would be nice to see how a cleaned area without any other treatment compares. Can you do that?

EDIT: Nevermind. I re-read your post and see that you've got this covered. I tried deleting my post but was unsuccessful.

 

[Eldorado2k]

Can I make a suggestion?

It would be nice to see how a cleaned area without any other treatment compares. Can you do that?

EDIT: Nevermind. I re-read your post and see that you've got this covered. I tried deleting my post but was unsuccessful.

You edited your post just in time. I was about to reply. You saved me a little bit of time. Lol

 

[Eldorado2k]

There’s a couple of main reasons I decided to try this experiment.
1. Not too long ago I used the Boyds Interior Detailer to wipedown my coffee table & TV. Initial results were good, but it’s long term results were what made me take notice. My coffee table & TV are black, and I’m used to having to constantly vacuum because they collect dust rather quickly, but suddenly I began to notice that they were staying cleaner longer. I’ve been wanting to mention this product but didn’t want to make any declarations until I was completely certain about it, but my initial results have left me impressed.

2. If leather conditioner doesn’t attract any more dust than the others... No comment at this time. Lol.


That top shelf normally collect more dust than the other shelves. Can’t wait to see how it turns out. Right now they all look equal as far as dust, Hyper Dressing & BriteMax Interior Dressing look noticeably darker than the rest.

I’m in no rush though, think of this like a good 1st blood match.. I’ll provide updates w/pics, but it’s not gonna end pre maturely if 1 of them has a cut lip, or a little bloody nose... 1st Blood means it’s gonna run until it’s caked with dust just like the 1st pic! Then we shall make final judgment.

 

[SWETM]

Interesting test. Will be fun to see the findings you get.

I pictured that poor cat tangled up in the tape though LOL Hope she make it without getting cought up in it lol

 

[Eldorado2k]

I pictured that poor cat tangled up in the tape though LOL Hope she make it without getting cought up in it lol

There’s clear evidence that she tried to make her way in there sometime today.lol. Cats hate tape, but it looks like she made a decent attempt and loosened all 3 strips. [other side is untouched because she can’t access it]

Luckily she couldn’t bare it long enough to successfully remove it and get in there. lol.

I’m going to reinforce it and make it even harder for her to attempt.lol.

 

[fightnews]

Hey guys, I’ve decided to do this test in hopes of trying to find out if it’s really true that certain products such as dressings and conditioners really do attract more dust than others.. I’ve always been curious about this topic so lets get right into it and maybe this can help offer some actual proof 1 way or the other.

1st I needed a good surface to test on, somewhere that can provide fair and even coverage and also remain untouched throughout the test. This is the top shelf of my cabinet.

It collects dust.

It collects Alot of dust.

I cleaned it with APC. Layed down some tape. These are the products I’ll be testing.

Surface completely clean and ready for applications. The back area behind the horizontal tape line shall remain completely untouched and bare throughout the test.

This is immediately after every product has been applied. They were all applied using different applicators in order to prevent any cross contamination. Each product was applied twice to ensure good even coverage.

I hope you guys appreciate this, as I’ve got to find a place to put all this stuff now. Lol.

The only 1 with the possibility of interfering with the test panel and ruining the experiment is my cat, because I’m sure she’d like to use the empty shelf to sleep in... Fortunately I’ve made it cat proof using double sided tape.lol.

I plan on removing the horizontal tape line later tonight when I get home as long as it comes off without disturbing the other tape lines.. And now we wait and see what happens. The dust shall come and reveal the truth.

Thanks for reading.

I think the cat can get through that clear tape

 

[GEM65]

I think the cat can get through that clear tape

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Lol

 

[Eldorado2k]

I think the cat can get through that clear tape

Sure, physically the cat can make it through there... But you have to understand that cats hate tape just as much as they hate water. The moment they find out they’ve come in contact with tape they freak out and retract. I could put a bowl of her favorite canned food behind those strips of tape and she wouldn’t be able to get to it. Lol.

 

[jcamls]

awesome test, will be interesting to see results. And I actually laughed out loud at you cat-proofing the test haha

 

[Tempest45]

Great thread. Doing the same on an engine cowling might accelerate the results.. .

 

[engineerwolf]

Any update on the results?


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[Eldorado2k]

Any update on the results?


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Yes, thanks for asking.

So it’s been about a month now, and it was a rough start because I had to keep a close eye on my stubborn, hard headed cat as she was desperate to crawl into that bookshelf for a good nap.

“Don’t you know I want to go in there?! Why did you put double sided tape across the entrance? Don’t you know I hate tape”?! Lol.

 

[Eldorado2k]

So onto the 1 month update.

There’s absolutely no difference between the sections at this point.

Lets bring it out for a closer look.

The only noticeable difference is how the Pinnacle Leather Conditioner still has a darkening effect going on the panel. It can be seen here.

The BriteMax Interior Dressing also has a slight darkening effect that’s still visible.

But other than that, not 1 of the panels is attracting more dust than the others. They’re all gradually attracting dust at the same rate, including the controlled section.

So where’s all the anti Leather Conditioner people? Where’s Judy B?

 

[Eldorado2k]

Ok it’s been exactly 7 weeks since the beginning of this test and I’m ready to draw an official conclusion.

The panel remained untouched and undisturbed for the whole 7 weeks. Here’s what the panel looks like today.

As we can see, the dust on the panel is completely uniform.

The only indication of any real difference is the Pinnacle Leather Conditioner section, which has managed to retain its darkening effect. Impressive, thumbs up to the Pinnacle.

Based on the fair and equal test: Hyper Dressing @1:1, Pinnacle Leather Conditioner, Megs D180 Leather Cleaner & Conditioner, Britemax Interior Dressing Do Not attract anymore dust than Megs D156, Boyds Interior Detailer [anti static formula]

The controlled section on the right of the panel attracted dust at the same rate as every other panel. Zero difference, as we can clearly see.

Here, I wiped across the panel with my finger, touching the panel for the 1st time in 7 weeks to better show the uniform rate of which the dust settled across the panel.

I made a horizontal line across each panel. Everything is equally the same.

Upside down, to show each panel in the same lighting.

Conclusion: Leather Conditioners and even dressings Do Not attract dust under normL conditions. I hope this helps put an end to the long time speculation and false claims.

Thanks for reading.

 

[tmdals0213]

Ok it’s been exactly 7 weeks since the beginning of this test and I’m ready to draw an official conclusion.

Conclusion: Leather Conditioners and even dressings Do Not attract dust under normL conditions. I hope this helps put an end to the long time speculation and false claims.

Thanks for reading.

And thank YOU for doing the test!!

 

[Eldorado2k]

And thank YOU for doing the test!!

Thanks, your appreciation is much appreciated.