Mothers VLR Impressions...

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I have read that VLR gives a matte finish. This is what I look for from an interior protectant. I used it on my z06 dash that was cleaned with OPC @ 3:1, then wiped with a damp MF towel. I applied VLR with a Mothers MF applicator. Coverage was very uniform. It goes on pretty wet, but dries nicely. Most interior protectants I've tried will darken the finish(which I like), but they also left behind a shinier finish than I prefer. VLR did darken the finish on my dash, BUT, it finished with very little sheen. I would consider it a matte finish. I'd say the sheen(very little) is right there with Sonax Dashboard cleaner, but it darkens the finish more than Sonax. I've only tried it on my interior panels. I use LM protection on leather. VLR is winner! :dblthumb2:
 
I have heard alot about VLR, all good things. May have to give it a shot. Mark, does it have any sort of scent?
 
probably one of VERY few products i like that i can get at a local autozone
 
I knew you would like it. Mothers has a lot great quality products IMO.
 
Ive been using meguiars natural shine, and I think it gives a great matte finish. I think with all the good things im hearing I am going to have to try some VLR though.
 
tw33k2514 said:
Ive been using meguiars natural shine, and I think it gives a great matte finish. I think with all the good things im hearing I am going to have to try some VLR though.
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I'm going to pick up some natural shine to compare.
 
LuxuryMobile said:
I have heard alot about VLR, all good things. May have to give it a shot. Mark, does it have any sort of scent?
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Stephen, it's a leather like scent, cant really put a finger on it. Once applied, you can't smell it at all.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
I'm going to pick up some natural shine to compare.
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Natural shine is still a little on the greasy side. It comes out like a gel, even though it's in a spray bottle. Plus it started to separate in the bottle. I believe the formula is improved now but, I haven't tried the 2011 version. Like most Megs it does smell great.
 
gatoman39 said:
Natural shine is still a little on the greasy side. It comes out like a gel, even though it's in a spray bottle. Plus it started to separate in the bottle. I believe the formula is improved now but, I haven't tried the 2011 version. Like most Megs it does smell great.
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You just saved me a few bucks. Not sure if they changed anything other than the bottle.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
You just saved me a few bucks. Not sure if they changed anything other than the bottle.
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It's not as shiny as Supreme Shine, but it's still shiny. Some people like that. On a beige dash, it's fine, on black it looks a little...well, you know. I love Meguiars, but not these products.
However, on MG website it lists for 6.99 and apparently has 3M scotchguard in there, so the formula has changed from when I got it 2 years ago. It may be worth a shot since it's cheap.
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gatoman39 said:
It's not as shiny as Supreme Shine, but it's still shiny. Some people like that. On a beige dash, it's fine, on black it looks a little...well, you know. I love Meguiars, but not these products.
However, on MG website it lists for 6.99 and apparently has 3M scotchguard in there, so the formula has changed from when I got it 2 years ago. It may be worth a shot since it's cheap.
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Thanks, I'll pass. VLR gives a nice finish!
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Thanks, I'll pass. VLR gives a nice finish!
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My hunch is that Supreme shine has a similar silicone composition as many other vinyl/rubber/plastic protectants, 303AP, Vinylex, etc. According to the Mothers website, VLR is a lanolin/neats foot composition, which is probably why it's ok to use on leather as wel, and may explain why it's devoid of shine.
However, whether it protects a black dash in the middle of the August sun better than a UV stabilized product like 303AP is something I have no answer for.
 
gatoman39 said:
It's not as shiny as Supreme Shine, but it's still shiny. Some people like that. On a beige dash, it's fine, on black it looks a little...well, you know. I love Meguiars, but not these products.
However, on MG website it lists for 6.99 and apparently has 3M scotchguard in there, so the formula has changed from when I got it 2 years ago. It may be worth a shot since it's cheap.
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Maybe that's why I like it. Have yet to do a black dash with it. Only light colors thus far
 
Mark, it is nice to see you got the same results as I did. It does darken but just does not add much sheen. When I use it, the very light leather scent lingered for a few days.

I use Leather Masters Protection Cream occasionally but do use VLR on leather (perforated) as well. It just adds a touch of slickness compared to LM which adds the least of any leather product I have used but VLR seems to add less slickness than Four Star, DP, and PB Leather Stuff.
 
Bunky said:
Mark, it is nice to see you got the same results as I did. It does darken but just does not add much sheen. When I use it, the very light leather scent lingered for a few days.

I use Leather Masters Protection Cream occasionally but do use VLR on leather (perforated) as well. It just adds a touch of slickness compared to LM which adds the least of any leather product I have used but VLR seems to add less slickness than Four Star, DP, and PB Leather Stuff.
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Al, because of your VLR review, I went ahead and bought it. I'm glad I did! Your review was very accurate. I'm now convinced to try VLR on leather.
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
Al, because of your VLR review, I went ahead and bought it. I'm glad I did! Your review was very accurate. I'm now convinced to try VLR on leather.
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Try it. It is nice because it does not leave it shiny, has good cleaning ability, and does not attract dust. I use it all the time on well maintained to decent leather.
 
M.P. Cobra Fan said:
Try it. It is nice because it does not leave it shiny, has good cleaning ability, and does not attract dust. I use it all the time on well maintained to decent leather.
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Hey James, just did. Very nice! If the leather is real dirty, I'll clean it with OPC first. :xyxthumbs:
 
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