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Old 05-03-17, 09:59 PM
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I'm not really a big fan of shiny/glossy interiors. Anyone know any good interior dressing product with minimal shine? or even matte? Thanks!
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You'll find lots of threads here on the subject. Many like me prefer just a wipe down with a barely damp micorfiber towel, A lot of those who use a product like 303 Aerospace Protectant. I may try it sometime down the road.

edit: I'm not sure why the product is showing up with a link to ebay. I didnt insert a hyperlink.
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I Like Sonus Total Eclipse! Stay away from petroleum based products.
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Nextzett (was Einzett) Cockpit Premium for a matte finish.
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Thanks for the suggestions, I'll check them out!
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Originally Posted by atoyota
You'll find lots of threads here on the subject. Many like me prefer just a wipe down with a barely damp micorfiber towel, A lot of those who use a product like 303 Aerospace Protectant. I may try it sometime down the road.

edit: I'm not sure why the product is showing up with a link to ebay. I didnt insert a hyperlink.
I use 303 Aerospace Protectant. However, I apply mine with a damp microfiber towel, apply three sprays of the 303 on the towel, and wipe the plastic dash/door/etc. Then, I take a dry microfiber and buff it of. This leaves a thin, protective layer that is low on shine. The key is to apply thin layers.

303 works the same way when I use it as a tire shine. If you apply it thick and let it dry, you get that wet tire look. Apply it thin and buff off and you get a clean (new) tire look. Personally, I apply it thick and buff off for a look that is somewhere in the middle.

Here what it looks like on a dash...
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I also dislike the shiny, slippery dressings that are so readily available. I am a big fan of a wrung-out cotton towel weekly and I also frequently use Meguiar's Quik Interior Detailer if I feel I want a bit of light cleaning and UV protection. The QID also works well on things like gauge clusters and NAV displays. Zero gloss added.
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I like Carpro PERL diluted down to their specified ratio for a matte finish. Great product. Very versatile.
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