Hey everyone, new to board. I'm just wondering about applying something on my dash to provide UV protection to prevent fading and cracking. I know not to use Armor All and such as they are solvent based and the shine will create a greenhouse effect. How about about a water based creme product like Chemical Guys Natural Shine Matte Interior & Exterior Satin Shine Dressing? In researching I think this will provide the best UV projection as well as keep the dash looking great but wanted to check with people who would know. http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical_Guys_TVD_101_16_Natural_Shine_Matte_Inter_p/tvd_101_16.htm I live in Alberta Canada and winters can be harsh with wild temperature changes and want to really protect my black plastic dash from fading. Thanks in advance for for any advice/tips!
My personal opinion is the UV blocking properties in interior dressing products is over exageratted. A question I asked myself when I came to this conclusion: When was the last time I saw a dash that had a huge crack and was severly faded - yep, its been a long time and it I can't say I ever seen this on a vehicle made in the last 10 years (being VERY conservative). I also work in the elastomer business. We not only form our own rubber into suspension components but we also do the mixing of the rubber. Moden day composites have some pretty good UV inhibitors already "baked in" to them. So, in my opininion (and experience), UV protection in detailing dressings is not as the chemical companies would like you to believe
Our 2006 Toyota Sienna has been parked outside since we bought it new. Dash is still mint. Never applied anything. It couldn't hurt to apply a water based product like 303 or Werkstat Prot, but I doubt it's necessary.
I use 303 for peace of mind, but like the previous posters said, its probably fine without it. i remember my dads old GMC half ton had a cracked dash... but it was from the 70s and all he ever used on it was armor all
I'll throw another bid out there for 303, but I also like using meguiars #40 vinyl cleaner/conditioner. it leaves a nice new car smell inside as well
Call Chemical Guys and speak with someone who can tell you detailed information about the product; that's what I do. An example: I called 1Z about Cockpit Premium in regards to its UV properties and was told that although it has UV properties that if I was concerned about UV protection to go with their Vinyl-Rubber Care Protectant on my dash.
One thing to remember is not only, as SoCal mentioned, modern interiors pretty UV resistant but automotive glass has UV filters in them. Most damage to interiors, if any, is caused by heat damage and even this is rare if you just practice good common sense and keep things clean and not let contamination sit on vinyl for long periods of time in direct sun.
Long time user of 303 here... but have since been converted to Ultima Interior Guard. Man it is by far the best interior protectant I've used for treating all surfaces! So soft and silky smooth! -Beach
+1 Modern Glass blocks most of the UV It is the temperature changes that cause cracking Find a dressing that does not attract dust and provides the level of matte or shine you like
