Working on the car other than just paint.

[Fischer]

Well, I got most of the items I need to work on a car when it comes to the paint and I think its time to move to the trim, wheels, and finally the interior. I found this part really confusing because there are so many products out there for the interior. What products is the norm for this?

I read alot about people using Hyper dressing, I have no idea what its used for, Is it just for the trim of the car? Also how do you apply it. I used to use mother Back to black with horrible results and Im looking for something new.


Over all im just trying to move to the professional stuff and dab my feet in there, and see what I like and dont like. Any help is appreciated!

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Working on the car other than just paint.

Here's a few threads on Hyper-Dressing, if you're looking at switching to a great multi-purpose dressing Hyper-Dressing is a great choice as you can dilute it you the look you like and you can use it on rubber, vinyl and plastic as well as a dressing for inside the engine compartment.

Hyper-Dressing is water-based, this enables you dilute it yourself for the desired look and application. It also means it won't hold up as long as a solvent-based product.

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1726

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3619

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=6284

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=18550

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15537

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16836

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3054

From the Technical Bulletin,

Features
Highest gloss possible inside or out
Customizable to suit customer preference
Dilutes up to 4:1

pH = 7.3

Paintable = No

Dilution - Water:Product
High Gloss 1:1 (8 pumps per 32 oz bottle)
Medium Gloss 2:1 (6 pumps per 32 oz bottle)
Satin Finish 3:1 (4 pumps per 32 oz bottle)
Natural Finish 4:1 (3 pumps per 32 oz bottle)

Application
Using the included hand pump, dilute to proper specification, spray or wipe on surface. Allow to dry.

Pro Tips
To restore shine and luster to all engine components, clean engine compartment with Super Degreaser or Safe D-Greaser, blow excess water with compressed air and apply liberal amounts of diluted Hyper-Dressing and allow to dry.

[Sal329]

Re: Working on the car other than just paint.

For interior I like to clean the dash and door panels with APC diluted 10:1, I also use clean water for a final wipe, protect with Meg #40. If the car has leather seats I clean with woolite/water (10:1), final wipe with clean water, then use a conditoner like GC with Aloe. Woolite/water and diluted APC also work great for carpets, if the carpets are real bad I will use Zep traffic lane cleaner.

[Murr1525]

Re: Working on the car other than just paint.

Dont really have to use all Pro-Line products.... most of us will mix and match....

Here are a few I use:

Glass- Nxt Glass Cleaner

Tires/Wheelwells/Floormats/General Interior Wipedown/etc - All Purpose Cleaner

Wheels - Hot Rims Aluminum Wheel Cleaner

Dusting Interior - Quick Interior Detailer

Dressing Interior - Nxt Tech Protectant

Exterior Black/Gray Plastic Trim - All Season Dressing

[Fischer]

Re: Working on the car other than just paint.

Yeah, Im not going out with alllll professional line, but ive tried alot of consumer line stuff and would like to compare the professional line and see how that stuff works to see if something works better.

Im probably going to order small amounts of Hyper Dressing, All purpose cleaner, wheel brightner and some all season dressing and go from there.

any other suggestions?

[Murr1525]

Re: Working on the car other than just paint.

May as well just order a big batch of APC and get it over with.....