Interior Detailing Question

[firefighternickn]

Should I pick up the quik interior detailer or the natural shine? Are they the same product with just different degrees of shine? For those of you that used it, which one leaves your car smelling nice?

[cnfowler]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

Quick Interior Detailer (QID) has some cleaners in it. It also leaves behind a non glossy finish. I love the way it smells.

Natural Shine is a dressing. It is pretty glossy in my opinion.

Colin

[Murr1525]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

My dash is fairly textured, and Supreme Shine doesn't seem too glossy to me, so some will come down to personal preference and the material in your car.

I would consider having both though, apply the Natural Shine, then do a light dusting as needed. After a few dustings, re-apply the dressing.

[jfelbab]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

The thing I like about QID is that you can use it on all interior surfaces including leather and even NAV screens. Also IMHO, any added gloss on the dash is a bad thing. I hate the loss of vision caused by glare and QID doesn't add any glare. An added plus is the fact that QID does offer UV protection.

[Shawn T.]

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I love Supreme Shine on my dash. I like the shine and it doesn't attract dust.

QID is good for dustings though and it leaves a very matte finish which is very nice on some very smooth dashes.

[Tuck91]

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I never use dressings on interiors anymore.

[cnfowler]

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I never use dressings on interiors anymore.

I know you're a huge fan of QID, and I wouldn't consider this a dressing. I assume you're still using QID.

I'm not a fan of interior dressings. I like the way a car looks from the factory, and QID allows me to keep that look.

Why have you stepped away from dressings?


Colin

[Tuck91]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

I know you're a huge fan of QID, and I wouldn't consider this a dressing. I assume you're still using QID.

I'm not a fan of interior dressings. I like the way a car looks from the factory, and QID allows me to keep that look.

Why have you stepped away from dressings?


Colin

If I were to apply a dressing to an interior it would take me close to an hour.

Lots of cracks/crevices that simply require a paintbrush application of the dressing.

If you miss a spot, it looks uneven, and a little sloppy IMO.

Most of my clients like the smell and look QID provides. It also makes wood trim, vinyl, leather etc feel nice.

I also have a few clients that do not like any sort of gloss/shine on their interior.

I also believe some dressings can still damage certain interiors.

The interior of this truck below will never look the same again after this interior dressing was applied, I was able to remove it but there are some spots on the vinyl trim where the dressing re appears. Seems like dressing is leaking out of the cracks and crevices:

[Scott's 62]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

Two thumbs up for QID, it makes all interior surfaces look great I'm a fan of matte finishes.

[akimel]

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I use 1Z Cockpit Premium as my usual "dressing." Like QID, it doesn't leave much behind and can be used on just about interior everything. QID is a much better value, though.

I occasionally use M40 on my S2K dash, when I want a "deeper" cleaning. I also like the satin look M40 leaves behind. I sure don't want anything glossier. But vinyl does absorb these dressings inconsistently and in different ways, as Nick avers. I think I have seen this inconsistency on my dash. It shows up as splotches, not immediately but later, as the dressing evaporates or is removed by subsequent cleaning.

If I didn't have a gallon jug of Cockpit Premium, I'd probably just stick with QID.

[firefighternickn]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

how's the natural shine compared to the qid?

[stamford]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

how's the natural shine compared to the qid?

Natural shine will provide a bit of gloss but not as much as Supreme Shine obviously. QID is a really good product but would offer less UV protection compared to Natural Shine. If, you want a bit of both(UV and gloss) then I suggest go for the Natural Shine.

[gto_don]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

I never use dressings on interiors anymore.

Nor do I for the exact reasons you listed above. I prefer the natural, out of the factory look.
It can be so time consuming to use dressings, but more importantly I am not an overall fan of their looks. I have seen extreme over-use of them (as you show above) which for a detailer becomes a nightmare. Kept clean, I think the natural look impresses me far more than a treated interior.

[firefighternickn]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

Is the natural shine considered a dressing? Also, I'm getting discoloration on the panels by the door sills. You know, that little washed out look from wear and tear, kinda turning grayish. Is quid going to get the color back? or would I have better luck going w/ the natural shine?

[Murr1525]

Re: Interior Detailing Question

You would want a dressing to work on the washed out look. Yes, the Natural Shine would be a dressing.

You also may want to consider a good cleaner as well if it is dirt build up. QID is a cleaner, but mild.

Also if it is along the floor area, not going to be touched, etc, you could look at an exterior dressing for those areas, like the Ultimate Protectant. Going to be a bit glossier, but more durable, and down out of sight. And if you have it for the exterior anyway.