Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

[TrazeMaz]

Doing my first detail this Friday...have both of these products. Which one should I use in your opinion on the dash and interior vinyl/rubber? And, which one is more natural in its appearance of the two?
This will be the first time this interior has been treated since picking up from dealer two weeks ago(new car).

[SVT Lightning]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

UP is formulated for exterior trim that has been thoroughly cleaned prior to application. Natural shine looks awesome on interiors!

[TrazeMaz]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Thankyou. I wasn't sure about UP on interiors...thought it could be used there as well...thanks again for quick response.

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

It can be, but can be a bit trickier. The new UP spray version may make it a bit easier to use inside.

[Tuck91]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Quik Interior Detailer would offer a more natural look as well.

[Megafast13]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Ultimate Protectant can be used on virtually any plastic surface, but it depends on the look and application method you are looking for.

Ultimate Protectant gives a deep shine, but not as much as Supreme Shine. Natural Shine is a misting product which is easy to apply and provides lasting protection, you'll notice a change in depth of the trim, but not much.

If you want the plastic to have a crisp "like new" look and UV Protection without any gloss than Quik Interior Detailer is the best choice. I use it on every car I detail now.

[TrazeMaz]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

I have posted 3 threads looking for varying advice and each time the responses have been extremely helpful. Thanks for the help. I feel confident that the right products and the right processes will be put into action...now for the technique, and I guess experience will be the best teacher for that(along with the videos on this site and youtube that I have been watching from time to time).
Thanks everyone!

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Really cant screw anything up too badly, inside or out, as long as you have the general ideas from here. Just what you want to try.

I would just avoid the plastic screen over the guages. Just use QID to clean it when needed, and avoid the rest of the time. And keep the wax off the rubber/trim.

[TrazeMaz]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Quit reading my mind! I had no idea what to do with the guage covers but it seems like a tough place to get to and work with...thanks for tip.

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Tough is one thing, but they tend to scratch easy. So best towels, and lots of QID when you do it.

[alexh]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

I use the UP on the exterior, but somehow it left a mark / stain after raining or washing (like a water line). I am not sure why this happenned. I applied small amount only on cotton towel and gently rub it against plastic/rubber panel.

I do not encounter this problem when using the Supreme Shine on plastic/rubber panel of the exterior. Any advice? thanks

Any advice?

[Shawn T.]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Did you clean the surface first with an APC of some kind?

Did any water drip down onto it as you were applying it?

[alexh]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

Hi, no APC. But I washed the car first before applying it. It's new car (just 4 months). So, the trim surface pretty clean.

No water drips either during the application.

[Murr1525]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

What kind of car is it? Any pic of the plastic?

Not all plastic likes all dressings, unfortunately.

[alexh]

Re: Ultimate Protectant vs. Natural Shine

probably, I got an answer from Michael too on other thread, it seems related to the way I applied the product. UP needs to be applied in the same way you apply cleaner paint / cleaner wax, i.e., you need to work on the product a bit as if you are cleaning the surface. What I did was just to use some amount of the UP onto a microfiber towel and wipe it against the trim panel.

I guess I will be back using the Supreme Shine (I use it for exterior trim panel and it is fine) since it is easier to use. Just spray and wipe it off. Although it does not give that deep and glossy look of UP, but I am pretty satisfied with it.