How much UV protection from 1Z Cockpit Premium?

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I just purchased some 1Z Cockpit Premium and am using it on the dash of my new Acura. I really like the matte finish it leaves compared to the shinier Meguiars 40 Vinyl Cleaner/protectant I had been using on my older car.



How much UV protection does Cockpit Premium offer?



The 1Z-usa site seems to indicate it has UV protectants, although Autopia posts are are less clear. How much UV protection does it have compared to other 1Z products, and compared to other products that highlight their UV protection (e.g. 303, which I haven't tried yet)?



TIA,



Craig
 
Craig, Thanks for your question.



Because Cockpit Premium is designed to be used on the interior, the level of UV protection is very minor. This is because glass in today's vehicles already have UV filters in them. Therefore, it is not necessary to have maximum UV protection like what is needed on the exterior.



On the other hand, Tiefenpfleger Vinyl/Rubber Care is designed to be used on the exterior as well so it has maximum UV protection in it.



Personally, I use Tiefen on the interior occassionaly to keep the components in the best condition possible. I use Cockpit Premium on a regular basis for general upkeep (minor cleaning, dust removal, etc).



As far as a UV protection is concerned in relation to 303, I honestly do not know how it compares. I do know that we source our UV protectants from a quality source. At 1Z we formulate all of our products with the best raw materials available which is why products like our polishes do in one step what some other brands do in multiple steps. We don't count pennies... We've never really put a lot of emphasis on charts, graphs, etc... as they say "the proof is in the pudding" (how did pudding ever get involved :confused: ). We've had a very good track record with the product in the past years especially from people who use it often - detailers.



Anyway, also keep in mind that a product's UV protection is no longer a debatable point if the formula it's in washes away. Tiefenpfleger has been tested to be highly resistant to washing therefore UV protection is sustained. You'll find that as time goes by, you will need Tiefen less and less. It actually treats the component not just dress it up.



Hope this helps.



Regards,



Michael Mankarious

einszett North America

www.1z-usa.com
 
Michael,

Thanks for your detailed response.



When you use Tiefen in the interior, how glossy or shiny is it, especially when Cockpit Premium is used afterwards for routine care? I like the matte finish of the original dashboard and would prefer to leave it that gloss. The Tiefen description seems to indicate "satin" which is often fairly glossy (to me), but the Cockpit Premium might reduce this.



By the way, I discovered einszett products through Autopia -- I hope some distributor in the SF Bay Area starts carrying them! Shipping charges make an inexpensive product much more expensive to try.



Craig
 
Uh oh... Why do I have a feeling that a gloss chart is in the works :D This is a very subjective question.



Well, for me, I like that low shine finish as well. 1Z made their Tiefen low shine for safety reasons before anything else.



CP definitely reduces it. I've had that soft touch interior on both of my past VW Corrado's and my current BMW and it worked very well. I've also used it on the harder plastic on Japanese cars and the shine was low. IMO, lower than Vinylex and #40 (both of which I used to retail before 1Z).



Regarding distribution: I know :) 1Z in NA like Europe will always be a niche product (read: not available in big chains) but I understand that shipping costs are a burden. It also hurts the sales of lower cost products like Windscreen Clear glass cleaner and Rubber Protection Gummi Pflege which have shipping costs that are higher than the cost of the product.



We have only been in NA for three years so we have a lot of catching up to do when you look at others such as 3M and Meguiar's which have been here for about 100 years. Stores are not so eager to carry a niche product. But, it will happen. At the rate word of mouth is going, we should be more accessible in a few years. Speaking of word of mouth, I can't stress how grateful we are of the Autopians and all of our customers for spreading the word on 1Z. The main office in Germany gushes everytime I forward the feedback over to them.



Like Europe, we are not big on marketing and ads because we believe our customers are our best marketers. Whether or not they like a product or service, they will make sure everybody knows.



Thanks again.



Michael Mankarious

einszett North America

www.1z-usa.com
 
Mike, as an European I have access to all 1Z range of products (and I have a lot of them) and I also have most products people talk about on Autopia. What I have to say is: I could do everything I need detailing a car only with 1Z products equal or better than when using other brands. I have 1 bottle of 303 protectant that I bought back in Feb. 2003 and it's still full. I use mostly the 1Z tiepfenfelger, IMO it's a winner! It lasts 3 weeks of rain on exterior trim! and the Paint Polish is all I need to achieve a superb finish, ready for Glanz Wax or other wax.



Resuming, all I can say is :xyxthumbs to 1Z products. (let this Autopians test the LackFinish.... They'll know better then)
 
Jose,



Thanks for your comments :) Ah yes, Lackfinish. I had a disccussion with Einszett last week stressing the importance of bringing it in as a detailing spray. Needless to say, they felt my insistence on it!



As far as a name, any thoughts?



I was thinking a name as basic as "Detail Spray" is sufficient. Do not want to get fancy--no need to. As long as the product does what it says and the name tells folks what it is.



Does anybody have any thoughts. If so, feel free to post!



Thanks again :xyxthumbs
 
Mike, the same way TiefenPfelger name is used there to identify the product, I'm sure LackFinish should remain as the product name. It could also be 'Paint Detail' or Finish Detail or even better Laquer Finish???



(By the way, can it be diluted with watter?)
 
Jose, Thanks for the suggestions. Maybe I should have a poll as to which name Autopians prefer for the next Einszett 'detail spray'?



And yes, it can be diluted with water -- filtered/pure water best.
 
Mike, make it 'Lacquer Finish' and that's it! Great name, good translation. And in a poll, most who voted wouldn't know the product, so the name would be pointless.
 
JGV, that is so true.



There aren't too many product lines that really do it all. In my opinion, only Einszett, Mothers and Zaino feature product lines that are consistently of the highest quality.



All Zaino products are first rate. The waxes and the tire dresing are exceptional; the other products, like the glass polish and the clay bar, are not mind-blowing (other products are just as good) but are certainly first class.



Mothers has the best line of store-bought products. They are all of the highest quality, and while they aren't really geared to Autopians, they are still first rate.



Einzett is the other brand that offers consistently excellent products. Every Einszett prodcut I have ever tried has been absolutely first rate. The amazing thing is that Einzett has a huge assortment of products -- and they are ALL first rate. What are the odds of that? You'd think that one or two of the products would be lousy, or at least so-so, but no -- they are all excellent. Everything, from the glass cleaner to the trim dressing, is simply incredible. The polishes are the best I have ever tried (Menzerna makes good polishes too, but those are for detailing fanatics with near-perfect finishes only and aren't really as versatile as Einzett's polishes.)



You are right -- Einszett does it all. I do use other products, but I am always well stocked with 1Z and will continue to use it in the future.
 
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