Interior dressing - 303 Aerospace Protectant vs PBs Natural Look

rodeo-clown

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I'm looking for a product to dress the interor of my car (doors, dash etc).

I'd like to preserve the natural look of the interior, which is a matte finish, but at the same time apply a product that can highly protect against UV.

Which of these two products do you guys suggest?
 
FWIW, I can only give you my thoughts on 303. Great product. I have used it on boat vinyl seats, vehicle vinyl interior and dash, and tires for several years and have been happy with the look. When applied and removed as per the directions, it has a matte look which I much prefer. It evidently does some protecting since my vinyl still looks new on the boats and the vehicles.

Charles
 
I have used Natural Look and it is very easy to use, leaves a matt finish, leaves a nice clean smell in the car. has UV protection, and a little goes a long way. Haven't used 303 (sorry)
 
If cost is a factor, the 303 is about twice the cost. No more than I use, I never even checked the prices until now.

Charles
 
I've used both products and find them each to be excellent. Both are non-greasy, have UV protection, and leave a matte finish (NL has a bit more sheen than the 303). NL has a cherry scent while 303 has more of a chemical smell. NL also has some moderate cleaning ability, so you may be able to eliminate a pre-cleaning step for surfaces that aren't heavily soiled. If I had to choose one, I would pick Natural Look.
 
I have used both the 303 and Natural Look, both are excellent products, but I prefer the Natural Look over the 303 because of it's cleaning ability, ease of use, and price.The Natural Look has a nice matte finish which is what I prefer, while the 303 has a little more sheen.
 
HondaMan said:
Where can you get 303 ?
Many of our sponsors carry 303 Aerospace Protectant. I have also found it locally at marine (boating) supply shops and some True Value Hardware locations.
 
I'll try both of these things, but I have some Eistenstaz 1Z Cockpit Premium -- are these things more or less the same thing ?
 
HondaMan said:
I'll try both of these things, but I have some Eistenstaz 1Z Cockpit Premium -- are these things more or less the same thing ?
I haven't tried the Einszett product myself, so I can't offer you a direct comparison. I have heard other knowledgeable people refer to Cockpit Premium as leaving a matte finish.
 
303 & NL have much more UV protection than Cockpit Premium. CP is basically a QD for your interior. I have begun using CP as my weekly interior QD & use the 1Z Plastic Cleaner & TP once a month. I love the CP, but feel that I need more protection than it offers as my car is outside 24x7 currently.

Here's my take on the 3 products...

303: No cleaner, very UV good protection, satin finish
NL: Pretty good cleaner, good UV protection, slightly shiny finish.
CP: Mild cleaner, light UV protection, matte finish.

I have all 3 and use all 3 in some form.
 
303 is an excellent product and one thing I really like is that it can have a varying degree of shine. For a very glossy look, just apply and do not wipe off. Want a satin finish? Lightly buff. Want a matte finish that blends perfectly with 1Z Cockpit Premium or other very natural dressings? Buff a little more.

Todd,

You keep saying CP does not have much UV protection. Where have you read that or who told you? Just curious...
 
Well I'm not Todd, but think I could be helpful :D. Ctrl-C/Ctrl-V :D from Autopia:

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). 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.


That is basically an answer to your question. However there is a link to original thread. Link


Hope that helps
Bosko
 
rodeo-clown said:
I'm looking for a product to dress the interor of my car (doors, dash etc).

I'd like to preserve the natural look of the interior, which is a matte finish, but at the same time apply a product that can highly protect against UV.

Which of these two products do you guys suggest?

I know this isn't on your list, but.........you could always give Adam's VRT a shot. It works very well on my interior and it leaves a matte finish. Nick & Adam say that is has a lot of UV protection also. Just a thought....
 
TW85 said:
303 is an excellent product and one thing I really like is that it can have a varying degree of shine. For a very glossy look, just apply and do not wipe off. Want a satin finish? Lightly buff. Want a matte finish that blends perfectly with 1Z Cockpit Premium or other very natural dressings? Buff a little more.

Todd,

You keep saying CP does not have much UV protection. Where have you read that or who told you? Just curious...

Greg, this from the 1Z website:

http://www.1z-usa.com/sys-tmpl/plasticvinylrubbercare1/

Cockpit Premium 500 ml (17 oz)


Purpose: A detail spray for the interior to remove light dust with a flat finish
Nothing like it available. Cockpit Premium is a detailing spray for the interior. Cockpit Premium cleans and protects in a single step with anti-static action and mild UV protection. The gentle formula is water-based and free of silicones therefore providing a flat, out of the showroom finish. Cockpit Premium is excellent for cleaning glass, plastic or painted metal and components such as navigation screens, stereos/head units and a multitude of uses around the garage and house. Maybe this is why it's so popular with enthusiasts.
 
Ok, I had not read that before. Wasn't questioning you, just wanted to know where you had read about the UV protection.
 
I have and use both, but when 303 runs out I'm most likely done with it. It's not that I don't like it, just that I do so many vehicles cost becomes an issue. I have a QT of NL and am going to start ordering gallons when it runs out. I find NL a good balance between price/results.....and it just smells good. On the exterior/engine, I'm using Meg's Hyper dressing, again cost being a factor. If you're doing just your vehicle than I'd say go with NL all around.
 
awd330 said:
Many of our sponsors carry 303 Aerospace Protectant. I have also found it locally at marine (boating) supply shops and some True Value Hardware locations.


It's also available here http://www.shipstore.com/search?search=303 They're a maratime supply company and sell 303 in bulk up to 1 gallon. I'm not sure how their prices compare to what y'all are used to, but I just thought I'd throw this out there.
 
TW85 said:
Ok, I had not read that before. Wasn't questioning you, just wanted to know where you had read about the UV protection.

No problem...there are too many responses that are "well I read it on here".
 
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