David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
I received the following Private Message from a member and thought I would post it here along with my answer. This might help someone else as well.
I truly believe that interior UV protection that many products claim is unsubstantiated hype. I've done quite a bit of research over the years and have not discovered any documentation of a interior protection product to actually offer any significant amount of UV protection. And I also feel that if one did actually offer any, that it's really unnecessary with the way modern interiors are designed & manufacturers. Plus, your interior glass blocks out nearly most of the harmful UV anyways due to glass having a built in solar tint.
When's the last time you witnessed a plastic and/or leather dash board or trim panel fading? Even on a convertible that isn't protected by glass. If anything, fabric components such as carpeting, floor mats and back window carpeting are the only parts that can be compromised by heavy UV exposure, but I don't see any products that are claiming to guard against this?
It's so convenient for a product company to claim/market their product as having UV blocking ability. It seems that NOBODY ever calls them out on it. And NONE every offer/promote any documentation to support their claims. So, they use this magic buzz word to the fullest to capture more customers.
I also feel that the best way to protect your interior for the long haul is to keep it clean. This means regular wipe downs with either water or a light cleaner to keep the buildup of soiling off. And if you desire something that richens up the sheen or feeling of the components then choose one that isn't leaving anything that will promote re-soiling. HD Protect does all these things. In fact, it does them very well.
I truly believe that interior UV protection that many products claim is unsubstantiated hype. I've done quite a bit of research over the years and have not discovered any documentation of a interior protection product to actually offer any significant amount of UV protection. And I also feel that if one did actually offer any, that it's really unnecessary with the way modern interiors are designed & manufacturers. Plus, your interior glass blocks out nearly most of the harmful UV anyways due to glass having a built in solar tint.
When's the last time you witnessed a plastic and/or leather dash board or trim panel fading? Even on a convertible that isn't protected by glass. If anything, fabric components such as carpeting, floor mats and back window carpeting are the only parts that can be compromised by heavy UV exposure, but I don't see any products that are claiming to guard against this?
It's so convenient for a product company to claim/market their product as having UV blocking ability. It seems that NOBODY ever calls them out on it. And NONE every offer/promote any documentation to support their claims. So, they use this magic buzz word to the fullest to capture more customers.
I also feel that the best way to protect your interior for the long haul is to keep it clean. This means regular wipe downs with either water or a light cleaner to keep the buildup of soiling off. And if you desire something that richens up the sheen or feeling of the components then choose one that isn't leaving anything that will promote re-soiling. HD Protect does all these things. In fact, it does them very well.
