When doing an interior do you ask your customers if they want dressing?

If you are using a shining product, do ask you customer. I used a shining product once and it nearly blind me in sun light.
 
i only like a natural look. the greasy stuff is for those cheap quickie details that shop do, to make it look clean etc. soft and natural the way to roll
 
Cujo31 said:
I only use products that leave a natural type finish such as Poorboys Natural Look, or 303, even Megs #40 lightly.



Cujo
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I've never tried PB Natural Look, but even 303 has more sheen than some people want on their dash.
 
I use stuff that leaves a more natural sheen. Most of those with BMWs tend to not want anything and to get any sheen on the dash of newer Bimmers you have to use some really oily stuff since the dashes have more of a matte finish.
 
i give the customer their choice of low gloss, medium gloss, or high gloss. all of which have uv protection, but even still some people want their interiors just wiped down with a damp cloth.
 
sonnydaze1 said:
i give the customer their choice of low gloss, medium gloss, or high gloss. all of which have uv protection, but even still some people want their interiors just wiped down with a damp cloth.
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What product do you use for your "low gloss" option?
 
I apply a more natural sheen cleaner and dressing.



I agree that going with that ulta sheen super brite blind your eyes dressing just looks like your trying to hide something, and also puts you in the classification as one of those volume based detailer's. :nono



I apply Meg's to make my customer's vehicle look natural, soft, and with a light sheen. :xyxthumbs
 
i use Pro Wax's Clear Rubber Dressing diluted 3:1. i don't particularly care for it cuz it's mostly water and it's hard to see what you've wiped. i call it no gloss, but some of my clients like it so i give'em the option.
 
NHBFAN said:
I know plenty people don't like the sheen of Armoll type products.



Do you specifically ask them if they want their dash/vinyl dressed?
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NHBFAN,



No, in most cases I do not ask customers 'if they want their dash/vinyl dressed'.



As a detailing professional it is my feeling that my customers expect me to know what's best for their vehicle.



Here are my thoughts on the use of dressing on the dash/vinyl:



1- On most newer vehicles, less than five years old, I do not use dressing on the dash/vinyl. I simply wipe the surface with a clean, slightly damp, cloth.



2- On older vehicles, more than five years old, I use dressing only as needed to enhance the appearance.



Just some additional thoughts...
 
mirrorfinishman said:
NHBFAN,



No, in most cases I do not ask customers 'if they want their dash/vinyl dressed'.



As a detailing professional it is my feeling that my customers expect me to know what's best for their vehicle.

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It's been my experience that if the customer does not want any vinyl dressing, they will tell you. Otherwise, they expect it.
 
NHBFAN said:
I guess also you can see if the dash has previously been treated. I think you can identify a "virigin" dash by visual inspection.
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NHBFAN,



Hey, now you've got it!



That's the idea behind not applying dressing to newer cars. I certainly wouldn't want to create an 'unwanted shiney' dash.



You'll find that most newer cars have never had dressing applied. Unless otherwise instructed; it's best to keep it that way.



It's always better to be safe and use caution. I can't imagine trying to remove unwanted dressing.
 
I like to mix a little woolite (about a teaspoon) to a quart of warm water. then use a soft bristle brush to thouroughly wash interior. The result is a very clean surface with little or no gloss, but materials feel rejuvinated.
 
We only use Poorboy's Natural Look and we love it! It smells so good too so we don't need to use a fragrance as we might with some of the more chemically smelling products. I also use this stuff on my leather couches and vinyl poker table top. :D
 
Should you not suggest a UV protectant for the dash? I would think this would be included if I was paying for a full detail. Is it asking to much to have the dash UV protected with out a shine?



Just me ramblings . . .



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Cujo31 said:
2001civic .... if you have wood in the kitchen try it on there as well :) So far Natural Look has outlasted ANY product on wood I have tried.
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For real?! I will have to give this a shot as soon as I get home! :D Thanks for the tips!
 
mirrorfinishman said:
NHBFAN,



No, in most cases I do not ask customers 'if they want their dash/vinyl dressed'.



As a detailing professional it is my feeling that my customers expect me to know what's best for their vehicle.



Here are my thoughts on the use of dressing on the dash/vinyl:



1- On most newer vehicles, less than five years old, I do not use dressing on the dash/vinyl. I simply wipe the surface with a clean, slightly damp, cloth.



2- On older vehicles, more than five years old, I use dressing only as needed to enhance the appearance.



Just some additional thoughts...
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Like the others I use a "natural" look dressing. Even new cars need to have their dash protected so they won't begin to fade & look old. Just my $0.02
 
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