Interior UV Protectant Comparison

**Jenn1270** · 07-08-2010, 06:51 PM

So Corey (Cee Dog) just did a comparison of UIGP and 303. I had some DP interior protectant arrive today and thought I might compare the three favorites DP interior protectant, 303 protectant, and Optimum Leather Protectant (although the name says leather it is for all interior materials.

First of all I cleaned the dash area of the car with DP interior cleaner to make sure any previous 303 was removed.

I then taped off and labeled the areas to be tested

I then sprayed a separate microfiber pad with each protectant and wiped them down and after a few minutes buffed with a clean microfiber.

Here are the afters both taped and untaped

So comparing the three, 303 seems to have the most gloss, DP comes in second, and for those that love a matte finish the optimum is the way to go. BTW the smell of the DP and the Optimum are fabulous.

Hope this helps with choosing a dash protectant. I am leaving it as is and will see what it looks like next week and report back.

Jenn

**Old Tiger** · 07-08-2010, 07:44 PM

Thanks Jen! I like OPP more than 303 as IME it is more matte and less noticable. I got a bottle of DP to try and didnt know it was the tweener. I will try it soon.

**Reddwarf** · 07-08-2010, 08:12 PM

Good comparison! I might have to give the Optimum a try. Would be awesome if you used Poorboy World's Natural Look in this test.

**Jenn1270** · 07-08-2010, 08:26 PM

I have a sample of it. I may repeat with the DP since that seems to be in the middle.

Jenn

**CEE DOG** · 07-08-2010, 10:35 PM

Thanks so much for the comparison Jenn! No doubt this will be very helpful to everybody. The Optimum is more matte then I expected it to be. I look forward to your update.

**tephra** · 07-09-2010, 05:30 AM

good job...

although by the title i was expecting a UV-off, ie UV protection test

hehe

**Bunky** · 07-09-2010, 05:41 AM

I had used a sample of the Optimum and there is only so much leather smell I can take. The DP has a very nice banana(?) smell that does not last for that long.

I use PB's Leather Stuff on leather and that has its own leather scent.

**trhland** · 07-09-2010, 05:55 AM

very nice test there...

**CEE DOG** · 07-09-2010, 09:21 AM

Originally Posted by Bunky

I had used a sample of the Optimum and there is only so much leather smell I can take. The DP has a very nice banana(?) smell that does not last for that long.

I use PB's Leather Stuff on leather and that has its own leather scent.

I really LOVE some of that DP scent! I don't have the DP protectant but just love the smell of the interior cleaner. One of my favorites

Originally Posted by tephra

good job...

although by the title i was expecting a UV-off, ie UV protection test

hehe

I just mentioned to Richy yesterday I'm planning to do something like that. Unfortunately it'll be 6 months to a year till its done probably... Unless things fade faster then expected

**Jenn1270** · 07-09-2010, 02:36 PM

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

I really LOVE some of that DP scent! I don't have the DP protectant but just love the smell of the interior cleaner. One of my favorites

I just mentioned to Richy yesterday I'm planning to do something like that. Unfortunately it'll be 6 months to a year till its done probably... Unless things fade faster then expected

I might see if I can find some old plastic and do the experiment. Clean, tape off, and let sit out in the back yard for a while and see what does the best. Shouldn't be that hard. I guess finding a big piece of plastic might be my biggest hurdle.

Jen