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Blackfire
06-01-2009, 09:39 AM
This is my first use of a professional product. Since detailing is just a hobby, I've always found suitable product OTC. Much to my surprise, most of those products are inferior and cause more work and after-care than professional products. Not a surprise to you pros, I know.

I'm applying the DP Interior Protectant to a 2009 Sonata. The interior had one coat of Armor All that I applied 3 months ago.

Process.

I washed the vinyl and leather thoroughly with a vinyl/leather cleaner and buffed dry.
After drying, the DP was applied with a microfiber towel by spraying the solution on to the towel, then rubbing the product in a circular motion to ensure it coats the wood-grained/stipple effect of the vinyl trim. I did not buff the DP after application.

Dashboard One Coat.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPInteriorProtectantOneCoat.jpg

Hard plastic trim. I noticed one measurable difference in the DP product when applied to hard plastic and wiped dry per instructions. It leaves no streaks like other lines that required a buffing to ensure a streak free finish.

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPNoBuffPlastic.jpg

Another great benefit that I discovered by accident. DP eliminated a squeak that has annoyed us since we took ownership of the car. Where the leather seat meets the plastic housing would squeak when the passenger or driver moved about in the seat. DP eliminated the squeak where the Armor All did not. Is there a lubricant in the DP?

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPLeathermeetsplastic.jpg

Finally a look at the leather treated with DP. I sampled a seat back to show the improvement and very classy matte finish. Again, the leather was wiped to dry, no buffing.

Before

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPBeforeLeatherSeatBack.jpg

After DP

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a265/mhudak/DPAfterLeatherSeatBack.jpg

One last benefit is the pleasant aroma. This is the wife's car and she approves. Im the MAN


Thank you Autogeek for the opportunity to share our real experiences with the products.

Michael

Emile
06-01-2009, 10:12 AM
Excellent review, love the pictures. DP Interior Protectant is on my list of products to try once I run out of Cockpit Premium.

ObsessiveAutoDetail
06-01-2009, 10:38 AM
I like the DP protectant. Matte finish and I LOVE the smell. Only one small complaint... If it is raining, and I roll down the window, the rain drops land on the treated surface and it streaks really bad. All I have to do is re-apply and all is good. Maybe I'm being too critical. Great product though.

nissanz350
06-01-2009, 11:10 AM
Nice pictures, good job, cleaning it up! http://pppcm.com/72l1264.jpg

Meghan
06-01-2009, 11:42 AM
Very nice review, I am a huge fan of the DP line, if you are new to detailing you need to try out the DP Final Gloss Quick Detailer. Awesome product!

supercharged
06-01-2009, 11:53 AM
a little too much gloss for me. I'm a big fan of Cockpit premium, I ordered a 10 liter jug!

wytstang
06-01-2009, 12:44 PM
Is there a lubricant in the DP?
Good question, it's doesn't say if it is water based or silicon based on AG. I would venture a guess and say it's water based. If so that would explain the squeak being eliminated, water based products rehydrate leather making them more supple. Thats my guess any way.

ANDYS87
06-03-2009, 08:41 AM
I like some gloss. Does it make your leather seats slippery?

TheDodgeGuy
06-03-2009, 08:56 AM
Thanks for the write up. I have 128oz of OPP to burn through before I can give it try though. Given my rapidly deteriorating mental state due to my children, I hope I remember :D