UV TEST (11 DIFFERENT PRODUCTS)
DAY ONE
Well, I was at wally's world today to pick up some pvc cement to fix a busted water pipe. As I was walking by the fabric dept. I remembered I've been meaning to get some vinyl or leather for a UV test. They only had read and blue vinyl and no leather so I got the blue vinyl. While I was waiting for my pvc cement to cure I set up my test.
I know these products are not comparable as UV protectants (A couple may not even claim UV protection) Also as you know some of these products have a little different function then others. Some are versatile and some overlap. And of course it's probably a safe bet the vinyl material I used is going to fade a whole lot faster then an actual automobile interior material that has built in UV inhibitors to aid in a longer life.
As long as everybody keeps these things in mind this should be interesting to see. Some of these products should fade rather quickly and we will not think any less of them for it. Others which come with some expectation should last longer. In either case it whould be fun.I taped a line down the length of the middle of the vinyl and removed the tape after applying products. That tape line is our untreated comparison strip.
The products being tested are:
Sonax Dashboard Cleaner (Matte finish) - Review: Sonax Dashboard Cleaner matte finish
1Z Cockpit Premium
1Z Leather Care - Review-1Z Einszett Leather Care
Leather Master Protectant Cream - Review: Leather Master Car Leather Protection & Cleaner Kit
Ultima Interior Guard Plus - Review: Ultima Interior Guard Plus (UIGP)
Wolfgang Leather Care Conditioner
303 Aerospace Protectant
1Z Gummi
Duragloss Marine and RV protectant #531
Optimum Opti-Clean - Review: Optimum Opti Clean
Ultima Waterless wash - Review: Ultima Waterless Wash Plus
Note: the DG 531 will be added in the next day or 2 (when it arrives courtesy of Old Tiger)
Heres a couple videos showing the test strip on day one: Pretty much the same video but in the second one I shaded the fabric so it was easier to see the gloss differences.
[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBwbxY3i0vk]YouTube - UV TEST DAY ONE-1.AVI[/video]
And some pictures:
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