Is this worth doing. My only reason for thinking about this is I am getting a HTC and I hate dust build-up on the dash, console etc. Will putting ceramic on the dash help repel dust from sticking or just make it easier to wipe off either with a wet or dry microfiber which I do almost every few days with my current car. Is there another product you can apply to the dash that specifically repels ore REALLY keeps dust from sticking. I use 303 Aerospace and dust sticks to my dash. tks

 

I used Gyeon Leather Shield on my C8 HTC with Black/Gray interior to eliminate dye transfer, etc on the white-ish leather.

It does not repel dust on the black dash but the dust does not stick. Wipes right of with damp or dry MF. I had the windows tinted including the windshield (near 100% clear) to reduce effects UV and so I don't need to treat the material with any type of leather conditioner or UV protection. Its accomplished by tint, except when the top is down, of course!

 

So you recommend interior ceramic to make wiping the dust off the dash, console much easier than a non treated dash? If so, worth the $100 or so dollars to do it to me. tks

 

I believe the Leather Shield cost <$60 if you wait for a x% off code from the online purveyors.

I solved for the not-needing-to-apply-sticky-protectant to the interior by having the windows tinted. The tint cost was way north of a hundy and that was worth it to me. The SIO leather coat was to make it easy to maintain the 2-tone black/gray interior. As a side benefit, I do notice dust on the black dash wipes right off. And I obviated the need to regularly treat the interior with anything more than a quick, damp wipe-down. Wondering if not using 303 would have the same effect?

So yes, $50 bucks or so will make it easy to wipe the dust off the dash and you can coat the seats and everything else and another car or two as well!

Purposely avoiding the treat/don't treat leather rat hole here but it's probably coming in three, two . . .

 

I had a full paint correction, partial PPF, and full ceramic coating detail done on my car right after getting it. An interior ceramic coating came with the package job. It seems to do well at not collecting dust. While I've been a 303 Protectant user for years, I'm going with Carpro's Perl, diluted for interior use as my wipe down product using a microfiber cloth. It works fine on plastic, rubber, leather and even the high-gloss chrome and carbon fiber trim pieces. So far, I'm pleased with the performance and appearance.

 

Just do a periodic wipe down with of the dash and plastic area’s with 303. It will provide a non greasy matte finish that will help protect against UV degradation and help repel dust. Simple,easy,effective. I also do my seats in the vette after a slightly damp warm microfiber wipe down to remove any dirt

 

I do use 303 but even though it is easy and matte you still have to make sure you get all the areas covered or the spots you miss will stand out so it is not as easy as taking a slightly damp microfiber to a dash to pick up dust. My detailer wants $300 to do the seats and full interior. I am very easy on my interiors and they always look clean I am mainly looking for a way to either keep dust at a minimum on the dash with the top down or making it easy to wipe the dust off that won't leave those white streaks you can get from dust. tks

 

If you want to got the coating route on your interior, I suggest DIY for ~$60 and maybe an hour of your time. It's not like ceramic coating the exterior. Mild cleaner, coat and done. literally, if can do it, anyone can.

 

There is no magic formula to repel dust. Coat or not you will still have to wipe every now and then. The white streak is just an area not wiped well. With a coating the same will apply. 303 is so easy . Miss a spot just re-wipe. Easy peasy. I will upsell a coating on the exterior where I would rather them spend the money than on the interior. Hundreds of cars and never one complaint with 303. Your money and your call so if you think it’s better- than by George it is.

 

Would Carpro Perl be a good substitute or equal substitue for having CC applied to the interior by my detailer or should I look for more dedicated CC interior products. Tks

 

Perl would be more akin to 303 than a CC. Really, if you can apply 303 or Perl, you don't require a detailer to CC an interior. You just wipe it on. If you feel the need down the road, go ahead and apply 303 or whatever over it.

 

I use Perl for maintenance of the ceramic coated interior. Perl takes care of light smudges, finger prints and the little dust I've seen. Wish I could say for certain what the interior CC adds to the equation, just that I'm pleased with the appearance. I doubt I would have paid extra for the interior CC, and don't recall seeing any YouTubers testing and comparing its benefits. Now, the exterior CC is highly recommended.

 

here’s a highly regarded one:

 

Do you good folks just use 303 on your leather seats as well vs conditioners and cleaners?

 

Interior care for me is always a two step procedure - Cleaning and dressing. I believe if you stick to a semi regular regiment with these two procedures, you need not ceramic coat the interior of a vehicle. My car interior is not coated, but I've put some sealants on certain places as an experiment.

I always talk about how cleaning your leather is extremely important before you dress it with something. It is body oils and dye transfers from cloths that, besides UV rays and heat, destroy interiors. So before I dress and protect my interior with something like Perl or 303 or Nextzett Cockpit, I like to make sure all the oils and dyes are off the surfaces, especially the high contact surfaces. It is kinda' like waxing or putting a sealant over a dirty car, you really wouldn't do that with the exterior, nor would you dress your tires before you removed all the dirt and old dressing, so why treat the inside like that?

For cleaning: I like CarPro Inside neat or @ 1:1 since my interior is never really hammered. P&S Xpress interior cleaner is really good to and you can also cut it to your needs. If you have a good APC, you can use that too. I'd use something safe for interior like CarPro Multi-X @ 20:1 or 10:1 if it has not been cleaned in a long time.

Don't forget the agitation either! Just spraying some surfactants on a surface and immediately and gingerly wiping it off with a soft cloth will not always remove all the junk. A good set of detail brushes are your best friend here to get all that stuff off. You might want to invest in a good leather brush for the seats. I use this one -
For Dressing: When I'm satisfied that I've removed all the contamination, then I'll go in with Perl usually @ 3:1 or 5:1 depending on how much protection and shine I want. In the winters when it is not as brutal, I can get away with 5:1 usually. In the blazing Miami summers, I'll go with 3:1 since I'm convinced even the best protection products will bake off in a hot car that is not driven for days at a time. If you have a garage, you can easily get away with 5:1

There are a bunch of really good protection and dressing products out there. I'd have to say 303 would definitely be my second choice. The thing I like better about Perl is the jetting effect if adds to anything black. I suspect, even though it protects from UV, 303 might be a tad better at the UV protection game, and maybe even last a tad longer, but now I'm just splitting hairs.



I like to clean the interior with these products. Perl is another amazing product for tire dressings, exterior trim, moldings, plastics....it is spectacular

Great as a strip wash pre soak @5:1 for wax removal and traffic film destruction.

Work Stuff Brushes are top tier

 

I use the small California Duster on the dash and console. Seems to work alright.

 

The small Swiffer dusters work well too.

I don't use cleaners + dressings anymore, UV protection provided by modern auto glass is enough to protect and i prefer the simple clean look to 'dressed' so every surface gets wiped down with the Gyeon Interior Detailer (leather, plastic, gauges, touch screen...everything) and good to go.

Occasional light dust is just a fact of life.