So I was having the faded dash problem that alot of 3rd Gen TL's have and 303 or anything for that matter wasn't bringing out the luster in the leather. So after hearing that Acura had a product that worked fairly well at bringing back the original color of the dash I went to check it out. Everyone said Acura used an OEM Acura cleaner/conditioner to bring it back, but my dealer used a product called Granitize Auto Gloss. I was confused at first, but since there was no charge I figured why the hell not. After they brought it out after completion, the dash looked better than when a purchased the car. Since I bought it used I can't attest for what it looked like new......but I'm sure it had to look similar to this. This product made the ebony on the dash look identical to the ebony on my doors/seats. Its amazing

I would definately back this product if you have the fading dash problems on a 3rd gen.

Has anyone used any other granitize products?
http://www.granitize.com/cat/ViewAll.


VPC-16
VINYL PROTECTOR (16oz)
Vinyl/Rubber Leather Protector - A thick creamy formulation developed to condition and protect beyond the cosmetic appearance of the common dressings.

By the way my dealer tried to charge $35 for a bottle of this, but I found it online for around $13

 

Does it leave the dashboard looking glossy or oily? TIA

 

does the finish look -
glossy?
shiney?
matte?

please advise.
i too have dash fading and iam looking for the right product...... looking forward to ur answer

 

Where did you find this product. I found a site, but it would not let me order from it. I have fading as well. Thanks for the info..

 

i was reading somewhere that it leave a ultra HI gloss.

no way for me. i will stick to 303 and z10

 

Not sure where you read this, since I have yet to find any reviews on this product on any site. If you found one please direct me to it so I can leave a ravingly great review on this product.

But please read my review I gave in the first post guys, it matches the the finish of the seats and door panels exactly. If you think your seats and door panels look glossy after applying 303 then I guess your out of luck on this product.

I guess it has only been 18 days since it was applied, but it still looks great!

By the way I ordered from HERE

 

Thanks for the info, but i just bought 3 bottles of 303 to prevent it from fading since my dashboard is only 3 months old.

 

HIGH GLOSS VINYL, PLASTIC & RU
HI GLOSS vinyl, plastic and rubber conditioner creates an ultra hi gloss finish. HI GLOSS inhibits crackng and fading. Allows vinyl, leather and rubber surfaces to remain soft and supple. A patented UV-40 supplement is added to restrict the damage which may be caused by ultraviolet rays, increasing the life of your automobiles interior and exterior parts.

http://www.granitize.com/cat/ViewAll.

 

The Sept 06 Service News is recommending Meguiars if the Acura cleaner product is not available.

http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/B060900.PDF

 

Yeah I actually forgot that step. They did use the Meg's Rich Leather Cleaner to prep the surface. Thanks for pointing that out. I do suppose that you could use any leather cleaner to get the job done.

 

 

Yeah if I had time this week I would. Unfortuitely I have the work week from hell between my two jobs. Grand total of 83 hrs this week. Hell I found it hard to find time to shave this morning before work. And since I walk to job 1 and take the Trolley to job 2, I haven't seen my car for 3 days. I guess I'm lucky that my day job just requires me to sit here look pretty and close presentation meeting when needed.

 

what do u think of putting a nice coat of Z-10 on the dash??

would that work?

 

I'm not the best to answer that question. I've never used Zaino's interior products, only their paint products.