[NGT2]

Has anyone had a pro apply ceramic coating to their interior? If so, what did it cost and was it worth it?

There's a detailer in town that said he does interior ceramic coating. I've seen his shop and I know he's the only ceramic pro certified guy in town. I also know he's been in business for years in the same spot. So I feel like he's probably the real deal. I'm just curious what the results would be and if it's worth it.

I'm thinking about asking him his price for a full wheel off treatment to do the wheels.

I already got the exterior paint done by a friend that owns a body and detail shop. But they don't do wheels (or didn't offer) and don't do interior.

Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks

[dhodory]

CarPro sells a product called Leather 2.0 that is supposed to be the equivalent of an interior "coating" of some kind, which I have used. Easy to apply. New vehicle and recently applied so I cannot speak to long term effectiveness of it as a protective coating.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by dhodory

CarPro sells a product called Leather 2.0 that is supposed to be the equivalent of an interior "coating" of some kind, which I have used. Easy to apply. New vehicle and recently applied so I cannot speak to long term effectiveness of it as a protective coating.

Gotcha. Right now, I can see more benefits for the products for then plastic parts and the dash.

Does the product on your seats make them slicker? I like the idea of protection, I don't want to be sliding around too much.

[dhodory]

No,no noticeable "slick" feel at all.

[jsf721]

Go buy Gyeon leather coat is very easy. Wipe on wait 15 min wipe off. Last 3 months

But Gyeon leather shield easy application. Lasts 1-3 years.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by jsf721

Go buy Gyeon leather coat is very easy. Wipe on wait 15 min wipe off. Last 3 months

But Gyeon leather shield easy application. Lasts 1-3 years.

Thanks. Any recommendations on the plastic and trim parts?

[jsf721]

Premier by IGL works on any super clean hard non Porous surface.

[Joe-BMW33]

My car is in for a coating and anything else I can spend my money on that a Pro detailer offers. I asked him about interior ceramic. He said that his experience on leather seats etc. was that it goes on with streaks more often than not and they aren't removable in real time. You are stuck with them until it wears off. I passed. He's doing a deep leatherique instead.

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by Joe-BMW33

My car is in for a coating and anything else I can spend my money on that a Pro detailer offers. I asked him about interior ceramic. He said that his experience on leather seats etc. was that it goes on with streaks more often than not and they aren't removable in real time. You are stuck with them until it wears off. I passed. He's doing a deep leatherique instead.

Good to know. I talked to my car pro guy and he said he would do the interior hard surfaces and skip the leather if I want. Basically everything that isn't beige.

That said, he recommended doing the wheel off as first priority and then interior next. Both seemed pretty reasonable. So wheels are the plan for next month and interior at a later date. He definitely wasn't as strongly opinionated on that. He also emphasized that I'm the only person that thinks my interior needs anything. I consider dirty to be what most consider very clean.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Good to know. I talked to my car pro guy and he said he would do the interior hard surfaces and skip the leather if I want. Basically everything that isn't beige.

That said, he recommended doing the wheel off as first priority and then interior next. Both seemed pretty reasonable. So wheels are the plan for next month and interior at a later date. He definitely wasn't as strongly opinionated on that. He also emphasized that I'm the only person that thinks my interior needs anything. I consider dirty to be what most consider very clean.

Sounds like a good detailer to me. Great advice. Wheels off definitely before interior.

[PetieD 7]

Normally, I use Swissvax Leather Milk conditional which is specifically designed for Nappa leather.

[Joe-BMW33]

Originally Posted by PetieD 7

Normally, I use Swissvax Leather Milk conditional which is specifically designed for Nappa leather.

This is what my guy used this past weekend. I thought he was using leatherique but I must have misunderstood him. He cakes it on and let's it sit overnight. I hadn't heard of this before, but I'm very impressed. I have Nappa as well and it came out great. Expensive but I'll think I'll pick up a bottle.

[benos]

Originally Posted by NGT2

Thanks. Any recommendations on the plastic and trim parts?

+1 for the Gyeon Leather Shield. Used it previously on customers cars and use it now on my own cars. Fantastic product, I've tried plenty of brands, this one just works. It won't streak if the leather is cool and out of the sun when you apply.

Honestly, I'd avoid anything that claims to 'moisturise' or 'condition' the leather, unless your seats are very worn. Automotive leather is PU coated from new. There is no way any conditioning agents can penetrate the coating to get into the leather - unless your leather is damaged or worn. Even if it is, I'd just clean it thoroughly then apply the gyeon leather shield. When you add conditioning agents on top of a good coating it stays there attracting dirt which you then wear into the leather every time you use the seats - damaging the coating.

Gtechniq Matt Dash does a great job on hard interior surfaces. Lasts a while and you can recoat after 24 hours to increase coating life. Doesn't add any shine and theres a version with a long lasting anti-bacterial additive. Just apply evenly and wipe off with a microfibre.

[jsf721]

I have done my dark leather without any issues or streaking. Did my wife beige leather and it makes getting blue Jean transfer off child’s play.

[23109VC]

Do the light colored leathers get super dirty with these coatings?? Like silver stone or ivory? Those colors are beautiful, but I’d alwasy worry they woudl just get dirty so fast….

Black gets dirty too..you just cant see it..

I’m just wondering if these new ceramic coatings, or other leather protectants can actually STOP the dirt from attaching to the leathe and it stays “new” looking long term?

[NGT2]

Originally Posted by 23109VC

Do the light colored leathers get super dirty with these coatings?? Like silver stone or ivory? Those colors are beautiful, but I’d alwasy worry they woudl just get dirty so fast….

Black gets dirty too..you just cant see it..

I’m just wondering if these new ceramic coatings, or other leather protectants can actually STOP the dirt from attaching to the leathe and it stays “new” looking long term?

I think with the coating the idea would be the dirt doesn’t get to the leather. I’m sure it still appears dirty and needs to be cleaned periodically. But I think the point is to create a protective layer that takes the brunt of the dirty and abuse, and preserves the leather/interior surface it’s applied to.

Hope that makes sense.

[Mosaud1998]

It useless unless you have a light interior