Auto Finesse product test 2 : Dressle

[MartinR]

New sample from AF arrived in the week so poppped outside this morning to give it a go.

AF have said please don't be scared to say what you think... So i applied it to the front grill, various parts in the engine bay, Carbon wrapped centre cap and rear wiper cover.

And to be honest i found it quite shocking about on par with that s**tty dashboard shine you get from poundland!! It made the black plastic parts look clean, no shine, not even after a few layers. I could get the same results with just a damp cloth.

BUT it works bloody wonders on coloured silicone hoses(forge etc) it cleans them very well and really brings out the colour whilst adding a deep gloss look
Its a must try the results are great.

It also removes the dull look from carbon wrap and adds a nice sheen to it. I don't really get this product as there is so many good ones already on the market.

Something is missing? Also very watery, look forward to Auto finesse's input on this product.

Few pictures can't see much difference tbh

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER (With a clip missing)

BEFORE

AFTER

BEFORE

AFTER

A few of how well it brings up the blue silicone hose..

Overall unimpressed, compared to some of AF's products i have used over the last few weeks.

Personally i think it should be a silicone hose cleaner/enhancer.

Cheers

 

[Knuckles]

Did you use it as a dressing or did you clean the parts with it?

From those pics it does give a natural satin look, I wonder if it'll maintain that look after a couple of washes

 

[Bluebeard]

On some (majority?) of those pics, I can't see any differences??

 

[littlemissnaughty]

Will be interesting to see in time how it performs...
Hopefully I will be testing mine tomorrow...

 

[MartinR]

just wacked a bit on a micro fibre and rubbed it in to clean it then applied a few more coats with a clean microfibre and buffed off. (maybe i done it wrong?)

Yes Daniel barely any difference if any lol

 

[Knuckles]

I'd have cleaned it, dried it then dressed it.

ill see how I get on tomorrow hopefully

 

[Dan...]

On some (majority?) of those pics, I can't see any differences??

+1

 

[Chapppers11]

I have to say, I thought that might be the outcome when I got my sample.

It seems quite similar to Revive in what it does?

 

[JD]

Yep. Sorry james and co. This ones a bit of a fail!

 

[Crybert]

I wasn't impressed with it either mate. Too watery, may aswell just use a damp cloth as u said

 

[Auto Finesse]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the late reply, we were at the NEC the past few days for the Classic car show, annnyway enough of my excuses. I hear what you guys are saying, the problem is the product was designed to be sprayed on to soak then the excess wiped off after a few minutes. it needs a couple of moments to soak in to the surface to take effect, on engine bays you can literally spray and walk away, the same with wheel arches. The only place you would apply to a applicator or cloth and apply would be an interior, in such case it would only leave a subtle change (maybe even the surface out a little) for a more natural finish.

The feedback we have had from professional detailers has been vastly different from that you have reported here, and I think it has a lot to do with them having the product in its actual retail packaging rather than a small sample.

I think what Id like to do is offer Martin and JD, a full 500ml in the bottle with the trigger, and let you guys try it as described above and see how you get on. I'm extremely confident in the product its self and what it can do, maybe we need to go a little further in the way we advise it to be used/applied. If you guys are up for giving it another whirl Id like to see if we can get it to work for you.

James

 

[Chapppers11]

Makes a bit more sense James!

Maybe the sample should have had a spray head?

 

[Crybert]

Hey guys,

Sorry for the late reply, we were at the NEC the past few days for the Classic car show, annnyway enough of my excuses. I hear what you guys are saying, the problem is the product was designed to be sprayed on to soak then the excess wiped off after a few minutes. it needs a couple of moments to soak in to the surface to take effect, on engine bays you can literally spray and walk away, the same with wheel arches. The only place you would apply to a applicator or cloth and apply would be an interior, in such case it would only leave a subtle change (maybe even the surface out a little) for a more natural finish.

The feedback we have had from professional detailers has been vastly different from that you have reported here, and I think it has a lot to do with them having the product in its actual retail packaging rather than a small sample.

I think what Id like to do is offer Martin and JD, a full 500ml in the bottle with the trigger, and let you guys try it as described above and see how you get on. I'm extremely confident in the product its self and what it can do, maybe we need to go a little further in the way we advise it to be used/applied. If you guys are up for giving it another whirl Id like to see if we can get it to work for you.

James

I used mine with a spray head however it goes all over the bodywork? I'll try it for a few minutes again. I couldn't find a guide online for it so just had to guess how to work it. Nice to have a reply though

 

[JD]

Auto Finesse - incredibly kind offer, accepted gratefully. I'll PM you.

So this product, to compare it to a competitor now I know it's spray on, leave, buff, has the same use as 303 Aerospace?

Engine bay detail is on the cards for early Dec, when I have the space, so will use it then.

 

[JD]

Also, it'll be a good top up to my C4'd arches.

Perhaps, as suggested, an update to how it should be used and provided with a trigger spray (appreciate that's difficult if you're sending out smaller samples!).

 

[MartinR]

Yes James im willing to try it again in the spray version.

Shall then do the process you said about spraying and leaving before wiping off,and shall spray and leave the bay

 

[JD]

Yes James im willing to try it again in the spray version.

Shall then do the process you said about spraying and leaving before wiping off,and shall spray and leave the bay

Presuming application is similar to 303 as said, much like this;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f8Cs5upI3Q

 

[MartinR]

Cheers JD.. If thats how its meant to be used all the better. Shall try it like that.

Need an aston

 

[JD]

Cheers JD.. If thats how its meant to be used all the better. Shall try it like that.

Need an aston

R8's engine bay needs doing. Might do the tester on that!

 

[Scrooge]

I didn't get a dressle sample Auto Finesse

 

[Crybert]

One thing I will say though. These professional detailers are obviously gonna kiss ass so to speak to get more freebies

also so let's be honest, are your products aimed at pros or amateurs? Most of us here are amatuers

 

[Inequality Street]

I didn't get a dressle sample @Auto Finesse

Neither did I

 

[MartinR]

I didn't get a dressle sample Auto Finesse

Neither did I

If you are on the original chosen panel when the first sample"spirit" was sent out there was a letter saying you have 1 month to review the product .

If not you will be removed from the panel. But if you do it with in limit and post it in the detailing section on here they will send out the next sample.

 

[Crybert]

If you are on the original chosen panel when the first sample"spirit" was sent out there was a letter saying you have 1 month to review the product .

If not you will be removed from the panel. But if you do it with in limit and post it in the detailing section on here they will send out the next sample.

Correct. If you can't be arsed to do a review then why should u get more free products?

 

[GrahamS]

I'm glad I read this thread before giving mine ago.

Unfortunately it's just been raining non stop here so I can't get mine on yet. Can someone do an opposite rain dance.

 

[MartinR]

About 11 reviews outstanding i think???:rasp:

Get them in to get the next sample.

 

[Scrooge]

Correct. If you can't be arsed to do a review then why should u get more free products?

I'm waiting for JD and Rob, damn those two lol Wasn't sure it was a month!

 

[-J-]

Got my sample to try still, hopefully this weekend.

 

[JD]

Correct. If you can't be arsed to do a review then why should u get more free products?

Rather presumptious. Some don't have the time/space to do it within a month, but may possess the knowledge to test it properly, when they do have time

Please note - the wink means it's a jokey post.

 

[Crybert]

Lol, of course jd. I just presume a lot of folk were in it for the freebies. I'm in it to test new products and help out the company. It's good to see what else is out there, good or bad

 

[Auto Finesse]

Hi Every one just to confirm,

If you received the Spirit wax and a sample you have until next week to complete a review to then receive a new sample next month. If you have done a review and havent received a sample of Dressle yet please let me know via PM and I will get one out to you (if you could include a link to your review it would really help me out) Sorry I have been trying to keep on top of it, forgive me if I have missed you out. I have 4 packs of Dressle being sent out today to people who have completed reviews for the first months products

Any question do not hesitate to ask
Thanks Sian

Edit: PS Martin thanks for your detailed review

 

[JD]

Hi Every one just to confirm,

If you received the Spirit wax and a sample you have until next week to complete a review to then receive a new sample next month. If you have done a review and havent received a sample of Dressle yet please let me know via PM and I will get one out to you (if you could include a link to your review it would really help me out) Sorry I have been trying to keep on top of it, forgive me if I have missed you out. I have 4 packs of Dressle being sent out today to people who have completed reviews for the first months products

Any question do not hesitate to ask
Thanks Sian

Edit: PS Martin thanks for your detailed review

Thanks for the extension, James and Team. I should be able to get out this weekend. Sodding London life

 

[Gally]

I was thinking that 303 comparison JD. AS does Pizzaz that is a spray dressing and very very good.

They are great products for engine bays and arches.

 

[Auto Finesse]

Any update on how you guys got on with the product in its retail form following the application advise I mentioned?

James

 

[MartinR]

Hi James

Shall update this thread the weekend when im off work.

Thanks again for supplying it me in retail form.

interior and exterior tests to come.

 

[JD]

Any update on how you guys got on with the product in its retail form following the application advise I mentioned?

James

Hi James,

No so far sadly, no - didn't get a chance this weekend due to many many miles. I have booked this in for Sunday 15th Dec for an engine bay detail (lots of plastic), as well as a full wheels off detail on the weekend I return home for Xmas (21/22nd Dec). Full write up to come then.

Beading on Spirit is looking good, tighter than C2V3 and still looks good in comparison to Illusion, depth wise!!

 

[MartinR]

TAKE TWO

So i set about trying Dressle again today (Thanks AF for the bottle). I used it on both the 182 and DCI , this time round i used a shampoo and water mix to pre clean as i don't have any fancy stuff:rasp:.

I done both engine bays by spraying on and leaving for 1 hour then wiping off the excess and i take back any previous comments it is bloody good stuff it gives such a wet look finish and i'm massively impressed.

Not many before pictures sorry.

After

Before on the lower grill

After (maybe could do with layering it)

Couple of other random parts with Dressle on

The DCI before

After

Couple of shiny ones

All in all so far i like Dressle but saying that i have never tried anything else lol other than whacking tyre gel on everything

Shall try it on the interior tomorrow or Monday and report back.

 

[Mr R.]

I have Dressel, i will be trying it on the bumpers of my Vauxhall Combo Van.

 

[Knuckles]

Great results, I was impressed with my sample of dressle, I left it for 10/15 mins, leaving it for an hour gives awesome results!

 

[MartinR]

Shall apply another coat tomorrow on the bay and exterior parts.

Hope it works well on the interior.