Ceramic-infused car protection has proven itself to be a success, offering tougher protection even if it means a price premium. It’s clear that was only a matter of time before Si02 technology would find itself available for protecting a car’s interior and Angelwax Enigma Intero is just that, a ceramic interior dressing that also has the distinction of working as a fabric protector too.
It’s undeniably a premium product in every sense, from the gold and black packaging right down to the price. It was an overall outstanding product for interior protection, hampered only by the weak trigger. Ceramic interior dressings are certainly worth considering if you’re after protection but don’t mind the steeper price.
Verdict: Versatile and durable, but priced as such.
Score: 4.5/5
Angelwax Enigma Interno
Price: RRP £18.95 | VIEW OFFER
Pros:
• Excellent protective abilites
• Also provides hydrophobic protection to fabric
Cons:
• Expensive
Specifications
Volume 500ml
Finish Satin
Scent N/A
Anti-static Yes
UV protection Yes
Materials Plastic, vinyl, rubber, fabric
Extras Works as a fabric protectant, ceramic technology
What’s good?
Angelwax Enigma Interno is designed to be sprayed onto a microfibre applicator pad and applied with the applicator before being buffed for a slightly glossy finish. It’s not the most obvious transformation but did improve the look of 15-year-old interior plastics once buffed. There was no greasy residue either, another huge plus.
The ceramic protection offered for the interior largely relates to the anti-static properties, which appear to be excellent. In the short time that Interno has been applied to the car’s interior, no dust has stuck to the area whatsoever. There was no way of testing the UV protection qualities, but the plastic remains dark and glossy despite having sat in direct sunlight, a sign of UV durability.
The fabric protection is a particularly useful feature with winter coming up. It works as a spray-on water repellent that will ensure that any water sits on the surface instead of seeping into the fabric, like a waxed jacket. A quick spritz of Enigma Interno onto interior fabrics will offer genuine protection without changing how the fabric feels or looks, it’s totally indetectable. It takes a couple of minutes to cure but when the fabric is dry to the touch, it’s ready to fight off liquids. A quick spill of water onto a treated seat showed it bead straight off like a freshly waxed car. Best of all, the UV protection will work on the fabrics too.
What’s okay?
There’s a very faint nail-polish scent to Enigma Interno, not exactly offensive, but not quite the ‘heaven scent’ printed on the bottle. Compared to examples from Duel Autocare and Autobrite Direct, the Angelwax option smells inoffensive if a little plain. Not a real issue, but certainly worth remembering if you enjoy a pleasant or exotic aroma while cleaning.
Any negatives?
The price is relatively steep compared to some of the other interior dressings we’ve tested. In fact, you’re looking at over twice the cost for this product compared to an example from Autoglym. It’s true you’re getting two products in one (a fabric protector can easily cost over £10), but it’s still an expensive choice, and only really makes sense if your car has fabric seats. This repellent won’t do much for leather seats.
The bottle isn’t the easiest to hold either, with the trigger the weakest of all the examples we tested. It feels flimsy compared to the heads of the others, although the trigger lock was the best. A slightly redesigned bottle would also be far more comfortable to hold.
Other items to consider:
Gtechniq C6 Matt Dash, RRP £7.25
Autobrite Pink Sheen, RRP £12
EZ Car Care Sleek, RRP £9
How we tested it:
Autobrite Pink Sheen was applied according to the printed instructions, sprayed both directly and onto a microfibre towel and then used to clean a door card. It was then applied to a small piece of exterior plastic trim and monitored for durability. It was also applied to a sectioned-off portion of a dashboard to provide a direct comparison with other interior dressings.
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