I like shiny and glossy stuff.

 

Been using 303 for the last 10+ years and wouldn't use anything else on my interior hard surfaces and tires. Yes, it's not cheap but it seems to cover better and last longer than anything else I've used. A gallon jug is about $35 on Amazon compared to $32 for the armor all.

 

I switched to 303 when I had my Shelby GT and now using it on my C5. I think that it's one of the best products out there.

 

I use Zanio leather in a bottle.

 

I use 303 Aerospace for all the plastic products - it is excellent UV protection. I used to used leather conditioner on all the leather surfaces but today's leather is dyed and coated/sealed so conditioner does nothing for it. A wipe-down with a clean, damp cloth is what's recommended.

 

Not in the 70's baby

 

 

 

What is this 'Armoal' you speak of???

frank

 

Another 303 user here, I've tried just about everything over the years and this stuff has me sold.

 

 

Hmmm...makes me want to make a salad!

frank

 

I started using this recently ...works very well, satin sheen , non greasy and leaves a sort of a new car leathery smell.

Id like to try the 303 aerospace but haven't taken the time to order any

 

I saw this a lot in the 70s. That is why I have never trusted it. I guess it probably has a better formulation today, but am still not willing to take a chance on it.

 

 

I'm not a car show guy but we have one every year at our church. I used 303 and I had people asking me what I used because it looked so good.

303 leaves a slight shine but to me it seems different than Armor All. Not as extreme or greasy.

 

With all the posts about 303 Aerospace Protectant (white bottle), I thought I should mention that I contacted them and the 303 Automotive Protectant (blue bottle) is exactly the same thing. The automotive protectant is available at a lot of places locally (like Farm & Fleet, Advance Auto parts, etc) The label on it says 303 Protectant interior and exterior.

If you are wanting to try it, you can now find it a lot easier locally and if you like it go for the gallon jug which makes it a lot cheaper.

 

Armorall:
Before they modified the formula, once you started using Armorall on your car, you couldn't stop. The problem was that if you stopped, the dash and the vinyl dried out and cracked. They were sued and quietly settled all the cases and reformulated it so the problem wouldn't happen anymore. I just don't use Armorall anything anymore. I will also say from personal experience. We bought my wife a used Altima when we first moved (it was a beater car because her credit sucked). and someone had used Armorall on the interior for the entire life of the car. It took me weeks to clean it. The steering wheel had turned to goo. Literally it broke down the leather and turned it to a gooey-glue like substance.

Aerospace 303 for Vinyl's and Plastics:
I prefer 303 Aerospace for interior vinyl/plastic. I use it twice a year in the interior of my car. It doesn't need any more than that. And I use it sparingly. The bottle will last a lifetime. Before reapplying, I clean with a mild handsoap and a damp microfiber towel, then reapply. The stuff lasts and lasts and lasts. Excellent UV protection. No greasy feeling left behind, and as long as you don't go overboard, you'll have a satin as opposed to a reflective surface when done.


Leatherique:
Leatherique is popular for Leather but I've seen the cleaner actually remove the coloring off of the leather on brand new cars as a lot of colors are "painted" onto the leather instead of dyed. Despite what people say about not needing a conditioner for the leather because of the urethane coating, you still do now and again as the urethane forms micro-cracks and the stitching are all areas where the leather will dry out.

Lexol Leather Cleaner and Wolfgang Leather Conditioner:
Cleaner is mild, and recommended by detailers for lightly soiled leather. Heavily soiled leather requires a multi-step process. The Wolfgang conditioner is water-based (recommended for new leathers with urethane coatings).

Silicone Grease for Rubber Seals:
I apply a grease to the door/hood/trunk rubber seals twice a year. a very thin coat and rub it into the rubber, then wipe the excess off, and that tube will also last a lifetime.

Wouldn't recommend using olive oil on leather in your car. No UV protection.

All that said, I never used anything but a damp microfiber rag on my steering wheel, and even with a sunshade, the leather cracked due to the excessive heat we had in July and August this year and they replaced the steering wheel under warranty. I'll be conditioning it in the future. No urethane coating on the steering wheel. My only issue is I love the almost powdery-supple feeling of the leather just as it is, which is why I never bothered with conditioning it before.