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Old 03-20-2011, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Patches
303 Aerospace is easily the best protectant I've ever used and it can be applied to practically anything. It has heavy-duty UV-blockers and has a low-sheen finish if you use it sparingly. It lasts a long time as well and is great on exterior surfaces that need protection from the sun and other elements. It's all I'll use now on all my plastics. You can get it at many marine supply stores or from forum vendor Autogeek.


I use nothing else on my leather and vinyl interior parts
Old 03-20-2011, 06:00 PM
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303 also has very good cleaner that i use on the vett and also my
Bentley.
Old 03-20-2011, 06:04 PM
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once I started using Zaino Leather in a bottle I never looked back.......

You can't beat that smell. Every time I get in it's like a brand new car
Old 03-20-2011, 06:33 PM
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Thanks to all appreciate the info
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Originally Posted by Carcass
303 Aerospace Protectant.

I get mine at a local swimming pool supply store,Good Stuff,and it really works.

This stuff is excellent but expensive!
Old 03-20-2011, 07:19 PM
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303 is an awesome product, use it in the Vette and my Range Rover, leather, vinyl, door rubbers etc. Autoglyn is also a good product.
I used Armor All decades ago, didn't like the shine, stickiness or smell, that's all I had to choose from then.
Generally get my supplies from Autogeek.
I would like to try Adam's products as hey have many positive comments, gotta use up all the current products I have first
Old 03-20-2011, 07:21 PM
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another vote for 303. Since learning about it on this forum and buying some, I'm in love. Plastic, vinyl, rubber.... Even painted surfaces in the engine bay and chassis.

I use Zaino leather in a bottle on the seats, just because I love the smell of the stuff.
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Originally Posted by C5Bagger
Is there anything to make a soft top black again? Vert is garaged but top looks faded.
try some raggtopp
Old 03-20-2011, 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Patches
303 Aerospace is easily the best protectant I've ever used and it can be applied to practically anything. It has heavy-duty UV-blockers and has a low-sheen finish if you use it sparingly. It lasts a long time as well and is great on exterior surfaces that need protection from the sun and other elements. It's all I'll use now on all my plastics. You can get it at many marine supply stores or from forum vendor Autogeek.

http://www.autogeek.net/303aerprot.html



Here's a shot of my interior with 303 used on all the plastic.

Really looks clean, like it came out of the factory. Unfortunately, I don't think we have this product in Canada. What I use instead is a product called plexus. It's mainly sold at motorcycle stores but can be used on just about any surface. It removes a lot of contaminants as it cleans.
Old 03-20-2011, 07:42 PM
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Originally Posted by c5BlackBeauty
Patches......as compared to Rejex - whats your opinion? Personal preference or the 303 is superior?
Never used Rejex but I'm always willing to try something new.

Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
It says leather as well. Ever use it on your leather?
I have and it does a great job on that as well. I mostly use Zaino leather cleaner and conditioner as it smells so awesome.

Originally Posted by ssidekickbp
once I started using Zaino Leather in a bottle I never looked back.......

You can't beat that smell. Every time I get in it's like a brand new car
Amen.
Old 03-20-2011, 08:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Patches
Never used Rejex but I'm always willing to try something new.
I use Rejex also,but as far as I know,it and 303 are totally different products,not used for the same things.

Rejex is a protectant for the Clearcoat/Paint(it's, BTW great stuff too),and 303 is for just about everything else.
In fact,I've gotten Rejex on some plastic(cowl) and wouldn't recommend using it on any plastic surface-but for the paint,it's an excellent product.
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OK now I have to get some Zaino leather

Whatever it takes!
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ReJex is wax for the out side..........


But for my interior it's -------303----------------
Old 03-20-2011, 09:17 PM
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303 on the interior & Megs Hot Shine on the tires and front air dam.

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Originally Posted by Jewjenk
ReJex is wax for the out side..........


But for my interior it's -------303----------------
REJEX is not a Wax........it is a paint sealant. It needs to be applied to clean, unwaxed paint to be most effective.

303 can be used on any vinyl, rubber, plastic, or leather surface on your car or in your home. Interior and exterior,
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The 303 looks like it cleans well but it doesn't seem to shine it up.
Old 03-20-2011, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by rtpassini
The 303 looks like it cleans well but it doesn't seem to shine it up.
That is the point with 303 - it has a factory-like low sheen unless you apply too much. That's one of the reasons I like it - no wet look to it. Also, it's a protectant, not a cleaner. They do sell a good cleaner too, though.

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Originally Posted by Carcass
303 Aerospace Protectant.
Old 03-20-2011, 10:30 PM
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Originally Posted by tomringo
A recent post had a few non armor all users. If you guys don't use it what do you use instead? Looking for options. Thanks
ADAMS VRT!

Thanks,Matt
Old 03-20-2011, 10:42 PM
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I learned about 303 on this forum. It is now my favorite. Apply it, let it dry and then buff lightly with a clean cloth. Makes your interior look factory new -- as Patches' pics illustrate so well.

If you want a shiny, wet look, use K-Y Jelly.


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