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THE THREAD to END ALL THREADS about 303

Below find pics & links to rubber/vinyl protectant products similar to the much beloved 303 aerospace protectant. ?These products conain PDMS resins and some sort of sunscreen (I do no believe sunscreen part but that is my opinion). ?They are all water based and a white milky like fluid.

Differences will be:

- Amount of PDMS resins which is the good stuff...I feel Zaino has the most....but I have no proof.

- Smells....I like black magic for smell as it is citrus like.....

- Price...Turtle wax is some cheap stuff!!

- Viscocity.....Meguiars consumer product is thick....sometimes it clogs sprayer...great for my Z66 floor mats ...spray it on and let it sit why you do other things...then come back and wipe up....

Application technique varies.....but my advice....

EXTERIOR PLASTIC TRIM...spray or wipe on...let sit about 5-20 mins...and buff dry....the buffing sets PDMS resins.....so it runs less when wet.

TIRES & OTHER RUBBER TRIM....spray or wipe on...let sit 5-20 mins....and buff....this give very low shine....for more shine...after first coat dries..follow up with more coats...the more you apply the shinier it gets...but will only ever get to a satin new rubber look......and always buff the final coat......

INTERIOR PLASTIC/VINYL/LEATHER.....spray or wipe....wipe excess off with dry Micro fiber or other soft towel....after product sits a bit....This stuff will work on GM leather since the leather has a special coating to protect leather...but I do say once or twice a year apply some leather conditioner to seats and let sit so it may soak up any needed oils and stuff...

These products are great on rubber seals...these are door seals, midgate seals, cover seals etc etc etc...

Please note: The product name I list may not be the nor correct so please check the websites and with local vendors......I hope this HELPS everyone make an informed decision. ?I am also not involved with any company listed below......

303 aerospace protectant

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black magic semi gloss dashboard protectant seems they do not make it any more...so you have to find it...

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they do have wipes though...


Zaino Tire Dressing

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turtle Wax 2001 Protectant

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Gold Class Vinyl/Rubber Protectant

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Natural Shine Vinyl & Rubber Protectant
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Vinyl & Rubber Cleaner/Conditioner

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Eagle One

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Older mothers product hard to find....really good stuff though
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3M rubber protectant

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Mother interior Protectant

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Vinylex by LEXOL
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one Grand Stuff

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Pinnacle First Retailer site I looked at.....but there are many others

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Blackfire retailer site...there are others

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1Z Einszett

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Detailers Pride Relabled batch made product

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Armor All Original
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Low Shine Armor All
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I am sure there are others similar products....but once you try one it is easy to spot a similar product...they all have pretty much the same chemical but just different mixtures....Heck I think I have one I bought at Dollar General ..point is they all pretty much feel and look the same....SMELL will be different....

If you think you have found a similar product .... open bottle and test at store..if ya think it is it...and cheap buy it...use it on tires to see....if it is GREAT tell the rest of us...if not ..use it in fenderwells for the fresh detailed look....

Any questions...post em here....I will try to answer... :7:
 
Thanks once again YGMN (y)

Which in your opinion is the best value...closest in protection, application, etc...to 303 for lower cost? I trust your opinion so much with this stuff that I'd rather try one or two that you like instead of all of them.

Thanks
 
RichUF said:
Thanks once again YGMN (y)

Which in your opinion is the best value...closest in protection, application, etc...to 303 for lower cost? I trust your opinion so much with this stuff that I'd rather try one or two that you like instead of all of them.

Thanks

Currently I found some westleys....that was like 2.99 for 32 ounces.....works great on tires for me,.,.....

I apply about 3-4 coats on tires
1 coat on rubber floormats
wet a cotton towel and wipe all seals

this is all I use it for......so any brand works for me.....

I really suggest going to pep boys auto zone, kmart, wally world etc....and sniffing some bottles and felling the spray.....buy 1-2 and try em all....

They are all so close I would not say one is better then another......the real difference is probably in how long they last......

but even then what is 1 day when you are talking 2 weeks for good looking tires...it could be due to a heavier rain.......


PAINTMAN:

what is VME?
 
RichUF said:
Director of AV said:
...
There is a typo with the Blackfire virbage
It is a masterpice of a post

Pot/Kettle LOL

;) :p ;D


Ok I fixed.....dayum it is a long thread and a PIA to edit......need bigger windo for posting.....
 
thanks ygmn,
quick question, is it better to use a grease on the panel seals to help seal out water (i read that somewhere) or would any of those products you listed work just as well.
Thanks
elm
 
elm said:
thanks ygmn,
quick question, is it better to use a grease on the panel seals to help seal out water (i read that somewhere) or would any of those products you listed work just as well.
Thanks
elm
NOT grease...as oil eventually degrades rubber....

use either one of these products listed above or

the best stuff is:
BMW Gummi Phledge.....which is specific for door seals......at local BMW dealer...it is $$$
 
Another great resource thread.


Thanks

This Site Rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :B:
 
ordered a gallon of the 303. See how it does in
comparision to vinylex been using. Price was about
$20 more so curious about the results.
 
Never mind, :rolleyes: I just figured out that those pics are also links :E:. I assume Zaino is not available retail as mothers clay is? ???
 
willstoyz said:
Never mind, :rolleyes: I just figured out that those pics are also links :E:. I assume Zaino is not available retail as mothers clay is? ???

Zaino is avaialble from local distributors who will be enthusiets....

check the ZAINO web site.....they also sell online....

HTH
 
I use the 303 protectant and it works great. Had a little trouble finding it at local auto supply stores but usually have it at RV stores as the big pusher owners use it. I like it because it is not greasy and any overspray on the paint wipes of easily.

Ed in Oregon
 
I just ordered a cladding cleaning kit from GM. Ever had experience using it? It was $26.00, but I saw on another thread the results were amazing on all of the cladding including a faded bed deck.
 
redavz66 said:
I just ordered a cladding cleaning kit from GM. Ever had experience using it? It was $26.00, but I saw on another thread the results were amazing on all of the cladding including a faded bed deck.
there is a thread in this section for the GM kit....

check for it below....
 
I didn't read through this thread before posting this so excuse me if I am merely repeating the already known.

I was at West Marine today for some boat stuff and they have the full line of 303. It must be really good because it is about 4 times the cost, or more, of other products used for similar purposes.

One thing I have never been able to find is the Westley's Tire Dressing. I can find Bleach White wherever I go but the tire shine is elusive. Where is this product commonly found
 
Hound said:
One thing I have never been able to find is the Westley's Tire Dressing. I can find Bleach White wherever I go but the tire shine is elusive. Where is this product commonly found
I found it at Dollar General.....and Big lots...
 
I notice fading and white areas in bed panels of my 02 AV , I have bought some ARMOR ALL protectant wipes and try and do all cladding&panels after washing my AV. ARMOR ALL protectant is whats available here for plastic treatment. does this product work?? ???
 
max72 said:
I notice fading and white areas in bed panels of my 02 AV , I have bought some ARMOR ALL protectant wipes and try and do all cladding&panels after washing my AV. ARMOR ALL protectant is whats available here for plastic treatment. does this product work?? ???

don't use Armor All !!! dries it out....

look for eagle one thread.....
 
look here....


http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?board=111;action=display;threadid=19954
 
FSUGUY said:
look here....


http://www.chevyavalanchefanclub.com/cafcna/index.php?board=111;action=display;threadid=19954
this thread has pics of similar products....
 
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