303 Protectant...
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I agree with what has been posted above, with two possible exceptions.
First, I think 303 is an ABSOLUTE MUST for the dashboard. Many people have had their dashs dry out and crack or develop chips in the vinyl -- and this is not a cheap thing to fix. Regular use of 303 will prevent this.
Second, the bottle of 303 I have says it IS for use on leather. And I have used it on leather for many years -- as a first step after cleaning. Then I wipe off and apply a dedicated leather conditioner. I do this because I have yet to find a dedicated leather conditioner that supplies UV protection, and I sure want that on my leather because leather is prone to drying out and splitting due to UV rays. While leather needs UV protection just like vinyl and rubber, it needs more. It needs restoration of its natural oils.That is why I apply the dedicated leather conditioner also. I wish womebody would sell such a conditioner that did have UV protection, so I could eliminate the 303 step in the process.
First, I think 303 is an ABSOLUTE MUST for the dashboard. Many people have had their dashs dry out and crack or develop chips in the vinyl -- and this is not a cheap thing to fix. Regular use of 303 will prevent this.
Second, the bottle of 303 I have says it IS for use on leather. And I have used it on leather for many years -- as a first step after cleaning. Then I wipe off and apply a dedicated leather conditioner. I do this because I have yet to find a dedicated leather conditioner that supplies UV protection, and I sure want that on my leather because leather is prone to drying out and splitting due to UV rays. While leather needs UV protection just like vinyl and rubber, it needs more. It needs restoration of its natural oils.That is why I apply the dedicated leather conditioner also. I wish womebody would sell such a conditioner that did have UV protection, so I could eliminate the 303 step in the process.
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plastic around the roll hoops and behind the seats.
behind the headrests on the back of the seats
vents in the headrests of the seats
radio door
glovebox and secret compartment
plastic bits on center console
door handles, door pulls, and window/mirror control panel
rearview mirror surround
all around the windscreen
steering wheel hub and steering column
behind the headrests on the back of the seats
vents in the headrests of the seats
radio door
glovebox and secret compartment
plastic bits on center console
door handles, door pulls, and window/mirror control panel
rearview mirror surround
all around the windscreen
steering wheel hub and steering column
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From: Durango, Colorado
Oh, Yeah, I forgot one of the most important uses. For those of you with '00 or '01 s2ks with the plastic rear window, soak it down for a few hours with 303 a couple or three times a year, and clean it off with Plexus. This will keep your window soft and pliable, and more resistant to cracking and scratching.
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Originally Posted by dolebludger,May 13 2007, 03:31 PM
Oh, Yeah, I forgot one of the most important uses. For those of you with '00 or '01 s2ks with the plastic rear window, soak it down for a few hours with 303 a couple or three times a year, and clean it off with Plexus. This will keep your window soft and pliable, and more resistant to cracking and scratching.
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From: Candyland
Does the 303 protectant clean while protecting?
I just used vynlex on my rubber trim around windows etc. I know this cleans and protects but i think the 303 protectant might be more durable.
Is it ok to top the vynlex with the 303 to get more durability?
I just used vynlex on my rubber trim around windows etc. I know this cleans and protects but i think the 303 protectant might be more durable.
Is it ok to top the vynlex with the 303 to get more durability?
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From: Durango, Colorado
just dung:
The places where I have found Plexus most readily available are motorcycle shops. It is a shame they don't sell it at car parts stores (at least around here) as it is a must for routine cleaning of plastic rear windows.
The places where I have found Plexus most readily available are motorcycle shops. It is a shame they don't sell it at car parts stores (at least around here) as it is a must for routine cleaning of plastic rear windows.
