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SDLexus said:
Are you guys buffing off the excess? I get zero shine with 303.
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Yes, I buff off the extra almost immediately after applying with a clean MF. Although the 303 is better than Vinylex, it is still glossy. I'm going to try Optimum Protectant Plus on my next order.
 
es350 said:
Yes, I buff off the extra almost immediately after applying with a clean MF. Although the 303 is better than Vinylex, it is still glossy. I'm going to try Optimum Protectant Plus on my next order.
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That's odd because I would never call or classify 303 as glossy nor have I heard anyone refer to it as "glossy" before. It has the most matte looking appearance of any protectant I've used that still has a good amount of UV protection.



If you haven't yet, give 1Z Cockpit Premium a try. That's another protectant that I've found gives a nice, no shine/gloss finish.
 
SDLexus said:
That's odd because I would never call or classify 303 as glossy nor have I heard anyone refer to it as "glossy" before. It has the most matte looking appearance of any protectant I've used that still has a good amount of UV protection.



If you haven't yet, give 1Z Cockpit Premium a try. That's another protectant that I've found gives a nice, no shine/gloss finish.
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Like I said before, I'm going to try Optimum Protectant Plus next. Protectant Plus has the UV protection but supposedly with no gloss to keep your oem matte look.



For me, 303 applies in a slightly glossy/splotchy appearance.



Regarding 1Z Cockpit Premium, it has a completely matte finish (that I hope Protectant Plus will have). However, 1Z Cockpit Premium has NO UV protection. I call the company and they confirmed that UV protection is not provided and is not needed given that the glass in our cars should provide UV protection.



Again, I'll try the Protectant Plus and report back on my experience.
 
With lexol, when I accidently spray some of it on the gauge cluster clear plastic, it leaves a white etched in mark that I cant get out. Will 303 do this?
 
RallyMSP said:
With lexol, when I accidently spray some of it on the gauge cluster clear plastic, it leaves a white etched in mark that I cant get out. Will 303 do this?
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I've been using 303 for about 7 years now and absolutely love it. I've never had any trouble wiping it off the clear plastic or found it to leave any kind of etching. A little bit of this stuff goes a long way on the interior. The best way that works for me is to dust the interior then apply with a MF applicator and go back over it with a MF to remove any excess and even it out.
 
I apply Vinylex the same way Patrick described using 303, no issues with too glossy or blotchy. I have a bottle of 303 collecting dust in my cabinet, I just don't care for the smell, and it has no shine at all so I don't use it on tires either. I prefer Lexol products, but I'll probably try Optimum on my next order to TOL.
 
My problem w/ 303 is the price. I would agree that it is not glossy by any means relative to most interior protectants I've used. Anyone know of a product that is very similar to 303 (and has UV protection) but costs a lot less?
 
Well, I checked Topoftheline.com and Hi-Temps vinyl protectant - (haven't used but will after my Lexol gives out) - was $11.95 a quart or $25.95 a gallon.
 
I like 303 for exterior stuff. For me it seems to add a cheap look to interior plastics, even after wiping it off. I like #40 for interior stuff (but incidentally hate it for exterior as it streaks).
 
I'm still having a hard time getting 303 evenly applied on the moderately textured portion of my dash. To make it appear deccent, I'm doing alot of dry microfiber buffing, but then I worry about wiping off any protection.



It's looks awesome on the smoother plastics..it made the black look rich without being shiny



I love #40 for engine bay work. I may end up going back to #40 for my interior
 
Meg's Hyperdressing works for me on the interior and I have had great results with Collinite #855 Leather and Vinyl Wax on my car's vinyl roof.
 
sspeer said:
I'm still having a hard time getting 303 evenly applied on the moderately textured portion of my dash. To make it appear deccent, I'm doing alot of dry microfiber buffing, but then I worry about wiping off any protection.



It's looks awesome on the smoother plastics..it made the black look rich without being shiny



I love #40 for engine bay work. I may end up going back to #40 for my interior
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I started using 303 and it appears splotchy when light hits the dash at certain angles. On other plastic areas, it seems fine. Since I have a bottle, I can work on my application techniques. I used a foam applicator and tried buffing it.



Net: No idea about protection so far the application consistency is not great. If 303 is one of the least shiny protectants, I guess I will have few choices.
 
Do you guys have any tips for application or use of 303? A few "issues" that I found with it.



1. It's hard to get a satisfying trim with just one application. It seems like no matter how much you spray, it doesn't completely soak in. Should I wait and reapply in the future?



2. I'm not sure how I should apply it when I have to reach into little areas where I might hit the paint with my MF towel by accident.
 
I put the 303 on liberally and full strength, let it sit for an hour or two then buff off. Haven't had any problems with uneveness using this method. A little shiny for a day or two then in seems to develop into a matte look.
 
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