Austin519

Ok so I'm an adamant Lexol interior, Zaino exterior/interior guy...I bought a little tiny bottle of 303 last week...and used it tonight. I was stupid enough to buy and use the Lexol leather conditioner on our clear coated leather...but when I realized it was clear coated (as I should have known) I switched to Lexol Vinyl/Rubber, and Zaino. Well, I have to say...I'm sold on 303, and for a few reasons.

1) If you apply vigorously it gives you a glossy shine, almost as good as Lexol Vinyl
2) If you wipe the excess away, it gives you a satin finish, just like Lexol Vinyl
3) It's less greasy ( though a little more sticky) than Lexol in either of the cases above, and wipes off on my ass and hands less easily
4) It doesn't streak my windows when I'm wiping it around the dash/windshield area and miss! Lexol isn't like that.
5) It has UV40 protection
6) It works better on my tires than Zaino/Lexol
7) It has a less drippy consistency (note, I sprayed this stuff everywhere)
8) It actually softened my seats and door panel leather. I don't know why this would be...because it hasn't treated the leather...but getting into it after coating it twice and wiping away the excess...I could feel the seat flex better. I did not notice this.

This comes from a guy who has been an all out Lexol fan for...quite some time. Honestly I would still use Lexol Vinyl, especially since I have quite a bit of it left. And if it's a lot cheaper...which it's not...then ok. And I actually would use Lexol in shows...because it has a smell that I personally like, while 303 has no smell...and it does give you more shine when you don't wipe it off...while 303 is definitely more of a satiny look. And it does make the seats feel smoother to slide into and out of because it's a wee bit greasy...but 303 I think is the superior day to day product here.

Austin519

NOVAwhiteTypeS

of course everyone's question.

where do you buy it and howmuch

Austin519

NOVA:
I just searched shopping.yahoo.com for 303...found I think it was autogeek (http://shop.store.yahoo.com/autogeek/303aerprot.html)? And bought a little spray bottle. That little bottle goes a long way. I won't be buying another for like 2 months. I want to say it was 7 bucks?

Austin519

JasonT

What's 303??

Austin519

JasonT:
Interior cleaner/conditioner and tire cleaner/conditioner.

Austin519

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

I've been using 303 Protectant for about a year now and it's great. Works on leather and vinyl.

You can buy it at:

True Value Hardware
West Marine
most boat supply stores

It started out as a product used for boats but has really found a following among my fellow detailers. Highly recommended.

Austin519

NSXNEXT:
I seem to remember you talking about it a while back. Well...you were right bud . Wish I had listened to you then.

Austin519

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

I'm just glad we can agree.

BTW JL sucks :P j/k

PeterY

SO since we have a Clear Coated Leather, we don't need to use lexol conditioner, I am correct on this. Would you guys then reccomend that i use lexol leather cleaner, then protect the seat with vinylex/303 protectant, that won't harm out leather in any way, stain it or so forth. How much of both products, cleaner and protector do we use each time

DreamU

303 UV protection is also great for Clearbra to prevent sun damage.

NSXNEXT

iTrader: (2)

PeterY,

I just use a damp microfiber towel or damp 100% cotton towel to clean the leather. If it is really dirty you can use a little Lexol leather cleaner.

But yes, leather conditioner is not needed.

Austin519

NSXNEXT:
Ha ha ha hit me where it hurts...

oh yeah...your MOM! Ooooooooh!

DreamU:
Didn't know that! Cool.

PeterY:
Yeah I'm sure you can use leather cleaner...but I mean...knowing what you know now...why even buy it? I say a little water and a soft cloth...like NSXNEXT said...if it's really dirty maybe even a little soap...something mild...I've heard people use baby soap...that's some pretty mild stuff. That's what I used before I got the Zaino car wash stuff.

Austin519