waymay1305

Can 303 aerospace protectant be applied to the leather seats of the TL?

leedogg

yep

PLATTS

yes sir i have.

waymay1305

Can this be used in conjunction with a leather conditioner?

BKlab

303 is a great protectant with a good amount of UV protection in it. However, as far as applying to leather, I prefer an actual leather conditioner. The 303 tends to leave a slick surface on the seats as opposed to a conditioner which leaves a normal or somewhat 'tacky' surface.

There are many great leather conditioners out there such as Pinnacle (has a great leather smell), Lexol, Meguiars etc. That would be my suggestion based on past experience. The 303 won't hurt anything and may actually protect longer than a conditioner but, again, it's personal preference.

SouthernBoy

How well does 303 work on the dash with the TLs penchant for fading? Does 303 leave a shiny, slick surface or a muted (non-shiny) and non-slick surface?

What is the best product for the dash area?

leedogg

I believe the issue with the 'faded dash' is more of a cleaning issue rather than a protecting issue.

lembowski

iTrader: (1)

darksom1

Lexol for leather, it has cleaner and conditioner that works well.

I want to use 303 for my dash, but I am having trouble trying to find a local store that sells it. I recently went up to my Acura dealership to get them to do my dash for me, so I am riding on that waiting for the 303! Does anyone know of a MAJOR retailer that stocks it? Not that you THINK stocks it, but that you KNOW stocks it?

007TL-S

No....., It's actually a chemical breakdown in the plastic's at a sub level caused by sunlight, in which can be prolonged by covering with window sun blocker's,and certain silicon protectant's , I used "EAGLE ONE Tire dressing on my dash of my last car and worked great, but Iapplied a thin coats!....for the TL , I'd use "ARMOR ALL''protectant, tinted window's isn't a cure all either,also use the sun shade's on the rear window's would also help , I seen alot of faded rear seat's even with tinted window's!

lembowski

iTrader: (1)

Ace Hardware is national.............

lembowski

iTrader: (1)

I wouldn't use armor all because of the distilants in the compound. Stick to 303 because of the UV protection. Or use other professional products......

7Davie7

You Can Find Aerospace 303 At West Marine - If You Have Them Near You. They Are Everywhere Her...

brettallica

Kragen Auto parts is where I got mine. I think they're pretty national.

darksom1

Yup, I found one in Rockville! I have an Ace nearby as well, so thank you Lem!

6spMike

I googled '303 protectant', their web site has a function to find a retailer by zip code.

leedogg

I've heard that the dash cleaning stuff provided by the dealer does a decent job.

Will Y.

The 303 Aerospace protectant is great-- it leaves a factory type matte finish when the excess is wiped away.

I had a minor "dash fade" issue last year and haven't had to use the 303 a second time, even though I didn't clean the dash (some people such as Leedogg^^ recommend using the Honda/Acura or other vinyl cleaner first, then using the 303).

SteveP66

You can also find it on eBay - sometimes cheaper than the retail stores.... :-)

GUMP

I use 303 almost everytime I wash my car. I first use a microfiber cloth (Target) to dust everything off, then I apply a coat of the 303 with a terry cloth. I then use the microfiber to work it in and even it out. I use it on my entire dash and the black pieces on the doors. It looks great without being slick or shiny. I bought mine at a boating store in Philly..I don't remember the name.

twigglius

iTrader: (6)

I like the Honda stuff in the little balck bottle. It works great on Leather, plastic and Vinyl. It's like 7 bucks a can at Honda or Acura.

twigglius

iTrader: (6)

The Honda stuff works great on the dash problem.