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Garstang 10-26-2013 06:48 PM

Aerospace 303
 
Does anyone know if you can use aerospace 303 on the clear bra?

rice_classic 10-26-2013 06:58 PM

Aerospace 303 is for fabric type material. If you had a convertible soft top, that's something you would use it on... or fabrics often used in boating.

For clearbra, just wax it.


edit: God, the internet is frustrating... Yes, Aerospace 303 can be used for many things, and many more if you're creative, or worse.. pedantic. Sheeeeeeze!

Suberman 10-26-2013 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rice_classic (Post 1295318)
Aerospace 303 is for fabric type material. If you had a convertible soft top, that's something you would use it on... or fabrics often used in boating.

For clearbra, just wax it.

Not so, it is also useful for hard surfaces and rubber and rubber like materials.

http://www.303products.com/303r-aero...5f188131a2504c

I use it on door and window seals.

It can be used on a clear plastic bra but I'm not sure why you would do so.

SloS14 10-26-2013 08:29 PM

do not get it on your gauge cluster cover (clear plastic). It'll eat it up!. I had to polish mine out. It's great on the rest of the interior though (plastic/vinyl). Great for tires - just the right amount of shine, which is basically none.

FRiSson 10-26-2013 08:44 PM

303 is good stuff, just not on clear plastic or glass.

rice_classic 10-26-2013 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Suberman (Post 1295356)
Not so, it is also useful for hard surfaces and rubber and rubber like materials.

Yeah so!!!!! :cry:

Suberman 10-26-2013 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FRiSson (Post 1295445)
303 is good stuff, just not on clear plastic or glass.

The manufacturer claims it is suitable for plexiglass which is clear plastic.

Garstang 10-26-2013 11:29 PM

http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml
Check out this link good short read. You can use the aerospace on the clear bra. Among other items really good product.

Garstang 10-26-2013 11:31 PM

miss informed.
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by rice_classic (Post 1295318)
Aerospace 303 is for fabric type material. If you had a convertible soft top, that's something you would use it on... or fabrics often used in boating.

For clearbra, just wax it.

Check out the link I have added.

rice_classic 10-27-2013 01:24 AM

pedantic
 
Misinformed? I use the stuff... I suppose I could be spraying it on the wrong stuff... Now where did the cat go!? Here kitty kitty, I want to protect you from the sun!

It's safe for leather, does that mean if I sprayed it on a cow it wouldn't get sunburned?

I guess everyone here lives in the desert as nobody has mentioned water yet...

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Originally Posted by Garstang (Post 1295693)
Check out the link I have added.

OK. :thumbsup:

Here's what we get out of that link:
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Caring for it is so simple from using a wax to a product like 303 Aerospace Protector (303 AP), which I have almost devoted myself to using on all rubber vinyl and other surfaces. And in the tests I do, it seems like the perfect product for applying to the 3M clear bra for keeping it slick feeling and looking. 303 AP has been used in my other articles, on CV boots, rubber seals, and ball joint boots. Since I have started using it on many of these parts, the rubber and vinyl still have the same flexibility of new parts.
It's pretty much just "hey dude, use this shit, I think it's awesome!" I mean, that's fine and all but I'd say that article is "misinformed" when it recommends using it for the clearbra. It doesn't even take into account 303 is a shitty water repellent.

I used 303 on my S2000 soft top, dash and seats but it's no friend to the rain. It was a great idea for protecting from UV sure, but the moment it rained hard in Seattle it all washed away. That was when I learned of the 303 "Fabric Guard". Vastly superior for that application.

My experience taught me 303 AP is useless on clear bra vs a good synthetic wax. It's good for all of about 1 rain storm.

When it comes to spraying stuff on the ball joint boots and CV boots, I'd focus on a product that has a focus on repelling water as UV rays are not what dries out that rubber. (hint: that rubber doesn't see the sun)

Dboe 10-27-2013 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Suberman (Post 1295356)
Not so, it is also useful for hard surfaces and rubber and rubber like materials.

http://www.303products.com/303r-aero...5f188131a2504c

I use it on door and window seals.

It can be used on a clear plastic bra but I'm not sure why you would do so.


Ive noticed my rubber door/window seal shows a little wear in some places. Is there any recommendations for a protection? Is Aerospace 303 the way to go for this?

Garstang 10-28-2013 01:18 AM

I drove home in a rain storm. A 45 min drive. The black trim I treated did not wash away. I think you just have a bad att. Rice_classic

Garstang 10-28-2013 01:21 AM

Yup
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Dboe (Post 1295978)
Ive noticed my rubber door/window seal shows a little wear in some places. Is there any recommendations for a protection? Is Aerospace 303 the way to go for this?

Yes all the reading I have done 303 aerospace is the way to go. I treated all my trim and rubber seals with it. Even if they did not show wear. I will help your windows from freezing to the seals as well. Don't listen to classic rice. He is must of had a bad bottle.

355rockit 10-28-2013 12:12 PM

Use Plexus on your clear-bra. It works great.
[ame="http://www.amazon.com/Vega-Plexus-Spray-Cleaner-Standard/dp/B002MQCYO0/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1382972937&sr=8-2&keywords=plexus"]Vega Plexus Spray Cleaner - 13 oz Can (Standard) : Amazon.com : Automotive[/ame]

I Use 303 Aerospace protectant to detail rubber and plastics in the engine compartment and Mothers Back to Black for interior and exterior plastics.

Garstang 10-28-2013 11:08 PM

Hmm
 
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Originally Posted by 355rockit (Post 1297799)
Use Plexus on your clear-bra. It works great.
Vega Plexus Spray Cleaner - 13 oz Can (Standard) : Amazon.com : Automotive

I Use 303 Aerospace protectant to detail rubber and plastics in the engine compartment and Mothers Back to Black for interior and exterior plastics.

I have done a lot of reading on this product. It contains some of the chemicals that can hurt the clear bra in the long run. Having said that there is lots of people using it. I will pass for now. I will keep looking for a product that is specifically for clear bras.

Greg Nichols 10-29-2013 12:03 AM

use a clear sealant for your PPF I like Opti SEAL or Opti Coat. Some "waxes" cloud the PPF.

Cheers,
G

Dezoris 10-29-2013 12:36 AM

303 Aerospace has no petroleum distillates, safe on plastics, rubber, vinyl etc. been using it on gauge clusters since 2004. However plexus is easier on clear plastic to get looking good. Used it on 3M clear bra as well. Just makes it slick for the most part.

Best interior dressing bar none.

SloS14 10-29-2013 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Dezoris (Post 1299450)
been using it on gauge clusters since 2004.

YMMV, but 303 overspray definitely messed mine up.


http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2317323

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yes 303 did that to my cluster i plexus to clear that up.
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303 ruined the instrument plastic on my Nissan truck.

Dezoris 10-29-2013 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by SloS14 (Post 1299942)
YMMV, but 303 overspray definitely messed mine up.


http://www.bobistheoilguy.com/forums...Number=2317323

it depends how you apply it. You always spray on microfiber applicator sponge never spray on the dash or directly on or its messy.

355rockit 10-31-2013 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Garstang (Post 1299229)
I have done a lot of reading on this product. It contains some of the chemicals that can hurt the clear bra in the long run. Having said that there is lots of people using it. I will pass for now. I will keep looking for a product that is specifically for clear bras.


Never heard Plexus 'messes up', but it is made for plastics. I've been using it on my Ferrari clear-bra for 3 years with no ill effects and others in my car club have been using it longer. In the end... use what you are most comfortable with.

shiumai 03-07-2017 10:45 AM

I use 303 on my tires, window seals, tail lights etc. but not on my xpel clear bra. I use xpel sealant on my clear bra. http://www.xpel.com/product/xpel-ppf-sealant-16-oz/


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