UV protect for Hardtop

I haven't put anything on mine except what the touchless carwash puts on all cars. I think I remember something about not waxing it, but other than that I don't have a clue.

I've been using 303 Automotive Protectant after it was recommended to me by my neighbor.

I personally know next to nothing about automotive detailing, but my neighbor is obsessive when it comes to that type of stuff (particularly when it comes to his boat). So if you too want to trust my retired 70 year old neighbor who spends an obscene amount of time taking care of his boat, the 303 stuff comes highly recommended.

RagnarKon

I've been using 303 Automotive Protectant after it was recommended to me by my neighbor.

I personally know next to nothing about automotive detailing, but my neighbor is obsessive when it comes to that type of stuff (particularly when it comes to his boat). So if you too want to trust my retired year old neighbor who spends an obscene amount of time taking care of his boat, the 303 stuff comes highly recommended.

Thank you! I will check this one out.

RagnarKon

I've been using 303 Automotive Protectant after it was recommended to me by my neighbor.

Second this opinion! I have been using the 303 Aerospace protectant for years on a boat I bought new in 1997 - like suscreen for anything vinyl and plastic. I believe the auto version (black label) is the same stuff as the marine version (white bottle). So whichever is cheaper where you buy it... Good on dashboards, MIC top, bumper covers, windshield trip (around the wipers), etc.

I use 303 as well. It was recommended when I was reading about Airstreams. It just came up on the Fender cleaning thread. I will be putting it on my black fenders. No hard top here so just the fenders and perhaps some other plastic like the tie down hooks on the hooks and the door handles.

Sounds like 303 is the right way to go. Appreciate it guys!👍

303 for preventing fade.

If it's already faded, you need something else.

RagnarKon

I've been using 303 Automotive Protectant after it was recommended to me by my neighbor.

I personally know next to nothing about automotive detailing, but my neighbor is obsessive when it comes to that type of stuff (particularly when it comes to his boat). So if you too want to trust my retired year old neighbor who spends an obscene amount of time taking care of his boat, the 303 stuff comes highly recommended.

@RagnarKon - What did your knowledgeable boating neighbor suggest for a UV protectant for the MGV seats?

Thanks for any advice.

Hey all,
The best product I have found is Cerakote. I have done all of the outside plastic trim on my Bronco and it is a tough, tough protectant. It is easily applied on a clean surface, and creates a real protective bond, that lasts and lasts. I have also used it on our ridiculously easy to scratch black panels in our cargo areas, and it does an amazing job of not only helping to disguse existing scratches, but does help to prevent adding more scratches. I would highly suggest you check it out...
https://www.cerakote.com/shop/cerakote-coating/R-GTKIT1004/cerakote-trim-coat-kit

ToddGreen

@RagnarKon - What did your knowledgeable boating neighbor suggest for a UV protectant for the MGV seats?

Thanks for any advice.

Will do!

I'm pretty sure he uses 303 Aerospace Protectant. BUT... I'll ask him when he gets back—he is currently out enjoying his boat for the holiday weekend. 😉

I will say that I've been using Adam's Polishes Leather Conditioner, and thus far it's been great—but I'll fully admit I'm not a guru when it comes to this stuff. I just had it left over from my wife's Ford Focus Titanium (which had leather seats) that got crushed by a particularly suicidal oak tree.

RagnarKon

Will do!

I'm pretty sure he uses 303 Aerospace Protectant. BUT... I'll ask him when he gets back—he is currently out enjoying his boat for the holiday weekend. 😉

I will say that I've been using Adam's Polishes Leather Conditioner, and thus far it's been great—but I'll fully admit I'm not a guru when it comes to this stuff. I just had it left over from my wife's Ford Focus Titanium (which had leather seats) that got crushed by a particularly suicidal oak tree.

Thanks.

I was looking at the 303 Leather 3-in-1 Complete Care for the MGV seats. Mainly because it’s 303 and allegedly a matte finish. I don’t want the seats to end up too shiny or slippery, because they come as more of a matte texture.

I take it you’re not finding the Adams to be shiny/slippery?

ToddGreen

Thanks.

I was looking at the 303 Leather 3-in-1 Complete Care for the MGV seats. Mainly because it’s 303 and allegedly a matte finish. I don’t want the seats to end up too shiny or slippery, because they come as more of a matte texture.

I take it you’re not finding the Adams to be shiny/slippery?

When you first apply it, it allows for a little more slide, but I would definitely not consider it to be slippery. It leaves more of a satin texture, but it turns matte within a few days. The only odd part is they scented the spray to have a leather smell... which is strange since... well... I don't have leather seats. It's nothing over the top and it goes away within a day or so.

I don't know if I'll use it long-term. Mostly using it because I had some left over, Adams advertises that it works on vinyl (definitely seems to), and it has some UV protection built into it. Once I use up the bottle I likely will switch to a different product.

I really like Adam's products... BUT they put various scents in all of their stuff. Not a big deal for the exterior, but for interior stuff the smell tends to linger a few days and it bothers me a little bit. Granted none of their scents have really bothered me too much... but in general not a fragrance person. Those Black Ice Little Trees in particular are horrific. If you ever decide that you hate me... carry around one of those Black Ice Little Trees and the smell of that thing will guarantee that I stay at least 50 yards away. If I'm in a car with one of those things I'm dizzy, with a headache, and on the verge of vomiting within 5 minutes of exposure. 😨

RagnarKon

When you first apply it, it allows for a little more slide, but I would definitely not consider it to be slippery. It leaves more of a satin texture, but it turns matte within a few days. The only odd part is they scented the spray to have a leather smell... which is strange since... well... I don't have leather seats. It's nothing over the top and it goes away within a day or so.

I don't know if I'll use it long-term. Mostly using it because I had some left over, Adams advertises that it works on vinyl (definitely seems to), and it has some UV protection built into it. Once I use up the bottle I likely will switch to a different product.

I really like Adam's products... BUT they put various scents in all of their stuff. Not a big deal for the exterior, but for interior stuff the smell tends to linger a few days and it bothers me a little bit. Granted none of their scents have really bothered me too much... but in general not a fragrance person. Those Black Ice Little Trees in particular are horrific. If you ever decide that you hate me... carry around one of those Black Ice Little Trees and the smell of that thing will guarantee that I stay at least 50 yards away. If I'm in a car with one of those things I'm dizzy, with a headache, and on the verge of vomiting within 5 minutes of exposure. 😨

Ha! Helpful. And I totally get where you are coming from.

ToddGreen

Thanks.

I was looking at the 303 Leather 3-in-1 Complete Care for the MGV seats. Mainly because it’s 303 and allegedly a matte finish. I don’t want the seats to end up too shiny or slippery, because they come as more of a matte texture.

I take it you’re not finding the Adams to be shiny/slippery?

Neighbor returned from his month-long boating trip (must be nice to be retired).

303 Aerospace Protectant is his go-to "universal" protect for just about everything on the boat. He did tell me not spray it on anything transparent as it'll discolor.

He also suggested a 3M Marine Cleaner/Conditioner/Protector, but said that it's hard to find these days.