Developed for aerospace and aviation applications, 303 is the world's most effective UV screening product. Restores and maintains a like-new appearance, texture and colour. Repels dust, soiling and staining.
Protects, Rubber Vinyl, Fiberglass, Tires, Plastic including canoes and kayaks, Leather, Tonneau Covers
comes in an 8oz 236ml pump bottle
On the Left of the picture - the vest had been treated once with 303 Aerospace Protectant
Our customers have had good results from using your 303 Protectant on their rafts, so we thought we would see how it would reduce fading on our life vests. We distribute thousands of vest each year to commercial river outfitters, rental companies and canoe liveries. Everyone has a problem with color fading. So, about four years ago we sprayed the front panel of a canoe vest with 303 and put it up on the top of our building. The roof is painted aluminum, so the sun's reflection is extreme. My original intention was to spray the vest panel about every four months as a good test. However, it wasn't until yesterday that I found the vest. I had completely forgotten all about it. The color had faded. I wished that I had followed through with my original plan, but I didn't. What I found was pretty amazing anyway. The part of the vest which had been sprayed only once was intact, but all the rest of the panels were rotted by the sun and rain and had blown away by the wind. It is simply amazing that the one panel, even though it was faded, was serviceable. If the whole vest had been treated it would still be usable.
Check out what this kayaker discovered I'm a long-time sea kayaker who purchased a Kokotat Gore-Tex driesuit. In cold-water kayaking the latex seals are a life-support issue - not something to gamble with. I expected to get two or three seasons before replacing them. Following the manufacturer's instructions, I've used 303 on the seals - not as often as recommended, but often enough. After seven seasons, they're still stretchy and strong. As far as I can tell, they're as good as new. 'Hard to believe, but absolutely true.
