As we all know, sunshine has a way of making most plastic, rubber, fiberglass etc. fade and brittle over time. The same with leather and cloth. Aerospace 303 Protectant is a product that comes in a handy spray bottle for easy application. Aircraft and boat mechanics use this product religiously as there is nothing else like it that is readily available. Known as "SPF 40 Sunscreen For Your Stuff" it does work well and is not messy. I use it on my dash, plastic parts, leather and rubber tires including the wheels as it also keeps brake dust from attacking metal. It looks like milk when sprayed on. You just rub it in until it drys and then buff it out lightly with a cotton t-shirt. It is not slippery when dry and keeps rubber and leather from being attacked by harmful UV rays. A spray bottle runs about $7-$8.00. I use it about every 3 months or so and it does work. Probably the easiest place to buy it is at a boat dealership that has a counter where products like this are sold. Boat people use it on their fiberglass and their canvas tops. It does stop the rot and color fade. If your boat dealer does not have it you might try going out to the airport and see if your local airplane mechanic has some. Although these aircraft types usually buy it in gallon jugs for their tires, plastic canopies and windows, they might have some in 8 oz. spray bottles. Years ago I used Armorall type products and found that they do make things shine but after prolonged use they make plastic brittle and it cracks or breaks. 303 does not do this. It makes tires, leather seats, leather coats and pants look and feel like new. Like the label says, it is sunscreen for your stuff. I don't have any relationship with the company, I just like products that actually work without breaking the bank.
