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I use them each time I wash the car. What they really are I suspect is a dilute mixture of their 303 Aerospace cleaner. They do get rid of the build up of dirt and rid the blades of the black film that forms over time. They also keep the blade supple.
So yeah I think they are worth using and they are cheap as well!
As Lotsie and MiniMaybee suggest, the 303 wiper treatments are just 303 Aerospace Protectant in a convenient little packet. Even with all the 303 AP spray bottles I could ever want sitting around here, I still use the packets for their convenience (especially because they travel well too).
For some though, it's just as easy to use the 303 AP from the bottle and use a cloth. It's up to you!
They work best if you clean the blades first. It is sometimes thought they they are a cleaner but they are not. They contain a protectant that will help keep your blades supple and last longer. I usually clean the blades with my soapy water and a cloth first, then dry with a dry cloth prior to the 303 treatment.
Be sure to let the 303 sit on the blades for a minute or two, THEN wipe off excess with a clean cloth/rag, BEFORE slapping the blades back down onto your windshield.
Note: If you use any of the high-end specialized silicone-based blades, check with your blade manufacturer to see if it's ok to use 303 on them. Some specialized types of blades only have a veryfew chemicals which are safe to use on them and not all include 303.
well, I dont know exactly what it is or at what concentration, but the stuff works super well. I do it like once every 2 months. first clean with glass cleaner after a wash, then I swipe them and leave the stuff on them for like 10 minutes to soak in. my blades are almost silent. I also use rainx on the windshield, so it works even better.
As Lotsie and MiniMaybee suggest, the 303 wiper treatments are just 303 Aerospace Protectant in a convenient little packet. Even with all the 303 AP spray bottles I could ever want sitting around here, I still use the packets for their convenience (especially because they travel well too).
I'm pretty sure I contacted them and they told me it is not exactly the same as the protectant, probably a few things added to make it last longer and keep the wipers more lubricated.
So considering regular 303 lasts only about a day in rain, then it is safe to say there is a significant difference between it and the wiper treatment.
I'm pretty sure I contacted them and they told me it is not exactly the same as the protectant, probably a few things added to make it last longer and keep the wipers more lubricated.
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Originally Posted by El_Jefe
yeah they said the same thing to me. it makes sense as it is still on the wipers since october! yes, they have lubricating thingies in it too.
Yes, you're right- I stand corrected! (especially about the "lubricating thingies" )
That said though, if you want to use the 303 Aerospace Protectant directly instead, it'll do essentially the same thing. I just want to make sure people know that don't have to buy the packets for almost the same effect. Then again, I prefer the packets. I just like to offer options!
yeah, just cleaned off the windshield before my long trip today and noticed how the blades are still shiney and slide 10x better than when they were raw. I know I dont use them in bad conditions like snow, but in the rain I have used them at least 20-30x driving this winter and well, its still working. I applied them 2x in a month. I think that built up a layer or absorbed fully. the oem's seem permanently changed by the wipes. Next stop is to try out Clarity. gota get some more cash comming in though, blech. long list of supplies I want to try out this spring.
Nero can be used on any vinyl, rubber, or plastic and will renew and protect well on interior or exterior areas. However, 303 Aerospace Protectant has a stronger UV protectant in it than Nero (it will protect for a longer period of time). We would've matched the UV protectant level to 303 when we created Nero except UV was one of the areas that had to be reduced a bit in order to acheive that ultimate matte look. It still contains a good UV protectant, just not as strong as the protectant in 303.
Sooo, yes, Nero can be used on the blades too. It just won't protect them from UV rays for as long as 303 AP or the 303 Wipes will. You'd have to reapply more often.
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