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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 09:29 AM
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If you are near large bodies of water, boating stores also carry it.

303 makes a bunch of products... their fabric cleaners / protectants are great, as are the wiper rejuvinating wipes.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 12:06 PM
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303 for me from the gitgo, I have used it in and out, Great stuff , nothing better.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 12:14 PM
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as a summary of the posts above, here are the votes:

Nero: 1000
303: 6


 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 12:31 PM
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Originally Posted by agranger
If you are near large bodies of water, boating stores also carry it.
Good tip. I just looked up West Marine here in town and they carry it.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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I have not tried nero yet, but use 303 on the inside and outside of my Mini, Land Rover, and Triumph.

It looks great on the inside, but to me, all of the protectors only look good a couple of days on the exterior black trim. Still looking for the killer product...
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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I just did the interior of a 13 year old bmw with 303. It's looking pretty rad
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by lotsie
Most R/V outlets carry it also.

Mark
Hi, Mark. Do you recommend one in Kirkwood?

The hot tub place I get my 303 from is on Kirkwood road, across from the Alpine Shop.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 08:15 PM
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Camping World also sells 303 protectant. That's where I usually pick it up. They carry the large refills too.
 
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by rockridge
I have not tried nero yet, but use 303 on the inside and outside of my Mini, Land Rover, and Triumph.

It looks great on the inside, but to me, all of the protectors only look good a couple of days on the exterior black trim. Still looking for the killer product...
Two words: Black WOW!
Find it here: http://www.showcardetailing.com/eshop/shopexd.asp?id=96
 
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 05:52 AM
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Originally Posted by ofioliti
Hi, Mark. Do you recommend one in Kirkwood?

The hot tub place I get my 303 from is on Kirkwood road, across from the Alpine Shop.
Have not had to buy it since we moved here. I got what we now have at an R/V place somewhere (remember I'm new here) on south Lindberg.

I'll have to check out the place in Kirkwood though.

Mark
 
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 11:26 AM
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Originally Posted by MiniMaybee
Black wow seems to leave a slimy feel to it and gives a blotchy look, unless you use a whole bunch to get an even shine. Then you have to buff the heck out of it to try to get the slimy look to go away. Reminds me of that stuff that starts with an "A" that knights use to wear. YMMV. I'm not too impressed so far with it. Way expensive too. It might work well at restoring old faded stuff (like the videos on their website show).
 
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 04:20 PM
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Black Wow will leave a slimy feel and blotchy look; that's how you know you're using waaaaay too much product.

I use about a pea-sized drop of BW for each wheel arch, which is plenty.

I've done the trim on my Mini twice, a 92 525i, a 98 528i, an 06 Sienna and an 02 Highlander. I've got a bit over a half a bottle left.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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I love 303 on my tires. I'm using Nero on the inside though.

I just assumed 303 has more UV protection than Nero, is this wrong?

303 carpet cleaner is also incredibly good.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 07:32 AM
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^Good to hear! I'm planning to pick some up along with their convertible car products (just for when I have to detail someone's car that might be a convertible).

I hate it when I detail cars for people. I always come right inside and look around and think "ooohh it would have been great to have that today" or "wow, I really want to try that out next time!" and then end up spending more money than I made
 
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffreyC
Black Wow will leave a slimy feel and blotchy look; that's how you know you're using waaaaay too much product.

I use about a pea-sized drop of BW for each wheel arch, which is plenty.

I've done the trim on my Mini twice, a 92 525i, a 98 528i, an 06 Sienna and an 02 Highlander. I've got a bit over a half a bottle left.
I was using a dime size of it but was having trouble with the it not coating evenly. I'll try it again since I have most of the bottle left. But not impressed to far.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2007 | 10:36 AM
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I stopped by OctaneGuy's shop one day and asked him to show me how it is spposed to be done. He uses a small, thin MF applicator pad (so it doesn't soak up the product), puts a pea-sized drop on the pad and then works it into the plastic trim bit. Rubbing it in vs. rubbing it on the trim is the best way to describe it. I was amazed how little product was used and how long it lasts afterwards.
 
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