Hi all,

I am a new MINI owner and I am very impressed with the knowledge base here and MINI2. Based on something I had read on one of the forums, I bought and used two of the 303 Aerospace products on my 2006 MC convertible, the fabric guard (for the top) and the protectant (for the tires, dash and whatnot).

The fabric guard worked GREAT on the top -- I sprayed it on and let it dry for a day and then washed the car. The water ran off the top faster and to a greater degree than the painted and waxed surfaces of the car. All I had to do was blot a few small drops off the top and it seemed dry. It's a great product **BUT** the overspray that hit the rubber seal along the leading edge of the canvas top caused the rubber to discolor. I **did** wipe the overspray off the seal and everywhere else when I applied the product -- just not well enough apparently. I used the protectant on the rubber seal and that helped but it's not "like new" anymore.

The product clearly states it contains petroleum and should not be used on rubber (and lots of other things) but I was still surprised how it quickly it discolored the seal.

Next time I apply the fabric guard I plan to use a long piece of cardboard to prevent the overspray from hitting the seal or anything else.

John

 

Yep, others have commented on the overspray thing, so much so that I've heard several recommendations to literally tape off the seal with painter's tape and such when treating (ugh). Using a cardboard mask seems like a better solution- please let us know how it works out. I'm planning on ordering some of the 303 soon, actually...

 

Does anyone know if the same is true of the raggtopp cleaner and protector? I have just recieved an order of it and plan on using it this weekend.

Phil

 

I use a plastic drywall knife to help prevent spreading wax on black plastic surfaces... It's got a nice sharp edge and is plastic, so it won't scratch (unless you go crazy). I'd think it would also serve well as a shield.