303 Vinyl protectant

[Tom]

"However, since we have not tested our product in this type of application we can not recommend it."

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HELLO ? ? ? ? [/size] Armor-all themselves don't recommend it.

Geez, Doc, you don't have to shout.    It says "can not" not "do not".  

I just don't think people should malign the product without evidence.  If you have additional evidence, I'll listen.

[Spa_hottie]

We sell 303 in our store and use it on our display spa covers. It gives a great shine and smell it gives off is not too offense that we can't do it during business hours.

[Tom]

Speaking of odors, have you heard the story that bears are attracted to hot tub covers because of the formic acid they (the covers) contain?  I wasn't able to find any evidence of that one, either!    Nor could I find any indication that formic acid is used in the manufacture of, or is produced by the aging/degradation of, either marine grade vinyl or polyurethane foam (other types of foam, I didn't check).  

However, I did find some evidence that bears are attracted to the water IN the hot tub, which suggests that if a bear damages a cover it is  while he is impatiently removing  it to climb into the tub.  

Yet I found what should be reputable sources repeating the story that bears love to munch on hot tub covers.  (Well, if they munch Arctic Covers, at least they've got good taste, and will get a big thick mouthful.      )

Unverified and unsubstantiated rumors abound on the internet.  Few people seem to ask, "I wonder if this is true?"  They just pass it on....

[Mendocino101]

Speaking of odors, have you heard the story that bears are attracted to hot tub covers because of the
Yet I found what should be reputable sources repeating the story that bears love to munch on hot tub covers.  (Well, if they munch Arctic Covers, at least they've got good taste, and will get a big thick mouthful.      )

Unverified and unsubstantiated rumors abound on the internet.  Few people seem to ask, "I wonder if this is true?"  They just pass it on....

Yeah but most bears after dining on the Arctic cover quickly develop a bad case of ingestion.....

[Tom]

Yeah but most bears after dining on the Arctic cover quickly develop a bad case of ingestion.....

I'm sure that's true.  And even worse if they try to eat the interior metal frame.

[sledjunkie]

The whole Armor All rumor is just that, a rumor.

I've been using it on my Hot tub cover now for 6+ months. Looks great.

[Spatech_tuo]

The whole Armor All rumor is just that, a rumor.

I've been using it on my Hot tub cover now for 6+ months. Looks great.

BTW, the issue with Armor All has always been that if you stop using it you'll start to see the issues with drying out/cracking so I suggest you continue to use it. Twice I have dealt with spa owners who happen to work in the car detailing business and both echoed the concern of use of Armor All saying they would never use it so they know not to use it on their cover.

Of course I have no scientific proof that it is an issue. How do you know this to be rumor?

[windsurfdog]

BTW, the issue with Armor All has always been that if you stop using it you'll start to see the issues with drying out/cracking so I suggest you continue to use it. Twice I have dealt with spa owners who happen to work in the car detailing business and both echoed the concern of use of Armor All saying they would never use it so they know not to use it on their cover.

Of course I have no scientific proof that it is an issue. How do you know this to be rumor?

tuo,

I've heard the same thing including attributing the drying and cracking of vinyl that no longer receives AA treatment to the silicones that AA uses.  The story goes that the silicones draw the oils out of the vinyl thereby drying it.  303 uses no silicones...the biggest difference between the two.

I apply 303 about 3 times a year to mine, which is in direct sun all day and I'm very pleased with the results.

[drevos]

Greetings, I need a good product that effectively dissolves and absorbs seasonal pollutants from the siding surface without harming this surface and the environment. It should not leave spots, traces, and stains - this is an extremely important difference that distinguishes a specialized cleanser from other cleaning products. It is said that this is a good product  and after washing away the pollutants and when the siding is dry you will not see whitish marks and stains on its surface! Is it true?