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« on: April 30, 2006, 04:43:31 pm »
have any of you ever used any type of vinyl protectant like Armoural or 'Son of a Gun' or any of the other type UV protect on your cover?  I just got my tub and was wondering if some type of product would be helpful to enhance the covers protection, crack prevention etc.

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« on: April 30, 2006, 04:43:31 pm »

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Re: hot tub cover maintenance
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2006, 04:50:54 pm »
sunstar cover conditioner or saddle soap.
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« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2006, 04:59:34 pm »
303
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Re: hot tub cover maintenance
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2006, 05:52:30 pm »
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have any of you ever used any type of vinyl protectant like Armoural or 'Son of a Gun' or any of the other type UV protect on your cover?  


CAREFULLY look at the warranty for the cover. MANY products such as you describe will void any and all warranty............. As they will also destroy the cover.
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« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2006, 06:04:40 pm »
I have seen the use of Armor All / Son of a gun type products cause the vinyl to shrink when subjected to our harsh Texas UV.  What I have found to work the best here is to keep the cover clean at all times with a mild soap and water and apply 303 protectant Spring and Fall.

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« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2006, 08:22:42 am »
"Word on the street" is that Armor-All protector is harmful to vinyl, which I think is ironic, since it's supposed to be protector.  
But Armor All still stays in business, and must sell millions of gallons of the stuff- so go figure.  
I just use some cover cleaner that my dealers sells, and a scrunge pad.  And I give it a shot of 303 occasionally.  Our spa is under our deck, so the cover doesn't get exposed much to direct sunlight, rain or snow.

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Re: hot tub cover maintenance
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2006, 10:53:30 am »
303 protectant.  Spring and Fall.  

This stuff is the best!
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Re: hot tub cover maintenance
« Reply #7 on: May 01, 2006, 12:42:13 pm »
303 Aerospace Protectant....don't own a tub without it! 8)
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« Reply #8 on: May 01, 2006, 05:56:20 pm »
Can I buy this 303 at walmart? Lowes? auto supply place or do I need to order on line?

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« Reply #9 on: May 01, 2006, 05:59:16 pm »
Auto supply stores used to carry it.  Spa stores carry it.  Support your local small business.
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« Reply #10 on: May 01, 2006, 06:07:39 pm »
Unfortunately for me, my HS dealer does NOT stock the stuff...now I COULD go to the pool/spa store right up the road (NOT the GL dealer, are you nuts??), but that just seems underhanded....I'd rather support Doc's site for the things I can NOT purchase at my dealer....and if there's a major price difference on identical items, well.......  :-/
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Re: hot tub cover maintenance
« Reply #11 on: May 01, 2006, 06:14:19 pm »
303 is the only way to go

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Re: hot tub cover maintenance
« Reply #12 on: May 01, 2006, 06:32:18 pm »
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Unfortunately for me, my HS dealer does NOT stock the stuff...now I COULD go to the pool/spa store right up the road (NOT the GL dealer, are you nuts??), but that just seems underhanded....I'd rather support Doc's site for the things I can NOT purchase at my dealer....and if there's a major price difference on identical items, well.......  :-/


Tell your dealer that all the cool dealers on this site carry it and they should to.   ;)
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« Reply #13 on: May 01, 2006, 06:49:01 pm »
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303 Aerospace Protectant....don't own a tub without it! 8)

Just follow the underlined link above...... 8)
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Re: hot tub cover maintenance
« Reply #14 on: May 01, 2006, 09:21:51 pm »
ACE Hardware stores sell it.

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