303 protectant and fabric guard

[roffey]

The nice people from 303 sent me complimentary fabric guard and protectant. I am in the process of putting my baby to bed for the winter and would love to try this product. I have cleaned my mooring cover and it is completely dry and as clean as it is going to get. I am asking how I apply this product. Do I just spry the protectant on and when its dry spray the fabric guard on or do I just do one or the other and not both. Sorry for being such a block head and my apologies in taking to so to use your product.

 

[oldjeep]

The fabric guard is what you would use on your cover as a waterproofer. The protectant is for things like your vinyl seats.

I like 303 stuff, free makes it even better I think the only boat related thing I don't have is the speed detailer.

 

[roffey]

Thanks for the reply. I, like you have a tone of stuff for my boat and car (Cadillac Fleetwood). Detailing my boat and car are therapeutic for me. I pour my favorite beverage and then take an hour or three cleaning and shining.

Giving a shout out to the 303 people, seems like an excellent product and I will purchase a larger bottle from this web site. I would be happy to port on this thread the results.

 

[harleyman1975]

I use the 303 products on my boat including the fabric guard on the cover. lasts about 45 days and then needs to be re applied. I will throw my cover in the washer and dryer then 303 fabric protectant very thouroughly then put back on boat for winter storage in the barn. I will re apply it midway through summer by just laying it on dock and spraying it well and allowing it to dry in sun.

 

[roffey]

I might be wrong and likely are but I thought putting the covers in the washer and dryer are just about the hardest thing you can do to them, interesting way to wash if you can tho. I use a soft wash brush (I use it on the car) with a very little bit of soap and then rinse it off. My thinking is the dirt is mostly just dust and rain water.

 

[oldjeep]

I just lay mine over the deck railing and wash it off with soap and water. I don't think that the heavy stainless ratchets would be real good for the washer or dryer.

 

[roffey]

I said I would post back and here I am. I messed it up. My eyes are not great at small print so I did not read the instruction on the back of the bottle. I washed the cover with soapy water, rinsed it and then let it dry. I sprayed the 303 on the cover when it was dry and wet as the instructions requested. I am going to order a bottle and try it again. The good side of this was I am doing the protection as preventative and not curative as the covers are new.

 

[oldjeep]

I said I would post back and here I am. I messed it up. My eyes are not great at small print so I did not read the instruction on the back of the bottle. I washed the cover with soapy water, rinsed it and then let it dry. I sprayed the 303 on the cover when it was dry and wet as the instructions requested. I am going to order a bottle and try it again. The good side of this was I am doing the protection as preventative and not curative as the covers are new.

Not understanding what you did wrong. The instructions are basically to make sure the fabric is clean and dry. They spray on the fabric guard.

"Use only on newly, cleaned, dry fabrics. For best results, treat fabrics in warm weather, of at least 70 degrees or warmer. In a well-ventilated area, apply 303? Fabric Guard on fabric until damp, overlapping in a crisscross pattern. Do not saturate."

 

[roffey]

Hmm, I had my daughter read the directions to me and it read to apply on a freshly washed and still damp, lol. Maybe I did it right then. Ill spry it with water and see what it does.

 

[oldjeep]

Here are the full instructions from a PDF on the web. ?@
APPLICATION
[FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica][FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica]303 Fabric Guard is best applied in two light applications instead of one heavy dose. Choose a warm day (50-105?‹F) and spray in a well ventilated area. Avoid heat, sparks, smoking, or open flame during application (303 Fabric Guard is flammable until dry). Also avoid contact with skin and eyes (protective clothing is recommended). [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica][FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica]Before application, test the colorfastness of the material or carpet by spraying in an inconspicuous area and wiping the area while wet to see if the color transfers. Clean material to be treated and let dry completely before applying 303 Fabric Guard. Spray evenly holding the nozzle tip 8 to 12 inches from the material. Only mist the exposed side of your material. [/FONT][/FONT]DO NOT SATURATE! [FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica][FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica]Allow the solvent to evaporate between applications. On fabrics the final application should dry and cure for 8 to 12 hours. When used on carpeting, a 12 to 24 hour drying period is best. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica][FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica]Avoid getting over-spray on wood finishes, vinyl, plastics and metals. Any over-spray should be wiped up immediately with a dry absorbent cloth. [/FONT][/FONT]
[FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica][FONT=Helvetica,Helvetica]Tips for New Fabric: During the fabrication process the factory finish can be worn causing the new fabric to "wet", most commonly at the seams. To prevent or correct seam leaks, treat the seam with 303 High Tech Fabric Guard. [/FONT][/FONT]

 

[roffey]

yup I went to the web site and read those directions. That is exactly what I did. I misted it on and have let it dry completely and will do another application.

Thanks for the reply Oldjeep, you got to love it when you think you messed up and then find out you were right anyway, LOL.