MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: andrewparker on June 27, 2012, 11:54:48 am
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Hi guys, I received a bottle of Aerospace 303 the other day and tried it out on the rear window wiper mechanism.
To apply I cut a washing up sponge in half and applied sparingly on the wiper. I then left to dry for a few minutes and buffed with a microfiber.
I'm a little unimpressed buy the results. There hasn't been much colour change and it seems to have left a mottled effect.
Has anyone got any tips before I tackle the rest of the car?
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Just found this - http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/blog/2012/02/303-aerospace-protectant-demo-video/
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Probing a bit further into this is would appear that 303 is great as long as it doesn't get wet. Is it really useless on exterior trim?
I've just tried some on the interior and left the buffing and it looks great.
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Bin it/ Sell it on ebay or save it for the interior only and use Poorboys Natural Look for exterior trim? :laugh:
I put some PB on the skirts, bumpers and the rear wiper 2 weeks ago and they still look like brand new. Definitely got the best results from applying and buffing.
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I'll most probably use it on the interior/engine only, but at £16 a bottle it won't be going in the bin!
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I use it on the plastic parts inside the engine bay, also not bowled over by its effect on exterior parts.
:happy2:
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I love the stuff, It needs to be applyed and then left to work into the plastic, removing or buffing after 5-10 mins gives the best results. I'v apply on Engine bays weekly and have clients engine bays still looking new and protected over 3k later. :happy2:
Its all in the application :laugh:
Some Pics
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCleanDetail%2FStfocus_2112010%2FIMG_5997.jpg&hash=917585f3d5caa80f686103caa4aafa5c6db5aeb3)
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCleanDetail%2FStfocus_2112010%2FIMG_6003.jpg&hash=2d144d5fb2805611dcf7e352a668bd4cd9031fc8)
Rear trim dressed here too
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2FCleanDetail%2FStfocus_2112010%2FIMG_6056.jpg&hash=943c6656dbd356c29c72a5175dc378aa37a114a0)
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So I used it on the engine bay last night. One word: wow!
Will get some pics up later.
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fandrew-parker.com%2Fengine.jpg&hash=dca4db6419b93ebfb362338d078e815e24836f5b)
I used AG Engine Degreaser first, then spayed 303 liberally. The improvement is massive considering the little amount of effort involved.
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Whats the best way to apply this? I dont seem to get the longevity out of the products i use.
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303 is great stuff, I dressed my engine bay with it and it's great stuff. Go's a long way too
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Whats the best way to apply this? I dont seem to get the longevity out of the products i use.
For the engine bay, just spray it on and leave. For the interior plastics I spayed on to larger areas and ensured an even coverage by going over it with a foam applicator. It's very thin so a little goes a long way. For more intricate areas I applied directly to the foam pad. As yet I haven't found a need to buff the product off.