303 aerospace protectant what it can do

**PeteT19640** · 02-07-2021, 02:07 AM

Hi
As a lot of people know about my dashboard problems I think it might be just the heat. The car is a garage queen as people would say bring out for a drive in the weekend.

I know 303 helps with the UV but what straight out heat?

Thanks in advance

**The Guz** · 02-07-2021, 02:31 AM

If you only drive on the weekends then it should not be a problem.

UVS100 Ultraviolet Heat Shield by Covercraft? is custom made for your vehicle's windshield! Sun Shades block out harmful UV rays to protect against

**PeteT19640** · 02-07-2021, 02:45 AM

Thanks that's what I thought too.
I'm trying to figure it out.
So really hot without UV is ok?
Would it hurt to put 303 aerospace protectant on the dash?

Thank you for your reply

**PeteT19640** · 02-07-2021, 02:55 AM

Originally Posted by The Guz

If you only drive on the weekends then it should not be a problem.

UVS100 Ultraviolet Heat Shield by Covercraft? is custom made for your vehicle's windshield! Sun Shades block out harmful UV rays to protect against

Thanks that what I thought too. Yes only driven the weekend normally Sunday sometime miss a week.
I'm trying to figure it out.
So really hot without UV is ok?
Would it hurt to put 303 aerospace protectant on the dash?
Would I need a UV shield if in garage.
Thank you for your reply.

**dgage** · 02-07-2021, 03:39 AM

If you’re trying to get rid of heat, tint your windows with 3M Crystalline, which is a ceramic tint that blocks heat. The first summer after I got the tint (light bronze CR 60 or 70), I remember rolling down my window at a drive-thru with it near 100 degrees. It was like I just stepped into a sauna. As soon as I finished ordering and put up my window, poof, no more crazy heat. It makes a huge difference and you can do your windshield as well with an almost clear version. I no longer have to wait 10 minutes for my car to cool off in the summer, it’s a matter of a minute or two all due to the tint.

3M Crystalline

**The Guz** · 02-07-2021, 04:55 AM

Originally Posted by PeteT19640

Thanks that what I thought too. Yes only driven the weekend normally Sunday sometime miss a week.
I'm trying to figure it out.
So really hot without UV is ok?
Would it hurt to put 303 aerospace protectant on the dash?
Would I need a UV shield if in garage.
Thank you for your reply.

As I mentioned in your other thread, modern day glass blocks out a majority of the UV. With that said, you can use 303 whenever you feel the need to.

Unless you garage is open there is no need for the sun shade in the garage. If you want to block heat out then consider tinting the glass.

Mike Phillips · 02-08-2021, 09:37 AM

I think others have done a great job to answer your questions.

I'll just add, one of the causes for a dash to crack, that is the VINYL to split apart - comes from expansion and contraction. New vinyl, in good shape will stretch as a car heats up and then contract as the car cools down. Same goes for all the parts of your car.

Over TIME - vinyl can loose plasticizer oils that are naturally present when vinyl is made. These plasticizer oils enable the vinyl to remain flexible. So what you really want to do is clean and protect vinyl.

But at the end of the day, there's only so much you can do and the rest is up to physics. Pick a good brand, (303 is a great brand), and use it. Your other option is to do nothing at all and I'm not sure that's the best option out of your two choices.

**PeteT19640** · 02-09-2021, 03:55 AM

Originally Posted by dgage

If you’re trying to get rid of heat, tint your windows with 3M Crystalline, which is a ceramic tint that blocks heat. The first summer after I got the tint (light bronze CR 60 or 70), I remember rolling down my window at a drive-thru with it near 100 degrees. It was like I just stepped into a sauna. As soon as I finished ordering and put up my window, poof, no more crazy heat. It makes a huge difference and you can do your windshield as well with an almost clear version. I no longer have to wait 10 minutes for my car to cool off in the summer, it’s a matter of a minute or two all due to the tint.

3M Crystalline

Thanks will look into it.
How does it work in the winter don't want it to be too cool?

**PeteT19640** · 02-09-2021, 03:59 AM

Originally Posted by The Guz

As I mentioned in your other thread, modern day glass blocks out a majority of the UV. With that said, you can use 303 whenever you feel the need to.

Unless you garage is open there is no need for the sun shade in the garage. If you want to block heat out then consider tinting the glass.

Thanks' again.
The car is white and has light interior.
Back window is slightly tinted and back passenger windows are more heavily tinted. Not sure with the front.

**PeteT19640** · 02-09-2021, 04:05 AM

Originally Posted by Mike Phillips

I think others have done a great job to answer your questions.

I'll just add, one of the causes for a dash to crack, that is the VINYL to split apart - comes from expansion and contraction. New vinyl, in good shape will stretch as a car heats up and then contract as the car cools down. Same goes for all the parts of your car.

Over TIME - vinyl can loose plasticizer oils that are naturally present when vinyl is made. These plasticizer oils enable the vinyl to remain flexible. So what you really want to do is clean and protect vinyl.

But at the end of the day, there's only so much you can do and the rest is up to physics. Pick a good brand, (303 is a great brand), and use it. Your other option is to do nothing at all and I'm not sure that's the best option out of your two choices.

Thank you
Leaving it and doing nothing is not an option, I've seen what happens.

Will 303 Aerospace Protectant add plasticizer oils or similar?

I applied to the dashboard 303 Aerospace Protectant and massaged with a foam applicator. Is it ok to use foam?
Then I buffed with a microfiber cloth.