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For this comparison test I'm going to use Detailer's Pro Series Interior Surface Protectant vs. 303 Aerospace Protectant on my 2009 BMW 335i convertible.
Prior to applying these two products, I cleaned the entire interior with Detailer's Pro Series Total Interior Cleaner:
(http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums...series-total-interior-cleaner-comparison.html)
Detailer’s Pro Series Interior Surface Protectant:
For applying DP ISP I sprayed 2 shots on a foam applicator pad. DP ISP was given a quick shake before use:
Note: I tried taking a photo of ISP on the applicator pad but had difficulties capturing a good shot. It has a slight gel consistency that is quickly absorbed into by the foam pad.
From DP ISP product page on Autopia:
“Detailer’s Pro Series Interior Surface Protectant is a multi-surface shield for your vehicle’s interior. It maintains the supple, fresh texture of vinyl, leather, plastic, and rubber while blocking out harmful UV rays. Treated surfaces resist fading, drying, and cracking so your interior maintains a fresh new look. Detailer’s Pro Series Interior Surface Protectant keeps interior surfaces looking like new for the life of your vehicle.”
303 Aerospace Protectant:
For 303 I’m using the wipe version. No shaking required!
From 303’s product page on Autopia:
“303 Aerospace Protectant is SPF 40 sunscreen for your stuff! Regular use prevents UV-caused slow fade of multiple materials. Use 303 Aerospace Protectant to maintain the original beauty of your vehicles, boat, RV, and countless surfaces around your home. 303 Aerospace Protectant is the most versatile and effective UV protectant on the market!”
Side by side results: After applying both products to the driver’s side door trim I waited a moment before giving them a quick buff to knock down any high spots and removed the blue tape to expose my clean control surface:
W/ iPhone flash on:
As you can clearly tell, on both the textured vinyl and smooth plastic trim surfaces 303 left the finish MUCH darker then ISP. I couldn’t believe it when I removed the tape. I figured it would be close, but not this dramatic.
Smell: Both 303 and ISP have a fairly neutral smell. ISP may have a very slight hint of banana but I couldn’t tell for sure.
Cost: Since I used 303 wipes, I’m going to base my cost break down based on the 32 oz size of 303 available on Autopia so the price is more closely comparable:
- DP ISP $.72 per oz/ $22.99 per 32oz bottle
- 303 $.62 per oz/ $19.99 per 32oz bottle
Ok so there is a very minor difference in price. I choice the wipes mainly for dressing my engine compartment - one less MF to clean.
Conclusion: This is a tough one. Both products are competitively priced, don’t have offensive odors, can be used on all types of interior and exterior surfaces,and have UV protection from the damaging effects of the sun. Since both my wife and I have cars with dark color interior surfaces, I have to give 303 the advantage since it clearly makes black darker.
I decided to remove ISP from the driver side door and apply 303 to the whole surface as well as the dashboard and passenger side door. But used ISP on the rear deck and also in the rear passenger’s compartment. I’ll be sure to update this tread with any observations I have over the coming weeks.
Hope this review was helpful!
Prior to applying these two products, I cleaned the entire interior with Detailer's Pro Series Total Interior Cleaner:
(http://www.autopiaforums.com/forums...series-total-interior-cleaner-comparison.html)
Detailer’s Pro Series Interior Surface Protectant:
For applying DP ISP I sprayed 2 shots on a foam applicator pad. DP ISP was given a quick shake before use:
Note: I tried taking a photo of ISP on the applicator pad but had difficulties capturing a good shot. It has a slight gel consistency that is quickly absorbed into by the foam pad.
From DP ISP product page on Autopia:
“Detailer’s Pro Series Interior Surface Protectant is a multi-surface shield for your vehicle’s interior. It maintains the supple, fresh texture of vinyl, leather, plastic, and rubber while blocking out harmful UV rays. Treated surfaces resist fading, drying, and cracking so your interior maintains a fresh new look. Detailer’s Pro Series Interior Surface Protectant keeps interior surfaces looking like new for the life of your vehicle.”
303 Aerospace Protectant:
For 303 I’m using the wipe version. No shaking required!
From 303’s product page on Autopia:
“303 Aerospace Protectant is SPF 40 sunscreen for your stuff! Regular use prevents UV-caused slow fade of multiple materials. Use 303 Aerospace Protectant to maintain the original beauty of your vehicles, boat, RV, and countless surfaces around your home. 303 Aerospace Protectant is the most versatile and effective UV protectant on the market!”
Side by side results: After applying both products to the driver’s side door trim I waited a moment before giving them a quick buff to knock down any high spots and removed the blue tape to expose my clean control surface:
W/ iPhone flash on:
As you can clearly tell, on both the textured vinyl and smooth plastic trim surfaces 303 left the finish MUCH darker then ISP. I couldn’t believe it when I removed the tape. I figured it would be close, but not this dramatic.
Smell: Both 303 and ISP have a fairly neutral smell. ISP may have a very slight hint of banana but I couldn’t tell for sure.
Cost: Since I used 303 wipes, I’m going to base my cost break down based on the 32 oz size of 303 available on Autopia so the price is more closely comparable:
- DP ISP $.72 per oz/ $22.99 per 32oz bottle
- 303 $.62 per oz/ $19.99 per 32oz bottle
Ok so there is a very minor difference in price. I choice the wipes mainly for dressing my engine compartment - one less MF to clean.
Conclusion: This is a tough one. Both products are competitively priced, don’t have offensive odors, can be used on all types of interior and exterior surfaces,and have UV protection from the damaging effects of the sun. Since both my wife and I have cars with dark color interior surfaces, I have to give 303 the advantage since it clearly makes black darker.
I decided to remove ISP from the driver side door and apply 303 to the whole surface as well as the dashboard and passenger side door. But used ISP on the rear deck and also in the rear passenger’s compartment. I’ll be sure to update this tread with any observations I have over the coming weeks.
Hope this review was helpful!
