optimum leather protectant vs 303 aerospace protectant

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I have 303 Aerospace protectant and I like it. However I would like to see what's out there, I found optimum Leather Protectant. What do you guys think?
 
My question, what are you using it on? If the answer is leather, which I assume, then I think you will like Optimum Protectant Plus. I just used it this weekend and was impressed. It has a great smell (leather), non-greasy, made the leather a little smoother to the touch but not slippery. Ultima Interior Guard Plus is another great product. I have not tried 303 Aerospace Protectant on leather.
 
You can also cut the Optimum product with water and use it on clear plastics. In that respect, it is a very versatile product.
 
I wasn't impressed by 303 on leather. I found Lexol, with a 15-20 min dwell time, far better. And actually quite good compared to Megs GC conditioner and Zymol combination product. 303 was closer to a quick wipe leather towelette or other very temporary treatment.
 
I have yet to try Optimum Leather, but I can say that I have been using Lexol for years on my leather and like it a lot.
 
I think I read somewhere here, maybe a post by Mike Phillips who talked with the chemist from 303 said the 303 Protectant is not recommended for leather.

Someone correct me if I am wrong please. I think it was Mikes review of the 303 vinyl cleaner and protectant.
 
It depends on the leather. Almost all automotive leather in North America is vinyl coated and 303 is excellent in this case. For uncoated leather as in many European cars, Ford King Ranch, 303 recommends Lexol. It's all on their website. Using a specialty leather product on plastic coated leather serves no purpose.
 
RTexasF said:
It depends on the leather. Almost all automotive leather in North America is vinyl coated and 303 is excellent in this case. For uncoated leather as in many European cars, Ford King Ranch, 303 recommends Lexol. It's all on their website. Using a specialty leather product on plastic coated leather serves no purpose.
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Correct in stating that 303 does not work on uncoated leather (in our tests this proved to be the case). Uncoated leather needs a very good quality leather protector to be of any good against stains and body oils both of which create problems on this type of leather.

Whilst most auto leather has a pigment coating and clear coat finish this does not make it 'vinyl' it is still leather and needs treating as such.

Whilst 'conditioners' serve no purpose on coated leather it is essential to use a good protection product particularly on pale colours where dye transfer is a major problem. Many protectors on the market simply do not work for this problem.


Hope this helps
Judyb
 
Thank you all. So what do you guys recommend using as protectant? Optimums, Lexol, others?
 
benzer77 said:
Thank you all. So what do you guys recommend using as protectant? Optimums, Lexol, others?
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I'm not a leather expert but I would say Optimum Protectant Plus or Ultima Interior Guard Plus. Both protect from staining and UV. After the big knock down, drag out thread about using an apc, specifically OPC on leather, I will refrain from using advertised conditioners.
 
That has been answered has it not? Your 303 will work perfectly on encapsulated leather. For untreated leather any of the leather protection products will work such as Optimum, Lexol, and others.
 
Whilst most auto leather has a pigment coating and clear coat finish this does not make it 'vinyl' it is still leather and needs treating as such.
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Ok, then clear or colored polyurethane would be more correct, sorry.
 
RTexasF said:
That has been answered has it not? Your 303 will work perfectly on encapsulated leather. For untreated leather any of the leather protection products will work such as Optimum, Lexol, and others.
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I agree with you and would add Collinite Leather and Vinyl wax and CarPro's new PERL to the list.
 
Optimum leather protectant is my favorite for leather. I'm not a fan of 303 for anything.

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richy said:
I agree with you and would add Collinite Leather and Vinyl wax and CarPro's new PERL to the list.
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Does collintite Leather and Vinyl wax have a glossy finish or matte?
 
There are many products on the market that claim to protect leather against stains etc but very few of them actually work, particulalry on unfinished leather. The protection value is fairly simple to test if you are unsure which work and which don't.

Wax and oil based products should be avoided particulalry on finished leathers as they will simply attract more dirt to the surface of the leather which is what does the damage in the first place.

Hope this helps
 
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