Interior Cleaners & Protectants · Rank #3 of 5

303 Aerospace Protectant — UV protectant, 32 oz

$19.384.6 (25,821 ratings)Fits: Universal
Best for

Strong UV protection to slow fading and cracking of vinyl, rubber and plastic

Not for

Protectant only — pair with a cleaner for soiled or greasy surfaces

Key compromise

Not formulated for finished leather conditioning

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303 Aerospace Protectant — UV protectant, 32 oz
Grade B+ · ranked #3 in category.
Scored on 6 public criteria, weighted 55% category-specific, 25% owner satisfaction, 20% value.
Cleaning Effectiveness
77
Finish Quality
84
Surface Safety
83
Scent
74
Value
64
Owner Satisfaction
89

303 Aerospace Protectant — UV protectant, 32 oz

OUR VERDICT
Researched as the gold-standard dedicated protectant: an aerospace-derived UV blocker that leaves a matte, dry, non-greasy finish and is widely cited for slowing dashboard fade and cracking. It is a protectant only — it dresses and shields but does minimal deep cleaning.
WHAT IT GETS RIGHT
Strong UV protection to slow fading and cracking of vinyl, rubber and plastic
Dries to a true matte, dust-resistant, non-greasy finish
4.7 stars across 25,804 ratings — highest rating in the category
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
Protectant only — pair with a cleaner for soiled or greasy surfaces
Not formulated for finished leather conditioning
Type
Protectant
Finish
Matte (non-greasy)
Surfaces
Vinyl, rubber, plastic (not for glass or leather conditioning)

What buyers say

5,762 buyer mentions

Buyers praise quality, effectiveness, uv protection and appearance.

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