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Re: Protecting the Interior [phdhusky] by sgloon
May 12, 2008 (8:23 pm)
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Replying to: phdhusky (May 12, 2008 6:58 pm)

Where to Buy: http://www.wheretobuy303.com/
 
I can't recommend per se, especially as I don't know what material the dash is made out of... However, from the back of the bottle it lists interior and exterior of vehicles: vinyl & leather interiors, plastic bumpers, fender flares, trim and lenses, car bras, tonneau covers, vinyl soft tops & plastic windows, chrome & alloy wheels.
 
There is more listed on the bottle, including many non automotive uses.
 
all you have to do is spray on and wipe dry. I do it once or max twice a year on my boat, and that is plenty. The UV protection is great. And it repels dust, soiling and staining. I have used it on a bunch of other stuff and it works great.
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Re: Sleep Deprivation (sgloon) [tkay] by sgloon
May 12, 2008 (8:26 pm)
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Replying to: tkay (May 12, 2008 2:05 am)

I just paid $3.45/gal credit card and I thought it had gone up a lot! I guess not the max.
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Re: Hope I am not violating any Edmunds rules here [kdshapiro] by sgloon
May 12, 2008 (8:56 pm)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 12, 2008 5:48 pm)

Does this mean that we can put the fuse in when we don't need or want the AWD? Would this give us better gas mileage when we don't need the AWD?
sounds like a good idea, if it would not damage anything.
Does anyone know if it is OK to run with the fuse in (FWD) most of the time? Or until we need the AWD?
Is there anything that we could damage by doing this???
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Re: Protecting the Interior [phdhusky] by sgloon
May 12, 2008 (9:05 pm)
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Replying to: phdhusky (May 11, 2008 7:49 pm)

Phdhusky, I scanned the 303 website and they make their own version of scotch guard as well, 303 High Tech Fabric Guard. I have used their shower guard, and that works well. The 303 fabric guard has UV protection as well. Cheaper than having the dealer do something for you... The only thing I'm thinking of for someone else to install along the protection line is the "hood bra". But it is $200+. Still debating.
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Re: Little patches on exterior [pgb0517] by volkov
May 12, 2008 (9:42 pm)
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Replying to: pgb0517 (May 12, 2008 4:35 am)

Dra's six year old Bug has these patches. Only downside is the tendency to accumulate dirt at the margins which requires targeted effort to remove. Otherwise, they are as new.
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Re: Little patches on exterior [jeffmc] by sgloon
May 12, 2008 (9:57 pm)
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Replying to: jeffmc (May 12, 2008 11:17 am)

Is the paint chipping problem why they offer the rear under bumper guard? Do owners recommend it? Would a bra work there, or not needed???
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Re: Little patches on exterior [sgloon] by jeffmc
May 12, 2008 (10:32 pm)
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Replying to: sgloon (May 12, 2008 9:57 pm)

As far as I know, the underguard isn't related to the chipping issue, but is mostly a cosmetic add-on to make it look more "rugged", though it could protect the lower bumper from scratches from driving over branches or things like that. (I actually like the way it looks.)
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Re: Best SUV/CUV for $25k New or Used [kdshapiro] by sgloon
May 13, 2008 (9:15 am)
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Replying to: kdshapiro (May 12, 2008 5:57 pm)

Actually, in shopping around my area, I have found the new vehicles are priced competetively with the low mileage 1 or 2 year old vehicles. I was surprised to see that.
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Re: Hope I am not violating any Edmunds rules here [ateixeira] by bigfrank3
May 13, 2008 (9:31 am)
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Replying to: ateixeira (May 12, 2008 5:05 pm)

Juice, those reporting that it uses the AWD light are exactly right. There is no FWD light. From my 06 manual:
 
NOTE
(All AWD AT non-turbo models without
Vehicle Dynamics Control system) Before
driving your vehicle with the temporary
spare tire, put a spare fuse inside
the FWD connector in the main
fuse box located in the engine compartment
and confirm that the Frontwheel
drive warning light “AWD” in the
combination meter comes on. The all
wheel drive capability of the vehicle
has now deactivated. After re-installing
the conventional tire, remove the spare
fuse from the FWD connector in order
to reactivate all wheel drive.
 
The manual also says the "FWD fuse socket" is not there on VDC equipped vehicles, which makes me wonder if something is different for 09 now that VDC is standard.
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Re: Protecting the Interior [phdhusky] by bigfrank3
May 13, 2008 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: phdhusky (May 12, 2008 6:58 pm)

I use 303 on my UnderCover hard tonneau cover on my Tundra, got it at a True Value hardware store. For my dash in both the Tundra and Soobs I use an Armor All product that is not like the original. It doesn't make everything so shiny that you get reflections in the windshield. I believe it is sold as a cleaner that protects. It is a white bottle with a blue and black label. It works great and leaves things more natural looking while protecting.

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