303 protectant smells like B.O.

[CharlieJ]

I have noticed that the 303 Aerospace Protectant I use on my interior surfaces leaves a lingering B.O. smell for a few days after I apply it. Does anyone else who uses this product experience the same thing?

 

[RnR]

Not here. Maybe this is proof I'm burned out...

 

[SZR48207]

I noticed that too. I use some other vinyl protectants (Armor-All water based) that also have this odor. I think even Meguiar's Natural Look has a slight BO smell.

Probably some common chemical that would otherwise be muted out by a stronger artificial scent.

From what I recall, you can actually cut 303 with water, so you might dilute it down for interior to make it smell less and to only add protection without the slickness.

 

[demarpaint]

I didn't find the smell too bad, maybe 30+ years of painting fried my nose?

 

[Hessen]

303 doesn't smell good but can't say I've ever thought of B.O. when applying it. Maybe working at a hospital has gotten me too sensitized to sh***y smells...

 

[asiancivicmaniac]

Yeah, it smells

 

[Aquaticentipede]

Armor All stinks, imo. But 303 doesn't bother me.

 

[DaHen]

O, thank goodness.
All this time, I thought it was me. lol.

 

[MKZman]

303 does not have a pleasant smell like many protectants but it is not objectional to me.

 

[iluvhonda]

The real question is how are you applying it? I use to use a foam applicator and wipe away with a MF towel.

A way I found out that my detailer uses is applying it with a terry cloth towel. One to spread and one to wipe away.

BTW the smell is actually great. I find products like M40 by Meguiars or your over the counter products to be unpleasant