Viny seat protection preservation

[obbop]

The 2004 Silverado has free-range 100% natural vinyl covering the seats. I want to preserve/protect the material from the searing sun and the heat build-up within the conveyance. A search of this board did not return any helpful hints/tips/suggestions/etc.

So..... is there a product that will assist in keeping the vinyl intact? Should I opt for a seat cover? Any other ideas?

Thanks!!!

 

[seotaji]

formula 303 aerospace protectant.

can be found at marine supply shops.

 

[benjamming]

Lexol Vinylex

Can be found online at a lot of places and at my local Honda dealership.

 

[theguru]

I think the seat cover is a good idea, as it stop the vinyl from becoming very hot and cause a lot of sweating.

I also use 303 and it is the best protectant I've used so far, and I've used a few.

 

[OutlawTitan]

Lexol and 303 are both good products. Lexol is available at a lot of places but IMHO 303 is the better product and can be used on many other things. However, it is more expensive and harder to find locally but you may find it at a True Value hardware or at a RV store. Otherwise, try campingworld.com.

 

[obbop]

Thanks for the advice.

Protectant AND a cover may be the best route to take.

According to the 303 site it is available at my local friendly helpful Ace hardware store.

 

[HOndaGuy]

Use the 303. No other product can offer the uv protection it provides. Plus, if you like it and use it frequently, you can get the gallon online for about 35 bucks.

 

[Quattro Pete]

As far as vinyl protectant, Vinylex is OK, but too greasy and shiny for my tastes. I've switched to Harly Poly Guard which has been excellent on the vinyl interior parts of my A4 (including seats). 303 is also a very good product.

 

[obbop]

Scurried over to the 303 Web site. Clicked around and sent a message. A few days later a large envelope was shoved into the PO Box.

Inside... wheeeeee!!!!! Free samples.

Tried the Aerospace Protectant on the vinyl seats and sundry plastic interior components such as the dash and door panels.

Only time will tell how effective the product is in protecting those parts but I could notice an immediate difference in appearance. Similar to other products but there wasn't that "greasy" feel I sensed when using Armor-All and other products in the distant past (quit using those things years ago).

The seats weren't slippery and the plastic panels allow dust to be removed easier with either a dry brush or damp rag.

It's only a subjective opinion unverifiable by any scientific methods at my disposal but.... it seemed to me the vinyl seats actually absorbed some of the solution. If true, whether that is good or bad remains to be seen.

Guess I'll try the stuff and report back after a couple years have creeped by and report on the long-term results.

Hmmmm......

Wonder if spraying it on the kids would allow them to be cleaned with just a quick hosing down in the yard vice wasting all that hot water on baths?