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Old 02 May 2007, 15:52   #1
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Sun damged tubes

Does anyone have any tips to prevent the sun fading the tubes?
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Old 02 May 2007, 16:00   #2
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A cover is the best way - failing that many people swear by Klear floor polish or similar - about to try it myself!!!
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Old 02 May 2007, 16:14   #3
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isnt there a branded UV protector available? -I'm sure that when I bought rib cleaner I also got a spray gun with a liquid for sun protection too...not much use to you in Scotland, but Ron Hale in Portsmouth stock it although I dont think it's this product thats listed on the store...

http://www.ronhalemarine.co.uk/super...le_Boat_Finish

might have been 3M's conditioner, but cant be sure
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Old 02 May 2007, 23:18   #4
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try this:

http://www.rib-shop.com/product.asp?...chFor=&PT_ID=7

you may be pleasantly surprised!
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Old 02 May 2007, 23:36   #5
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I have several tubes of 3M conditioner for sale £7.50 each, if you want any PM me.
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303 Aerospace UV inhibitor seems to work pretty well. If you can get it.

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Old 04 May 2007, 16:04   #7
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[QUOTE=jyasaki;197916] 303 Aerospace UV inhibitor seems to work pretty well. If you can get it.

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Works a treat, i used it on my old rib!
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yes 303 is tops. I just ordered a case of it from a spa supplier in Newcastle area - found it via google - & the cost was 7.8 GBP per 16 oz spray.

Since then I have done my car, scooter & boat with fabulous effect, the water just beads off. Leaves your hands shiny too!

I can search out the link - they charge 5 GBP for postage so I got a case, on my second one already after only a month.

Thanks to everyone posting here, I got the 303 idea, lifejackets, servicing tips all from here. Just been out on the boat today for the first time & well pleased.

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Old 05 May 2007, 07:08   #9
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on my second one already after only a month.
Case or bottle?
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Hi, this is where I bought the box, it was 7.95 GBP per 16 oz spray plus 5 GBP postage for the box of 12. Sorry, I used 1x 16oz spray to do my car, boat, scoot & pool stuff. It is very good & they delivered in 2 days or so.


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Anyone find any cheaper pleasae post here, I will deffo buy another case soon.

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Old 06 May 2007, 15:31   #11
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303 is excellent but you have to be careful not to use it too much as it makes it really hard if you have to do any tube work. It absorbs into the hypalon and makes it harder for the glue to adhere.
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