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303 UV Prtectant is SPF 40 protection for the marine environment. 303 carries a UV screen that reduces fading degradation due to ozone, acid rain, and weather. Treated materials retain their original like-new appearance year after year. Unlike many products 303 Aerospace Protectant does not contain silicone, oils, waxes, glycerin or petroleum distillates and, so, leaves a non-oily, antistatic finish that repels dust, dirt and staining. Treated surfaces stay cleaner reducing maintenance. Use it on rubber, plastics, fiberglass, Plexiglas, vinyl, finished leather, and webbing. Extends the life of clear vinyl windows, inflatable’s and zipper teeth. Helps to restore faded gel coat to its original color. Recommended for UV protection of Vinyl, Dacron and Monofilm. Apply once or twice a year. Where UV exposure is extreme and constant, apply more often. Do not use on Acrylic Fabrics. Vinyl: 303 Protectant helps keeps vinyl fabric and clear window vinyl material looking like new. Long exposure to UV can harm vinyl, but 303 Protectant helps keep your vinyl from fading and cracking.
Dacron: 303 Protectant will restore lost color to faded colored Dacron, and periodic reapplications will keep it that way. 303's super-repellent finish minimizes the cutting action of mineral deposits and sand on the seam stitching and thereby prevents or dramatically delays seam failure caused by abrasion. Monofilm: 303's super-smooth finish repels dirt, soiling and smudging. Treated monofilm cleans up much easier when soiled. And sand and dirt that would otherwise dig in and scratch monofilm is often repelled away instead so scratching is minimized. Perhaps most appreciated by windsurfers is it's superior and long lasting water-sheeting properties.
How do you apply 303 Aerospace Protectant to Vinyl, Dacron & monofilm sailcloth and how often and how much does it take?
· Apply by spraying on and wiping completely dry.
· If maximum UV protection is desired, reapply every 30-45 days of EXPOSURE. · Coverage is typically 140 sqft per 8 oz.
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303 UV Protectant 16oz is a railroaded pattern |
Reduce Seaming with Railroaded Fabric
Most upholstery fabric is 54 inches wide and, if it features a pattern, the pattern is run down the length of the bolt. When upholstering, it generally looks best to run a patterned fabric from the top to the bottom of the piece and from the back to the front. This requires seams every 54 inches on larger pieces like sofas and long boat cushions. Alternatively, a Railroaded fabric pattern can be used to eliminated unwanted seams. The patterns in Railroaded Sunbrellas run across their widths. This makes Railroaded Sunbrella perfect for these longer projects.
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In this illustration, the fabric rolls out to cover the cushions without need for a seam. |

This is a photo example of the railroaded fabric coming off the roll.
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This is a photo example of fabric that is not railroaded coming off the roll.
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In this illustration the fabric rolls out vertically, and for this type of single cushion, would require several seams to cover the couch.
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