posted 02-06-2003 06:35 PM                  

I also wanted to purchase Ultra Cote 2 based on Todd Cameron's posts:
http://www.prowleronline.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/000909.html

Being the engineer that I am with only a SLIGHT tendency toward over-analysis (I've been successfully hiding this so far, but the "kat" had to get out of the bag at some point) I did some research (www.autopia.org) and concluded the following:

1. 303 High Tech Fabric Guard is seems to be universally regarded as the best for fabric convertible tops.

2. Ultra Cote 2 is impractical for me. It's difficult to find and purchase and Todd Cameron, the expert, highly advises to let it soak in for 4 days before wiping it off. Really can't do that with a daily driver.

3. The lead product from 303 is their Aerospace Protectant. With the possible exception of Ultra Cote 2, 303 Aerospacee Protectant seems to be the most highly recommended. For 303's recommendation for engine detailing see: http://www.303products.com/techinfo/automotive/hoses.htm

4. 303 also makes a convertible top cleaner, which I know nothing about.

5. Shipping charges on individual 303 products is high.

6. There are pricing anomalies in the product line:

[gallon of aerospace protectant is MORE than a gallon PLUS a 16 oz spray bottle ($59.95 vs. $52.90)]

[2-16 oz spray bottles are the SAME price as bulk quart ($19.95); for only $2.90 more, you get an extra 16 oz]

[the convertible top "kits" cost more than the individual items]

[a quart of top cleaner is virtually the same cost as 16 oz - $7.95 vs. $6.95]

SOOoooo, in order to take advantage of the bulk shipping costs (over $50) I have determined the following to be the Optimum Economic Order Quantity for Aerospace Protectant, Top Cleaner and Top Protector:

$22.90 for Quart + 16 oz spray Aerospace Protectant
$19.95 for 2-16 oz pump bottles of High Tech Fabric Guard
$7.95 for 32 oz. pump convertible top cleaner
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$50.80 total plus $10.00 shipping.

Note that this can be optimized even further since the $10.00 shipping will cover up to $75.00 of products.

-GRROWL

P.S. - I was looking for something humorous to end with, but this even bores me to death. Hope it was at least useful to others.

posted 02-07-2003 06:40 AM                  

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Originally posted by fixumm:
Growwl how about a poke in the eye....

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How about a nice Hawaiian PUNCH?

(Note Icon: the sunglasses are covering up TWO black eyes).

posted 02-07-2003 07:31 AM                  

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Originally posted by mcrealty:
I've heard rumor that the mysterious Prowler Juice may be released this quarter. I actually got to see it in action at the Daytona show last Thanksgiving. The shine & anti-static properties were amazing.

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Hey, McR,

Good to know. What surfaces is this product for? If it's paint, it would be additive to the two products I mentioned (fabric top treatment and vinyl/engine compartment protectant). If it's aimed at vinyl, fabric, leather, etc., I'd agree with you.

Thanks. Let us know.

posted 02-07-2003 09:22 AM                  

I used the 303 top cleaner as well....scrubbed it in with a very soft bristle car-wash brush and it foamed up nicely. I rinsed it off and saw little fuzzies in the top. I was a little worried until I applied 2 coats of 303 Protectant, and patted it all down. I recommend cleaning the top with a sponge instead! the top will be less "fuzzy" that way.

I also highly recommend laying towels over your windshield, windows, and trunk to catch overspray. And pay a little extra attention to all the seams in the top.

GRROWL: I agre, their bundling packages are a bit odd. I mixed and matched the products myself as opposed to their kit prices.

posted 02-07-2003 08:08 PM                  

I'm already using ProtectAll on your recommendation for just about everything except paint, I get it at WalMart.

Looked for a store locator for "Camper World" but couldn't find any - or is it "Camping World, a national chain of 30 stores in 18 states"? (There's a "Camping World" in Manassas, VA, about 40 minutes from me).

Thanks.

-GRROWL

posted 02-08-2003 08:21 AM                  

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Originally posted by ed monahan:
Grrowl, if there is one listed in Myrtle Beach, then you have the correct listing. It is a chain but not too many stores.

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Thanks, Ed, looks like one and the same.

Here's a map showing all 30 Camping Worlds:

posted 02-08-2003 05:00 PM                  

Let me know if anyone needs these products from Camping World and I'll pick some up for you and ship it to you.

posted 02-08-2003 09:53 PM                  

Here is link to BostUS.