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Bigblue

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I would be surprised if this question hasn't been asked. What products do people love and hate? On my previous boat I used 303. The 303 Seemed to keep my old fabric happy for the past 4 years I had the boat, and for the last 2 my brother(he bought it from me) has been using 303 with the same results.

For my current boat, I just had a new camper top made last year, so it has not been treated yet. I washed it and put it away for the season. Obviously, I am very anxious for spring and that is why I figured I would be proactive with this convo for everyone.
 
I like 303 fabric protector. And since it worked so well for you in the passed I'd stick with it.
 
It has worked well. I would have to say, the only thing that doesnt work well is the spray bottles! The original top that came with my new boat, took 3 32 oz bottles of 303. 2 spray heads stopped working. I will definitely be buying the gallon and a better spray bottle. I would advise anyone using 303 to do the same
 
I'd stick with 303. It's the only one recommended by Sunbrella.
 
Have to agree with Bigblue. The 303 spray bottles are crap. I have a full bridge enclosure that I have been treating with 303 spray bottles for years with just ok results. For the past two years, I have taken the enclosure home and used a garden sprayer to apply the 303. I know, the instructions caution that "two light coats are better than one heavy coat" but the results I got with the garden sprayer were excellent. Not the slightest leak anywhere on 20 year old canvas that has been repaired/reinforced many times. Using this method, I can skip a year between applications. I buy 303 by the gallon.
 
This topic is looking like it is a 303 page! Im glad everyone is feeling that way. Looks like I will be sticking with the product! So the Garden sprayer worked great?? I guess it would, you can adjust the spray to a mist if you wanted to. This would keep your arm from exploding with a traditional hand pump!
 
I had used 303 in the past. Now use Star-Brite. It seems to work just as well, if not better. Also, Star-Brite is about $45/gallon versus about $110/gallon for 303. I pour the gallon into a 2-gallon weed sprayer, lay the canvas out on the ground, and finish in a short time. Cheaper, faster, and just as good or better. The Star-Brite does last longer for me, but it could be because I am putting it on heavier with the big sprayer. Whatever the cause of it lasting longer, it works for me.
... And no hand cramps and broken sprayer bottles afterward!
 
I always had good results using Star-Brite. I don't see the justification of spending triple the price using 303.
 
I have used both. I still have to re-apply either produt to my mooring cover each year, so it does not really matter. Just buy by the gallon. Much more affordable
 
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