Best UV barrier?

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photonfanatic
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Best UV barrier?

#1 Post by photonfanatic » Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:35 am

I'm looking to do what I can to fight back against the texas sun. I want to find the best product out there, that I can spray on or wipe on to all the plastic and rubber surfaces. But there must be thousands of them to choose from. Which one is the best? Which one actually offers the most UV protection?

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#2 Post by teecro » Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:53 am

303 Aerospace Protectant will likely be hands down favorite...
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#3 Post by boocat » Sun Jun 18, 2017 7:02 am

I wipe before every trip and alternate between 303 and starbright vinyl guard. I would think by doing that and the limited hours on the water overall would be sufficient. It's the off time I think would be the biggest issue, I'm always covered when not in use. And I know what you mean about the sun, I'm in Fredericksburg.

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#4 Post by curtiscapk » Sun Jun 18, 2017 8:05 am

https://www.pontoonstuff.com/collection ... e-care-kit

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Re: Best UV barrier?

#5 Post by Tim in Michigan » Sun Jun 18, 2017 9:34 am

Have your local upholstery shop make a set of seat / helm covers. I know they can be expensive, but you will love them.. Only uncover the seats you need at any given time..
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#6 Post by joe20toon » Sun Jun 18, 2017 3:06 pm

[quote="Tim in Michigan"]Have your local upholstery shop make a set of seat / helm covers. I know they can be expensive, but you will love them.. Only uncover the seats you need at any given time..[/quote]

My wife made terry cloth covers... (thumbs up goes here)
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Re: Best UV barrier?

#7 Post by photonfanatic » Mon Jun 19, 2017 6:48 am

Thanks for the replies. I do have a boat cover, but it doesn't cover the "steps" on the front and rear of a pontoon. That is still exposed. Plus a cover does let some light through, and over the years... well you know what happens.

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