Vinyl and Carpet/upholstery protection?

Hey guys and gals I am currently in the market for an affordable carpet/upholstery protectant and vinyl/trim dressing. The vinyl/trim dressing will be used both inside and outside while the upholstery will sometimes be used on convertible tops. What do you lot suggest?

Also I would like to know your preferrences for gel or spray types of protectant for trim/vinyl and why you prefer a gel or spray protectant.

 

303 vinyl/fabric convertible top cleaner

303 aerospace protectant.

I used these when I had a 'vert. great products.

 

Meg's #40 is pretty good as well. I only have a sample of it though, so I haven't used it a bunch.

 

Is the vinyl product safe for engine bays as well?

 

both 303 aerospace protectant and meg's #40 are safe dressings for engine bay plastics.

 

by the way, does the 303 vinyl dressing like to attract dust and feel greasy after application?

 

Nope. Still, I wouldn't put it on something you are constantly touching, like a steering wheel or stick shift.

 

+1 for 303 and I also use Vinylex (from the makers of lexol) which is really similar to 303.

 

is the 303 vinyl/fabric cleaner necessary or can i just use some diluted APC?

 

kc look in the recent show and shine or the pro area i could have swore i saw one that showed the gloss (or lack of) of a few matte interior products.

 

303, Vinylex & Autoglym Vinyl and Rubber care are all water based, leave no greasy feeling and do not attract dust.

 

Vinyl protectant: I keep coming back to Vinylex. I tried 303, and it's great stuff. Vinylex is every bit as good, easier to find, and less expensive. I use it a lot.

Upholstery protectant: the only one I've ever tried is Scotchguard. I don't like it. I don't know if it works well or not; the smell of it gave me a headache, so I quit using it.