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303 Automotive Spray Wax

Carnauba spray wax with UV protection

303 Automotive Spray Wax

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303® Automotive Spray Wax is the fastest solution for making your car shine.

  • Carnauba spray wax for gloss and protection
  • Gentle cleaner lifts water spots and dust
  • Protective layer lasts up to 90 days
  • UV protection for up to 30 days
  • Helps prevent colour fading
  • Use on wet or dry surfaces
  • Safe on clear coat, plastics and chrome
  • Leaves no residue behind
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Full Description

303® Automotive Spray Wax is the fastest solution for making your car shine.

This formula is a gentle cleaner that helps remove water spots, dust, and other debris from the hard surfaces on your car, while leaving a protective layer that lasts up to 90 days to help repel these elements. It also contains UV protection to help prevent colour fading.

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Key features

  • Carnauba Wax
  • 473ml Bottle
  • 90 Day Protection
  • UV Protection
  • Wet Or Dry

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Expert Notes

303 Automotive Spray Wax is a 473ml carnauba spray wax that cleans lightly and protects in one pass. Its gentle cleaner helps remove water spots, dust and other debris from hard surfaces, and it leaves a protective layer that lasts up to 90 days, with UV protection stated at up to 30 days to help prevent colour fading. It works on wet or dry surfaces and is safe on gel coat, clear coat, paint, fibreglass, plastics, clear plastics, chrome and stainless steel. It suits owners who want quick wax protection after a wash without a full paste wax session. Pair it with a wax-safe shampoo, a plush drying towel and two clean microfibre towels for spreading and buffing.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Clear coat paint
  • Gel coat
  • Fibreglass
  • Exterior plastics
  • Clear plastics
  • Chrome
  • Stainless steel
  • Other non-porous surfaces

Caution: Use it only on the non-porous hard surfaces listed, and rinse away grit first, as wiping over heavy dirt can mark the paint.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Spray Wax
Brand
303
Use
Quick Wax Protection And Shine
Suitable For
Gel Coat, Clear Coat, Paint, Fibreglass, Plastics, Clear Plastics, Chrome, Stainless Steel
Size
473ml (16oz)
Application Method
Spray On And Wipe, On Wet Or Dry Surfaces
Durability
Protective Layer Up To 90 Days
UV Protection
Up To 30 Days
Wax Type
Carnauba
Cleaning Action
Gentle Cleaner For Water Spots, Dust And Debris

How To Use

Application

  1. Rinse or wash the car first so no grit is dragged across the paint.
  2. Work on a cool panel out of direct sunlight.
  3. Spray a light mist onto one section at a time, on wet or dry paint.
  4. Spread the wax evenly with a clean microfibre towel.
  5. Buff the section with a second clean, dry microfibre towel.
  6. Move around the car panel by panel, including chrome, plastics and clear plastics.

Aftercare

  1. Reapply within 30 days if you want to keep the UV protection topped up.
  2. Use it for quick touch-ups of water spots and dust between washes.
  3. Wash the car with a wax-safe shampoo so the layer is not stripped early.
  4. Wash microfibre towels separately and without fabric softener.
  5. Store the bottle upright and capped, away from heat and frost.

Top Tip: Apply thin coats and buff with a fresh dry towel, as heavy coats take longer to wipe clear.

Performance Benefits

  • Helps remove water spots and dust
  • Repels dust, dirt and debris
  • Guards paint colour against UV fading
  • Slick, glossy shine
  • Wipes on and off without residue
  • Safe on chrome and plastics

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of wax is it?

303 Automotive Spray Wax is a carnauba spray wax. It protects exterior surfaces and leaves a slick, glossy shine.

How long does it last?

The protective layer lasts up to 90 days and repels dust, dirt and debris over that time. UV protection is stated at up to 30 days.

Can I use it on a wet car?

Yes, it can be used on wet or dry surfaces, so you can apply it straight after rinsing or on a dry car.

Which surfaces is it safe on?

It is safe on gel coat, clear coat, paint, fibreglass, plastics, clear plastics, chrome, stainless steel and other non-porous surfaces.

Does it clean as well as protect?

Yes, it contains a gentle cleaner that helps remove water spots, dust and other debris from hard surfaces. It is not a substitute for a full wash on a heavily soiled car.

Does it help stop paint fading?

Yes, 303 Automotive Spray Wax contains UV protection to help prevent colour fading.

What size is the bottle?

It comes in a 473ml (16oz) bottle.

Where can I buy it in the UK?

Order 303 Automotive Spray Wax from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, or pick one up at our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Mist onto wet paint after the final rinse for a quick wax.
  2. Use two towels: one to spread and one to buff.
  3. Work in the shade on a cool panel.
  4. Fold the microfibre towel into quarters for more clean faces.
  5. Use it on chrome and stainless steel trim too.
  6. Rinse off heavy dirt before waxing.
  7. Keep separate towels for paintwork and wheels.
  8. Keep the bottle away from frost and direct heat.

The Brand

303

303 is an American surface protection brand that has been a trusted name in its field since 1980. Its protectant was first developed to protect aircraft rubber wing boots at high altitude, and the formulas now care for cars, boats, RVs and outdoor gear. Since 2012, 303 has belonged to Gold Eagle Co., the Chicago company behind STA-BIL, which says its branded products, 303 included, are manufactured in the United States at its facilities in Chicago. The brand line is Proven to Protect.

At The Drivers HQ we stock 303 online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include 303 Aerospace Protectant, the Automotive Speed Detailer and the Slick Shine Ceramic Detailer.

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303 Speed Detailer, Protectant Wipes, Aerospace Protectant and Wheel & Tire Cleaner on a black display plinth

303 protectants, trim and leather care

Aerospace Protectant. The product 303 is known for, in 296ml, 473ml and 946ml. 303 describes it as a water-based formula with no petroleum distillates, alcohol, mineral oil or harmful silicone oils, which dries to a clear matte finish, blocks UV to help stop fading and cracking, and repels dust and stains. It suits vinyl, plastic, rubber, finished leather and fibreglass, but not clear plastics, suede, fabrics, flooring, gauge panels or headlights. Spray it onto a clean, dry surface out of direct sun and wipe it completely dry, because it does not air dry; 303 says to reapply every 30 to 45 days. The same protection comes as Automotive Protectant 473ml and in a tub of 25 Protectant Wipes.

Trim, seals and tyres. Rubber Seal Protectant comes in a 101ml bottle with an applicator for door, window, bonnet and boot seals, and helps them keep their elasticity. Graphene Trim Coating is a non-greasy coating for faded trim that 303 rates at up to 6 months, and Tyre Coating & Protectant is a water-based, sling-free aerosol that dries to a satin shine with no brush needed.

Leather. A two-step system: Leather Cleaner lifts stains and preps the surface, then Leather Conditioner softens the leather and adds UV protection that 303 rates at 30 days. Both suit finished and unfinished leather.

Fabric and stains. Multi-Surface Cleaner removes spots of coffee, oil, grease and ink from water-safe surfaces, and Mold & Mildew Cleaner + Blocker removes mould stains without bleach. Fabric Guard restores water and stain repellency to outdoor fabrics, such as a convertible roof's seams, and is not for interior fabrics.

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303 Speed Detailer being sprayed onto the bonnet of a blue car on a driveway

303 detailers, coatings and wheel cleaners

Between washes. The Automotive Speed Detailer is mist-on, wipe-off gloss for paint, plastics, fibreglass, chrome and glass, with anti-static properties and UV blockers. The Slick Shine Ceramic Detailer is infused with SiO2 and carnauba wax, works on wet paint as a drying aid or on dry paint, and is safe on matte paint. The Graphene Detailer tops up existing coatings, works wet or dry and lasts up to 90 days, and the Automotive Spray Wax cleans off water spots and dust and leaves protection rated at up to 90 days.

Coating. Graphene Nano Spray Coating is a graphene oxide based spray coating that 303 rates at 12 months. It is strongly hydrophobic, helps reduce water spots by lowering the surface temperature, can be applied in direct sunlight and also goes on glass, wheels and trim.

Wheels. Wheel & Tire Cleaner is a foaming, acid-free and non-corrosive cleaner for wheels and tyres: spray onto cool, rinsed surfaces, leave for 2 minutes, agitate and rinse. Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner is acid free too, removes brake dust and caked-on dirt, and also works as a paint decontamination spray for embedded fallout before polishing.

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