I found a way to apply 303 Protectant to the very front of the dash. I found a paint edger that consists of a 1 inch X 1 inch x 1/8 inch sponge on the end of a 3 inche piece of plastic stick. I tape the sponge stick to a 12 inch wooden paint stirrer. I spray the sponge with the protectant and coat the dash all the way to the windshield. I then use a rag on the end of another paint stick to remove the excess. Works great for me. Ed