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    Thoughts on paint protection

    Hi guys,

    The gf has bought herself a Subaru, and is becoming very protective of it, talking of paint and leather protection etc. Subaru Aus quoted her about 1600 for lifetime paint+interior protection, which includes paint protection, scratch n dent fixes for 2yrs, leather preservation, carpet protector, vinyl conditioner.

    Anyway, I wanted to know what you guys thought of this stuff. I've heard all kinds of reviews for this, right from its rubbish to people saying bird poop slides right off. Do you think it’s a waste of money, or does it really help with paint preservation in the long run?

    Oh, and its a silver impreza with luxury pack if anyone wanted to know.

    Thanks.
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    #2
    paint protection is good...but never get it done by your dealer...cos that will cost you 2-3 times more

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      #3
      is she planning to keep this car for a very long time?
      like 10 years or more?
      because if you are only going to keep the car for around 5 years or less, then i think there's no point in getting it. So long you keep your car in fairly good condition, like general care would be fine

      i've owned cars since brand new and didn't bother with paint protection, and never had a problem with the paint.

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        #4
        Out of curisoty, what brand are they offering?

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          #5
          the scratch and dent repairs for 2 years sounds tempting. although i bought paint protection and "free" tints for my car ages ago and ive been kicking myself ever since. wish i could have spent the $1000 elsewhere. you can get it done considerably cheaper elsewhere, dont get it from the dealers.

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            #6
            A friend of mine had his Accord Euro done with dealer paint protection.

            It was CRAP.

            After he got his refund on the paint protection he and I detailed the car using Autoglym products and the result was far better, for around 1/10th the price (plus a little elbow grease).
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              #7
              She is planning to keep the car for sometime; she kept her last car, Hyundai Accent, for about 7yrs and traded that in. I'm so happy the Hyundai is gone

              Her car is pretty much outdoors 24x7 and has little to none undercover time, which is why I'm thinking this isn’t such a bad idea. I think the brand Subaru quoted her is motorone, or fifth dimension.

              She got quoted $500 from tint-a-car with a 3yr guarantee, but we have to find out what that guarantee is exactly.

              I am very wary of them just doing a full detail and nothing else.

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                #8
                paint protection is basically a sealant applied to the car, it won't last any longer than 1 year and has to be reapplied yearly at your expense. Read the brochure properly and I guarantee it will tell you that.

                Not only that but you have to abide by strict guidelines for the warranty to have any impact.

                Spend $400 on a high quality detail instead, there is Australia's best detailer in Melbourne. Get him to Zaino it and it will have a far better shine than anything a dealer can hope to ever accomplish.

                Paint protection from dealers is for suckers
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                  #9
                  Like everything prevention is usually the best cure, keeping the car clean and waxed, car cover if feasible, and pay for a detailing job once in a blue moon, is far better than paying for paint protection IMO.
                  The most expensive is not always the best, but the best is always expensive.

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                    #10
                    I have heard that this where dealers make there money. Factory paint jobs on quality cars are pretty good now so i agree with NeoNode.
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                      #11
                      Paul, no offense but I think the way you guys sell your product is a load of crap.

                      You guys keep mentioning showroom shine but I fail to see how you can offere a showroom shine without doing any paint preparation.

                      I know that swirl removal or contaminant removal is not part of your process. So how can you offer a show room shine on a finish which isn't prepared properly.

                      I would never reccomend anyone spending 1000 of dollars on the crap you guys sell.
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                        #12
                        Not sure about YOUR product, because quite frankly I didn't read your essay of a post. But as per the title of the thread, I will comment: i've had all our cars paint protected in the past, and my god it's awesome. You litrally have to hose your car down and it's clean. Dirt doesn't stick to paint as much.


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                          Thoughts on paint protection

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by NeoNode View Post
                            Like everything prevention is usually the best cure, keeping the car clean and waxed, car cover if feasible, and pay for a detailing job once in a blue moon, is far better than paying for paint protection IMO.
                            +1 agreed

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