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Thu 6 Nov 2014 11:06
Any car - new car protection guarding - Claymillman

Are there any expert opinions on the value of paying around £300 extra to have the paint guarding systems applied to a new car. The guaratee of 3 years seems to me to be meaningless. (I have no idea how you would be able to make a successful claim). The car can look highly polished initially, and is supposed to not need polishing for a long time. I do have serious doubts about the value of thiis added cost, does anyone have any comments please?

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Thu 6 Nov 2014 11:18
Any car - new car protection guarding - Galaxy

Not worth the money. I would suggest you keep your money in your pocket.

You can buy the stuff yourself and do it for a fraction of that price. Also, you will know it's been done proprerly then. If the dealer does it the job will probably be given to someone who's there on work experience.

Salesmen like to talk you into having it done; they get a nice commission on every treatment they sell!

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Thu 6 Nov 2014 12:48
Any car - new car protection guarding - bolt

I agree with Galaxy, I know several people that have had it done but still need to wash and polish the car, the idea is to help prevent dirt sticking to the paintwork and the only system I have seen that comes close to helping is Toyota. imo but I wouldn`t buy it

as for stonechips there is not a lot you can do about them except dodge the stones

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Thu 6 Nov 2014 13:04
Any car - new car protection guarding - oldtoffee

£50 buys you some very good cleaners, polish and acrylic sealants which will do the job as well or better because you'll do it properly and the dealer won't always. Should last you five years or more doing it twice a year, spring and autumn.

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Thu 6 Nov 2014 14:35
Any car - new car protection guarding - Claymillman

Thank you guys for your prompt comments. You confirm my thoughts. I would be grateful if Oldtoffee could give me the name and supplier of the products he has in mind. You have made my mind up for me, and I will not purchase this finish from the garage.

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Thu 6 Nov 2014 15:19
Any car - new car protection guarding - Ben 10
Ford dealerships use Diamondbrite. If you do an Internet search you will get their website and buy the products direct. Other applications available ;-)
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Thu 6 Nov 2014 15:32
Any car - new car protection guarding - Ben 10
youtu.be/WMGagl1Ep4s This might be the future of car cleaning.
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Thu 6 Nov 2014 15:53
Any car - new car protection guarding - bolt
youtu.be/WMGagl1Ep4s This might be the future of car cleaning.

Teflon maybe in the paint, its getting to the point we wont even need to clean our cars,bit ott me thinks

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Thu 6 Nov 2014 17:27
Any car - new car protection guarding - Ben 10
It's not Teflon. The application is made on top of the paint at factory as an optional extra. It's a formula invented by a U.S. company.
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Thu 6 Nov 2014 17:37
Any car - new car protection guarding - bolt
It's not Teflon. The application is made on top of the paint at factory as an optional extra. It's a formula invented by a U.S. company.

Teflon was meant to be a joke but the wink didnt work, they only use teflon in engine additives ;-)

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