Mk7 Golf GTI Discussion Thread

[wasabiz]

Is paint protection really necessary? I thought it was all snake oil stuff. But I managed to get the dealer to do one up with ceramic coating stuff free for me

[Dutch77]

Is paint protection really necessary? I thought it was all snake oil stuff. But I managed to get the dealer to do one up with ceramic coating stuff free for me

The usual stuff from the dealers generally is; higher end options like Opticoat and Nanolex do provide benefits.

I've had Opticoat done to multiple vehicles and notice the difference.

[n0d3]

Is paint protection really necessary? I thought it was all snake oil stuff. But I managed to get the dealer to do one up with ceramic coating stuff free for me

I got mine coated with CQuartz, the water beads really easily now and it really brings out the shine! Lasts a couple of years so I think it's worth it. I honestly would ask a professional detailer to do it rather than let the dealer handle it.

[n0d3]

Anyone know of a good place I can get paint protection from in Melbourne? I pick up the car on Monday.

Cheers

Morrie from Reflection Perfection, tell him the guy with the GTI PP sent you!

https://www.facebook.com/reflectperfectdetailing

[Brendan_A]

I had opticoat applied to mine the day after delivery. Locks in the shine, makes washing easier and last for 5+ years

[Longy]

I had opticoat applied to mine the day after delivery. Locks in the shine, makes washing easier and last for 5+ years

On their website (Opti-Coat) it says "it provides permanent protection for all modern factory paints", that sounds good, approx how much did it cost to have it applied to your car?

[Dutch77]

On their website (Opti-Coat) it says "it provides permanent protection for all modern factory paints", that sounds good, approx how much did it cost to have it applied to your car?

Every dealer is different but as a guide around $400 should cover it usually.

Good places will do some paint correction for you prior to applying the Opti-coat, and I usually get the wheels done as well - particularly with the brake dust of the Golfs it makes it a breeze to clean.

[Longy]

Every dealer is different but as a guide around $400 should cover it usually.

Good places will do some paint correction for you prior to applying the Opti-coat, and I usually get the wheels done as well - particularly with the brake dust of the Golfs it makes it a breeze to clean.

Sounds a reasonable price, not like paint protection offered by car dealerships which they charge around $1500 to $2000.

[Brendan_A]

On their website (Opti-Coat) it says "it provides permanent protection for all modern factory paints", that sounds good, approx how much did it cost to have it applied to your car?

I had paint, wheels face, interior and glass done $875. Included minor paint correction.

[kennyc]

Thanks guys, will check them out.
Never did it on my mk6 GTI and paint still looks really good. So yeah not sure if i will do it.