Protecting New Paint

[Rob_R]

What the.... I stuffed up putting the quote in!!!! Taking myself outside to shake myself !!

[kaidee]

I was asked if I wanted paint protection from the dealer for $1895. I haven't taken them up on the offer, reading here I think I have gathered that you can buy products to do it yourself? Are there any good online guides that people would recommend? And any tips etc, I'm only 18 years old and have no clue about washing cars (I don't even know what the swirling is that you guys are talking about, I've never noticed it).

[Corey_R]

There are a 1001 guides out there, because everyone has their own method and recommended products. You can find a lot of info here in this forum.

There is also a good "flow chart" on the Car Care Products website. They also have a how to section. In addition, many of the products they sell have a "For best results" section in the description - for example the Nanolex Premium Paint Sealant Kit.

But even from CCP, there are a range of options and methods which largely depend on 1) what you want to achieve, 2) how much time you have to achieve it, 3) type of car and paint colour, and 4) how much $ you want to spend!


Edit: Just spend some time reading and looking at reviews and other people's opinions, and think about what YOU feel will work for YOU. Also, don't go pyscho with spending lots of money to get the entire range of products from the one brand or whatever. Invariably you may find that what works for someone else might not work for you, or that if you try two highlight recommended products, you may prefer one over the other etc. Like for example, I prefer the Aquatouch Wash Mitt, my girlfriend prefers the Mint Wash Mitt... they're both about the same price etc, so really it's just personal preference.

[kaidee]

My dealer just sent me an email offering me Interior/Fabric/Carpet Protection, Window tinting and Protecth Gold Paint protection for $1400.... Is that worth it? what does carpet protection even do? They claim with the paint protection I won't have to wax the car ever, is that true?

[Corey_R]

Read the thread...

[brad]

My wife once bought this stuff that claimed she'd never have to wax again - damn she's a hairy bitch.....

[Sword_Dude]

My wife once bought this stuff that claimed she'd never have to wax again - damn she's a hairy bitch.....

Badda boom...

[DMS_Dan]

My dealer just sent me an email offering me Interior/Fabric/Carpet Protection, Window tinting and Protecth Gold Paint protection for $1400.... Is that worth it? what does carpet protection even do? They claim with the paint protection I won't have to wax the car ever, is that true?

I can do it for you for $1000 with way better products

[wyeann]

As my GTI is on the Toreador and due to delivery soon.
i need to decide which paint protection to go. I have seen the similar thread b4 but having difficult to find ag.

One option is Stoneguard Kit+Gtechniq
Other option is doing Opti-Coat

which one is better? is there anyone done that before can tell me the rough price?
thanx!!!

[Corey_R]

Hi wyeann, welcome to the forums. I merged your thread with this one in the detailing forum. There has already been discussion on this topic so please read through the thread to find your answer.


G|Techniq is a nano-sealant.
Opti-coat is an aftermarket clear coat which is harder and has hydrophobic properties which removes the need for a sealant.

Stoneguard/3M PPF is a physical barrier against stone chips/anything else which might impact your car's surface.

So you need to decide what you're attempting to do. My entire car is covered in Stoneguard and G|Techniq as I intend to keep it for ages and I'm sick of getting lots of stone chips messing up all my hardwork in having a beautifully maintained car. But close up (<1 or 2m), Stonegard doesn't look as good as the original surface... or not at least until you start getting stone chips.

Stoneguard is probably more sensitive to acidic contamination than your regular clear coat, hence why you need to put something like G|Techniq, or even Opti-coat, on top of it, and make sure you carry around some bug wipes or quick detailer and a cloth to remove dead bugs and bird poop asap. Maybe if I had the Opti-coat clear coat on top of my Stoneguard it wouldn't be as sensitive.

But then, if you're in the city and always in bumper to bumper traffic, stone chips might not be an issue for you as it is for me and you could just put Opti-coat on, or even just buy some Nanolex Paint Sealant from Car Care Products and take care of things yourself