X-Pack Paint protection?

**Karlosovic** · 23-02-2010, 05:30 PM

While I was filling out the paperwork to order my new GTI last friday, the rep starts trying to sell me "X-Pack - Xtreme Vehicle Protection"

Paint protection / Carpet & Fabric proctection

She mentioned about $850 for the paint protection... I didnt hear / dont remember a price on the interior protection, but she did say if i buy both, they throw in free window tinting (darkest legal)

It sounds like a good idea, but is it any good?
What should I be paying for it?
What would i expect to pay for window tinting normally?

**MACCAA** · 23-02-2010, 05:32 PM

Complete.Waste.of.Money...

**Golf Houso** · 23-02-2010, 05:41 PM

its basically just a $300 detail the dealer is re-selling for more, its been echoed several times on the forum.

**team_v** · 23-02-2010, 06:17 PM

Best bet it to get a clear ppf film applied aftermarket as it will rpotect the car much better and will cost an equivalent amount.

The Ming Mole tries to sell you the protection package at a discount even though it is worth maybe $300 including tint?

**ryano** · 23-02-2010, 06:32 PM

When I ordered my gti the salesperson told me that the 'free' tint they apply is only for the rear window, not any others 'because it already has tint'

what level of tint does the stock gti come with? thinking of getting it retinted

**Corey_R** · 23-02-2010, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Karlosovic

It sounds like a good idea, but is it any good?
What should I be paying for it?
What would i expect to pay for window tinting normally?

Hey man... I'll pm you with my bank account details, just deposit the $850 in there, and I promise that your car will never have stone chips! My mythical cloak of protection will do just as good a job as the dealers paint protection!

If you are actually concerned about it, the only way to truly protect your paint, is the Paint Protection Film, such as 3M, or Ventureshield. A 'full package' would cost less than $850 and typically contains:
Front Bumper Lower
Front Bumper Upper
Headlights
Bonnet & Insert
Front Guards
Mirror Backs
Door Cups
Top of Rear Bumper

Here's a local Sydney place with more info: http://www.ozicozi.com.au/surfacetec...stoneguard-kit

**Corey_R** · 23-02-2010, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by ryano

When I ordered my gti the salesperson told me that the 'free' tint they apply is only for the rear window, not any others 'because it already has tint'

what level of tint does the stock gti come with? thinking of getting it retinted

The GTI has 'heat insulating tinted glass' as standard. However, it's a very light green tint. I would recommend going to a reputable third party tint company and having a quality 35% tint applied to all windows (except windscreen obviously).