X-Pack Paint protection?

[ryano]

Those prices seem a little higher than the usual... but then you're in Brisbane, so maybe there is less competition than in Sydney?!

I tried a different Tint a car and they have the films on special - Midnight express for $330 and F1 for $365

[ozvino]

Death, taxes and Ming bitches.

Show some respect please; they are "Moles" not bitches

[mckens]

I've just recently taken delivery of a GTI VI (Wow! What a car!! But that's another thread) and was absolutely resolute in refusing all attempted paint, interior, tint and roadside-assist packages from the 'special' sales lady that magically appeared when the deal was done.

I made the mistake of ordering paint protection and window tinting on another car in the past and it was an absolute waste of money. Given, the tint was, and still is to this day (dad now drives my old car) quite good, it could've been had for a fraction of the cost I paid. But the paint protection offered by car dealers is an absolute scam!! All I got for the ~$800 'package' was a bottle of car shampoo that I'm convinced was no better than some re-labled Home Brand car shampoo from Woolworths.

If the paint protection is so good, why wouldn't it be included from the factory by quality car manufacturers like VW in the first place, rather than added aftermarket by the dealership?

Save your money... it ain't worth it!

[Highlander]

Death, taxes and Ming bitches.

They are all inevitable and they all share the same appeal.

Have you ever seen a good looking death or a good looking tax

Or maybe she looked good just because I'm over 60

[Kirium]

Have just been quoted $395 for Midnight express full retint from Tintacar and $495 for Formula one

Those prices do seem a bit high...

Also, not sure if all MkVI's have the radio antenna integrated into the rear window like the GTI, but bear in mind that a metallic film on the rear window will interfere with radio reception. There are films on the market that are non-metallic to allow better RF performance, but it usually comes with a (near negligible) drop in heat and UV reflection performance. Solartint sell a non-metal film called Charcool vs their metallic Onyx film. There's also ceramic based tint films also about, but they're harder to find and pricier. Looks like Solartint use Madico films.. http://www.madico.com/WindowFilms/Auto_Products.asp

Just something to think about, and something no Ming Mole would have any idea about.

[Axis]

Out of interest my S15 200sx had the antenna integrated into the rear window. I had Tint-a-Car Formula One tint added right after I bought the car and the radio worked fine.

[Karlosovic]

Death, taxes and Ming bitches.

They are all inevitable and they all share the same appeal.

Have you ever seen a good looking death or a good looking tax

This rep had two excellent redeming features that death and taxes lack

On a side note... she suggested I get the interior protection "in case [my] wife's fake tan rubs off"

Obviously she's never met my wife (beach bum), but judging by the caked on foundation the rep was wearing she was just going from her own experience

[Corey_R]

Skip the interior protection too!

If you have a cloth interior, go down to Bunnings and buy a few cans of the 3M Scotch Guard and do it yourself. They're about $10 each. Just do it once every year or so.

If you have a leather interior, you could still use the Scotch Guard on the carpets if you want to, just make sure you get something like Meguiars leather cleaner/conditioner and rub that into your seats once every 6 months.

[DiDi]

NONE of you ****s know anything about XPack. For starters it doesnt come individually unless you are getting rorted some other **** for the same amount. There is no way a Xpack and top quality tint can be done for under $300. What other car care products do you know that offer a lifetime warranty on their products? How many pipes have you losers been smoking!!! Dont talk down things if you dont know ****!!

[DiDi]

tight arse ****!! You know **** all. Scotch guard is **** and offers little protection!!!

Skip the interior protection too!

If you have a cloth interior, go down to Bunnings and buy a few cans of the 3M Scotch Guard and do it yourself. They're about $10 each. Just do it once every year or so.

If you have a leather interior, you could still use the Scotch Guard on the carpets if you want to, just make sure you get something like Meguiars leather cleaner/conditioner and rub that into your seats once every 6 months.