Paint Protection

[theitchy]

When i preorder for Tiguan 162kw, dealer encouraged me to use the paint protection with the price roughly from $ 2600 down to $1400+. I dont really think i need it at that moment. I dont know what kind of paint protection is good for car also. Any advise?

[equiped]

This has been 'furiously' discussed in various forums under 'ming mole paint protection' etc. with the general consensus being that if you want it, get it done independently. You will get better quality for half the price. Research Opticoat / ceramic pro etc.

[Flipper Dog]

Shop around after market. They will correct any paint imperfections unlike the dealers.
At the end of the day you need to access your requirement for it with the conditions you will subject that vehicle to.

[Brizzypom]

When i preorder for Tiguan 162kw, dealer encouraged me to use the paint protection with the price roughly from $ 2600 down to $1400+. I dont really think i need it at that moment. I dont know what kind of paint protection is good for car also. Any advise?

Taken from

http://autoexpert.com.au/buying-a-car/new-cars/qa/should-i-get-paint-protection-for-my-new-car?rq=paint%20protection

Modern cars have a rock-hard clear coat of paint over the colour coat. It's like a bulletproof vest for paint: 30+ protection, and tough as nails. The so-called 'paint protection' offered by dealers is just a scam. It's unnecessary and also of dubious value. You don't need it - absolutely not. Dealers make a healthy profit on the paint protection, etc., but there's no obligation on you to help put the dealer principal's kids through private school.

If you want to keep that paintwork in tip-top shape for the life of the car, save the money on the paint protection and get the car detailed every six to 12 months. Detailing includes a good polish, and the wax left on the car by the polish is a barrier against environmental vectors like acids etc, which helps insulate the clear coat from oxidising over time. The point is: a glorified polish at the dealership sexed up as 'paint protection' cannot hope to be of residual benefit to the paint after years (or even a year) on the road. Save the dough and get the car polished once or twice a year instead.

[Dutch77]

+1 for equiped and Flipper Dog - go after market.

I will definitely vouch for the after market treatment, definitely adds additional protection to minimise any swirling, thus making for a cheaper and easier correction and re-coat after a few years.

I'd recommend the best guy in Melbourne who did my last ride, but Sydney is also well served by a few guys including a forum sponsor.

[Wolfgang]

Don't bother with the dealership paint protection, it's a poor quality sealant that will last a few months at best and is marked up with a huge margin.

Depending on how much work you want to put into maintaining your car and how pristine you want it to look will dictate what if any paint protection you choose.

Where abouts in Sydney are you?

[Gladbach]

My recommendation is not to bother with paint protection, not even after market. It's primarily designed to prevent UV light from fading the paint, but these days the clear coat has some UV protection in it, and in all honesty, unless you're thinking of holding on to the car for more than 10-15 years, it's not your problem if the paint fades down the track.

If you're super keen, you can do it yourself by buying the paint protection. It comes with two solutions, the first is a cleaning solution to allow the pain protection to bond to the surface easier, and the second is the paint protection itself. Its similar to a polish, you use two cloths, one for applying and the other for buffing.

The most important thing to note is that if you polish/wax your car then the paint protection will pretty much be removed. Contrary to some beliefs, it doesn't form a hard protective shell, it's really just a thin layer, similar to a wax.

My folks own a car detailing franchise, and when I bought my first new car I applied the paint protection with them. With my second new car I didn't bother, and to be honest, I haven't noticed any difference.

If you get fabric seats, you may want to consider spraying them with a waterproofing spray. Again, the dealer will offer to do this for a ridiculous price, but all you need is a can of waterproofing spray that you would buy for your shoes. It is worth doing because liquid spills are far less likely to stain as the liquid will bead rather than soak in to the fabric. You need to respray periodically though (I guess about every 6 months or so).

[ScotRok]

I just use the Autoglym products, and apply the High Definition Wax once a year. Car is low mileage and garaged. When I wash it I apply a final finish of the Aqua Wax, shines like a new pin.

[Hillbilly]

Wife got one of our vehicles done despite my protestations Cost about $1200 Found out later would have been $350 done directly at the same place. Didnt make the paint look any different in the time I owned the vehicle. My vehicle after that rarely got washed even and looked as good as the "Protected" one after a good polish.

Only thing it does is give you better fuel consumption because of your very much lighter wallet

[theitchy]

My recommendation is not to bother with paint protection, not even after market. It's primarily designed to prevent UV light from fading the paint, but these days the clear coat has some UV protection in it, and in all honesty, unless you're thinking of holding on to the car for more than 10-15 years, it's not your problem if the paint fades down the track.

If you're super keen, you can do it yourself by buying the paint protection. It comes with two solutions, the first is a cleaning solution to allow the pain protection to bond to the surface easier, and the second is the paint protection itself. Its similar to a polish, you use two cloths, one for applying and the other for buffing.

The most important thing to note is that if you polish/wax your car then the paint protection will pretty much be removed. Contrary to some beliefs, it doesn't form a hard protective shell, it's really just a thin layer, similar to a wax.

My folks own a car detailing franchise, and when I bought my first new car I applied the paint protection with them. With my second new car I didn't bother, and to be honest, I haven't noticed any difference.

If you get fabric seats, you may want to consider spraying them with a waterproofing spray. Again, the dealer will offer to do this for a ridiculous price, but all you need is a can of waterproofing spray that you would buy for your shoes. It is worth doing because liquid spills are far less likely to stain as the liquid will bead rather than soak in to the fabric. You need to respray periodically though (I guess about every 6 months or so).

Thank you everyone for recommend on paint protection. I think all of you are right. Everyone had a point. I learned from each of you and will take good care of the car. I like this new tiguan. And my price surely way higher than most of you when ordering this. $61,400+ with tint window for 162kw + DAP+ R LINE + Sunroof. No corporate discount. However, as long as the car is good, and wont make trouble. I dont mind paying that much.

That's what i think at the time im in the dealership. They keep convicing me using their Protektive ( or something) paint protection. Firstly quoted the package exterior and interior for $2600+. The price almost knocked me down the chair.