Hi there,
Is new car paint protection / opticoat / ceramic pro worth the expense?
Is New Car Paint Protection / Opticoat / Ceramic Pro Worth The Cost?
Worf on 19/02/2019 - 18:28
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- 10Yes
- 83No
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DIY
Paintwork will still scratch and when it does it is harder to repair. Save your money as this is one of the biggest cons flogged by dealers
Can confirm.
Source: I'm an ex-dealer mechanic/salesman and this was just pure snake oil.
Thank you!!!!
How long will you keep the car for? Is it a ‘special’ car or ‘just a car’.
Mostly it’s a con, but if it is a special car you plan on keeping for a long time might be worth it.
Will probably keep the car for a while, not because it’s special, but because cars are expensive (and partly because it’s a high yield investment)
I traded in a eight year old car a couple of months ago, the valuer when looking at the car asked has it paint protection, my reply"can't you tell'
That makes sense!
Car dealers normally employee good looking women to sell these add one's for a reason
Can confirm. Did the same trick. Almost made the same joke as any one else
Do you come with it
Ming Moles is the industry approved term
I put paint protection for our car but outside dealer. I went to an Opticoat detailer.
It is expensive and it really doesn't protect the paint.
But after one year, the paint of my car still looks as polished/waxed every time I wash it. I have parked my car besides another car of same brand and same color, mine looks so much better.
Another thing is that washing the car is much easier. My wife's car is of the same brand too and dust sticks harder to the paint than in my car. I also applied OptiCoat to our wheels and they are so much easier to wash too.
I would do it again if I were to buy a new car in the future.
The answer is “no”, however, be prepared for the death stare/daggers from the ming mole when you turn down the paint protection.
i declined the dealership fusion quartz paint protection. It was super uncomfortable… the ‘manager’ was called and everything.
I’m just trying to decide if aftermarket through a detailer is worthwhile. Seems like the consensus is that there are decent products out there but they don’t live up to the claims of eternal youth.
You made the right choice. You can skip everything the dealership try and sell you during the 'after sale' process.
I'm a fussy car nerd, so getting my car protected with a ceramic coating keeps it looking good and is much easier to clean. Lasts 2-3 years, possibly longer. There are quite a few options out there. Do some research, get some prices and make a call. If you can wash and wax yourself on a regular basis, and do a decent job of it, it might not be needed. ;)
Yes,but not from the dealer.
Nah, it’s just a waste of money, look after your car by wash it regularly and park in a lock up garage if you have one, that’s enough :)
No its a waste of money. Any aftermarket clear coating applied will not survive sunlight. UV light breaks them all down.
The only coating which survives is the factory 2K polyurethane which is chemically hardened.Just wax it when you sell it.
Not going to protect the dings you'll be getting in carparks.
What's the car?
Cr-v. Nothing amazing, but still not an everyday purchase.
If you're the type of person who takes pride and enjoys owning your car then I'd say yes.
A guy at work has the same model car as me and we regularly park near each other. It's very obvious that my car has been coated and his has not.
Even when it's been a few weeks since my last wash my car still has a nice gloss to it, whereas his looks a bit flat and dull.Also washing the car is a lot easier and less time consuming on a car that has been properly protected and sealed.
If you're thinking of getting the car coated to protect it from scratches and dings then I wouldn't bother.
Lastly, never get the protection from a dealer, its junk. Speak to a professional detailer and look into a decent coating like Opticoat or Cquartz Finest.
Is this for an AMG?
it’s practically my retirement investment strategy
What about the protection on fabric/leather for interiors? Last car I purchased from a dealership was 10 years ago and I never heard it before.
It's just Scotchgard. Go to autobarn/supacheap auto and buy a couple of cans and that'll do the same thing for a fraction of what the dealer will charge you
It was a ridiculous price. I purchased another car last year. As soon as they explained what it was, I said no.
If the car is special then yes if it’s just a daily runner then no
Ceramic coating protects the paint from maring,swirl etc and make the surface hydrophobic with a very high gloss finish like it’s just been polished for the life of the coating around 2-5years
Also makes the car way easier to clean snowfoam and blow dry touchless watchIt does not however protect it from scratches, stone chips, light keying etc for that you will need paint protection film again worth it if it’s a car you love more than your wife lol
I have Gyeon Quartz coating and Xpel ppf on my car
Also drive a High yield investment vehicle
High yield investment vehicle
Meaning you don't actually drive or use that vehicle much.
You don't park your investment on the street, do you?
You don't drive your investment under the rain, do you?
You don't leave your investment under the baking sun, do you?You DON'T need coating.
Just keep the vehicle inside an investment-bought small warehouse/storage. And do those yearly 3,000Km when safe.I’ve had it for 2 years now done approx 17k km and park it out in the sun/rain all day in the work car park
Lots of fwy driving to and from places stone chips can occur at any time
Drive it when it rains as much easier for the rear end to kick out also gives me another reason to wash the car
DIY yes.
Otherwise no.
I think if you're spending $250k+, then sure. But If you're spending a $100k on a car, is spending $5k on ceramic paint protection really worth if for the maybe 3 to 5 years you own the car? In my eyes, no. If the paint is so shit from the factory that it's going to get damaged in that time, then probably not. Maybe a cut and polish by a detailer mid life would yield the same if not better results.
It does not cost $5000 FYI
It depends what you have done. People spend that kind of money.
Well … the Ming said it is only $5 extra per day … why not? :P
The margin is pretty thin for most new car dealers so a tricky solution is to sell you something that is worth about $50 for $500-$1000
Sadly they are one of the oldest professions in the car industry https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=Ming%20Mole (bit of a dying breed now but usually replaced as a "discount coupon" etc).
They are still big in the novated car lease industry and can be really hard to unpick from the deal
Buy the $6 Blue bottle with the gold lid from eBay. It's real ceramic coating and I've used it on two cars and works great. Cheaper than a bottle of wax and works better, lasts longer. Just watch plenty of videos on how to apply it. Not difficult.
Link?
Just search “Mr Fix 9H.” It’s the same snake oil all these type of companies sell.
No, Get it applied by a detailer after handover.
As someone who sold this stuff for a living for many years : short answer : NO
Long answer: nope!If coating were SO incredible good then expensive brands will have it standard.
A +$100K car could surely afford a $1K coat/varnish/hard_wax/quartz_fusion/whatever when being built, freshly painted, free of any contaminants.Have your car professionally re-sprayed if looks are so important. Or to sell.
Business vehicle? Respray after XX years or when needed. Tax deductible as car maintenance.
Depends on a number of factors really. I'd usually only recommend for people who really 'love' their car. On a largeish car like the HRV and because its brand new, should be anywhere from $500 to $1000. When you first get it back it will look fantastic, and if you look after it correctly they can usually last 4 years but be warned that if you don't, it will only last 2. Dirt will 'stick' to the car a lot less and you'll find that not only do you have to clean the car less, but the process will be much easier. You also have to be careful you don't scratch the coating as it is harder to repair and you can't just re-buff it like you would the paint. Wouldn't recommend if you keep your car outside, under a carport may be okay.
3M clear car bra is a much better choice for durability.
Buying a new Audi for the first time!-Q7 to accomodate the extended family. Super excited. Have been offered a package for interior and exterior treatment. Going by the previous comments, planning to reject the offer and do an after market one at half the price. Just a quick check to see if any of you have heard of the’autoyou’ ceramic treatment they are offering and how good is it?
No.