Paint Protection - Is it a) Necessary b) Good to have or c) Waste of money?

[Uknowwho]

Hi All,

I've just purchased my second s3 in the space of a month (long story, however last s3 was written off in an accident, insurance paid me out instead of sourcing a new car) Anyway I digress. Last time I paid $800 for paint protection (negotiated from 1300).

I am just wondering what the fourms views were on sourcing paint protection. Is it something that is essential to have to protect your car or really just a great way to line my friendly dealerships pockets?

Cheers!

 

[Brodster]

2nd option.

Your friendly local detailer will be able to do a paint protection detail for you at a fraction of the cost

 

[the_cueball]

Depends on how much you like cars and how bad your OCD is....

Option 2 is the more reasonable one... it's number 1 for me mind you! :lol:

 

[J8TT X]

I would go to a professional detailer, they will do a much better job and it will be cheaper.

 

[the_cueball]

I would go to a professional detailer, they will do a much better job and it will be cheaper.

All depends on the detailer.... lol

"professional" is such an overused word these days... ;-)

 

[leeds2592]

Reputable would be a better word I think. But yeh, take it to a good detailer.

 

[J8TT X]

All depends on the detailer.... lol

"professional" is such an overused word these days... ;-)

Very true.

 

[LukeTripod87]

2nd option.

Your friendly local detailer will be able to do a paint protection detail for you at a fraction of the cost

... and the results will be far better as well!

 

[scotty76]

All depends on the detailer.... lol

"professional" is such an overused word these days... ;-)

I've seen a few mentions of this recently. Certainly my local detailer who I know, trust and would have no hesitation in recommending is in it: Pro Valets - Pro Valets - Find approved valeters & detailers in the UK

 

[the_cueball]

^ Is it just me, or is that list in no order what so ever?!!?!? lol

 

[scotty76]

Lol. Never noticed that. I was just using the search box.

 

[Uknowwho]

Thanks for the responses guys. I've booked in a paint protection with a detailer that was highly recommended to me the day after delivery.

 

[johnnythepie]

****** how much????? If it was supaguard then they ve made £780 profit!!! The stuff like supaguard that they use can be bought for £20 off ebay