NYOPA Team Blueprint Donating Members 312 Member For: 21y 6m 13d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 04/01/04 01:42 AM Share Posted 04/01/04 01:42 AM HI EveryoneI am about to pick up my XR in a few days, and the dealer is trying to sell me some paint protection, Wynns Black label for $795Has anyone used this or can recommend another protection?Also does anyone know where the best place to get it done (in Sydney) is. I have read a few posts that have suggested that some types of protection gets applied every year for a nominal fee and I like the idea of that. thanks in advance Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlennAUII Former XT pilot Lifetime Members 4,791 Member For: 21y 10m 8d Gender: Male Location: The Womb Posted 04/01/04 01:55 AM Share Posted 04/01/04 01:55 AM from what I've heard it's a waste of money. Especially on blueprint. If I were getting a dark colour like phantom etc I'd get it but imo you don't really need it on lighter colours. it also depends on how long you keep the car for. We got paint protection on the AU and it is regency red and I can say it was a complete waste of money. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 22y 1m 5d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 04/01/04 03:57 AM Share Posted 04/01/04 03:57 AM DON"T DO IT!!! I was in the same boat the dealer was offering me the same thing, actually more like force feeding me rather than offering, so before I decided I talked to a mate who applys this stuff at another car dealership and he says it's a total waste of money and massively over priced. He did admit it looks good, but the finish is nothing I couldn't achieve myself with some good wax and a lot less expense. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voy74656 voy74656 Member 2,039 Member For: 21y 6m 14d Location: Adelaide Posted 04/01/04 04:16 AM Share Posted 04/01/04 04:16 AM It's the same with me and Jarvis.....trying to sell me protection for $795They call theirs 'astroglaze' - teflon apparantly'Fabriguard' for the material inside the car...carpets...roof etcand 'Vinylast' for the dash and seats (Leather).It needs to be applied every 18 months. I'm still not convinced....as that can buy a $%^k load of products.....meguires for example...hehe Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhinnen Member 17 Member For: 21y 7m 15d Location: Hills, hills and more hills = Brisbane Posted 04/01/04 05:12 AM Share Posted 04/01/04 05:12 AM Just stick with a good quality wax to protect your car. I've had my (yes WRX) car for over 4 years and the paint work is still great (champagne silver). It started with Meguiars Yellow wax and then I ended up using a Swissol wax.Good friend of mine who owns a panel shop in Darwin always said if you want to pi$$ your money up against a wall get it, otherwise invest in some good wax.Now a 3M treatment for the interior would be worth it, specially if you've got rugrats.CheersBrett Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasQLD Lifetime Members 1,197 Member For: 22y 5m 26d Gender: Male Location: Albany Creek QLD Posted 04/01/04 06:03 AM Share Posted 04/01/04 06:03 AM When I worked for Holden (long time ago lads) we used to apply Ming. It was $$$hundreds. It looked good. Then A few years back I was given bottle of that $15 polish from K Mart. It smells EXACTLY the same and is the same colour as Ming. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78672 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest cul08r Guests Posted 05/01/04 12:42 AM Share Posted 05/01/04 12:42 AM DON'T.Go to meguiars.com.au and get a personal recommendation for your car, colour and conditions. And if you're too lazy to do it yourself, go to a detailer every 6 months/year and pay $150 to get the car detailed. I am now using Wash: Meguiars Gold Class WashPrep: Meguiars Scratch XWax: Meguiars Hi Tech Yellow Wax#1 rule, make sure your product is applied and removed correctly. Andrew Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
voy74656 voy74656 Member 2,039 Member For: 21y 6m 14d Location: Adelaide Posted 05/01/04 02:39 AM Share Posted 05/01/04 02:39 AM problem solvered *ahem* ok then Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bwhinnen Member 17 Member For: 21y 7m 15d Location: Hills, hills and more hills = Brisbane Posted 05/01/04 03:03 AM Share Posted 05/01/04 03:03 AM cul08r said: DON'T.Go to meguiars.com.au and get a personal recommendation for your car, colour and conditions. And if you're too lazy to do it yourself, go to a detailer every 6 months/year and pay $150 to get the car detailed. I am now using Wash: Meguiars Gold Class WashPrep: Meguiars Scratch XWax: Meguiars Hi Tech Yellow Wax#1 rule, make sure your product is applied and removed correctly. AndrewHey Andrew you forgot a step between the paint prep and the wax, the polish Also instead of the Scratch X which is a mild abrasive is the Paint Cleaner or a Clay Bar, I find the Clay Bar easier to use than either the Paint Cleaner or Scratch X, it gives the paint that wonderful smooth feel, a terry towel cloth should glide across the roof and not stop if the paint is truly clean.The wax is just the protective layer, the polish is what will give you the shine.Another tip that is really good is to finish up with some Meguiars Final Inspection or Quick Detailer when you've finished.Just a note, this is something I do every 6 months or so to my car.CheersBrett Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-78995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dswiders Member 398 Member For: 21y 6m 5d Gender: Male Location: Boronia, Vic Posted 05/01/04 03:56 AM Share Posted 05/01/04 03:56 AM Quote Hey Andrew you forgot a step between the paint prep and the wax, the polishbwhinnen,Shouldn't you Polish after you wax ? I've Polished after Waxing on my wifes scooby doo and it looks tops Correct me if I've applied it in the wrong sequence.Daniel Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/8304-paint-protection/#findComment-79022 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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