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Old 10-23-2004, 01:40 PM
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Question Dealer installed "Paint Protection"?!

So what exactly do they do? Apparantly the Caddy I just bought had it done twice. I have had a few new cars and have always decliend without even hearing the "pitch" as I like to detail my car anyway.

Can someone please tell me the story? Is it worth anything? i'm a Zaino man, myself and fully intend to use that. Anyone have any thoughts on the merits of "paint protection"
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Old 10-23-2004, 01:56 PM
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Re: Dealer installed "Paint Protection"?!

They pretty much use some regular sealant (Klasse, etc - which is similar to Zaino except it's an acrylic and not a polymer, same ballpark as far as protection), and charge you about a grand for it.
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Re: Dealer installed "Paint Protection"?!

What does"paint protection do" ??? All it does is increase the Dealers profit margin.
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Old 10-23-2004, 05:15 PM
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Re: Dealer installed "Paint Protection"?!

For ruff weather and climate. Won't help you when you break up with your ex and get the good ol keys to the paint routine, though.
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Re: Dealer installed "Paint Protection"?!

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What does"paint protection do" ??? All it does is increase the Dealers profit margin.
It does what you said it'll do: INCREASE dealer profit!!!
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Re: Dealer installed "Paint Protection"?!

It is crap and is nothing special. Don't fall for the hype.
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