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Is it worth it to get the Paint Sealer, Fabric Protectant done for $650?

Discussion in 'Newbie Forum' started by horseladyjune, Jul 6, 2010.

  1. horseladyjune

    horseladyjune Horseladyjune

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    New here,
    about to get my Prius, but

    I need to let them know tomorrow a.m. if I want to
    add the Paint & Fabric sealer to my car--
    Wanted some opinions on whether it's worth it.:confused:

    I'm only considering it because I'm leasing and want
    to keep it in good shape. I plan to be careful, but I do
    have a part-time job at a stable and my car gets dirtier
    than most.

    The price quoted was $650, or $22 more on my pymt.
    It's Dupont Teflon for the interior & Zonyl for the paint.

    Any advice is welcome,
    June
     
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    Do you think you will get $650. of value done? Or can you apply a can of Scotchgaurd, and a bottle of wax once or twice a year be a better value for you?

    If you do get the treatments done ask if they offer free touchups, cleanups, and or inspections.
     
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    Is it worth it? ABSOLUTELY NOT!!! It's a car dealer rip-off. Do it yourself if you must, and even then I wouldn't bother.
     
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  4. horseladyjune

    horseladyjune Horseladyjune

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    OK, thanks for your quick replies,
    I already love Prius Chat.

    I thought this may be just another dealer
    technique to sell overpriced add-ons,
    just needed confirmation--have now found
    alot of opinions online, and all are totally against
    it, so I feel good about skipping it.
     
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    $650 > 1 can of Scotchgard™ + 1 bottle/can of premium car wax
     
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    My 04 just passed it's 6th birthday; the interior still looks new. Keep your's clean and you'll have no problems when you turn it in after the lease expires.
     
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    NO>>>>NO>>>>NO>>>>
    NO !
    You can get Zymol and apply it yourself. $49.95 and ScotchGaurd for the interior. You can apply that yourself.
    Another thing to think about is $22.00 X the years of your note and the interest you will pay on that amount.
    This is gravy for the sales man and dealership.
    BeWare!!!!!!!

    X car salesman

     
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    Welcome to Pchat!!! As everyone has already indicated, don't bother.
     
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    cproaudio Speedlock Overrider

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    For $600 you can buy a descent seat covers for front and back. It's something you can hold in your hand. It will still be there 20 years later. For $50 you can buy the Zonyl and put it on yourself. I'm sure it has instructions on how to apply it.
     
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    I am going to be one to give the "other" opinion. First, $650 is way too much. My dealer started out with $995 but I told him a friend had gotten it for $395 and suddenly the cost was $395. So, if this is something that you are really interested in push for a much lower price. Everything is negotiable.

    I work at a paper mill and the cars can get covered in the parking lot with boiler condensation, sawdust, etc. I needed something to give me good protection without having to constantly wax the car. So, for $395 I thought it worth a try. So far I have been really satisfied. The finish has a very "slick" feel to it and road tar and bugs wash off very easily. I just need to apply this once every 6 months and they guarantee the paint finish for five years. I have the option to renew it at this same price after five years.

    Can you do the same thing with regular car wax? Probably so but you won't get a guarantee to go with it.

    So, depending on your requirements and if you can get the price down to a more reasonable amount, it can be worth it.
     
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    $395 is way too much.

    One can of ScotchGard™ < $10

    A bottle of car wax < $20 (even the super overpriced car wax / polymer / miracle fluid is less than $50)

    If you really want to spend $600, take the car to be professionally detailed and waxed once a year for 6 years.
     
  12. IanC

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    You should definitely do some sort of fabric protectant. I got it on mine and it's saved me big time from some nasty spills.