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Paint sealing Protection

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by mwok86, Apr 17, 2010.

  1. mwok86

    mwok86 New Member

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    The dealership wanted me to put paint sealing protection on the Prius for about $200. He said that while it will not protect against scratches, it will avoid rusting and make it a little harder to scratch.

    Is this worth getting?
     
    #1 mwok86, Apr 17, 2010
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    Ya interested in undercoating too? The answer to your question is NO. You think there's no profit to the dealer in offering this :confused:?
     
    #2 Carnutt, Apr 17, 2010
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    #3 Paradox, Apr 17, 2010
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    Modern day snake oil. ;)
     
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    If you want the paint seal stuf, you can go to any autobody supply store and by it by the gallon for a fraction of what the dealer charges.
     
    #5 ScottG10, Apr 18, 2010
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    I swear by this stuff. Just got done putting six coats of Z-2 on over the weekend. Very easy to do, not really that expensive and quite fulfilling.

    One note of advice: when they say "use sparingly", they mean it. Once I'd washed, clayed the vehicle and went over it with their Paint Cleaner/Swirl Mark Remover, I was able to go over the vehicle two times with one ounce of Z-2 with ZFX.
     
    #6 chrisj428, Apr 19, 2010
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    I have waxoyl on my Prius very gut stuff.(did not do it myself):D:D:D
    During first 2 weeks you can't wash your vehicle but after that it's super.
    I have it on the paint off my Chevy Captiva and use this car in France for a lot of 4X4.
    Many small twigs could be scraping the paint but it stays perfect.
    Gerjan
     
    #7 Gerjan, Apr 19, 2010
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    I agree with all above, esp "snake oil" description.
    Read up on "how to wash" your car. Many people do not do this well.
    Do it right and often.
    Use a name brand "wax" like Zaino, or Griot has some good ones...etc
    Also worry about rain spots, bird droppings, and SAP!
     
    #8 snead_c, Apr 19, 2010
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    Get wallet sealant instead.
     
    #9 jburns, Apr 19, 2010
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    Paint sealing? I thought the paint had a clear coat protective cover already.
    Avoid rusting? Ask him how does that happen? Does this sealant penetrates the paint to the metal body and forms a protective surface under the paint and over it? That would be an amazing trick.
     
    #10 CharlesJ, Apr 19, 2010
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    Bamboo dash kit!!!??? Where can I see/get Bamboo dash kit??? Must have Bamboo dash kit!!!!
     
    #11 Penny's Dad, Apr 19, 2010
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    #12 ScottG10, Apr 20, 2010
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    Really really nice thread...thanks for pointing me to it.
     
    #13 Penny's Dad, Apr 20, 2010
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