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Paint & Interior protection
Posted:
Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:54 pmby PRO20B
What is everyones thoughts/experiences on the Paint and Interior (Leather) protection that Subaru offer when buying a new car?
I am awaiting delievery of a black MY08 Liberty STI and am unsure whether i should get either?
Cheers
Daniel
Posted:
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:21 pmby GTSPECB STI
Mate do not spend your money with subaru for this sort of thing. Get a local detailer to do the work and use whatever product you like best. I use autoglym products on my exterior and interior leather. Great results and way less expensive than what the stealerships will charge you.
Posted:
Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:28 pmby mianos
I thought it was a dealer offer, not really Subaru. Shouldn't the paint have a gell coat, the leather have a finishing layer and the underside have rust protection and paint? A quick search on the internets (for what that's worth, zero ?) lead me to believe it's a profit item for the dealer. If my leather showed unreasonable signs of wear within the factory warranty period I'd want it fixed anyway. I've have that a similar hing happen in my pat Toyota ad they changed the carpets, after 2 years (the car only had 10,000ks).
The same amount of money would be better spent on a regular after market paint coat by a reputable detailer and a good clean, inside and underside.
Posted:
Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:02 pmby trayner
it's the biggest rip off ever!! i have a mate who used to be a new car dealer... they do about $200 worth of work and charge 10 times that...
and it really doesn't do much anyway... keep your car washed and wash/condition the leather regularly and that's plenty
Posted:
Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:25 pmby Arith
I think each dealership has their own 3rd party detailer which carries out the paint and interior protection. It's very lucrative for them because they charge almost double what a detailing shop will charge you outside. If you want the protection, take delivery of your car and get it done elsewhere.
Posted:
Fri Apr 04, 2008 9:30 pmby Subie Boy
I had mine done in my car and it was for free (threw in as a package)! Its pretty good, I have never onece waxed my car, they gave this special car shampoo thats pretty good, I also come back to Subaru every year to do a check on the paint as they have annual inspection on the paint protection!! So far soo good!!
Posted:
Sun Apr 06, 2008 2:43 pmby PRO20B
Arith wrote:If you want the protection, take delivery of your car and get it done elsewhere.
Any suggestions for places in Sydney?
Cheers
Daniel
Posted:
Sun Apr 06, 2008 6:15 pmby chriskan
PRO20B wrote:Arith wrote:If you want the protection, take delivery of your car and get it done elsewhere.
Any suggestions for places in Sydney?
Cheers
Daniel
Daniel,
Dan @ DMS Detailing will be able to give you some advice. I'd probably suggest the Zaino system if you want a sealant type product.
http://www.dmsdetailing.com.au
What colour did you end up getting?
Posted:
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:38 pmby PRO20B
chriskan wrote:PRO20B wrote:Arith wrote:If you want the protection, take delivery of your car and get it done elsewhere.
Any suggestions for places in Sydney?
Cheers
Daniel
Daniel,
Dan @ DMS Detailing will be able to give you some advice. I'd probably suggest the Zaino system if you want a sealant type product.
http://www.dmsdetailing.com.auWhat colour did you end up getting?
Thanks for your help, i will contact Dan and go from there.
I have ordered the car in black, although i'm unsure when i will take delivery of it.
Cheers
Daniel
Posted:
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:34 pmby moggy
I got mine done at Infinity Auto, James Ruse Drive, Granville. They use the Glarefoil products and I'm very happy with the result. Give the boss Josh a ring on 0433 550 775 and have a chat or just google on Glarefoil.
Bob.
Posted:
Tue May 06, 2008 1:15 pmby PRO20B
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Wed Feb 11, 2009 1:12 pmby Subie Boy
If you're still after this, my friend that owns a car wash place does paint protection for $345. He does this for all the dealerships around my area including that of Bill Buckle Subaru!
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Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:30 amby jdm rsk
chriskan wrote:PRO20B wrote:Arith wrote:If you want the protection, take delivery of your car and get it done elsewhere.
Any suggestions for places in Sydney?
Cheers
Daniel
Daniel,
Dan @ DMS Detailing will be able to give you some advice. I'd probably suggest the Zaino system if you want a sealant type product.
http://www.dmsdetailing.com.aui can say daniel does a number 1 job and dont waste your money with the subaru protection package
What colour did you end up getting?
Posted:
Fri Feb 13, 2009 9:35 amby Mano™
+1 for black.. congrats on purchase
Posted:
Fri Feb 13, 2009 10:06 amby Resonate
I remember from the detailing workshop that david at waxit.com.au said don't waste your money on it. Paint protection is just using a sealant like zaino z2 pro. He was telling a story how he sells a products to one of the detailers who does paint protection; the sealant only costs about $9 to do per car and it only takes an hour or two to apply but the detailer charges $1000 a pop.