Teflon Paint Protector?

[Panama Yellow]

As part of the purchase process of my new '04 CE Coupe (yeah!), I was offered the usual "teflon paint protector", in this case a product called "A Touch of Class". According to the Finance Manager, although Lexus and other makes charge $1200 for this treatment, he'll sell it to me for $495 (how nice of him, no?).

Leaving out the obvious downside of the cost, is this kind of paint protection a good idea? Is it a scam? Is the answer "just wax it"?

Panama Yellow

p.s. if this is a religious topic, I apologise in advance. I couldn't find any mention of it in the archives. ;-)

 

[Likecars]

Just wax it. Honda offers it as well. You can probably find a discussion or two addressing the temps. involved with Teflon bonding.

I'd get a Mothers clay kit, then try a few different wax/polymer systems to fine out which I like. Will the car be garaged?

 

[Panama Yellow]

Thanks for the reply, Likecars. I'll look again for earlier discussions of this topic. Yes, the car is garaged.

 

[Likecars]

No one can show how the teflon is suppose to bond to the surface.

I recommend: clay (flat surfaces at a minimum), Meqs. Tech Wax, Zaino, or Pinnacle Souveran.

 

[Panama Yellow]

There's a surprize...the dealer wants me to give them $500 for something that nobody knows works. Thanks for confirming my skepticism, Likecars. ;-)

 

[DWS'03Z]

I recommend: clay (flat surfaces at a minimum), Meqs. Tech Wax, Zaino, or Pinnacle Souveran.

yep....I'll put my Zaino finish/protection up against any dealer application

 

[Panama Yellow]

Thanks DWS'03Z.
I'm pretty sure that I'm too new in the CAC community to make a guess about Zaino vs other products.

 

[DWS'03Z]

Zaino is just my personal preference.....there are quite a few outstanding products available. When you have the opportunity to start with a new vehicle paint job, it is really a piece of cake in achieving an outstanding look. :cool

 

[powderski13]

This is a dealer profit margin scam for a $50 wax job. Try Zaino, the shine and protection are outstanding.

 

[Panama Yellow]

It almost feels nostalgic, how much like the bad old days this whole Teflon thing sounds.

I had my car in the dealer "detail department" (for them to handle a few light surface scratches) and saw this treatment being applied. Yup, looked a lot like someone waxing a car.

CAC is a great resource!

 

[Likecars]

Funny how that works!

 

[LT4man]

Glad to see that you had the opportunity to "see" how it's done. I thought these scams went out twenty years ago. I guess not! Good of you to check with the guys here. They are the best. Every time I come on here, I learn something new.
I myself like the Meguiars. But as you can see, it is just a personal preference.

 

[2k2Z06]

Teflon paint protector

Panama, like you I also have a MY z06. I have gotten the best results with Pinnacle Souveran. 1st clay, then polish, then wax with Pinnacle. I've tried many different products including Zaino. I'm happiest with the Pinnacle. A little pricy, however the end result is well worth it. And it's easier to work with.

2k2z06