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03-22-2014, 04:20 PM | #1 |
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Picking up the BRZ on Monday and wanted to get used to the forum I have a paint question.. the dealer is trying to get me to buy $400 paint protection. She kept saying it was a sealant with a 3 year warranty, but couldn't describe it better than that. I planned on layering on Opticoat 2.0 to save some money. -- Has anyone done the paint protection from a Subaru dealer? I searched but didn't find anything specific. |
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Don't buy any of the additional services that the dealership tries to throw in. That's where they make a huge chunk of their profit.
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Do not buy it. It's like a 400 dollar wax job. Real paint protection is like a clear bra to prevent rock chips.
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I work a a dealership out in WI and I got mine for free. I do recommend doing something to coat it. Keeps it shinny
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Absolutely you should have it protected, whether by opti-coat or by clear bra. But as everyone else has mentioned, you should find someone to do it yourself. Don't pay the dealer!
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"Yeah, but that Truecoat..."
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Spend your money on a full front end clear bra. It's a clear vinyl overlay that will absorb the forces of rocks and road debris so your paint stays on the car.
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^^agreed
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I don't know where you are in Ohio, but I had my car opti coated by TSS Auto Detailing in Cinncinati and they did a great job if you don't want to DIY.
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Plenty of better options than the service department at your dealer IMO.
Opticoat, Clear bra..etc. etc... Nick C.
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