Paint protection

GT290 · 08-09-2018, 09:33 PM

I am about to buy a new Ford.
I've been offered a Protektiv Hydro package. Does any one know about it.
Inside and out for $2800.00.
Only needs to be done once and has a life time warranty.
I'm suspect and probably should go else where
Anyone with some experiance or opinions on this

hendrixhc · 08-09-2018, 09:55 PM

Ive had the protection packages on several new cars.

We bought a new car last weekend and decided to for go it this time. I not convinces they make a lot of difference.

**GasoLane** · 08-09-2018, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GT290

I am about to buy a new Ford.
I've been offered a Protektiv Hydro package. Does any one know about it.
Inside and out for $2800.00.
Only needs to be done once and has a life time warranty.
I'm suspect and probably should go else where
Anyone with some experiance or opinions on this

By all means get paint protection but............... Do. Not. Buy. It. From.The. Dealer!

GT290 · 08-09-2018, 10:09 PM

This is what it says, its the one Ford use. I have seen some comments about it and some say go to a specialist and not the dealer, cheaper for one. and I need to research the best product

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Protektiv HYDRO surface coating is made from a high performing formula combining Silicon Carbide (SiC) and Ceramic, delivering extreme durability, hardness and a permanent super gloss finish. Protektiv HYDRO transforms the vehicle's surfaces into super-hydrophobic coating providing a highly repellent vehicle finish
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Mr Brooksy · 08-09-2018, 10:12 PM

I've never heard of a ceramic coating that claims lifetime warranty! That would be something special

**GasoLane** · 08-09-2018, 10:13 PM

Google 'Protektiv HYDRO' and see what the reviews are like.

GT290 · 08-09-2018, 10:16 PM

yes I think you are right. I think a good quality maguires or mothers is about as good as it gets

**Silver Ghia** · 08-09-2018, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by GT290

I am about to buy a new Ford.
I've been offered a Protektiv Hydro package. Does any one know about it.
Inside and out for $2800.00.
Only needs to be done once and has a life time warranty.
I'm suspect and probably should go else where
Anyone with some experiance or opinions on this

Dont believe the advertising hype. And read the small print regarding conditions of warranty, its just not worth it.

Basically a waste of money, there are superior products that are applied by experienced professional detailers who know much more about and do a much better and more reliable job applying these products.

GT290 · 08-09-2018, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Silver Ghia

Dont believe the advertising hype. And read the small print regarding conditions of warranty, its just not worth it.

Basically a waste of money, there are superior products that are applied by experienced professional detailers who know much more about applying these products.

would Ford use a professional detailer? the product Protektiv Hydro can not be purchased it seems to be a dealer thing from Motor one

paule11 · 08-09-2018, 10:43 PM

Productreview.com.au has some reviews avoid it just put some decent quality sealant on it every 6 months

NX74205 · 08-09-2018, 10:49 PM

$2800 is a rip off. You should be able to have paint protection applied for about half that.

I paid $750 for Ceramic Pro paint protection on the outside of my Mondeo. I would imagine that interior protection might be that much again, but that's still about half of the $2800 you were quoted.

GT290 · 09-09-2018, 02:40 PM

thanks for every ones help. I've decided not to run with it and look at simply hand washing & polishing it. always worked in the past.

PooDog · 09-09-2018, 03:11 PM

Yep .....$2800 buys a whole lot of polish

CATXR8 · 09-09-2018, 03:30 PM

I think you will find with paint on a car lifetime warrenty is 5 years.

You can by ceramic coating and appy it yourself or a quality polish to do the same job.

Mercury Bullet · 09-09-2018, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by GT290

thanks for every ones help. I've decided not to run with it and look at simply hand washing & polishing it. always worked in the past.

My car came with it applied, free of charge.

Its crap and all it does is creates headaches later on if anything needs painting.

ebv8 · 10-09-2018, 08:23 AM

i bought the products off a mate who does this for part of his job, cost me $200
he said i can use off the shelf products for the prep and about 2 hours worth of work
then 24 hours under cover
and for $200 it will do 2 cars and last 5 years

DK30RB · 10-09-2018, 09:02 AM

I've never purchased paint protection on any of my cars but thought I would give it a go this time round. Got the Protectiv protection from the ford dealer in a package with Window tint.

You can do MUCH better on the price. Haggle it down. Under $1500....

Car is now just over 2 months old with 5000km on it. I love the paint protection. Nothing sticks to the paint, its really easy to wash and the water beads are huge. After 6 washes it still has the just polished shine to it.

At this point I can recommend it. How it will hold up in the long term? - don't know yet.

Wretched · 10-09-2018, 09:43 AM

Do it yourself or go visit Damian at Final Inspection. They have some good (albeit expensive) products. The Full Metal Jacket is probably what you're after.

Vesper Martini · 10-09-2018, 12:41 PM

Don't get Ming Moled!

https://www.urbandictionary.com/defi...rm=Ming%20Mole

JG33 · 11-09-2018, 12:56 AM

Anyone who has paint protection, let me know how good it is when feral kids pile out of the car next to you and smacks their parents car door against your car.

**GO FURTHER** · 11-09-2018, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JG33

Anyone who has paint protection, let me know how good it is when feral kids pile out of the car next to you and smacks their parents car door against your car.

Paint protection (Ceramic coatings) are only a few microns thick, so won't stop damage from door dings in car parks.

notNA · 11-09-2018, 02:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JG33

Anyone who has paint protection, let me know how good it is when feral kids pile out of the car next to you and smacks their parents car door against your car.

you want clear bra for that but that's expensive but worth it if you have a one of a kind car

**GO FURTHER** · 11-09-2018, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by notNA

you want clear bra for that but that's expensive but worth it if you have a one of a kind car

Yeh, I was quoted $6,000 to completely wrap my car in that invisible paint protection film by Tint-A-Car.

Looks amazing once done though, as it's a self-healing clear coat that is scratch and crack-resistant with a high gloss finish.

However, I did get the door handle cups, door edges and rear bumper sill done, on my Mustang, protecting the areas that get the most contact from your passengers.

It is really is "invisible" once installed, and you would not know it was there unless you looked very closely at the car from a close distance.

lucas2 · 11-09-2018, 11:52 AM

For that price you may as well spend more and get the car wrapped in clear film. A new car with minor imperfections in the paint shouldn't cost much at all to be ceramic coated. You can get some entry level kits such as Gyeon Mohs for $130 and do it yourself if you take the time and care.

Just noticed you're in Lilydale - There are plenty of professional detailers that could do a better job than a dealership for less than half of what they are charging you. A one step quick correction and ceramic coating should set you back $500-$1000 depending on who you see.

GT2 · 11-09-2018, 01:07 PM

I applied Gyeon myself and was very happy with the results on my car and my wife’s. Both were new cars and I didn’t want any correction or buffing of the top coat.
Did them both over a long weekend.

Pedro · 11-09-2018, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by GT290

I am about to buy a new Ford.
I've been offered a Protektiv Hydro package. Does any one know about it.
Inside and out for $2800.00.
Only needs to be done once and has a life time warranty.
I'm suspect and probably should go else where
Anyone with some experiance or opinions on this

That's what Ford told us about the oil in ZF boxes.

PaulXR50 · 03-11-2018, 06:46 PM

Anyone used Ceramic Pro at Slacks Creek QLD and are they any good ?

Anyone know what happened to AutoGlamour in Brisbane ? Think rancidpunx in AFF owned it but looks like business closed.

BENT_8 · 03-11-2018, 07:04 PM

The Ming chick tried to convince me to spend another $2k on paint and trim protection for my recent aquisition.
I listened intently for 10 minutes as she explained how the world would end without it then casually explained that many years ago i did new car pre delivery detailing and regularly applied standard polish to vehicles purchased by people who fell for the Ming Mole rubbish but apparently that would never happen to people who bought her product...yeah, gotcha.

She then offered to throw in tint for the same price, i said how much is the tint alone, $495 she replied, i'll take the tint, you keep the rest.

I know, i know, its expensive tint, but im a sucker for a pretty lady thats hated by everone else in her workplace.

Spammy · 04-11-2018, 05:01 PM

50% of the cost quoted is straight commission into Ming moles pocket.

Then the dealership gets a massive cut then the bloke who actually applies it spends 2 hours ****ing himself laughing that another sucker paid way over the odds for $50 bucks worth of products.

I say go ahead and get get it done.