Zaktek Protective Coating??
Has anyone heard or had any experience with the dealer applied Zaktek protective coating? It was offered to me for free (after I paid for the car) by my Acura dealer. It's supposed to be applied every 6 months. It says it's a polymer protectant, but there's no much info on their website (http://www.zakproducts.com/index.php...egory=Programs)
I'm wondering if it's even worth my time. It would seem that the car would have to be absolutely spotless otherwise this would just seal in dirt underneath the coating. Would I just be better off waxing/sealing my car with say, Duragloss #105? Thoughts? |
Originally Posted by SaNdSuKkA
(Post 12428176)
Has anyone heard or had any experience with the dealer applied Zaktek protective coating? It was offered to me for free (after I paid for the car) by my Acura dealer. It's supposed to be applied every 6 months. It says it's a polymer protectant, but there's no much info on their website (http://www.zakproducts.com/index.php...egory=Programs)
I'm wondering if it's even worth my time. It would seem that the car would have to be absolutely spotless otherwise this would just seal in dirt underneath the coating. <-- you can't seal dirt under it . You could seal oxidization under it. Would I just be better off waxing/sealing my car with say, Duragloss #105? Thoughts? #105 or the likes are just as good as what they use. |
My dad just purchased a used 2008 black Toyota Camry and purchased their paint protection plan with something similar. The dealer "detailed" the paint and applied the protection. I took a look at it the other day and wow, they sure did a crappy job. I could see swirl marks, water spots, and the paint needs to be clayed big time. I guess to the average joe, it looks good...but to those in the know, it's really a rip off.
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Originally Posted by Jesstzn
(Post 12428571)
It will be free the first time .. expensive the second/third etc. Your better off to not risk thier $8 hr kid scratching it and do the #105 yourself.
#105 or the likes are just as good as what they use.
Originally Posted by Yakuza17
(Post 12428745)
My dad just purchased a used 2008 black Toyota Camry and purchased their paint protection plan with something similar. The dealer "detailed" the paint and applied the protection. I took a look at it the other day and wow, they sure did a crappy job. I could see swirl marks, water spots, and the paint needs to be clayed big time. I guess to the average joe, it looks good...but to those in the know, it's really a rip off.
The only reason I was still considering it is under the assumption that it was free, given that most of these car care products come with a hefty price tag. |
Hehehe, yeah, you paid for it somewhere. Do yourself a favor and spend just a few more and protect your investment at you're own leisurely rate. (And to YOUR satisfaction).
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
(Post 12430109)
Hehehe, yeah, you paid for it somewhere. Do yourself a favor and spend just a few more and protect your investment at you're own leisurely rate. (And to YOUR satisfaction).
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Originally Posted by SaNdSuKkA
(Post 12430832)
Yeah, I guess that's probably what I'll end up doing. Any suggestions on removing this coating? Will it just come off with time, should I try washing with Dawn dish soap, or use some sort of cleanser or polish?
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:agree: I'd leave it, just put your own products over it
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not sure about that one but look into this product
http://www.aquartz.net/ ordered kit for myself to try on my car, looks very promising from what i heard and seen |
Originally Posted by sy272004
(Post 12433113)
not sure about that one but look into this product
http://www.aquartz.net/ ordered kit for myself to try on my car, looks very promising from what i heard and seen |
Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
(Post 12431277)
:agree: I'd leave it, just put your own products over it
Also regarding the Aquartz, their claims sound good, but I'm gonna have to wait to get feedback from an actual consumer. In my limited experience, there's really no coating, sealant, etc that will provide a glossy finish and protect the paint for even 1 year, let alone 2 (unless maybe it was garaged the majority of the time). Then again, my car never sees the inside of a garage, unfortunately. Jesstzn, let us know how it works out for you. |
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