Simoniz System - Need some advice
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Simoniz System - Need some advice
Hi all,
Just purchased my "dream" car - a 2006 Laguna Blue Pearl S2000, and the paint and color are just fantastic - I've got so many compliments on the color. Obviously this is my baby, and I want to keep it looking A+. At the dealership when I picked up the car, it was suggested that I pay $495 to "Simoniz" the car. Apparently they would apply a clearcoat containing Teflon, that would protect the paint from damage, and ensure its luster. I turned them down at the time, and was told I had 14 days to take advantage of this.
Research online suggests that the treatment isn't worth it. However, some believe that it may be worth it for the warranty. What do yoy guys think? My thoughts are that if it protects against rock chips and such, then it might be worth it (I do quite a bit of hwy driving). If it doesn't then (IMO) it's time to bust out some good ole wax, and start waxing away.
Just looking for your suggestions. If you suggest wax, can you recommend any brands/procedures suitable for a new car? A link to an applicable thread would work great as well. THanks.
Just purchased my "dream" car - a 2006 Laguna Blue Pearl S2000, and the paint and color are just fantastic - I've got so many compliments on the color. Obviously this is my baby, and I want to keep it looking A+. At the dealership when I picked up the car, it was suggested that I pay $495 to "Simoniz" the car. Apparently they would apply a clearcoat containing Teflon, that would protect the paint from damage, and ensure its luster. I turned them down at the time, and was told I had 14 days to take advantage of this.
Research online suggests that the treatment isn't worth it. However, some believe that it may be worth it for the warranty. What do yoy guys think? My thoughts are that if it protects against rock chips and such, then it might be worth it (I do quite a bit of hwy driving). If it doesn't then (IMO) it's time to bust out some good ole wax, and start waxing away.
Just looking for your suggestions. If you suggest wax, can you recommend any brands/procedures suitable for a new car? A link to an applicable thread would work great as well. THanks.
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Originally Posted by vishnus11
Hi all,
Just purchased my "dream" car - a 2006 Laguna Blue Pearl S2000, and the paint and color are just fantastic - I've got so many compliments on the color. Obviously this is my baby, and I want to keep it looking A+. At the dealership when I picked up the car, it was suggested that I pay $495 to "Simoniz" the car. Apparently they would apply a clearcoat containing Teflon, that would protect the paint from damage, and ensure its luster. I turned them down at the time, and was told I had 14 days to take advantage of this.
Just purchased my "dream" car - a 2006 Laguna Blue Pearl S2000, and the paint and color are just fantastic - I've got so many compliments on the color. Obviously this is my baby, and I want to keep it looking A+. At the dealership when I picked up the car, it was suggested that I pay $495 to "Simoniz" the car. Apparently they would apply a clearcoat containing Teflon, that would protect the paint from damage, and ensure its luster. I turned them down at the time, and was told I had 14 days to take advantage of this.
Originally Posted by vishnus11
Research online suggests that the treatment isn't worth it. However, some believe that it may be worth it for the warranty. What do yoy guys think? My thoughts are that if it protects against rock chips and such, then it might be worth it (I do quite a bit of hwy driving). If it doesn't then (IMO) it's time to bust out some good ole wax, and start waxing away.
Originally Posted by vishnus11
Just looking for your suggestions. If you suggest wax, can you recommend any brands/procedures suitable for a new car? A link to an applicable thread would work great as well. THanks.
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i also read on here somewhere about the teflon fiasco...basically saying it is great for pots and pans that have had it baked into the metal at 600+ degrees...but w/out that extreme heat it is essentially not bonding to anything and is simply a marketing gimmick. save your cash and invest that money into a Porter Cable 7424 buffer and supplies!
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