Okay Got my new Scion and like normal the Dealer gave me the works on how I should buy their $400 Protectant against water stops etc... Anyways I declined and now that I have to wax it my self I want to find out whats worked best for you? Did you get that dealer protectant or did you put another protectant on or did you just wax your car? Any prefs on what you favor, I have always used Mcguieres prodcuts.
Thanks,

 

I got the perma-plate stuff because of the warranty: 7 years against fading, spotty places, stains in the interior, etc... Seven years is a freaking long time, and ANY damage (other than scratches etc) is covered, inside and out.

 

I'd rather use the money for a reclear over the factory clearcoat.

It'll give a paint a deeper gloss and dimension, plus you can add candy or pearl to your existing finish for that custom look.

 

how much does that cost

 

i declined that crap and would much rather buy some meguirs paste wax and spend the itme to do it myself.

 

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I had permaplate added to my 04, I did regret it alot, afterwards. While maintaining my 04 ody with perma, was extremely easy for some reason. I recently traded in my 05 ody same color without it this time and my wife said. can see a diffrence. She told me that when the 05 ody is washed, it doesnt look as clean. It looks cloudy, Im not sure what shes talking about, but when I get back I will added my own wax. Not sure what type yet. It really depends on you if you want, but I bought two vehicles this past month, and declined permaplate on both of them.

 

These "perma" wax or polymer super dupers have been pushed for -decades- I know because I am 50 years old

NONE are worth a rats ___ more than any wax job from your own can or bottle

What wax does: Fills the tiny micromarks in the paint. Makes it easier to clean the finish.

What are "polymer" treatments? That's a buzzword for SILICONE compounds. Heck, "wax" is a polymer, too! The word, polymer, denotes a large sized molecule of many possible things. Your modern car finish -is- a polymer construction of advanced chemical science.

Wax does not really block UV. Nor do silicones, not really: these are only in a film mere microns thick, at best. Perhaps there is -some- UV protection gained for a while after application, but I don't see how it can be -much- sunscreen.

No, the UV resistance is built into the clearcoat of today's finishes.

Years ago, about twenty years ago, is when base coat/ clearcoat finishes became the norm. Before that most of the paint were "single stage" acrylic enamels. They chalked in time but could be rubbed up shiny again until the paint wore through

UV is the paint destroyer, even today: The lifespan of your paint job depends very much on the quality of its clearcoat. You can't do too much about that, other than to keep the car covered and out of summer sun when practical.

Wax or silicone your car as you like. Don't waste money on dealer or -impossible claim- high buck surface treatements.

hope this helps, 'cause it ain't Sci-ence F'cktion

 

Wow thanks!!! I just got done doing my first wax on my xB. It looks great, thanks for all the great info and advice.

Anyone else notice that the Surface Area of that little Scion is HUGE! I mean it took me a solid 2.5 hours to get that done! I think I could wax a Suburban faster.

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