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Old 03-13-2008, 11:53 AM
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I went to a dealer for a new car and they were promoting thier underspray to prevent rust and and sound proofing. Is this worth the $1200 they are asking?

They also have an alternative to the 3M shield - it is like a wax that goes on and hardens into a shield product that will protect the paint on the whole car. These are new products at this Nissan dealership and I want to know if it is worth it.

Speak up and let me know.
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^Rip off!
Dont do it man... Your going gtr soon anyway, no?
Old 03-13-2008, 12:16 PM
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Noooooooooooooooo!!! Don't do it!!

You can get that diamond gloss protectant finish coating at most big named detailers for $600.

As for the undercoating I dunno.....not worth it IMO unless you drive it year round.
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Originally Posted by Reality350
^Rip off!
Dont do it man... Your going gtr soon anyway, no?
This is for the GTR - I was in finalizing my spot in their allocation and paying my deposit (they are getting 6 and I am number 4 or 5....after the dealer and his buddies take thiers).

I never did these things on the 350z....but I really want a paint protection of some sort this time (as the 350 nose got pretty chipped up).

I am going to keep the Z for winter and daily driving and use the GTR for fun and weekends (not going to drive in the winter).
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^NICE!

In that case, I would say go for the paint protection, but def not from the dealer.
I would locate a top notch paint shop, thats familiar with applying the protective coating.
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Old 03-13-2008, 02:25 PM
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my parents purchased paint protection for their minivan many years ago. It definately prevented chips and scratches but the coating turns dull and yellow after a few years. I found out after someone sideswiped the van and the protective coating chipped off in some areas. Protected areas looked so dull and ugly compared to the exposed paint.
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Just a tip.... in any of these products you are paying for the warranty that goes with them not the product used .....
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FYI. My dealer used Vital for rust, paint, and interior protection.
You may wish to contact them directly. I'm sure the dealership marked it up to the sky.
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its a flucking scam
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Dont rust proof a summer driven car. There will just be yellow oil everywhere and it will have no portective benefit. Not cool.
It is however cool that you are getting a GTR. Be sure to bring it out to the Z meets! I wanna see it up close!

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if you can afford a new gtr, what's another 1200?
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I really wouldn't want to put that stuff ona GT-R. Nothing about the money it just makes a mess of everything. Are you going to winter drive the GT-R?
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Originally Posted by goneinsixtyseconds
if you can afford a new gtr, what's another 1200?
It isn't so much the cost but more is it worth it....sounds like it is not. I am thinking of skipping the Rust protector - as it is summer car for the most part, skip the interior - buy the Scotchguard can on my own, and then get a 3M clear bra put on.

Any recommendations on where to get a good 3M put on - good price adn good quality work.
Old 03-29-2008, 05:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 350z4metoronto
It isn't so much the cost but more is it worth it....sounds like it is not. I am thinking of skipping the Rust protector - as it is summer car for the most part, skip the interior - buy the Scotchguard can on my own, and then get a 3M clear bra put on.

Any recommendations on where to get a good 3M put on - good price adn good quality work.
I know a few people who were very happy with these two places. I have had 3 cars done at Trim-line

FX Auto
11 Heritage Road
Markham, Ontario
L3P 1M3
(905) 471-7555

Trim-Line of MetroWest
1510 Drew Rd. Unit 16
Mississauga, Ontario L5S 1W7
Toll Free Office 1-888-694-7777
Local (905) 792-8746
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