Thinking to buy new black CF and dealer recommended to take Simonize system5 paint protection program with teflon 5 years warranty. Price $399. What you guys/girls thinking about it? Is it really worth it? I read everything about paint protection for black crossfires but nobody mentioned this one. Quick response and i´m happy.

Can't wait to have my babe!

 

Anything the dealer applies/installs is strictly a money maker for them. Save your $$$ paint protection has long been a dealer scam to separate a fool from his money.

 

well stated.

 

also keep in mind:

Although TeflonŽ is an exceptional product when used as intended, it provides no benefit in a wax or polish. According to G.R. Ansul of DuPont's Car Care Products, Specialty Products Division, "The addition of a TeflonŽ flouropolymer resin does nothing to enhance the properties of a car wax. We have no data that indicates the use of TeflonŽ fluoropolymer resins is beneficial in car waxes, and we have not seen data from other people that supports this position." Manufacturers of gimmicky, over-hyped products sometimes claim that their products contain TeflonŽ, hoping that the consumer will believe there is something special about that product. Ansul also notes that, "Unless TeflonŽ is applied at 700 degrees F, it is not a viable ingredient, and is 100 percent useless in protecting the paint's finish." This is hot enough that your car's paint (let alone your car) wouldn't survive.

TeflonŽ is a registered trademark of Dupont.

(Source: Grisanti, Stephen, "The Truth About TeflonŽ", Professional Carwashing & Detailing, January, 1989.)

 

I used to work for Tom Wood Toyota/Kia. We charged whatever we could for the Simonize, usually $399-$699. I talked the detail guy into putting it on my brothers jeep when he got it new for $50 cash. The stuff is glorified wax. My bro said after about the 10th or 11th wash the stuff was pretty much gone. It is the biggest rip off in the car biz. I think the actual cost is around $100 or so. Its not bad but unless you have the extra cash its not worth it...