Dealer Protective Paint Plan

[mhermann]

So I had a moment of weakness last week and I kind of blindly bought the Protective Paint Plan from the dealer. It has a 5 year warranty.

But it was raining pretty hard and I am scheduled to have it done this week. But now I have had some time to look into it and I am not sure what their process is. I am going to call them but wanted to see if anyone had any experience with this. Is it dealer specific? Any suggestions as to what questions I should ask them?

I am thinking they probably sub contract it out but who knows.

thanks!

 

[MerlintheMad]

Sorry, can't enlighten. But I can add sympathy. "Misery loves company", the saying goes. I only got the repair plan that fixes minor road damage, as long as the individual blemish will fit under a business card. It cost $800, iirc. Never used it. And lost it when I did the lease buyout. So, eight hundred bucks down the drain. What would they have done anyway? I am confident in saying that they would have touched up everything with a touchup pen/brush and called it good. And yes, it was an impulse buy on my part.

 

[GenesisG70]

How much are they charging you? ask if they give lifetime warranty if the coating peels off or a bird drop still damages the underling paint. Better if DIY for example Car Pro UK 3.0 an amazing ceramic coating for like 60 USD.

 

[mhermann]

Ok, so after looking closer and finally getting an answer. I paid $595 dollars or $8.26 month for the next 72 months to NOT let them put on this:

Ardex clear coat with Teflon. It is applied once and cured for 6-8 hours.

I am not sure if this is a dealer specific thing or not. It is my own fault. I got excited after getting a good price on a car I really like. It sounded good but I should have been prepared. I am not even going to get it and there is no way I can get my money back.

I found a local place that was recommended by my local body shop. They will do Ceramic Pro, 3 coats. Will take 3 -4 days for $845.

Anyone with any experience with Ceramic Pro?