Toyota ProTect

johnayo

Apologies if this has been asked already.
I am buying a new Corolla next week and the salesman is pushing this product,
http://www.toyota.ie/service-and-accessories/genuine-accessories/protect.json.
Any thoughts on this. If I get this, what would be the best product for washing the car?

Pops_20

I'm no expert, but I read in Car Mechanics magazine lately that these new sealants they are using on cars are actually bad for the paint. The clear overbase needs to 'breathe' apparently, and if it doesn't you end up with marks and clouds all over the paint.

I could be completely off the mark here but I thought it unusual that something that's meant to protect your paint actually does more damage.

myshirt

Ceramic coatings need to be done by someone who knows what they are at, and that will principally be your problem, because it is very possible they unlikely know what they are at.

Ceramic coatings are dangerous territory in the wrong hands, it is semi permanent, would have to be machine polished out I believe.

But get it done and then wash and dry the car weekly and it'll be A1. Gloss enhancing and swirl resistant, that's the marketing line.

Personally, not for me, as I like trying different products all the time and I also don't own a dust free and heated batcave, though I certainly wish I did. I even waxed my car with 4 different waxes to compare panels. Horses for courses.

What part of country you in?

johnayo

Tks for that. Living in Cork.

What shampoo would you think best for washing it if it is done.

vectra

johnayo wrote: »

Tks for that. Living in Cork.

What shampoo would you think best for washing it if it is done.

If you look at the fine print on that,
It would normally be 12 month warranty?
Try going back to them saying, " I used a good quality shampoo"
If it is not one they specify they most likely would turn you away,
I myslef am getting a new car this year and will do it myself. ( Though I am a bit on the experienced side on this matter )
BUT
I would advise you get your own kit and do it yourself.

Curran

There is no product that I am aware of that will give 5 years protection. The best on average is about 2 years, provided you use the correct shampoo - there will be specific maintenance products to be used.

What kind of money are they looking for, to have it applied? Chances are, you could have a professional detailer apply it for similar money, but with the peace of mind of it being doing right, with the right products.

mik_da_man

If your in Cork I'd suggest giving the guys in D&D detailing a call, they do the ceramic coatings and know their stuff.

johnayo

Curran wrote: »

There is no product that I am aware of that will give 5 years protection. The best on average is about 2 years, provided you use the correct shampoo - there will be specific maintenance products to be used.

What kind of money are they looking for, to have it applied? Chances are, you could have a professional detailer apply it for similar money, but with the peace of mind of it being doing right, with the right products.

Again Tks for replies.
Must have a chat with salesman again on the price. He is giving me an overall price for the trade in, accessories and proTect, so not sure exactly what the breakdown is. Will check next week if there is a Toyota specific product for cleaning.

myshirt

johnayo, seriously, don't go the dealer route, you'll very likely impair the paintwork, you really will. And it's such a nice car.

Tell them to take delivery of the car and to not to even as much as take the plastic off it. And then bring it to a detailer if you are saying it is a ceramic coating that what you want.

Maybe someone here might recommend one in cork? I don't know much about D&D, but the fact that they stock some poor quality products just puts me off them and makes me a bit nervous about their judgement, that's all. Everything else looks ok. Just me personally. But again, know f-all about them. No doubt they'd be better than a dealer though johnayo.

James in MX Valeting is down that area and getting very good reviews, he is being trusted with top cars, repeatedly. Maybe give him a buzz to see could ye work something out? (He's in Limerick, but travels)

Gavman84

I have used d and d to detail my last two cars and would have no problem recommending them there work is top notch. It's like anything different levels depending how much you want to spend and they do use quality stuff if you want to spend bit extra.

jaggiebunnet

Did you end up getting this done johnayo?

vectra

jaggiebunnet wrote: »

Did you end up getting this done johnayo?

Post is 2 years old,
Most likely wont get a reply.
If there is something you need to know, I would advise start a new thread.