Paint production and maintenance package

rayz · 02-28-2010, 08:24 AM

Hi all 370Z owners

Firstly, I'm very happy to join this forum and also proud to become a 370Z owner as the 370Z is by far the best car I've driven to date. I collected my 370Z on Friday and prior to me collecting the car, the salesman tried to sell me this maintenance package and paint protection package. He claimed that without the paint protection package, the paint will wear out in 2-3 years. I didnt buy in because I was told that using wax regularly will give you similar result...

Second thought, have I made the right decision?

NXTAZEE · 02-28-2010, 11:53 AM

You made the right choice. Dealer paint packages are a huge rip off. Those guys have no clue what they are talking about. All they use is a cheap polymer sealant that washes off in about 10 washes. Buy a good sealant or wax and do it your self. I've been operating my own detailing business for many years and this has always really pissed me off.

370er · 02-28-2010, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rayz

He claimed that without the paint protection package, the paint will wear out in 2-3 years.

As long as you look after it with your own car care maintenance you'll be fine. They just try to get every dollar out of you as they can. Congrats on your new purchase

rayz · 03-01-2010, 05:35 AM

Thanks guys

That really made me feel better

Termac · 03-01-2010, 05:41 AM

You will grow to love this car, great to see another NSW owner on this forum.

Best of luck.

rayz · 03-01-2010, 07:05 AM

I love the car already... the shift from gear 5 to 4 and then accelerate is such a thrill.. absolute pleasure to drive..

02-28-2010, 08:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
rayz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SW M6 Rep Power: 15	Paint production and maintenance package Hi all 370Z owners Firstly, I'm very happy to join this forum and also proud to become a 370Z owner as the 370Z is by far the best car I've driven to date. I collected my 370Z on Friday and prior to me collecting the car, the salesman tried to sell me this maintenance package and paint protection package. He claimed that without the paint protection package, the paint will wear out in 2-3 years. I didnt buy in because I was told that using wax regularly will give you similar result... Second thought, have I made the right decision?

02-28-2010, 11:53 AM	#2 (permalink)
NXTAZEE Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver Island Posts: 530 Drives: 2010 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 17	You made the right choice. Dealer paint packages are a huge rip off. Those guys have no clue what they are talking about. All they use is a cheap polymer sealant that washes off in about 10 washes. Buy a good sealant or wax and do it your self. I've been operating my own detailing business for many years and this has always really pissed me off. __________________ 2010 Carbon Silver 370Z 7AT charcoal int. sports package \| Clear Bra \| Invidia Gemini CBE \| CF B-Pillars \| CF Fangs \| CF Z emblems \| Swift Springs \| 20mm & 25mm Spacers \| SPC Camber Arms \| Brushed Aluminum shift knob

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03-01-2010, 05:35 AM	#4 (permalink)
rayz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SW M6 Rep Power: 15	Thanks guys That really made me feel better

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rayz Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 4 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z SW M6 Rep Power: 15	I love the car already... the shift from gear 5 to 4 and then accelerate is such a thrill.. absolute pleasure to drive..