![]() |
The dealer is still trying to sell me this Teflon treatment (something 5 system) and a rust prevention device that hooks up to your battery. They said these are a
|
![]() |
|
LinkBack | Thread Tools | Display Modes |
|
![]() |
#1 (permalink) |
Base Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 82
Drives: 370Z Base/Sports
Rep Power: 16 ![]() |
![]()
The dealer is still trying to sell me this Teflon treatment (something 5 system) and a rust prevention device that hooks up to your battery. They said these are a MUST, especially in Hawaii (saltwater and extreme bird poop). Anyone have experience with either products?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 (permalink) |
Premium Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: North GA
Posts: 6,831
Drives: Twin Turbo Z34
Rep Power: 3683 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]()
No but GL
p.s. We here in Ga dont have extreme bird poop... we have just regular ol' bird poopy ![]()
__________________
Shop Cars: 2013 318whp Nismo VspecII 370z *SOLD*, 2009 1000hp+ 93oct 4.0L TT 370z Fast Intentions STAGE 4 #054 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 (permalink) |
Enthusiast Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Phoenix
Posts: 328
Drives: 09 370z Blue M6
Rep Power: 17 ![]() ![]() |
![]()
the rust prevention thing has been around forever. the theory is that since rust is electrons leaving the iron by electrifying the car the electrons wont leave. ive never heard if it actually works. I didnt think people still did it.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Texas
Posts: 1,926
Drives: 2006 350Z
Rep Power: 20 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]()
I haven't heard of these types "services" in a couple of decades. No idea if the Hawaii angle is real or not. You could call other dealers and see if they offer such services so you at least know if it's common.
__________________
keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 (permalink) |
Enthusiast Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Florida
Posts: 294
Drives: 2015 Corvette Z51
Rep Power: 19 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]()
They are all a waste of money dude, don't buy anything extra. When you pick up your car give it a good coat of a quality wax. I like Meguiar's NXT tech wax. Every 3 months or 6 if you are not that picky, give your car a claybar treatment and then recoat with a wax again. Your finish will always look new.
Those add-ons are only there to increase the dealer profit. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 (permalink) |
Base Member
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Glenelg, MD
Posts: 146
Drives: 370 Rdstr AT7 BkChry
Rep Power: 16 ![]() |
![]()
The "Teflon" thing is nothing more than a polymer wax. If you want a high-quality polymer wax, go with Zaino Brothers... <$75 will get you a kit that will have all you need to apply your own barrier, and the stuff is awesome (I easily go year or more between coats, and bird poop and sun-fried egg (don't ask) wipes off or rolls off in the rain).
The rust prevention thing is complete crap (take it from an electrical engineer with a partial background in (among many other things) materials). Rust is a chemical reaction between iron and oxygen (and is sped up by an electrolyte, such as water and road "salts"), creating a new substance. There is nothing you can hook up to the battery that will prevent such a reaction. The manufacturers of such devices are confusing rust with galvanic reactions, which depletes one of the materials via ion migration.
__________________
http://hi-tecdesigns.com/images/pict...on%20Small.gif 2000 S2000 Brickyard Red Metallic w/ Romanesque Crimson Kandy, custom everything else |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 (permalink) | |
RIP Tony :( (1969-2015)
![]() Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 18,802
Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS
Rep Power: 68 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() Quote:
![]()
__________________
![]() SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 (permalink) |
RIP Tony :( (1969-2015)
![]() Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Northern Virginia
Posts: 18,802
Drives: '14 Mustang GT/CS
Rep Power: 68 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]()
__________________
![]() SpinTech Mufflers, Airaid CAI, JBA H-Pipe, Lethal Performance Over Axle Pipes, MMD Quarter Panel Louvers, Cervini's Ram Air Type IV Hood, Carbon Fiber Radiator Cover, GT500 Rear Valance, Quad Exhaust Tips
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 (permalink) |
Base Member
![]() Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Hawaii
Posts: 82
Drives: 370Z Base/Sports
Rep Power: 16 ![]() |
![]()
"p.s. We here in Ga dont have extreme bird poop... we have just regular ol' bird poopy"
lol...yeah, supposedly people around here has poop rings etched in to their cars like water spots. "They are all a waste of money dude, don't buy anything extra. When you pick up your car give it a good coat of a quality wax. I like Meguiar's NXT tech wax. Every 3 months or 6 if you are not that picky, give your car a claybar treatment and then recoat with a wax again. Your finish will always look new." "The "Teflon" thing is nothing more than a polymer wax. If you want a high-quality polymer wax, go with Zaino Brothers... <$75 will get you a kit that will have all you need to apply your own barrier, and the stuff is awesome (I easily go year or more between coats, and bird poop and sun-fried egg (don't ask) wipes off or rolls off in the rain)." Are either of these wax Zaino/NXT good for a vehicle parked outside 100% of the time or would I need something stronger to protect the paint? -All thanks for the great responses. I figure it was a gimmick since I never heard of any of these when buying a car in CONUS. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 (permalink) |
A True Z Fanatic
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: MD
Posts: 4,488
Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150
Rep Power: 26 ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]()
Selling the add on is where the dealerships make their money. Just know going in that you don't absolutely need them. If you still want them then go for it. At the end of the day its your money to spend as you please.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|
![]() |
||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Dealer Says Not Ordering '09's | Dwight Frye | Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions | 7 | 08-26-2009 09:55 PM |
Bad Dealer | g96818 | Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions | 14 | 06-07-2009 02:45 AM |
came from the dealer | tru_Asiatik | Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions | 14 | 03-31-2009 08:11 PM |
Dealer Invoice at my dealer . . | TN370ZLC | Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions | 8 | 03-17-2009 12:44 AM |
I'm at the dealer right now... | mattkim85 | Nissan 370Z Pricing / Ordering Discussions | 26 | 01-05-2009 07:15 PM |