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Post by Stellauk »

Hi
I have ordered a Macan S recently and have already received an email from the dealer regarding PPF from Topaz London. I have also read about Gtechniq coating etc here.
My situation is that I am not that obscessive about the car. I drive around 50miles daily on dual carriageway for work. I normally will pay for your typical hand wash service off the A road. My previous cars had coating from the dealer and I found that helped to keep the car clean. I am OK to pay for similar again.
Given the situation, should I go for any special coating? Which type?
Many thanks for any input.
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If you’re not particularly obsessive, don’t wash the car youself and rely on local hand car washes then don’t waste your £600 (?) on a coating...
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Yes, agree with not spending £600.

Some of the dealer coatings appear to be quite good for keeping the car clean. My son had a Mercedes that never looked dirty. Might be worth getting something like that if it is a reasonable price.
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Post by Northandy »

I was just offered by my dealer a pre delivery detail and "ceramic" paint protection for £799

I won't be doing that!
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Stellauk wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2018 5:39 pm I normally will pay for your typical hand wash service off the A road.
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Post by VanB »

I would save your money if you are not obsessive. A lot of people on here are obsessive and, for them, a coating is worthwhile. However, if you are planning on keeping the car a long time then a decent ceramic coating and/or PPF film will keep it looking much nicer for longer
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Stellauk wrote: ↑Tue Jan 30, 2018 5:39 pm I normally will pay for your typical hand wash service off the A road.
In that case, don't waste your money on any paint protection.
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Post by Stellauk »

Thanks for the advice! My friend got the ceramic coat for free as his Cayman was delivered on his birthday. Maybe I will try this tactic and move my birthday to the delivery date! Rather spent the money on LED lights instead.
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Yes, much better idea!
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Post by Macananon »

As others have said don't bother unless you intend to keep the finish in good order by a disciplined washing regime. Paying for a fancy finish will have no future value when it comes time to sell the car based on normal useage
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