dealer "Paint Pack"

Hi,

Just buying a 2 year old low mileage A6 from a main dealer and they offered a "paint pack", which they claimed would put a protection on the car that would stop bird muck, sap, etc causing paint probs, and washing would only need to be done with water & no detergents, etc.

anybody any idea what this is? is it just a case of them getting the valet done and finished with autoglym super resin polish? or is there much more to it?

Given they were asking £399 for it, I thought I could get 8 decent valets for that much, including use of Autoglym kit.

Cheers,

Pete

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Originally Posted by efcbluepete

Hi,

Just buying a 2 year old low mileage A6 from a main dealer and they offered a "paint pack", which they claimed would put a protection on the car that would stop bird muck, sap, etc causing paint probs, and washing would only need to be done with water & no detergents, etc.

anybody any idea what this is? is it just a case of them getting the valet done and finished with autoglym super resin polish? or is there much more to it?

Given they were asking £399 for it, I thought I could get 8 decent valets for that much, including use of Autoglym kit.

Cheers,

Pete

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Hi

It is just an easy way for them to make money, you were wise on not going for it.

Regards
EliteDetailer Team :beerchug:

I agree with elite it's just an easy way for dealers to make money. Dealer tried to sell it to me when I bought my Audi and when I asked what exactly it invovled it sounded little more than just a layer of polish and wax being applied. So I spent about £50 on cleaning materials, cloths etc and did it myself

I have looked around on some independent detailers websites and for £400 you can get something far more comprehensive done

Maybe elite detailer can chime in here, but, I'm sure for just a little more, maybe £400 - £500 would get you a comprehensive detail.
I'd say this would probably include a thorough wash, alloys cleaned (properly) car de tarred and clayed, swirl removal and a coat of wax / sealer to finish.
Might even take 2 days to do its that thorough!!

IMO these paint protection systems offered by dealers are a quick rub down and a coat of wax as already stated and sumthin you could do yourself in a few hours and for £30 -£40.:beerchug: