Anyone Know About Permaplate Protection?

[tachy]

Just bought a new 2006 gs300 and the dealer tried to sell me an exterior/interior protection that included paintguard, fiberguard and leatherguard. It was about $800. Any comments as to whether it is effective, or whether it is worth the money. (or any problems with it or reasons not to get it)?

Any comments appreciated.

I traded in a black 99 gs 300, which was difficult to keep looking clean, but the new one is deep blue (blue onyx pearl), and looks black much of the time.

[TOGWT]

A stealership cash cow and not woth the $800, if you want a protection plan like that (but one that has a meanigful gaurantee -

While it will not provide ‘lifetime’ protection go to a Chrysler or Dodge dealer and get them to apply the Daimler-Chrysler Master Shield sealant, this product provides both real protection and a real warranty for any make of vehicle.

Maintenance-Free Paint:

Water-based paints are used on modern cars are softer and more porous than the older oil-based paints; they are protected by a urethane or polyurethane paint clear coat. These clear coat systems are primarily formulated from oils that are subject to oxidation and attack by environmental pollutants and the suns heat that dry out the oils in the paint leaving a porous surface that is susceptible to attack from acid rain, hydrocarbons, ozone, industrial contaminants, and many other forms of foreign particles.

It requires protection from the environment by the application of a sacrificial barrier.

Most polymer sealants will last approximately 4-6 months, dependant upon driving and environmental conditions. The paint film surface also requires that road dirt and tar, dust and grime be removed by washing the vehicle on a regular basis. A maintenance free paint, nothing could be further from reality

JonM