Leather & High Gloss Protective Coating
02-12-2005, 07:00 AM
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My Ride: 2001 BMW330ci, Steel Gray, Black leather, Steptronic, PP, SP, PDC, Heated seats, Xenon head lights, HK, 6 disk changer, OEM alarm, OEM clears,Iice white fog lights ,Universal trasnciver, 17 inch Michelin Pilot Sport Tires
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Originally Posted by dfndr' date='Feb 11 2005, 07:52 PM
This stuff serves only one purpose: it lines your dealer's pockets with gold.? New car finishes are extremely durable and require only a little bit of care and common sense.? If you avoid damaging the finish when you wash the car, and keep it reasonably clean, it should look good for many years.? Leather seating should be cleaned with mild cleaners and need little or no other attention.? Reputable dealers do not peddle the crap your dealer is trying to sell to you.? By the way, did they offer you rustproof undercoating?
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02-12-2005, 07:46 AM
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say this to any dealer who says you need a "High Gloss Protective Coating" on your paint
"If the quality of the paintwork on this car is so bad that it needs a protective coating i'm not sure I want to buy it"
"If the quality of the paintwork on this car is so bad that it needs a protective coating i'm not sure I want to buy it"
02-12-2005, 08:04 AM
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The paint stuff is total b.s. Don't get it.
However, some of the leather stuff is good, although it doesn't cost anywhere near what the dealer charges. The one good thing about the leather stuff is that it usually comes with some sort of warranty, and if you get any scratches, rips, burns, etc... they will come out and repair it free of charge. So, if you are tough on your interior, it may be worth it. Some plans are just a bottle of conditioner that they charge the dealer $8 for and they charge the customer $600 for. That is a TOTAL waste of money. Some plans actually do have a pretty neat leather sealant protectant that makes the leather more resiliant & "rubbery" (a really bad word, but I can't think of a better one) & makes the leather not scratch so easily. Whatever you do, talk them down on price.
However, some of the leather stuff is good, although it doesn't cost anywhere near what the dealer charges. The one good thing about the leather stuff is that it usually comes with some sort of warranty, and if you get any scratches, rips, burns, etc... they will come out and repair it free of charge. So, if you are tough on your interior, it may be worth it. Some plans are just a bottle of conditioner that they charge the dealer $8 for and they charge the customer $600 for. That is a TOTAL waste of money. Some plans actually do have a pretty neat leather sealant protectant that makes the leather more resiliant & "rubbery" (a really bad word, but I can't think of a better one) & makes the leather not scratch so easily. Whatever you do, talk them down on price.
02-12-2005, 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Canada545' date='Feb 11 2005, 11:32 AM
As most dealers do, mine is "suggesting" an aftermarket company to put on a High Gloss Protective Coating on the paint and Leather Protection on the inside ...
I have always thought this is was waste of money ... your feedback is needed!? Thanks in advance
I have always thought this is was waste of money ... your feedback is needed!? Thanks in advance
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. so don't get it.
02-13-2005, 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Feb 13 2005, 12:17 AM
[quote name='Canada545' date='Feb 11 2005, 11:32 AM']As most dealers do, mine is "suggesting" an aftermarket company to put on a High Gloss Protective Coating on the paint and Leather Protection on the inside ...
I have always thought this is was waste of money ... your feedback is needed!? Thanks in advance
I have always thought this is was waste of money ... your feedback is needed!? Thanks in advance
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[/quote]They charge around ?500 in the UK for Bluetooth compatibility which does seem VERY expensive
02-13-2005, 09:47 AM
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My Ride: 525i Sport. Mystic Blue. Logic 7, 6 CD Changer, Floormats. Just call me the last of the big spenders!!
DON'T LET ANYONE TOUCH YOUR PAINTWORK!!!!!!!
I agreed to this and paid for it like a total idiot.
My car's paintwork was destroyed only 3 days after I took delivery. It has been back about 7 times and they have been unable to return the car's paintwork to it's original quality.
I am now in touch with BMW Customer services. When they saw what happened to my car they agreed that what has happened to me is "totally unacceptable".
I WISH I HAD DONE WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW, WHICH IS ASKING FOR ADVICE!!!!!
My new car experience was ruined by this profit grabbing technique!
I agreed to this and paid for it like a total idiot.
My car's paintwork was destroyed only 3 days after I took delivery. It has been back about 7 times and they have been unable to return the car's paintwork to it's original quality.
I am now in touch with BMW Customer services. When they saw what happened to my car they agreed that what has happened to me is "totally unacceptable".
I WISH I HAD DONE WHAT YOU ARE DOING NOW, WHICH IS ASKING FOR ADVICE!!!!!
My new car experience was ruined by this profit grabbing technique!
02-13-2005, 10:37 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Feb 11 2005, 10:31 PM
Waste of money... save it and get rejex.
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TIA for the info!
02-13-2005, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by kmslo530i' date='Feb 13 2005, 11:37 AM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Feb 11 2005, 10:31 PM']Waste of money... save it and get rejex.
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TIA for the info!
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[/quote]here you go read a few of these threads and you'll want to buy some
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=Search...&highlite=rejex
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=7160
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=6659
02-13-2005, 04:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Scott' date='Feb 13 2005, 08:39 AM
They charge around ?500 in the UK for Bluetooth compatibility which does seem VERY expensive
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? it's a crime 
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02-14-2005, 05:13 AM
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My Ride: 2007 Titanium Gray 550i, with sport, nav, HUD, Logic7, sat radio, cold weather, rear side airbags, rear seat heaters, and it goes like a bat outta hell!
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Feb 13 2005, 02:34 PM
[quote name='kmslo530i' date='Feb 13 2005, 11:37 AM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='Feb 11 2005, 10:31 PM']Waste of money... save it and get rejex.
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TIA for the info!
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[/quote]here you go read a few of these threads and you'll want to buy some
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?act=Search...&highlite=rejex
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=7160
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?showtopic=6659
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[/quote]Well......I guess I'm getting some Rejex!! Thanks for the links