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Apr 18, 2003 | 12:35 PM

chamill

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I've just purchased a new car and the dealer offered a Teflon paint sealant. I turned it down because they wanted several hundred dollars, but I'm wondering if these types of things work. I've found them priced at about $20 a bottle and want to know if anyone has used these products and does it make a difference?
Thanks in advance.

Apr 18, 2003 | 04:08 PM

redvet

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Originally posted by chamill
I've just purchased a new car and the dealer offered a Teflon paint sealant. I turned it down because they wanted several hundred dollars, but I'm wondering if these types of things work. I've found them priced at about $20 a bottle and want to know if anyone has used these products and does it make a difference?
Thanks in advance.

Teflon protectants are a gimmick.
Dupont says a item must be heated to 600 degrees for teflon to bond.

Slick 50 and many others products with teflon are snake oil.

Apr 18, 2003 | 04:21 PM

BrianA

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Joe is right (IMO)
But some good Carnuba wax. Use the rest of the money for insurance, gas, or to make a payment.

Apr 18, 2003 | 05:16 PM

1956MarkII

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Ditto- save your money. Classic Car Wax, Maguiar's #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax, or Dri Wash 'N Gard are the only products that should go onto a brand-new finish.

Apr 18, 2003 | 05:59 PM

Bob Ayers

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Ditto- save your money. Classic Car Wax, Maguiar's #26 Hi-Tech Yellow Wax, or Dri Wash 'N Gard are the only products that should go onto a brand-new finish.

I have had good luck with Dri Wash 'N Guard also. Just can't
seem to get myself to put it on a dirty surface without washing
it with water first!!!!

Apr 18, 2003 | 06:18 PM

Karic

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Bob;

I agree. One of the guys at work was floggin' the stuff some time ago. I couldn't bring myself to use it over dirt either. Works good under the hood tho'.

Now all I use is "NuFinish Paste Wax" and "Forward" cleaner.

Rick

Apr 18, 2003 | 06:25 PM

Bob Ayers

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I also have had good luck with Blue Coral AutoFom, which is no
longer made!! A friend of mine bought me a case of it, when it
was available, so hopefully it will last awhile. It doesn't have any
abraisives in it, so there are no swirl marks...