Paint treatment
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Paint treatment
Going to finalize the deal on my new bike in a few days, and the dealer mentioned on the phone that we will discuss a paint protectant. I asked my salesman, and he said they sell Simoniz Mototech paint protection. Seems like expensive wax to me, but wondering if anyone else has an opinion or has purchased themselves. Thanks in advance for replies.
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Your Harley comes from the factory with paint protection...the Clearcoat. The dealer offering is just an unneeded expensive waxing. Wax it yourself with a quality wax or topcoat like F11, to make it easier to keep clean.
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They didn't offer their $499.00 seat protection application? On a serious side. Negotiate a free 1000 mile service.
That is the biggest ripoff coming at you. All it's for is to line their pockets and protect Harley just in case they left a bolt loose in all that automation of tightening things. They pull it around back, shake it a few times and if you are lucky, may change the oil (truely does not need that)
If I could not get that free, I would walk away..They will call you back unless you have already negotiated way below NADA..
That is the biggest ripoff coming at you. All it's for is to line their pockets and protect Harley just in case they left a bolt loose in all that automation of tightening things. They pull it around back, shake it a few times and if you are lucky, may change the oil (truely does not need that)
If I could not get that free, I would walk away..They will call you back unless you have already negotiated way below NADA..
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I would say no also. If you want to get something after the purchase, take it to professional detailer and get a ceramic coating done. 9/10 times it'll be at a lower cost and a better product than what the dealer is offering.
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Pass on it. Pass on Topcoat also.
Way way better products out there that do the job better.
I do 20-40 vehicles a year with my detail side gig. If you want the most longevity out of a LSP, then a paint coating is what you want.
Lots of products out there, have to decide what you want and budget.
You have one of the top detailers in the country in Ohio. Give him a call and get his thoughts.
https://www.esotericdetail.com
Way way better products out there that do the job better.
I do 20-40 vehicles a year with my detail side gig. If you want the most longevity out of a LSP, then a paint coating is what you want.
Lots of products out there, have to decide what you want and budget.
You have one of the top detailers in the country in Ohio. Give him a call and get his thoughts.
https://www.esotericdetail.com
I was really surprised by how aggressively the dealer tried to push this stuff. You'd think I insulted one of his kids when I said "no thanks."
I realize the dealer is in business to make money, and for the most part my transaction was painless, but this topic turned me off about the experience.
I realize the dealer is in business to make money, and for the most part my transaction was painless, but this topic turned me off about the experience.