paint protector
paint protector
I put a down payment on a new FLSTC at Old Glory HD this week, and when I called to schedule settlement, the lady in the business office tried to sell me paint protection coating for $499 (along with some other extra-cost bells and whistles). I said no, but it's not too late to change the call on that. Does anybody here have an informed opinion about this?
Road Warrior
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500 bones?! That is hilarious. You can get a new paint job for that kind of money.
I know the 3m stuff is okay but I'd rather touch up the occasional rock chip than cover my bike in what is essentially tape.
I know the 3m stuff is okay but I'd rather touch up the occasional rock chip than cover my bike in what is essentially tape.
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From: Honah Lee
I'll wax it for you for $399. Just think, I just save you $100. And I know how to do it. Rub on one way and rub off the other. And for that other $100, I know a lady who will do your bells and whistle twice.
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The "paint protector" is a wax application. Total dealer profit BS.
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All F&I stuff are a rip... stay away!
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I put a down payment on a new FLSTC at Old Glory HD this week, and when I called to schedule settlement, the lady in the business office tried to sell me paint protection coating for $499 (along with some other extra-cost bells and whistles). I said no, but it's not too late to change the call on that. Does anybody here have an informed opinion about this?
They will charge you $499 for a service gopher earning $8/hr to spend 20 minutes applying wax. RIPSAW is definitely a better deal.
Save your money.
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