DITEC Paint Protection System - Has anyone heard of it?
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Dan
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It hasn't gotten any airtime here. In my mind there is OptiCoat and everything else. Opticoat is cheap, easier to use than most of the coatings and has unmatched durability.
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
DITEC in PBC is a bunch of hacks IMO. Worse then Ziebart. I seriously doubt they are using a true coating either. Probably just a glorifed sealant with a loopholed 6 year warranty. Funny that a SW guy is now using this. :rofl I guess their dealers prefer a warrantied product instead of just a basic wax.
dmartiniup
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The reason you probably haven’t heard much about DITEC is that it has been a European success story for 35+ years and was recently brought to the States, being rolled out in a slow, controlled manner. The DITEC company is headquartered in Delray Beach, so it’s first service center is there—hence the South Florida connection. The paint protection system needs to be professionally applied, so it is offered in a few area specialty centers like Lamborghini of Palm Beach, Rentech, SAT in Ft. Lauderdale, Royal Car Care in Miami, and is now being offered for yachts in Michigan and Florida (Ship Shape Custom Yacht Services) and for powerboats in South Florida (Brand X Hi-Performance Marine).
DITEC is NOT a wax—it is a proprietary system that uses all environmentally safe products to protect the paint, metal, leather, fabric—virtually all surfaces on your car. It works so well that Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines uses it on all their big ships and it has cut their maintenance time and costs significantly. Dirt, bugs, brake dust, etc. just doesn’t stick to the finish. The reason is that the 5-step system cleans the pores of paint, getting rid of all contaminants that dull the color, shine and can ruin the finish of paint. After it is cleaned, the DITEC protection layer is applied and after that, the top coat sealant is applied and that bonds to the bottom coat, creating a strong and long-lasting preservation coat. You may want to have the top-coat re-done after a year or 18 months or more, depending on the use, storage and exposure of the car. Many cars can go for years without any further coating, but the finish is very durable and warrantied. DITEC metal protection products work beautifully on wheels and stainless trim on trucks and trailers. There are leather and fabric products as well and those can be applied as regular cleaning products. Only the paint protection system must be professionally applied.
DITEC is not a restoration product, so it will not improve the look of paint that needs to be polished. But after a surface is properly prepared—or even better, when it is new, DITEC will keep the color shine and finish of the car, boat, motorcycle or plane—whatever vehicle or vessel—in the finest condition, with minimal maintenance. A spray detailer called Glaxon is available for all hard surfaces—even great on mirrors, cabinets, plastics, etc. If you’d like more information, visit *DELETED*
DITEC is NOT a wax—it is a proprietary system that uses all environmentally safe products to protect the paint, metal, leather, fabric—virtually all surfaces on your car. It works so well that Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines uses it on all their big ships and it has cut their maintenance time and costs significantly. Dirt, bugs, brake dust, etc. just doesn’t stick to the finish. The reason is that the 5-step system cleans the pores of paint, getting rid of all contaminants that dull the color, shine and can ruin the finish of paint. After it is cleaned, the DITEC protection layer is applied and after that, the top coat sealant is applied and that bonds to the bottom coat, creating a strong and long-lasting preservation coat. You may want to have the top-coat re-done after a year or 18 months or more, depending on the use, storage and exposure of the car. Many cars can go for years without any further coating, but the finish is very durable and warrantied. DITEC metal protection products work beautifully on wheels and stainless trim on trucks and trailers. There are leather and fabric products as well and those can be applied as regular cleaning products. Only the paint protection system must be professionally applied.
DITEC is not a restoration product, so it will not improve the look of paint that needs to be polished. But after a surface is properly prepared—or even better, when it is new, DITEC will keep the color shine and finish of the car, boat, motorcycle or plane—whatever vehicle or vessel—in the finest condition, with minimal maintenance. A spray detailer called Glaxon is available for all hard surfaces—even great on mirrors, cabinets, plastics, etc. If you’d like more information, visit *DELETED*
wascallyrabbit
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sounds like another coating. there are several good coatings avaiable that general consumers can apply on there own that will last several years without having to be redone in 12-18 months (same as nitro seal). i opti coated my car in may 09 and its still there. car is out side 24/7 and see 400-500 miles weekly and frequent washes. not sure what the cost of your product is but its probably not as cheap as opti coat.
Dan
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I'd love to see a long term comparison with Opticoat.
SuperBee364
New member
Dan said:
And I'd love to see a post from a company rep that didn't read like an infomercial. You know.. something with actual substance to it instead of fluff. Cleans the paint pores?? Hmm.. Detailing product or acne medication?
Most of these reps could learn a thing or three from Ron Ketcham. I've learned more (real stuff) about Value Guard's line from Ron than anywhere else, and he's *retired* for cryin' out loud.
The RJS Group
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Woody Wax said:
Detailing An Audi...How About An Audi Make*Over! - Auto and Aircraft Detailing Blog - Car Detailing school I am sure the owner of this Audi A4 was happy to have a paint preservation system by Ditec evaluated and installed by Renny Doyle and his team. I have it on my car and the group in Miami is only protecting your investment. Ditec is now being applied in over seventeen countries, on luxury vehicles, yachts, planes and motorcycles.
The above post was by a very satisfied customer
The RJS Group
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Mush-Mouth said:
Knowledge about the product will help you understand the benefits and high customer satisfaction in provides to its users... those who have it love it.
Dan
Well-known member
RJS, when are you going to answer how your product stands up against OptiCoat?
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
The RJS Group said:
Looks like it’s time to take out the trash…….:beware
Gee, let’s see, 2 brand new members with S. Florida IP addresses with one coming up as being in Delray Beach. Right in the direct vicinity of Ditec on Atlantic Ave & I-95. Oh, and both spamming the same crappy product. What a coincidence?? :think2 I’ve not only followed your business for several years, but also have toured your shop! Not to mention I’ve seen your finished product 1st hand. And, actually fixed 2 cars your guys couldn’t get right (red C5 vette & black M3). Ouch. I have to admit your corporate website is quite impressive, but the delivery, execution and quality of your product falls quite short from multiple instances. Your product isn’t a coating, yet you market it as one? It’s more or less NO different then a glorified paint sealant with a warranty that every other dealership up sells actually. Simply smoke and mirrors just like that ridiculous video of the Audi. I can’t believe that someone?? has lost all integrity by trying to pull the wool over people’s eyes?
per the author of the video:
"we had the opportunity to test, evaluate and perfect a detailing system out of Europe...does the system work...watch the video below and the outcome will speak volumes! "
It sure does speak volumes!! :doh:
Let’s post a video of a swirled up mess of a black car in full direct sunlight (not even washed) and then post shaded after footage pretending that a miracle 5 step paint preservation system(that we perfected LOL) returned it to “perfection”!!! Is that what it takes to sell product these days on the internet? By spamming people who know ?
If anyone is up for a real laugh, check this one out:
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Ben@3D
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Hrm.... The IP address used by dmartiniup is on many dns blacklists for sending out large amounts of spam.
Typical of a home user? Only if they have viruses on their computer and it gets hijack.
Most likely sends alot of bulk "spam" instead. :idea
Typical of a home user? Only if they have viruses on their computer and it gets hijack.
Most likely sends alot of bulk "spam" instead. :idea
David Fermani
Forza Auto Salon
No better spam backfire then for someone to Google DITEC Paint Protection Preservation System and this thread show up. :croc:
The RJS Group
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Not familiar with the OptiCoat product, I didn't realize this was a product competition. I believe the original question here was to learn more about a product being offered in Miami.
C. Charles Hahn
CCH Auto Appearance, LLC
The RJS Group said:
Not sure I understand a product manufacturer/distributor that doesn't make it a point and a priority to remain aware of what industry competitors are doing/offering...
In this industry, it is ALWAYS a product competition.