Detailing folks seem to shy away from 'permanent' paint-sealants like ResistAll and Matrix Micro Coatings for three reasons, all valid:
But I'm still considering it because the insurance is so good. For $5 a month, the dealer will treat damage from bird poop, bugs, tree sap, etc, and that seems a good deal.
The only reason not to get it there is if the coating is actually bad for your car. 'Useless,' I'm okay with. Same with 'doesn't replace waxing,' and 'not permanent.' All that describes insurance.
But 'damages your car' would rule it out. Is this stuff safe to apply?
- They're cash-cows for car dealers.
They might be useless, and there's little info on how or even if they work. (There's a great Seinfeld episode where a dealer laughs about the undercoating option: 'We don't even know what it is!')
- They're no substitute for a good waxing.
I'm with you.
- They aren't permanent.
I'm with you there, too. Nothing replaces the need for good car care.
But I'm still considering it because the insurance is so good. For $5 a month, the dealer will treat damage from bird poop, bugs, tree sap, etc, and that seems a good deal.
The only reason not to get it there is if the coating is actually bad for your car. 'Useless,' I'm okay with. Same with 'doesn't replace waxing,' and 'not permanent.' All that describes insurance.
But 'damages your car' would rule it out. Is this stuff safe to apply?