TEFLON from Car dealer?

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94turboz28

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I am now a new Autopian as of today! I've been reading this site for a few days and I love this place!



To start off, I just purchased a 2003 Black Expedition.



Do I let the dealer put that Paint Sealant Teflon?? After reading everything on here, I'd rather take care of my car myself.

I'm getting the alarm installed and this TDS Paint Sealant teflon comes with it. I'm wondering if I should tell them not to do it.



Any help would be greatly appreciated!!



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Do I let the dealer put that Paint Sealant Teflon
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Quite simply, NO. So called paint sealants with Teflon are a nothing but a marketing ploy to prey on people who don't know any better. For teflon to be a viable component it must be "sintered" at somewhere around 700 degrees. So, unless your car is literally on fire when it's being applied it will serve no purpose what so ever and do nothing to protect the finish. Conclusion, don't waste your money.



Save the cash from the dealer applied junk and buy yourself a nice little stash of detailing supplies with that money, you will be much better served that way.



Good Luck! :xyxthumbs
 
Even better, find out how much the dealer charges for this Teflon crud and have that amount deducted from the alarm install.



They're offering the Teflon junk free with the alarm, right? Then I'm sure the cost of the protectant crap is included so have it backed out of the deal.



I'd love to hear how they dance around that one.....
 
Thanks for your replies. I'll make sure to have them just install the alarm.. NO TEFLON required.



My dad had them teflon his new windstar two months ago when he bought it. Will he be ok?

Are there any steps different for him to take in maintaining the look now that he has that Teflon put on?



I wished I would have known for him not to do it.



OTT
 
It was probably some polish that claimed to have Teflon in it. Most likely it was gone by 6 months after application.



I don't know how serious your dad is about detailing the van, but from what I understand those Teflon-type protectants come with some kind of warranty. If I were he, I'd dig out the paperwork that came with the sealant and look into having it "renewed" - - - -if it's free, of course. Sometimes the Big Scam is not the purchase of the Teflon, its the requirement for the owner to have it reapplied to maintain the warranty. Many times the reapplication is an added charge, and that's where people get nailed. Paying over and over for some protection package.



But....if the paperwork says retreatment is free if the product wears off, well, might be worth it to scam them out of a free polish job.



Worth a try, right??:nixweiss
 
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