Dupont R-2000 paint sealant?

bozrahsti · 02-05-2006, 07:54 AM

Does anyone have this option put on there car? Is it worth it? Dealer says car will never need to be waxed....find that hard to believe

***Nachos Libres*** · 02-05-2006, 08:00 AM

^^ No, don't do that. Rust protection, paint sealant, all those services are rip-offs. Even if the product is a decent product, they overcharge you for both the product and the labor.

And I don't care how good a product is, for them to say you will never need to wax your car is bull. Well, I guess that could be true, but your paint would look horrible after a couple of years.

If I were you I would get some Zaino (or Meguiars, since you can find that at most auto parts stores) and a claybar, wash your car, claybar it (to remove contaminants, all cars have them, even new ones), wash it again, and then apply a coat of Zaino. This will be much better than any service the dealer would have done, and much cheaper too.

bozrahsti · 02-05-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SVT Amateur

^^ No, don't do that. Rust protection, paint sealant, all those services are rip-offs. Even if the product is a decent product, they overcharge you for both the product and the labor.

And I don't care how good a product is, for them to say you will never need to wax your car is bull. Well, I guess that could be true, but your paint would look horrible after a couple of years.

If I were you I would get some Zaino (or Meguiars, since you can find that at most auto parts stores) and a claybar, wash your car, claybar it (to remove contaminants, all cars have them, even new ones), wash it again, and then apply a coat of Zaino. This will be much better than any service the dealer would have done, and much cheaper too.

good....this will save me 300 bucks. Ive always enjoyed detailing my car anyways

ace996 · 02-05-2006, 08:00 PM

There are paint-sealers out that do a pretty good job of protecting the paint, but only last for a few months. Rejex is one, Meguiar's TechWaxNXT is another(two I've used, there are others though). They are synthetic polymers that bond to the paint/clearcoat and are tougher than wax. Your paint must be perfect before you apply these though, or you seal the contaminants in....causing greater long-term damage to the paint.
I've used Meguiar's NXT on my black CTS-V for 9 months and am quite satisfied with it. It is also a fabulous product to use on wheels. I use two coats, with 24 hours cure time between coats. Then apply a light coating of the NXT spray-wax(still a polymer) as a topping.
Truth be told, there's nothing like a proper 2-day marathon detail with claybar/polish/glaze/caranuba wax. IMHO a proper caranuba-buffer job is the best looking a car can get....Zaino is superb. But once I do the NXT, I only need to use the Spray after mild washes to refresh the car, and it lasts for several months.

And the NXT is the best I've ever used on wheels. 3 coats on a really clean wheel is like super-protection. Easiest cleanings I've ever had....not spray-off and dry, but no rubbing needed...just a light wipe with the soapy sponge.

Save the $300, you know your still going to detail it anyway!
-ace

02-05-2006, 07:54 AM	#1
bozrahsti Amateur STI Driver Posts: 29 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Dupont R-2000 paint sealant? Does anyone have this option put on there car? Is it worth it? Dealer says car will never need to be waxed....find that hard to believe This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-05-2006, 08:00 PM	#4
ace996 Grassroots STI Racer Car: 06 STI - SGM Fav Mod: HPDE Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 568 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	There are paint-sealers out that do a pretty good job of protecting the paint, but only last for a few months. Rejex is one, Meguiar's TechWaxNXT is another(two I've used, there are others though). They are synthetic polymers that bond to the paint/clearcoat and are tougher than wax. Your paint must be perfect before you apply these though, or you seal the contaminants in....causing greater long-term damage to the paint. I've used Meguiar's NXT on my black CTS-V for 9 months and am quite satisfied with it. It is also a fabulous product to use on wheels. I use two coats, with 24 hours cure time between coats. Then apply a light coating of the NXT spray-wax(still a polymer) as a topping. Truth be told, there's nothing like a proper 2-day marathon detail with claybar/polish/glaze/caranuba wax. IMHO a proper caranuba-buffer job is the best looking a car can get....Zaino is superb. But once I do the NXT, I only need to use the Spray after mild washes to refresh the car, and it lasts for several months. And the NXT is the best I've ever used on wheels. 3 coats on a really clean wheel is like super-protection. Easiest cleanings I've ever had....not spray-off and dry, but no rubbing needed...just a light wipe with the soapy sponge. Save the $300, you know your still going to detail it anyway! -ace This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

02-05-2006, 08:00 AM	#2
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,553 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^^ No, don't do that. Rust protection, paint sealant, all those services are rip-offs. Even if the product is a decent product, they overcharge you for both the product and the labor. And I don't care how good a product is, for them to say you will never need to wax your car is bull. Well, I guess that could be true, but your paint would look horrible after a couple of years. If I were you I would get some Zaino (or Meguiars, since you can find that at most auto parts stores) and a claybar, wash your car, claybar it (to remove contaminants, all cars have them, even new ones), wash it again, and then apply a coat of Zaino. This will be much better than any service the dealer would have done, and much cheaper too.