These are the things that can double the dealer's profit margin, so they push them. The paint on a D3/D4 is generally excellent, both on top and underneath. Even if you want the "wet" look of the paint protection, it can be done for about 1/2 the price of the what dealers offer. Ditto for the other protectants. That said, I'm having the dealer tint the windows before delivery of my D4, just for convenience. I'll be overseas when it arrives and want as much as possible done before a trip "up north" a week after delivery. I acknowledge I pay for the privilege.Jim Dowell - D4 HSE TDi, 12,000 hydraulic winch & hidden winch mount, MTRs, TyreDog, Traxide 2 x aux battery system, fixed air compressor, Dolium roof rack, MitchHitch.
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9th Apr 2010 3:38 am
SN
Member Since: 03 Jan 2006
Location: Romiley
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I'd agree - stung for 300 notes (ISTR) on my first D3 - then promptly off roaded it in the Peaks and ended up polishing it all off to get rid of the ensuing bramble rash - learned my lesson for the second one and said no thanks...Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
9th Apr 2010 9:02 am
Dorko
Member Since: 07 Apr 2010
Location: Perth
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Hmmm same post from aulro.com?
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11th Apr 2010 4:57 am
Gareth Site Moderator
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On the other hand, my current D3 was treated with the Supaguard stuff when I got it, wheels, leather, paint etc. I have just washed it for the first time since its 30k service, when the the dealer washed it.
It has now done 40k and I was pleasantly suprised at how easy all the winter crud came off the paint. 10k miles of winter salt, tar all came away very easily. All that is required is a few large tar spots wiping, then a polish.
The only bits that have not fared so well are the wheels, which are absolutely plastered with rock hard brake deposits, and a strange oily streak on the rims of each wheel which initially looks like oil, but will not shift under normal persuasion.
11th Apr 2010 9:37 am
misheemee
Member Since: 24 Feb 2010
Location: Sydney
Posts: 16
Thanks all, decided to go against. May sink the extra cash into an extended warranty instead
11th Apr 2010 10:33 am
SN
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Gareth - I think you've exposed a fair point - depends how much mileage you do. Me? Not that many whereas you're all over the place - in which case your's is helping
As for the wheels - you know TazDaz will offer his Mr Muscle Oven Cleaner option as a solution Steve N | 21MY Defender | 08MY Discovery 3 (history) | 06MY Discovery 3 (ancient history)
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