philbrennan

I'm having a Permaplate coating put on my SC430. This is being done by a detailer via the dealership from which I bought the car. After the coating, I am told I will never need to wax the car. Has anyone done this? Any comments?

Phil

933005spd

I WOULD USE CAUTION!!!!!!!!!

You are about to put a reactive coating over an extreemly wonderful paint job. I have been a paint chemist for the largest US paint company and am very familar with industrial coatings.

I know this sounds nice now, but what if the permaplate compound is not as UV resistive as your paint. It will yellow and get dingy over time.

If I were you I would stick with a weekly summer wash, monthly min for winter - included underbody, then wax with a quality material (preferably with a fluropolymer wax).

Dont shortchange your car.:eek: :eek: :eek:

philbrennan

933005spd,

Thanks for the input. I'll make sure I ask a lot of questions before proceeding. I called the dealership and they gave me references of people who have had it done.

Phil