Wax coatings

[xavier]

Ive seen companies offer special wax coatings for cars that are meant to last for years. Are these just a con or has anyone here had it done?

With all the seagulls around at the moment I think Id like a car to be coated in Teflon.

[HDi fun]

I've heard of these, too. Coatings, not seagulls, that is. Although I have heard of seagulls! Get to the point, Paul, for f.... sake.

I'm not sure if they're wax coatings - I was under the impression that it's a polymer sealant coating. How this works I have no idea as I can't really see how a polymer can be applied to the surface of the paint. I have heard, however, that some people find them to be far less effective than the manufacturers claim them to be.

[waynne]

My dad had this done and the rain still beads on it 2 years later. Washing is pretty easy as the dirt just comes off easily. It does seem to work although I wouldn't say it was showroom shiny.

[HDi fun]

Perhaps the reports I've read are from people who've had rogue operators involved

[pgarner]

i got the superguard done on the civic (got it free). it does work well but its easily scratched