Paint protection

zakaaaaasss · 12th April 2007, 17:30

I'm not aware as to how many of you know that 'Laquer' (this is clear paint) works absolutely fantastic for paint protection. especially this is my mechanic's speciality....the clear coat not only protects the underneath paint but also enhances the look and feel....u can go in for 2 or 3 thin layers depending upon the budget.

metallic painted cars just 'shine' post lacquring

ST7677 · 6th September 2007, 15:00

Ok so where do you get this lacquering done (in Bangalore) and how much does it costs... (per layer I guess)...

babureddy · 6th September 2007, 15:53

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Originally Posted by ST7677

Ok so where do you get this lacquering done (in Bangalore) and how much does it costs... (per layer I guess)...

any person who does the paint job should be doing this lacquering.
can't say how much it charges, since the last time i got it done was for my bike, where in i got it painted, then went in for stickering and finally got the lacqering done. Lacquering is a think layour of transperent coat. I had paid around 500 for bike and also had it done for my helmet to protect the sticker, charged me 50 rs.
but keep in mind that it should be done properly, and in a neat environment and should be kept for drying with proper heating equipments.

bill1182 · 6th September 2007, 16:14

Teflon coating is all crap unless it is by a company like 3M. Better to use turtle wax. You will get far better result.

Shankyz · 7th September 2007, 15:06

Please advice me for place in Delhi where i can get the paint protection thing done and what should be the right price for this.

ST7677 · 11th September 2007, 11:20

I am already using turtle wax. But the problem with that is that any carnuba based was is heat unstable and evaporates and becomes ineffective very quickly (in a matter of 2-3 weeks). I am looking at some synthetic polymer based sealents, which would hopefully give long lasting protection (3 months).

Is this lacquer thing same as Clear Coat???
Else it might have issues like yellowing, cracking, etc and ill effects on the paint.

panky12345 · 11th September 2007, 14:15

these all outer paint protection kinds are just marketing gimmicks and nothing else!

vasudeva · 11th September 2007, 14:38

I really do not know whether Teflon coating is worthwhile. However, I got it done on my new Corolla. The result is that for many scratches can be rubbed off with 3M rubbing compound and disappear. On my old Corsa there was no coating and such scratches were harder to rub and remained permanently. Perhaps it is because teflon gives an extra layer. My experience is that teflon does help in restoring shine for longer. As to scratches, it may help in scratch removal. Of course teflon does not protect from a dent! and deep scratches that peel off the paint cannot be rubbed off.

mithun · 11th September 2007, 16:21

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Originally Posted by vasudeva

I really do not know whether Teflon coating is worthwhile. However, I got it done on my new Corolla. The result is that for many scratches can be rubbed off with 3M rubbing compound and disappear. On my old Corsa there was no coating and such scratches were harder to rub and remained permanently. Perhaps it is because teflon gives an extra layer. My experience is that teflon does help in restoring shine for longer. As to scratches, it may help in scratch removal. Of course teflon does not protect from a dent! and deep scratches that peel off the paint cannot be rubbed off.

Teflon is simply an eyewash....It won't serve in the long term !

vasudeva · 11th September 2007, 16:26

OK if you say so. But is there really a viable solution to reduce the extent of paint erosion and improve scratch resistance. As I said, I do not know fully about teflon, but only posting my experience.

pabheda · 11th September 2007, 16:42

hi i am getting compliment teflan and anti rust from the dealer for which i would be going tomorrow so wat should i look for or insist him to do and stuff
please advice me about it

pabheda · 11th September 2007, 19:40

i just spole to dealer he said he will use dupoant's teflan coating

sallubhai · 16th September 2007, 08:51

I am getting my WagonR Duo, thanks to all members for their help. I need to know something about Antirust coating, while the dealer quoted Rs. 1800/-, one accessory shop said Rs. 1400/-. Now yesterday one accessory shop which quotes reasonable price for everything said that he will apply Berger weathercoat / shield as antirust coating and asked for Rs. 400/- !!
What do guys think about using Berger paint as antirust coat? please enlighten as soon as possible

anupmathur · 16th September 2007, 17:13

If you get it done from the dealer, you can see that it is done to your satisfaction, + they will give you a certain amount of 'warranty', + no scope for them to later try to 'worm out' of a possible warranty claim on an undercarriage part (ie gurantee not void). A dealer wants to retain your patronage.
As for the Berger coating, I would say stay away - unless they have something that was designed for cars. A good undercoat for cars has to be a 'rubber based' compound (though not always).

sallubhai · 17th September 2007, 19:45

Today I visited Glix in Kolkata, they will do it in Rs. 1500/- and material will be 3M, warranty 3 yrs.

12th April 2007, 17:30	#16
zakaaaaasss BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Augsburg - Pune Posts: 222 Thanked: 5 Times View My Garage	I'm not aware as to how many of you know that 'Laquer' (this is clear paint) works absolutely fantastic for paint protection. especially this is my mechanic's speciality....the clear coat not only protects the underneath paint but also enhances the look and feel....u can go in for 2 or 3 thin layers depending upon the budget. metallic painted cars just 'shine' post lacquring
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6th September 2007, 15:00	#17
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	Ok so where do you get this lacquering done (in Bangalore) and how much does it costs... (per layer I guess)...
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6th September 2007, 16:14	#19
bill1182 BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 165 Thanked: 312 Times	Teflon coating is all crap unless it is by a company like 3M. Better to use turtle wax. You will get far better result.
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7th September 2007, 15:06	#20
Shankyz BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Delhi Posts: 196 Thanked: 2 Times	Please advice me for place in Delhi where i can get the paint protection thing done and what should be the right price for this.
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11th September 2007, 11:20	#21
ST7677 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,054 Thanked: 73 Times	I am already using turtle wax. But the problem with that is that any carnuba based was is heat unstable and evaporates and becomes ineffective very quickly (in a matter of 2-3 weeks). I am looking at some synthetic polymer based sealents, which would hopefully give long lasting protection (3 months). Is this lacquer thing same as Clear Coat??? Else it might have issues like yellowing, cracking, etc and ill effects on the paint.
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11th September 2007, 14:15	#22
panky12345 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Delhi Posts: 2,697 Thanked: 171 Times	these all outer paint protection kinds are just marketing gimmicks and nothing else!
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11th September 2007, 14:38	#23
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	I really do not know whether Teflon coating is worthwhile. However, I got it done on my new Corolla. The result is that for many scratches can be rubbed off with 3M rubbing compound and disappear. On my old Corsa there was no coating and such scratches were harder to rub and remained permanently. Perhaps it is because teflon gives an extra layer. My experience is that teflon does help in restoring shine for longer. As to scratches, it may help in scratch removal. Of course teflon does not protect from a dent! and deep scratches that peel off the paint cannot be rubbed off.
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11th September 2007, 16:26	#25
vasudeva Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 2,221 Thanked: 212 Times	OK if you say so. But is there really a viable solution to reduce the extent of paint erosion and improve scratch resistance. As I said, I do not know fully about teflon, but only posting my experience.
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11th September 2007, 16:42	#26
pabheda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 105 Thanked: 4 Times	hi i am getting compliment teflan and anti rust from the dealer for which i would be going tomorrow so wat should i look for or insist him to do and stuff please advice me about it
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11th September 2007, 19:40	#27
pabheda BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: mumbai Posts: 105 Thanked: 4 Times	i just spole to dealer he said he will use dupoant's teflan coating
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16th September 2007, 08:51	#28
sallubhai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 113 Thanked: 68 Times	I am getting my WagonR Duo, thanks to all members for their help. I need to know something about Antirust coating, while the dealer quoted Rs. 1800/-, one accessory shop said Rs. 1400/-. Now yesterday one accessory shop which quotes reasonable price for everything said that he will apply Berger weathercoat / shield as antirust coating and asked for Rs. 400/- !! What do guys think about using Berger paint as antirust coat? please enlighten as soon as possible
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16th September 2007, 17:13	#29
anupmathur Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: New Delhi Posts: 3,095 Thanked: 307 Times	If you get it done from the dealer, you can see that it is done to your satisfaction, + they will give you a certain amount of 'warranty', + no scope for them to later try to 'worm out' of a possible warranty claim on an undercarriage part (ie gurantee not void). A dealer wants to retain your patronage. As for the Berger coating, I would say stay away - unless they have something that was designed for cars. A good undercoat for cars has to be a 'rubber based' compound (though not always).
	() Thanks

17th September 2007, 19:45	#30
sallubhai BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: kolkata Posts: 113 Thanked: 68 Times	Today I visited Glix in Kolkata, they will do it in Rs. 1500/- and material will be 3M, warranty 3 yrs.
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