Is it worth gettng paint and leather protection from dealer

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I've just ordered a factory build F-type and the dealer added a £600 paint and leather protection to the order. I told them to remove it. I've had this on a previous car and can't decide if it's really worth it. That is a high price to add sonething to the paint finish that really should be there on a new car anyway, especially as I've paid over £700 to have a metallic finish.

Any thoughts? Thanks, Chris
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Hi Chris.

Short answer. No.

I had paint protection on previous cars (Audis), and it really wasn't worth the money. Plenty of swirl marks, etc.

I've had my F type ceramic coated with additional front end PPF wrap. More expensive than dealer protection but far better quality. No swirl marks, very easy to clean, etc.

And get yourself a good quality leather cleaner/restorer. I still use Autoglym that came with my Audi free pack.
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Don't buy any addons from a dealer be it paint protection, gap insurance, tyre insurance etc. Go to the specialists yourself where you will get a far better product & like for like save a shed load of cash. Find a detailer with a good reputation near you, you may pay a bit more for the likes of ceramic coating but you will get a superior job. Even if you only want wax protection the car will be returned with no swirls or any defects.
What I do is when the car is delivered to the dealership I tell them to leave it as it comes off the transporter with any transport film/covering intact. No washing or anything. Have your detailer pick it up, do his thing then return it to the dealership ready for you to pick it up.
Personally I swear by Gtechniq & get the car ceramic coated, wheels done, outside & inside, interior treated & also the glass. For the F type, I would have a good think about PPF if only on the nose & bonnet. Everyone is different & I am pretty OCD with my cars so you may not go for the full works like me. Cost wise, you will get the full works apart from PPF for under £1000 which is not a lot on a £70000+ car. PPF is a different story as full coverage is pretty expensive. Do your homework, but to answer your question, don't go near the dealer for anything.
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Definate no!
It's a dealer rip-off that all manufacturers try.

Interior needs no more than a damp, clean microfiber cloth to clean and maintain.

The leather used in our Jags doesn't absorb chemicals like real leather does, so anything you apply just gets taken off when you wipe.
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Wow thank you all for the great advice. I definitely won't pay for the dealer paint protection then.
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Another certain ‘no’ from me.
Dealers sell overpriced add on products that are much cheaper elsewhere and you can get separate warranties and see the work or references..
For me this covers everything from leather protection, to paint, wheel insurance, tyre insurance and anything else you can think of
Exception might be a service plan
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It's not often you get such a decisive vote. Coming from genuine F-Type owners has convinced me not to take these dealer options. Thank you all again.
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If it was me i would just find a decent detailer and pay for a ceramic coating
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Ftypeharv wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2019 3:22 pm If it was me i would just find a decent detailer and pay for a ceramic coating
Wot 'e said ... ;)
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Tel wrote: Tue Apr 23, 2019 1:32 pm Interior needs no more than a damp, clean microfiber cloth to clean and maintain.

The leather used in our Jags doesn't absorb chemicals like real leather does, so anything you apply just gets taken off when you wipe.
Tel, can you explain further?

I used some Aytoglym last week that I had in stock, and it did appear to bring the seats, doors, wheel, etc back to life.

Does what you say about jag leather apply to all models/years?
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