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Offline Triple Bob

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Krowning a new VW?
« on: October 05, 2013, 07:08:01 pm »
The Golf Wagon comes with a 12yr unlimited distance corrosion warranty.  Normally I would get a new car Krowned, but it is a royal pain in the ass to detail with the oil slowly dripping, and it collects dirt in the cracks, which will show much more on a white car.

So with that good a warranty, should I bother?
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Re: Krowning a new VW?
« Reply #1 on: October 05, 2013, 07:16:01 pm »
How long will you be keeping it?

More than 8 years, yes.  Less,  no.

You're right about it being a PIA with a white car.

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Re: Krowning a new VW?
« Reply #2 on: October 05, 2013, 08:19:02 pm »
I did not with my white GTI   but I did ( and on the M-B and the new Fit ) have the clear 3M stuff on the nose.

VAGs galvanizing and primer stuff underneath certainly does keep the underneath looking perfect after 5 years...cannot speak for longer.
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Re: Krowning a new VW?
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2013, 10:49:04 pm »
I wouldn't bother if you're keeping it less than the warranty period.   It is more important to fix paint chips as they occur. 


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Re: Krowning a new VW?
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2013, 11:28:14 pm »
Quote from: dr_spock on October 05, 2013, 10:49:04 pm
I wouldn't bother if you're keeping it less than the warranty period.   It is more important to fix paint chips as they occur.

Agreed.
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Re: Krowning a new VW?
« Reply #5 on: October 06, 2013, 12:03:40 am »
I wouldn't bother given your past car ownership periods.  :P
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Re: Krowning a new VW?
« Reply #6 on: October 07, 2013, 09:57:52 am »
I had a salesman tell me once that any aftermarket rust application is BS.
(his opinion)

he said due to the galvanized steel it's not needed.

he did give me the following advice:

1. wash your car regularly
2. make sure you wash and clean out any areas that collect dirt / leaves ect.  (around the wheels)
3. fix paint chips ASAP


I've had two vehicles done and many other I didn't.   I've yet to keep a car long enough to tell a difference.
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Re: Krowning a new VW?
« Reply #7 on: October 07, 2013, 10:49:04 am »
   I still think it's worth it and resale value will be enhanced I am pretty sure. I get both the penetrating spray for the seams and the thick surface coat and then forget about it. I would have thought that washing the car after every trip or so would be a pain too. I don't get the inside of the trunk done though. The stickiness is annoying and it has never been a problem. Keep you reciept and advertising literature in your car folder.
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