Valugard

DinoJ · 04-12-2009, 05:22 PM

I think its Valugard, whatever that coating is that Nissan offers you when you buy the car. WHo bought it, is it worth it? i didnt but i think i might go back and get it done.

molamann · 04-12-2009, 05:27 PM

A big NO. I got suckered into it and you can't even cancel it for a refund later.

Namir · 04-12-2009, 05:44 PM

No.

hot370z · 04-12-2009, 10:16 PM

Hell NO!!!

m4a1mustang · 04-12-2009, 10:35 PM

Never

chrisw169 · 04-12-2009, 10:45 PM

what is valugaurd? I see that everyone thinks it is a bad idea, but what is it?

spearfish25 · 04-13-2009, 05:42 AM

The dealer explained it to me as a "teflon coating". My first thought was that my teflon coated pots and pans at home have more scratches on them than I can count. It's not much of a value either...they offered it to me at $800.

semtex · 04-13-2009, 07:47 AM

A coating on what? The paint? Kinda like the ClearBra concept?

migy28 · 04-13-2009, 09:57 AM

=(

PrObLy · 04-13-2009, 06:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semtex

A coating on what? The paint? Kinda like the ClearBra concept?

This is how it was described to me: a five layer coating with a (supposedly) PTFE impregnated substance that they guarantee to protect your clear coat for 5 years.

This protection guarantee doesn't include chips and scratches like those a clear-bra would prevent/minimize; however, they fully guarantee that the sun won't damage it and other things (i.e. tree sap) will cause no damage and will be easily removed.

I saw AK370Z's thread about having spots of missing clear coat and decided to fork over the $299 as sort of an insurance policy incase this happens to my Z as well.

It may be a big gimmick, but they did hit the car with a clay bar beforehand and then after applying this stuff, it sure looked nice. I've had my fair share of bugs splattered across the hood and they've all wiped off with ease.

The salesman was so confident that he claimed you would only need to rinse the car off with water and a very mild soap (such as Ivory) to fully clean it and it would not have to be waxed for at least five years

(this is part of their "guarantee"...which I've yet to receive in the mail like they promised

)

Anyways, I haven't had it long enough to say if it actually is worthwhile or a complete scam ... but I bought it pretty much as insurance that my clear coat wouldn't disappear like has been reported.

spearfish25 · 04-13-2009, 07:46 PM

I personally enjoy waxing my car, and this has always protected my clear coat. The last thing I wanted was some automated machine spraying PTFE all over my car. How do they even pull this off...do they mask off the windows, doorhandles, etc?

They tried to hit me for $800, not $299. $299 might have been worth it if it truly appears and acts like a freshly waxed car all the time.

PrObLy · 04-14-2009, 06:28 PM

For what it's worth, my warranty info showed up today and it included their website:

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I read over their FAQ and info on their product line -- my car was finished with the "Protector Interior Shield" and the "Protector Environmental Overcoat Paint Shield". The interior shield guarantees that your leather won't chalk, crack, or fade ... so that's pretty cool, I guess.

Everything they applied was done by hand. It seems to be just a combination of clay bar, their wax, and a "special" sealant. I'm sure you could purchase all of the stuff for much less than the $299 I paid, less any warranty.

I'll flag this thread and report back in a couple months after I've washed it a couple times and gotten crapped on by some birds.

spearfish25 · 04-14-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by PrObLy

I'll flag this thread and report back in a couple months after I've washed it a couple times and gotten crapped on by some birds.

Sounds good...I'll report back after my non-sealed, waxex-only car gets an equivalent pigeon treatment

04-12-2009, 05:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
DinoJ Base Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 87 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 262	Valugard I think its Valugard, whatever that coating is that Nissan offers you when you buy the car. WHo bought it, is it worth it? i didnt but i think i might go back and get it done.

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04-13-2009, 07:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
semtex A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Behind enemy lines Age: 53 Posts: 5,995 Drives: People to drink Rep Power: 32	A coating on what? The paint? Kinda like the ClearBra concept? __________________ "There are no small accidents on this circuit." -- Ayrton Senna 316.8whp & 248 ft/lbs (Dyno Dynamics) \| 319whp & 256 ft/lbs (DynoJet) (04/23/10) Stillen G3 CAI, CBE, Pulley / F.I. LTH / GTSpec Ladder Brace / Setrab Oil Cooler / UpRev-tuned by Forged Perf.

04-12-2009, 05:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	A big NO. I got suckered into it and you can't even cancel it for a refund later.

04-12-2009, 10:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
hot370z Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: CA Posts: 102 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 16	Hell NO!!!

04-12-2009, 10:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
chrisw169 Base Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Lewisville, TX Posts: 42 Drives: 93 Honda Del Sol Rep Power: 16	what is valugaurd? I see that everyone thinks it is a bad idea, but what is it?

04-13-2009, 05:42 AM	#7 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	The dealer explained it to me as a "teflon coating". My first thought was that my teflon coated pots and pans at home have more scratches on them than I can count. It's not much of a value either...they offered it to me at $800.

04-13-2009, 09:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
migy28 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: vancouver Posts: 32 Drives: 06 nissan 350z cs m6 Rep Power: 16	=(

04-13-2009, 07:46 PM	#11 (permalink)
spearfish25 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 4,117 Drives: to work Rep Power: 1856	I personally enjoy waxing my car, and this has always protected my clear coat. The last thing I wanted was some automated machine spraying PTFE all over my car. How do they even pull this off...do they mask off the windows, doorhandles, etc? They tried to hit me for $800, not $299. $299 might have been worth it if it truly appears and acts like a freshly waxed car all the time.

04-14-2009, 06:28 PM	#12 (permalink)
PrObLy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Orland Park Posts: 19 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 Rep Power: 16	For what it's worth, my warranty info showed up today and it included their website: Deprecated Browser Error I read over their FAQ and info on their product line -- my car was finished with the "Protector Interior Shield" and the "Protector Environmental Overcoat Paint Shield". The interior shield guarantees that your leather won't chalk, crack, or fade ... so that's pretty cool, I guess. Everything they applied was done by hand. It seems to be just a combination of clay bar, their wax, and a "special" sealant. I'm sure you could purchase all of the stuff for much less than the $299 I paid, less any warranty. I'll flag this thread and report back in a couple months after I've washed it a couple times and gotten crapped on by some birds.