Soft Paint, Needs Sealant?

geeslice · 05-10-2006, 11:43 AM

My co-worker just bought an E90 on Monday and I take delivery of mine tomorrow.

She said that they told her the metallic paint on the E90 is "soft" and tried to sell her a sealant to seal the paint.

Is this just me or is this BS? It would seem that there should already be a sealant on a car's paint, but I'm not an expert and would prefer not to get screwed when i go in tomorrow.

Thanks!

geeslice · 05-10-2006, 01:50 PM

Any help?

hknite · 05-10-2006, 02:41 PM

from what i've heard, the paint is now water based, therefore softer than in the past. but i think the sealant is just the dealer trying to pad their profits. as long as the paint is strong enough to withstand the elements. besides that, i don't think any paint is chip/scratch proof. the 2 bimmers that i've purchased, my dealer has never pushed this on me. good luck!

BiggieJ · 05-10-2006, 02:56 PM

dont fall for that crap

MIKEYMIKE · 05-10-2006, 03:26 PM

BSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

arnold · 05-10-2006, 03:42 PM

Hi never heard of such BS, HEHEHEHEHE, this is a first for me, tel the salesman to f,,,,,off.

Asiann · 05-12-2006, 12:13 AM

Stay away from the paint sealant and just get some Klasse.

05-10-2006, 11:43 AM	#1
geeslice Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 283 Posts Drives: '06 325xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00] 2004 Audi TT [0.00]	Soft Paint, Needs Sealant? My co-worker just bought an E90 on Monday and I take delivery of mine tomorrow. She said that they told her the metallic paint on the E90 is "soft" and tried to sell her a sealant to seal the paint. Is this just me or is this BS? It would seem that there should already be a sealant on a car's paint, but I'm not an expert and would prefer not to get screwed when i go in tomorrow. Thanks! __________________ It's called "HAPPY" Hour for a reason. '06 E90 325xi Sparkling Graphite, Dakota Black Leather, Dark Walnut Burl Trim, Steptronic, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons = LOVE
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geeslice Second Lieutenant 33 Rep 283 Posts Drives: '06 325xi Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arlington, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00] 2004 Audi TT [0.00]	Any help? __________________ It's called "HAPPY" Hour for a reason. '06 E90 325xi Sparkling Graphite, Dakota Black Leather, Dark Walnut Burl Trim, Steptronic, Premium Pkg, Cold Weather Pkg, Xenons = LOVE
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hknite Bimmer Addict 17 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 2019 X5 Msport Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	from what i've heard, the paint is now water based, therefore softer than in the past. but i think the sealant is just the dealer trying to pad their profits. as long as the paint is strong enough to withstand the elements. besides that, i don't think any paint is chip/scratch proof. the 2 bimmers that i've purchased, my dealer has never pushed this on me. good luck!
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05-10-2006, 02:56 PM	#4
BiggieJ Second Lieutenant 62 Rep 239 Posts Drives: e92 335 ZSPZPPOPP Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (0)	dont fall for that crap
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MIKEYMIKE Lieutenant Colonel 63 Rep 1,516 Posts Drives: 330i 6mt Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: SoCal iTrader: (3)	BSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS
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arnold butchie 0 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: cape town sa iTrader: (0)	Hi never heard of such BS, HEHEHEHEHE, this is a first for me, tel the salesman to f,,,,,off.
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05-12-2006, 12:13 AM	#7
Asiann Got Seoul? 116 Rep 2,862 Posts Drives: 2012 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Honolulu iTrader: (0) Garage List 2012 BMW 535i [0.00] 2008 750Li [0.00] 2006 BMW [0.00]	Stay away from the paint sealant and just get some Klasse. __________________ Can you say Alooooha? [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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