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      07-20-2013, 10:20 AM   #1
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Cilajet auto paint protection

Purchased new black 335i last night and the dealer recommends I purchase cilajet paint protection. I've never believed in this kind of stuff in the past. But it looked like a good product. It's $795 for exterior, interior, and rims. They claim I will never have to polish or wax the car, just wash it and it will look fantastic.

Has anyone had experience with cilajet?

http://www.cilajet.com/
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      07-20-2013, 10:27 AM   #2
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I don't have experience with Cilajet, but I do have with Opti-Coat on my Jet Black, and I can tell you it's a waste of money.
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      07-20-2013, 11:24 AM   #3
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Buy a Clear Bra instead. Much more value for the money.
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      07-20-2013, 12:05 PM   #4
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My buddy bought an x5 a li'l while ago and was also offered calijet but some guy at the dealer advise him not to buy as it comes with all new car. Short story he got it for no charge. Don't know how but maybe kuzz he spent about 90k on it. See if you can twist some arm before surrendering to buy
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      07-20-2013, 12:32 PM   #5
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I don't have experience with Cilajet, but I do have with Opti-Coat on my Jet Black, and I can tell you it's a waste of money.
Opti-coat has been great for me. I never trusted any of those other coatings like Dupont, etc. but opticoat is one of the most recommended products on most of the detailing websites. I even let the dealer wash my car now - no swirls after a year. Would highly recommend to anybody with fresh paint, but obviously you need to get someone who can apply it properly.
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I would go with a clear bra and wax it yourself. Had a clear bra on my Evo and it worked great.
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Opti-coat has been great for me. I never trusted any of those other coatings like Dupont, etc. but opticoat is one of the most recommended products on most of the detailing websites. I even let the dealer wash my car now - no swirls after a year. Would highly recommend to anybody with fresh paint, but obviously you need to get someone who can apply it properly.
What color is your car and MY?
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What color is your car and MY?
Black sapphire. 2013 335i
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      07-20-2013, 04:22 PM   #9
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What color is your car and MY?
2012, Mineral Grey metallic - Here's the treatment on my car. http://distinctivdetailing.com/detai...-mineral-grey/
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      07-20-2013, 05:15 PM   #10
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2012, Mineral Grey metallic - Here's the treatment on my car. http://distinctivdetailing.com/detai...-mineral-grey/
Yeah, they all look gorgeous when they're just done Can you please post some close ups of the paint in direct sun? No swirls after a year sounds incredible.
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You can buy opticoat from amazon for 70 usd and apply by yourself, is very easy.
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I certainly have no experience with Opti-Coat but several well respected detailers (some who are listed by Opti-Coat, but no longer deal with it) tell me that swirls will develop and once you get them out, you have taken the Opti-Coat off it.

Perhaps that is incorrect, but after hearing it from some very trusted detailers (and perhaps it is only cars in high sun areas like Florida and desert areas), I just have not a pressed to get it done as I was several months ago.
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      07-22-2013, 12:24 AM   #13
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Quick pic from today while the sun was setting, trying to check for any swirls:
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