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Should I pay for protective polymer coating?

I have just ordered a new Jaguar F-Type in red. Would you recommend the extra protective polymer coating at £500?

Asked on 2 August 2013 by billydaniels

Answered by Honest John
I'm not familiar with this treatment. But red is more vulnerable than other colours to oxidation. If you are paying £500 it better be guartanteed for at least five years, otherwise you're just paying £100 for the treatment and £400 in commission to the salesman.
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