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Reddog1473

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Picking up my Yukon XL soon. Are some of the dealer add ons worth it?
Paint protectant
Interior protectant

are these a must and I should shop around to get these services?
 

tabraha

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Agreed. Definitely not a must either IMO. If you want to spring for paint protection you would be better served going to a pro detailer. My guy did paint protection film on the hood, front quarters, entire front end, and mirrors and a ceramic coating on the whole vehicle. Pics are in the thread in my sig. If anything I'd do paint protection film.
 

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I decided to pass on film as we don't do a lot of long distance highway driving anymore. I had my Tahoe ceremaic coated and am very pleased with it. I have had film applied to previous SUVs and Corvettes. If you use it for highway travel it is well worth it.
 
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Jason in DLH

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Hi
Picking up my Yukon XL soon. Are some of the dealer add ons worth it?
Paint protectant
Interior protectant

are these a must and I should shop around to get these services?

I’m with the others here. The Stealership is just itching to take your money with these unnecessary add-ons that are probably twice as expensive as other shops. Or do it yourself and save some money.
 

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Been a vehicle detail buff for years including a corvette owner. A good coat of detail wax after every wash will make just about anything wash right off. It also makes the water bead like crazy. I don't even towel dry my vehicles. I take the electric leaf blower to it and the water blows right off. I use the one pictured below. Easy on and off. You can use it on all surfaces including glass and black plastic. Only a film will protect a vehicle from flying debris. Anyone that claims a coating will protect your vehicle from stone chips is selling snake oil :)

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WifesYukon17

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Definitely wouldn't trust the dealership to apply any kinda paint protection. Either do it yourself or go to a shop that does Graphene or Ceramic coatings. Itll probably cost the same but the results will be far better.

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sonic_the_hedgeh

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Been a vehicle detail buff for years including a corvette owner. A good coat of detail wax after every wash will make just about anything wash right off. It also makes the water bead like crazy. I don't even towel dry my vehicles. I take the electric leaf blower to it and the water blows right off. I use the one pictured below. Easy on and off. You can use it on all surfaces including glass and black plastic. Only a film will protect a vehicle from flying debris. Anyone that claims a coating will protect your vehicle from stone chips is selling snake oil :)

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Even the wax from Napa that you can get in a gallon jug is good. I did mazda protege and it took the auto body guy an amazing amount of grinding to take off the wax to fix a dent. I polished it twice a year.

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