Crystal Elements - Worth the price?

[poloboy]

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone has any opinions on the Crystal Elements protection package offered by VW dealers.

At this stage I've ordered it, it seemed pricey but I work at an airport, so my brand new car will get its fair share of bird/bat crap, as well as jet fuel residue etc

[jasn78]

honestly mate its really not worth it, you are better spending the money on a proper detail and protection as the warranty on the paint protection packages is flimsy to say the least

[carcareproducts]

Value for money - No.

Get yourself a good sealant or combination of sealants and you will have better protection for a lot less money. Have a look at the Nanolex Range made in Germany and they offer unsurpassed protection including a new wash shampoo that boosts the protection every time you wash.

Let us know if you need more info or help

[GolfAddict]

Hi

I was just wondering if anyone has any opinions on the Crystal Elements protection package offered by VW dealers.

At this stage I've ordered it, it seemed pricey but I work at an airport, so my brand new car will get its fair share of bird/bat crap, as well as jet fuel residue etc

Mate, def worth it if your car will be exposed like that on a daily basis! I'm a big believer in these types of products (specially crystal elements as I have had that on a few of my vehicles). I def notice the difference – our second car has done its fair share of Kms and has been around for a few years – looking at its condition though you wouldn’t guess it! Still nice and shiny! I know I'm a bit late, but did end up purchasing?

[Smead]

Look around for aftermarket protection. It'll be better value. Stuff like Nanolex and Opticoat seem to have good reviews

[OPT]

Crystal Elements - Worth the price?

You don't have to worry about bird crap with Opti-Coat.

We had it tested by CSIRO with 100% concentrated acid. Has no effect on the coating.

In the two and a half years we have been warranting the product we are still to have a warranty claim for any damage.

[remy]

Totally not worth it, get yourself some sealant products and just apply it yourself. Otherwise an independent pro detailer would also be a good option, dealership will just rip you off.

[Guest001]

Mate, def worth it if your car will be exposed like that on a daily basis! I'm a big believer in these types of products (specially crystal elements as I have had that on a few of my vehicles). I def notice the difference – our second car has done its fair share of Kms and has been around for a few years – looking at its condition though you wouldn’t guess it! Still nice and shiny! I know I'm a bit late, but did end up purchasing?

The dealer will only send it to a detailing place to get it done anyway.

If you find out where they will probably do it direct for a third of the price.

My wife insisted I get our Patrol done when I bought it Cost something like $1200 for paint and leather protection.

The paint protection was some ultraviolet wonder stuff which didnt exactly make it look like a Rolls Royce.

The leather was some spray that made it smell new and not much else

I then found out the place that did it charged about $350 if I had gone direct to them. Ripped off big time

Well the Passat gets a going over with Meguilars leather protection for about $15 a bottle (not empty after 18 months) and I reckon

the paint hasnt deteriorated in that time either with only a regular wash with Armourall carwash.