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Paint Protection / Fabric Protection
Marketed as ceramic coating; usually a $50 sealant sold for $499-$899. Refuse.
// Why it matters
Dealer "paint protection" packages are typically a $50 ceramic spray applied in 12 minutes of labor — sometimes literally just a sticker on the windshield with no actual application. Real ceramic coatings cost $1,000-$2,000 at a detail shop. Fabric protection is essentially Scotchgard ($8/can) sprayed on the seats. Always refuse these in F&I; if you want real protection, get it aftermarket from a detail shop.
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