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coatings are not useless. skeptics deem that it is because of all the false advertisements most shops put out (eg: wash car once every month only etc) and when these claims cannot live up (obviously since it is fake) then all the negatives come in.

coatings are not invincible, like wax, they are made to add just an extra layer of protection on top of the existing clear coat, a more resistant sacrificial layer (if you will). the "scratch resistance, hydrophobic effect, glossy surfaces" are like french fries that comes with your burger.

the idea is when something "bad" happens, you only need to remove that layer which was not "part" of your car - a feel good factor.

while polishing is an effective way to restore your paint work but there's a limit to it before the clear coat is "wiped off"and it hits the actual paint work.

at the end of the day, no matter what "stuffs" you put on your car paint, if you neglect it, it is bound to go straight to hell.

i am a firm believer of good old elbow wax kinda person and i still do because they are cheap and they work BUT depending on the individual, some may not want to spend that extra effort on applying the wax once every 6 - 8 months and the surface prep prior to application is tedious (claying etc). I know it because i have been doing it for the past 4 years on my Accord.

applying your own wax is made even more difficult if you are living in a stratified property because you cannot occupy the car wash bay for the entire day and deprive others of the usage.

when i bought my new car, i decided to give coatings a try, paid RM2,100.00 for a 5 year warranty one and i am enjoying the convenience that it gives me at the moment. RM2,100.00 is a lot of money but if it realistically, it's just about RM1.00 daily.