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A_Miel's avatar
A_Miel
Explorer
Oct 19, 2017

Xzilon paint protection for new Winnebago?

I am purchasing a 2017 Winnebago 5th wheel. Bought the extended warranty and noticed on the Purchase Agreement an additional $880.00 as a non-taxable item. I called the dealership today and was told I had bought the Xzilon coating - which I barely remember doing since it seemed to be all rolled into the extended warranty. Dealer explained this coating would spare me from waxing it 2x per year, and included scotchguard.

Since the deal has not been funded yet (in process), I asked the dealership to remove the $880.00 charge. I had seen a YouTube review on the Winnebago exclaiming how great the gelcoat is on these. So my feeling was that perhaps the Xzilon was not really needed.

Anyone have experience with this type of coating and is it really worth it??
  • gbopp's avatar
    gbopp
    Explorer
    Oct 19, 2017
    rickeoni wrote:
    If they are claying in your RV prior to the application of the exterior sealant in conjunction with the interior protectant $880 is in the ball park.

    Do you think a dealer is going to clay bar a RV?
    I agree with cekkk, ask to watch the process of it being applied.
  • rickeoni's avatar
    rickeoni
    Explorer
    Oct 19, 2017
    You can't do the same thing with a can of unfinished car polish. To apply these sealants is relatively straight forward...clay bar the entire vehicle to make sure the surface is perfect with no imperfections and then wipe on and wipe off three square feet at a time with correct amount of time between the two steps.

    We sell the xzilon products for use on our new vehicles we sell at my job, include million dollar Rolls-Royce motor cars. This stuff works. I use a spray on rinse off sealant on all my rides and RV, this new stuff is so much easier and longer lasting than old school waxes.

    If they are claying in your RV prior to the application of the exterior sealant in conjunction with the interior protectant $880 is in the ball park.
  • cekkk's avatar
    cekkk
    Explorer
    Oct 19, 2017
    A.Miel wrote:
    "No and no."- How would you "know" if no experience with the xzilon?


    I've lived through car dealers' undercoating days, $800 "mandatory" add-ons charges so crooked many jurisdictions required a sign be hung on walls calling it extra dealer profit, $3,000 extended warranties, several hundred dollar fabric protectorants that came out of a $8 spray can and numerous other scams designed to redistribute my money.

    Ask the salesman to let you watch the magic being applied. If you're convinced, bless you.

    Or Google reviews of the product. After blessing you, I did. Worse than I thought.
  • B_O__Plenty's avatar
    B_O__Plenty
    Explorer II
    Oct 19, 2017
    No. These "permanent" wax jobs are all the same. They spray on a polymer coating then buff it out. Really over priced. You can do the same thing with a can or bottle of Nu-Finish, Simonize Ice or countless others for under $20.00. Spraying on Scothguard will cost around $10.00 for a spray can. If this is worth it to you then do it. I wouldn't.

    B.O.
  • A_Miel's avatar
    A_Miel
    Explorer
    Oct 19, 2017
    Did I post in technical support? I'm sorry, but I cannot see that. It appears to me as Open Roads Forum > Fifth Wheels.
  • 1492's avatar
    1492
    Moderator
    Oct 19, 2017
    Why did you post in Forum Technical Support which is reserved for non-RV forum use related questions?

  • A_Miel's avatar
    A_Miel
    Explorer
    Oct 19, 2017
    "No and no."- How would you "know" if no experience with the xzilon?
  • Lwiddis's avatar
    Lwiddis
    Explorer II
    Oct 19, 2017
    Let’s see...2 1/2 years on my Winnie TT...NO “paint,” fiberglass or decal issues...nope, not worth it. For $880 I sure could have the outside of my Winnie jazzed up in five or six years. What’s the length of the warranty?

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