Anyone know about the PLATINUM ULTIMATE PLUS (ECP)for the paint and interior? Is it worth the money or a waste as most other things.

We bought an extended warranty with our Outback and thought it covered everything. About 14 months after purchase, the front cap started fading. After a year and a half, we started negotiating with our dealer for a solution. The only solution was a repaint.Turned out, the extended warranty covered everything ... EXCEPT the paint. Boy did we get screwed. I suppose we should have read the fine print.But, Keystone finally stepped up to the plate and agreed to pay a repaint, which we did and yes, they did cover the cost. It still cost us near $1000 to have the graphics replaced, as they said there was nothing wrong with the graphics and to replace them, the cost would be on us. (imagine that). Well, we did it, and the new paint job (3 years old now) ... truly does still look as good as the day we brought it home after the repaint! By the way, this was the ONLY thing we attempted to use with the extended warranty, as any other items were covered under the one-year, bumper-to-bumper warranty from the dealership. (which they were absolutely great with). So, really, it's a 50/50 proposition. If you are expecting problems with the paint in the future, then it will probably be worth it. However, as with any warranty or extended service plan or anything like that, you just never know if it will be needed or not. If not needed, it's money gone. If needed, it's worth every penny, and only time will give the answer.Personally? I wouldn't do it. 2 of 3 of my trailers had the extra warranties, and this was the only time I wanted to use it.

We took a pass on the exterior cover coat. We do not live in the sun belt, the resale value drops like a stone no matter what it looks like. Like anything else, it is a matter on how important it is to you. Our TT is seven years old, it is parked under a shade tree, so the decals and paint are not faded. But with 30,000 miles in four years it does pick up a fair amount of road grime. It gets a bath about twice a season.

Colo Native wrote:Is it worth the money or a waste? Waste of money for you.Worth the money (big time) for them.

The paint protection product they usually use can be bought at a automotive paint supply house. It used to cost about $30/gal.If you really want the protection, just buy the goop and spread it on.But I don't think it does much.

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armond05
Explorer
Jan 10, 2018
Save your money. Just wash and wax your trailer a couple times a year.
rbpru
Explorer II
Jan 09, 2018
If you want bright and shiny, the coating is supposed to give it to you longer. However nobody can say how much longer. Hence, most folks view it as just an expensive coat of wax.

Now if the coating sealed screw holes and metal seams for any length of time, one might consider it.
DutchmenSport
Explorer
Jan 09, 2018
Oh!!!! After reading the other posts, if I understand it now, you are talking about that paint protection stuff that apply over the paint and probably includes fabric protection inside the camper. Oh yes, I understand now!

Skip it! It's worthless. We had it done to our first camper, spent a bundle. Found out you can get 3M Scotch Guard and spray your cushions on the dinette yourself and get better protection against spills and stuff.

On the paint, it lasted about 1 year and then the surface of the camper (outside) began to get a bit harder to clean, black steaks got harder to clean off, and it simply did not hold up for the promised 3 years. I think it was a joke. Definitely, it was wasted money.

It didn't take long to figure out, a good coat of wax worked better and lasted longer.
Ralph_Cramden
Explorer II
Jan 09, 2018
sbarlag wrote:
At our dealership we recommend a product called RESIST-ALL. It can be applied to the exterior and to all non-sleeping surfaces inside-sofa, carpet, cloth, leatherette.

Scott
Product Specialist
Camp-Land RV
Burns Harbor, IN

Any desire to elaborate? Cost? Warranty? Profit margin on the product?
Bird_Freak
Explorer II
Jan 09, 2018
Most expensive wax job you will ever have and nothing more.
Colo_Native
Explorer
Jan 09, 2018
I figured that it was a waste of my money such as other **** the dealers want to sell ya. Thanks Everyone
goducks10
Explorer
Jan 09, 2018
1st off they're not painted. It's gel coat on the exterior. And yes a waste.
There's a thread right now on the Grand Design forum about a guy that has fading from and exterior finish protectant. Read into whatever you want.
https://www.granddesignowners.com/forum/showthread.php/14705-Exterior-Finishl-Discoloration
westend
Explorer
Jan 09, 2018
I'd suggest to use a good quality acrylic paint polish like Klasse (or similar) on exterior paint. If you are concerned about staining of the upholstery items, the big box stores sell the newer hydrophobic solutions that shed liquids.

Good luck with the new trailer!
sgfrye
Explorer
Jan 08, 2018
downtheroad wrote:
Colo Native wrote:
Is it worth the money or a waste?

Waste of money for you.
Worth the money (big time) for them.

X2 on this. Lesson learned by us
sbarlag
Explorer
Jan 08, 2018
At our dealership we recommend a product called RESIST-ALL. It can be applied to the exterior and to all non-sleeping surfaces inside-sofa, carpet, cloth, leatherette.

Scott
Product Specialist
Camp-Land RV
Burns Harbor, IN