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Jan 11, 2008 | 11:15 AM

#21

Rebel73

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From: Lost Angels

Also,

same goes for that "interior protection" crap. I feel like a dodo 'cause I let myself get talked into it last time. Never again!!!

I think all they do is spray Scotch Guard or some equivalent on your seats (I had the cloth). WHAT A RIP-OFF!!!

Jan 11, 2008 | 12:00 PM

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MustangLynda

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From: Cincinnati OH

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Originally Posted by Tony Alonso

There are plenty of products that are excellent, less expensive, and you can apply yourself. I know your dealership and salesperson!! Tell him "no paint protection", " no dealer labels" (think he already probably mentioned that), "no run it through the car wash", "don't take the dealer prep materials off without you there", "NO FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET!!!!".

Paint protection was my idea - he never brought it up, so we're cool on that front. I did mention the labels and he said there are certain cars they never label and SE Mustangs are among them

Bracket, I was undecided about that so they will do nothing until I get there and tell them. OK, I see the CAPS...

I did not think of the car wash and prep materials. Another phone call...poor guy!

Jan 11, 2008 | 12:08 PM

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MustangLynda

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From: Cincinnati OH

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Originally Posted by Mackitraz

GRRR! My wife talked me into the paint protection/ interior protection deal. However we were in such a hurray when we were picking it up, they didn't do it yet. I have to drop it off tomorrow to get it done, but we've already done all the financial paperwork. Any chance of getting it taken off or am I locked into it at this point because I've already paid for it?

I don't think you're locked in if it hasn't been done yet. Just tell them you changed your mind, refund please. My '05 had the spoiler delete so I bought one from the dealer at the time of sale. I changed my mind right before I was supposed to take it in to have it put on and they refunded my money (took 6 weeks to get though). Heck if they can refund me on a part they ordered and painted, they can refund you on a service not yet performed.

Jan 11, 2008 | 01:44 PM

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Tony Alonso

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For the license plate bracket, get this.

Jan 11, 2008 | 04:23 PM

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Mackitraz

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From: Williamsburg, VA

Update. Took the car into the dealer, talked over the price of my ducktail install and told them I didn't want the paint or interior protection and they're going to refund the price.

Wow. When you guys said this is a rip, I freaked. I freaked anyway when they said they were 400 bucks each originally! But I figure it's worth it if it keeps my baby looking good. Only to find out I was getting hosed to the tune of $800...wow. No thanks. So now I'm relieved. And not out 800 bucks, thanks to you guys (and girls!).

I love TMS!!!!

Jan 12, 2008 | 07:09 AM

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blkstang06

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Justin, Thats great to hear....

Jan 12, 2008 | 12:22 PM

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MustangLynda

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For the license plate bracket, get this.

Um, does this come with installation included ?

Jan 12, 2008 | 04:43 PM

#28

n8rfastback

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man i hate when they try to sell you all that extra crap. i too have never bought the paint or interior protection cause i know i can do better myself. i buff and wax my car whenever its nice outside...

every spring i giver her a full detailing...