opti coat or whatever. you don't have to get it through the dealer. go find a local bodyshop
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You are correct that nothing will last the life of the car, or for years and years of yes. HOWEVER - You can easily get stuff that lasts for a couple of years. The idea is to have something that truly lasts to take the worst of the wear and tear on the paint. This stuff has to be polished back off the car as when it sticks, it sticks. I put some on both my cars early this year and the water still beads right up even though it is winter here now. Makes washing a million times easier, I do not need to clay my car to get all the crap off of it as it comes off with basic hand washing now.
Yes, I will still put on wax or a detailing spray a couple times a year to really deepen the shine, or make it truly look it's best, but overall the upkeep required is AMAZINGLY less. My cost for a good coating done myself is under $100 including towels and whatever else I might need. Over three years it saves me that much in extra washes, waxes and time in upkeep so the $100 is totally worth it to me. I like washing and waxing cars and I love a clean car, anything to help me out and save time and keep my car looking it's best it worth it. Actually the $100 will do a few cars, but that's the cost to get going regardless.
My car - paint 2.5 years old and looking better than when I took it off the lot. Car lives outdoors and had no garage to keep it form the sun. My red car when looking like this gets everyone's attention at stoplights and when driving by lol. Man I love this shade of red and will be sad to lose that awesome paint when I trade for an Si.
Hard to see the shine on Honda's White Orchid Pearl in photos, but I tried.
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