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Hyundai i30: How do I know if it has paint protection?

We recently bought a new Hyundai i30 with paint protection coating at a cost of $995. We are not sure if this has actually been applied — how can we tell if it's been done? We have had this experience before with a caravan, paying for coating and then finding out it was not done. The car doesn't look any different.

New paint is always going to look good, with or without protection, so the best idea is to get another expert to have a look to see whether it's been done. Most modern paints do not need protection, just regular washing and an occasional polish, but coating has become a significant profit item for lots of dealers.

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