<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by RayD:<BR><B>Anyone out there ever actually used a teflon/PTFE paint protection product such as "Toughguard" or "5 Star"? <P>Supposedly, a one-time application will last 5 years on new paint and up to three years on a used car (more than a year old). <P>If so, does it work any better and stay on longer than a polish/wax treatment?<P>Thanks for your comments.<P></B><HR></BLOCKQUOTE><P><BR>I havea hard time believing that any product would lay such a protective layer on a painted surface for such a long time. I would, personally, stay away from such product and use a good wax. Remember, if this product were "the real deal" then everyone would do it and be happy not to wax a car for many years!<P>Yannis<P><P>