Fading memory

I am shortly to take delivery of a new VW Polo, and have decided against my better judgement to order flash red paintwork. The last car I had with red paint was a Peugeot some 20 years ago, but it suffered from crazing and fading of the paint. Is this likely today and if so is there anything I can do to stop it happening?

Asked on 9 January 2010 by NDW, Fargue sur Ourbise, France

Answered by Honest John

VAG solid reds have now been lacquer coated to help prevent oxidation for at least 12 years.

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