Supaguard

mistry · 09-04-2008, 01:29 PM

Hi,

Went to the stealers today to look over my new purchase (placed deposit over the phone without seeing it), car hadn't been preped but still looked lovely but on closer inspection noticed it was covered in swirl marks. I asked for the car to be detailed to remove the swirls and he agreed. but he then went on to say because they will be taking the paint work back a little it would be worth having the supaguard sealed.

Whats are peoples Experience on this? On previous cars I've had it offered around the £200 mark so I was a little surprised to hear him say £405.

I also noticed a couple of the wheels were damaged, but he did say they would be refurbed (joys of second hand cars I guess)

tisme · 09-04-2008, 01:32 PM

I'm picking my new motor up in two weeks and I would like a polymer coating, but I think £405 is too much. My stealer has quoted £399, but for £200 I could be interested. I can't seem to find any other national chain that does this protection.

willhollin · 09-04-2008, 01:34 PM

Don't let the stealers touch your paintwork! Spend that money and get a pro to do it properly!

Hotcoupe · 09-04-2008, 01:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhollin

Don't let the stealers touch your paintwork! Spend that money and get a pro to do it properly!

+1. Even for £300 a good pro will do a much better job than some numpty throwing a bucket of sealant over your car.

Oli · 09-04-2008, 01:41 PM

No, is a waste of money, you can buy the kit for £15 on ebay!!!

Better to save your money, and let a detailer prep your car for less!

I'm in the trade, and know what a waste it is!

tisme · 09-04-2008, 02:12 PM

Can anyone recommend any good Pros? I'm in South Hampshire

mistry · 09-04-2008, 02:15 PM

Thanks for the quick responses, I didn't think it was worth it, but this just confirms that.

Like Tsime, can someone reccommend anyone near Bristol?

XKaLiBaR · 09-04-2008, 02:16 PM

look for your local detailer on detailworld.com

xenon · 09-05-2008, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotcoupe

+1. Even for £300 a good pro will do a much better job than some numpty throwing a bucket of sealant over your car.

+2

I had it on mine as it was 'free' but all they did was seal-in some tree sap.

neilmc · 09-05-2008, 02:38 AM

As above, most kits are £15-£20 on ebay or trade price, none are very good, but even to get any benfit the prep must be perfect. As said before look at detailing world or google detailers in Bristol etc. If it is swirled it will need a professional machine polish and then a sealant such as jetseal 109 or a glaze/wax such as Zymol. Easily dine for less than £400 and will be perfection.

YvesD · 09-05-2008, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by willhollin

Don't let the stealers touch your paintwork! Spend that money and get a pro to do it properly!

2nd, 3rd & 4th that.

Never ever, ever let the dealer so much as wash your car, never mind polish it if you value your paintwork.

In fact, if it didnt have to go in to keep the warranty valid mine would never be seen there again ( and I have an excellent rap and service from the dealer ).

Yves

stevie996 · 09-05-2008, 12:48 PM

You may as well smear your new car in s**t because that is what supaguard is!

A deatiler I use is Simon Belli of Prestige Detailing. He is brilliant and will come to you.

www.prestigedetailing.co.uk

Steve

mistry · 09-05-2008, 02:20 PM

So the concensus seems to be don't touch supaguard, espcially from a stealer. I knew it was expensive, but no idea it was piss poor as well (i'm guessing through application rather then product). This is why I love forums

Thanks for the replies

tisme · 09-05-2008, 04:07 PM

I too appreciate the replies and I have emailed a detailer in Portsmouth and am awaiting a response.

Steve A · 09-05-2008, 06:24 PM

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CAll Matt from Off your marks detailing.

top bloke good price fuck those dealers up the ass. Robbing shit houses they are.

mjbmw · 09-14-2008, 04:51 AM

Hi,

I went to get my car cleaned on Saturday, and the owner of the carwash seeing my car was 'New' he chatted to me about using 'Supagard' for £190.00.

I've seen the kits on 'eBay' for very little cash.

So what would I be paying for?

And, is 'Supagard' any good?

What is the best option for looking after your car, bearing inmind that my car is a 'Company Car'?

Sorry for all the questions, but I would be glad for any advice.

tisme · 09-14-2008, 06:44 AM

Portsmouth detailer never replied and I have bought the bits I need from Hallfords who are doing AutoGlym products 3 for the price of 2..

09-04-2008, 01:29 PM	#1
mistry Captain 43 Rep 827 Posts Drives: F11 530D Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	Supaguard - is it worth £405? Hi, Went to the stealers today to look over my new purchase (placed deposit over the phone without seeing it), car hadn't been preped but still looked lovely but on closer inspection noticed it was covered in swirl marks. I asked for the car to be detailed to remove the swirls and he agreed. but he then went on to say because they will be taking the paint work back a little it would be worth having the supaguard sealed. Whats are peoples Experience on this? On previous cars I've had it offered around the £200 mark so I was a little surprised to hear him say £405. I also noticed a couple of the wheels were damaged, but he did say they would be refurbed (joys of second hand cars I guess)
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tisme Captain 72 Rep 741 Posts Drives: F80 M3 in Sakhir Orange Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 model year 330 ... [0.00]	I'm picking my new motor up in two weeks and I would like a polymer coating, but I think £405 is too much. My stealer has quoted £399, but for £200 I could be interested. I can't seem to find any other national chain that does this protection. __________________ F80 M3 Sakhir Orange with DCT and TV collected 21 June 2014.
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09-04-2008, 01:34 PM	#3
willhollin Major General 268 Rep 9,915 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Don't let the stealers touch your paintwork! Spend that money and get a pro to do it properly!
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Oli Campervan man 94 Rep 2,667 Posts Drives: RS3 and VW Kombi Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: here, there, everywhere...... iTrader: (1)	No, is a waste of money, you can buy the kit for £15 on ebay!!! Better to save your money, and let a detailer prep your car for less! I'm in the trade, and know what a waste it is!
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tisme Captain 72 Rep 741 Posts Drives: F80 M3 in Sakhir Orange Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 model year 330 ... [0.00]	Can anyone recommend any good Pros? I'm in South Hampshire __________________ F80 M3 Sakhir Orange with DCT and TV collected 21 June 2014.
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09-04-2008, 02:15 PM	#7
mistry Captain 43 Rep 827 Posts Drives: F11 530D Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the quick responses, I didn't think it was worth it, but this just confirms that. Like Tsime, can someone reccommend anyone near Bristol?
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09-05-2008, 02:38 AM	#10
neilmc Lieutenant 22 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M SPORT Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (1)	As above, most kits are £15-£20 on ebay or trade price, none are very good, but even to get any benfit the prep must be perfect. As said before look at detailing world or google detailers in Bristol etc. If it is swirled it will need a professional machine polish and then a sealant such as jetseal 109 or a glaze/wax such as Zymol. Easily dine for less than £400 and will be perfection.
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stevie996 First Lieutenant 35 Rep 396 Posts Drives: BMW F36 435d M Sport Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Wales,UK iTrader: (3)	You may as well smear your new car in s**t because that is what supaguard is! A deatiler I use is Simon Belli of Prestige Detailing. He is brilliant and will come to you. www.prestigedetailing.co.uk Steve
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09-05-2008, 02:20 PM	#13
mistry Captain 43 Rep 827 Posts Drives: F11 530D Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: South West iTrader: (1)	So the concensus seems to be don't touch supaguard, espcially from a stealer. I knew it was expensive, but no idea it was piss poor as well (i'm guessing through application rather then product). This is why I love forums Thanks for the replies
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tisme Captain 72 Rep 741 Posts Drives: F80 M3 in Sakhir Orange Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 model year 330 ... [0.00]	I too appreciate the replies and I have emailed a detailer in Portsmouth and am awaiting a response. __________________ F80 M3 Sakhir Orange with DCT and TV collected 21 June 2014.
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mjbmw It's Here! 5 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 320d 'Edition' M-Sport Touring Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Essex iTrader: (0)	Hi, I went to get my car cleaned on Saturday, and the owner of the carwash seeing my car was 'New' he chatted to me about using 'Supagard' for £190.00. I've seen the kits on 'eBay' for very little cash. So what would I be paying for? And, is 'Supagard' any good? What is the best option for looking after your car, bearing inmind that my car is a 'Company Car'? Sorry for all the questions, but I would be glad for any advice. __________________ Any Colour, as long as it's silver!
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tisme Captain 72 Rep 741 Posts Drives: F80 M3 in Sakhir Orange Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: England iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 model year 330 ... [0.00]	Portsmouth detailer never replied and I have bought the bits I need from Hallfords who are doing AutoGlym products 3 for the price of 2.. __________________ F80 M3 Sakhir Orange with DCT and TV collected 21 June 2014.
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