Supagard

I'm picking up my new car next month. Is supagard worth having? i have been told i will not need to wax it for three years and it protects the paint work somewhat (against shite etc) dealer will apply it before i pick the car up.

It's expensive, but comes as part of a package of benefits plus a nice case with all the items you need to keep it valeted.

package? i thought it was a spit and shine only?? didn't know i was getting any extras!

I was persuaded to buy it on another make of vehicle, my view is that it was a waste of money. Tim

Ask for the brochure/leaflet. I wouldn't say it is a waste of money, but it's not worth what they charge.

You can buy DiamondBrite (same thing) on eBay for around £20 for the two bottles. First is a petroleum distallate based cleaner, second the polymer coat. Need about 2 hours to do the car yourself (no different to normal waxing) Not that impressed when I used it - soon removed it and went back to Zymol. OK for use on company car/high miler as keeps most of the dirt off without too much aftercare.

i was at festival of speed yesterday and saw swissol and zymol. i'm going to use the car every day. i want which ever product gives the best shine and protection - without me having to apply it every other week. supagard, swissol or zymol?

I've used Zymol for eight years on numerous daily drivers (10k miles p.a.) Wash every week, wax every 4 - 6 weeks Starter kit of Zymol will cost about £75 and give enough prewax cleaner for one use and enough wax for two years (or more, 20 applications). Swissol is a bit cheaper, does the same thing. I personnally prefer Zymol, but others say Swissol. I found Swissol easier to apply, but not as long lasting - I got the impression there was something in it to aid application (like silicon ?) I wouldn't bother with paying someone for supaguard - if this is the way you decide to go then try diamondbrite, for £20 you've really got nothing to lose. Still waiting for my Boxster (no ferries this week [>:]), but heres a few pics of previous vehicles with Zymol. And yes my boxster will be Black too [ ]

*************************************************************************************************************** Total waste of money [ ] We had 3 cars treated, colours were a Metalic Black 325, solid Black VW and Metalic Silver Jeep. The Jeep was my wifes and the just waxed feel / finish was all but gone within 3 months!! This car use to be hand washed by me 1-2 times per week. The 325 was a similar tale and the solid Black VW looked like it needed waxing within a month not helped by the fact the owner was a once a month garage car wash thoughtless type of owner/abuser For the track record I successfully entered cars for concours events for 20+ years, retired from this perverion back in 98, but have to confess to being a clean car at all times junkie [ ] I can honestly say that this wax protection service is one of the more useless products I have ever personally wasted money on [&o] I am now back on my regular system which means I polish my daily driver MCS and the wifes MCS, both of which do 800-1000 miles pm, the first weekend every month without fail thus easily maintaining that just polished today feel and look with no dirt build up what so ever. Fortunately we managed to pay trade prices for the polish protection so at least it only cost us £160.00 + VAT per car which saved the dealers £120.00 odd profit for calling in the cowboys offering this useless service.

Most paintwork has a clear lacquer protection. I'm sceptical that any treatment or polish applied to such a hard surface can last very long under the rigours of everyday use. Despite all the claims and endorsements, only regular elbow grease will maintain the glossy appearance. However, I thought Supaguard was a bit different. They treat the paintwork, carpets, leather, trim etc with various products that are claimed to provide long lasting protection. If I recall, this is supported with a warranty. So, if you get stain damage that you cannot remove, they pay for it to be removed or the damaged item replaced. Now, this may be one of those dubious warranties where no one actually ever makes a claim, but it may be worth considering if the car has light coloured or vulnerable trim and is at risk from kids, dogs etc. Unfortunately, to try and justify the price, Supaguard appears to come with a lot of unneccessary/valueless extras. I suppose you pays your money, etc, etc.

***************************************************************************************************************** Thats exactly what proved to happen after having the treatment. I was worried when the car had just been treated and the valet guy said watch this [ ] He pours a bucket of water over the bonnet and it it shoots straight off as any just polished car would have done!! He then said thats what will happen every time your car gets wet for the next 3 years He was right with the 3 but wrong with years more like WEEKS!! Must say though by polishing my daily driver every 4th week means no elbow grease is ever required as the car is basically wax coated 24/7/52 weeks