Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted October 11, 2015 So I was at the Fiat garage earlier today with my girlfriend who was signing for her new 500. I was talking to the salesman about Supagard, which I've always liked the sound of, and he mentioned that they could apply it to my car for a discounted price of £200. Seems pretty reasonable, but my question is, is it worth it on a 3-year-old car? Or is it kind of pointless at this stage? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted October 11, 2015 It's not worth it on a new one never mind a used car. Save your money and buy a good quality wax/sealant for a fraction of the price. 1 Keethos reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Nope, don't do it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steeps 294 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Even Supagard's site says it's useless on an old car as the "damage" is done.Tells you all you need to know about that salesman if they think adding it to the car after this time against their own literature will help. http://www.supagard.co.uk/product-demos/paint-protectionI'd rather pay someone else to apply a better brand of sealant rather than the swirl monkey from the dealer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 I'd offer to do it but you're a tad far! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smudge 1020 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Supaguard isn't even worth it on a new car... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Test Drives Unlimited 278 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Mine lasted 6 months The only good thing about it was protecting the Leather in the Cabin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodename47 446 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Even Supagard's site says it's useless on an old car as the "damage" is done.It's just paint sealant like any other. I have the stuff as I got it free when I bought the car, I'll use up the tube of it eventually.Would I pay for it from a dealer, hell no Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 Haha. Thanks all. I think that's a pretty decisive answer to my question. Think I'll be saving my £200! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 12, 2015 It's probably worth pointing out that supaguard as a product isn't a bad sealant. It's more due to the people that apply it wrong which is the reason why it doesn't stay on for as long as advertised. I'll whack up a thread on when I done Chris' car on shortly as I was meant to do it ages ago (or he was) He documented the entire weekend he spent at mine doing his car with me. Even that went partly tits up as he was unable to stay another night! But more on that in the thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gringosteve 213 Report post Posted October 16, 2015 You can buy the supaguard kits on eBay for like £30 or less. The interior protector is ok. Probably better sealants out there.For £200 you probably get a 17 ur old garage monkey that puts it on without prepping, so you seal dirt and unpolished paint.Probably better investing in a detail elsewhere Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foulsmell 120 Report post Posted October 18, 2015 Just get this http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior/paint/c2-liquid-crystal#content£6 for 100ml will do 3 cars. Simple wipe on wipe off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark_Swaddle 12 Report post Posted October 21, 2015 Just get this http://gtechniq.com/products/auto/perfect/exterior/paint/c2-liquid-crystal#content£6 for 100ml will do 3 cars. Simple wipe on wipe off. Thanks, I'll take a look. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 23, 2015 I always shy away from any coatings on a new car. The paint is surely too fresh??The paint on my van was about a week old when I got it, which is too soon to apply ANYTHING in my book? I am old school though!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rob275 1817 Report post Posted October 23, 2015 @Nigelr32 coatings can be applied 3 weeks after painting. So yeah it depends generally when it was painted, the 86 takes a while to get here so theoretically would be ok i'd imagine. For something built closer to home perhaps not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted October 23, 2015 @Nigelr32 coatings can be applied 3 weeks after painting. So yeah it depends generally when it was painted, the 86 takes a while to get here so theoretically would be ok i'd imagine. For something built closer to home perhaps not.Thanks Rob, I always leave fresh paint for longer before applying any wax or polish. You can seal in the solvents if done too soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
