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[Closed] Superguard Treatment on a Car

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Is it worth having?

The cynical bit of me (which is a fairly significant proportion when people are trying to sell me stuff) makes me think that its snake oil but I could potentially be convinced otherwise by the great and good of STW...


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:29 pm
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Not worth having from a dealer on a new car, way over-priced and often not applied correctly.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:32 pm
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If you want a coating applied to improve the finish of your car, then find a decent local detailer, Detailing World is the place to look.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:34 pm
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Aye way overpriced. I got it for free after a cock up with my new car and didn't think it was much different to having had a good wax. If it's for nowt take it otherwise take it for a new car detail somewhere local as above.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:38 pm
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Load of shite if you ask me ?

Far better to give a car a good wash and wax yourself.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:40 pm
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Got a Diamondbrite application thrown in when buying my car new - presuming similar to Superguard.

Not sure what the fuss is about. Certainly wouldn't pay extra for it.
My trusty Collinite wax gives better results.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:44 pm
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The dealer 'threw in' Superguard when we bought my Wife's car - by 'throw in' he meant just that it was in a box in the boot along with details of where to watch a how-to video.

It's a sponge with a small bladder of liquid wax inside you cut with a Stanley knife and sponge on and buff off again. Plus a tube of the wax for "topping up" a can of foam that dissolves bird shit and some little packets of "PH neutral" car shampoo. I'm no detailing 2 bucket botherer, but I didn use to clean cars for a living - there was nothing about it that said "I'm worth £300" I guess most of the value is labour.

Anyway, it's a IMHO it's a pretty ordinary bit of car prep stuff - I'd be more inclined to buy the kit, they seem to be £30 on eBay et al and do it myself. It took me about an hour to do it really carefully.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:45 pm
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Thanks for the swift replies folks, the STW view is very much what I was expecting. I shall act accordingly... 😀


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:53 pm
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As an ex pro detailer I'd agree with the above. The car is never prepped properly, the products are generally poor and you could get a lot better for the money.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 7:58 pm
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Are you referring to the Ceramic Pro 9H? 😛

I want to try Ceramic Pro ...

Nahhh ...just checked the price and it's bloody expensive so I am out ... 😆

I shall stick to normal Simoniz wax ... 😀

But if you are driving an Audi you must apply ceramic pro ...


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 8:10 pm
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For balance, it was [s]free[/s] included in the price on Mrs rocket's car last year. Like anyone else I was sceptical but after 12 months it does actually make a difference. The car never looks quite a shiny as it could but by the same token road dirt doesn't stick to it. Park it up for a day or two and it looks cleaner. We left it at the airport for two weeks and when we got back it was sparkling. When I wash it, it only needs little more than a wipe over so yeah, ime it does work.


 
Posted : 02/08/2017 8:25 pm

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