Paint Protection

[MB London]

I pick up my new M4 on Saturday, I am expecting a call from the stealer anytime to offer their full site of products.

I have got gap and tyre insurance independently, my understanding is that alloy wheel insurance is not offered due to the rims being diamond cut?

I am interested in the paint protection they will try to flog me nut like most things, I could get this cheaper if done independently.

Anyone used this, experience with other products?

[Rodley123]

I picked up my car on friday and the dealer Recommended
SupaGard.
Its a Paint Sealant, Fabric/Leather Protector..
Its a £374inc 3 yr cover for both inside and outside cover including;

Colour Fading, in general or panel by panel
Deterioration of Gloss finish.

Whats not covered;
Stone Chips
Repaired areas
Carwash Damage
Alloy Wheels

Whats covered Internally; (Both Fabric and Leather)

Permanent Stains from coffee, Water, Soft Drinks or similar liquids

Exclusions;
Rips, torn seats

Further info;
WWW.Supagard.co.uk
0141 633 5933

Hope this helps. Rory

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Rodley123

I picked up my car on friday and the dealer Recommended
SupaGard.
Its a Paint Sealant, Fabric/Leather Protector..
Its a £374inc 3 yr cover for both inside and outside cover including;

Colour Fading, in general or panel by panel
Deterioration of Gloss finish.

Whats not covered;
Stone Chips
Repaired areas
Carwash Damage
Alloy Wheels

Whats covered Internally; (Both Fabric and Leather)

Permanent Stains from coffee, Water, Soft Drinks or similar liquids

Exclusions;
Rips, torn seats

Further info;
WWW.Supagard.co.uk
0141 633 5933

Hope this helps. Rory

YEP £15 from ebay, total rubbish.

[MB London]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

YEP £15 from ebay, total rubbish.

you seem to have a very diplomatic tone to what you say.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by MB London

you seem to have a very diplomatic tone to what you say.

You want bullsh*t or the truth, truth is it's cheap rubbish and not worth using.
If your conserned about the paint have it detailed and then all will be good and protected.

[MB London]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

You want bullsh*t or the truth, truth is it's cheap rubbish and not worth using.
If your conserned about the paint have it detailed and then all will be good and protected.

I get that, but a forum member has just parted with the thick end of £400 for paint protection, I personally think it a bit rude to tell them thay have just spunked their money on a load of shit.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by MB London

I get that, but a forum member has just parted with the thick end of £400 for paint protection, I personally think it a bit rude to tell them thay have just spunked their money on a load of shit.

It's a shame the OP did not research the product first, it's well known how poor it is.

[BRUNBERG]

Hard love. As above, the product is average at best. Most importantly I've yet to see the correct application let alone preparation.

[GeordieMike]

I agree unfortunately the above product is poor.

I would recommend having the car detailed by a professional and then having a product like Gtechniq C1 or Opticoat applied.

And perhaps going a step further and getting a clear film applied to the front end of the car to protect from stone chips


Mike

[Rodley123]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

It's a shame the OP did not research the product first, it's well known how poor it is.

Im not the op, Concerned not conserned, The OP asked for peoples experiences to help him make a decision, Thats all i was doing, I got the Supagard free, As well as 4k off sticker price.
Know it alls..

[PA11L JJ]

The most important thing is...........for the love of god don't let them valet your car!!!!

Get them to take the protective wrappers off and that's it, then either take it to a dedicated detailer for a new car treatment or DIY.

I got mine home, blasted with the jet wash, clay barred, washed a couple of times, polished and then protected, took a few hours but I do it with all my new cars and it helps with the bonding process . All done using Auto Glym products, not the most expensive or best product but not cheap shit. Car is 9 months old with 9k miles and not one swirl mark to be seen and its washed twice weekly when I'm home.

Once the weather improves I'm going to upgrade to the Gtechniq gear but may use a detailer this time round as I believe its a bit trickier to apply.


Paul.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by Rodley123

Im not the op, Concerned not conserned, The OP asked for peoples experiences to help him make a decision, Thats all i was doing, I got the Supagard free, As well as 4k off sticker price.
Know it alls..

Good on yea mate, we all learn the hard way sometimes, I got caught with this "con" by a dealer years ago.

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by PA11L JJ

The most important thing is...........for the love of god don't let them valet your car!!!!

Get them to take the protective wrappers off and that's it, then either take it to a dedicated detailer for a new car treatment or DIY.

I got mine home, blasted with the jet wash, clay barred, washed a couple of times, polished and then protected, took a few hours but I do it with all my new cars and it helps with the bonding process . All done using Auto Glym products, not the most expensive or best product but not cheap shit. Car is 9 months old with 9k miles and not one swirl mark to be seen and its washed twice weekly when I'm home.

Once the weather improves I'm going to upgrade to the Gtechniq gear but may use a detailer this time round as I believe its a bit trickier to apply.


Paul.

I did the same and finished with "High Temp Paste wax by BIG SHARK, not the most expensive but what a great product, looks like glass after 4 months.

[PA11L JJ]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

I did the same and finished with "High Temp Paste wax by BIG SHARK, not the most expensive but what a great product, looks like glass after 4 months.

[AIRPOWER]

To the OP, it depends what you want the protection from. I went the more expensive route with Xpel protection film. I had the full front clip, headlights, mirrors, luggage area, A-pillars, and the full CF roof done. Couldn't be happier with the results. You cant even tell its there. I had window tint done all around the car at the same time and the total price with install came to 2400 euros.

One thing is that I would have it done at an authorized Xpel installer as I have seen nightmares when someone else installs it. Here is the link to my thread on it.

http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1114144

[M3-F80]

I went for a Silicon Carbide Ceramic coating by Liquid Elements, it's called LE Shield, well worth the money!

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by M3-F80

I went for a Silicon Carbide Ceramic coating by Liquid Elements, it's called LE Shield, well worth the money!

At what cost please, thanks and who did the work.

[M3-F80]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

At what cost please, thanks and who did the work.

I went for a 3 step treatment, base 1, base 2 then the shield sealant, the cost was £650 and it was done by Envy Valeting in Gosport.

Very professional and would highly recommend them!

If you'd like I can PM you with details of my contact there?

M3-F80

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by M3-F80

I went for a 3 step treatment, base 1, base 2 then the shield sealant, the cost was £650 and it was done by Envy Valeting in Gosport.

Very professional and would highly recommend them!

If you'd like I can PM you with details of my contact there?

M3-F80

Thanks but to far from me.

[noway-85]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Thanks but to far from me.

Where abouts are you?

[JOHNBMWM5]

Originally Posted by noway-85

Where abouts are you?

Norfolk

[noway-85]

Originally Posted by JOHNBMWM5

Norfolk

I do some work with the guys at Swissvax HQ. They have an authorised detailer near thetford, i've seen some of their work it's very good. http://www.detailyoureyecandy.co.uk/