Supagard Paint Protection System

[citrophile]

My wife is getting a new C4 and the dealer has recommended a paint and interior treatment called supagard. Looking at the brochure this seems to be some sort of clear coating which is supposed to keep everything looking better for longer.

 

Anybody have any experience of this and whether it's worth having on a brand new car.

 

Dealer I think quoted £300 although I would shop around to find the best price if we go for it.

 

Rob

[paul.h]

We had it on a couple of cars and on the outside it helps the car stay nice and shiny and easier to clean. The cost is high so there will be a good profit in it for the dealers which probably helps them keep the car price down but is possibly why it is pushed so hard at you, as well as RTI insurance. You also get a guarantee but to keep if valid you need to use the polish kit that comes with the car - we never bothered. On the inside I am not sure if it makes a difference. If you do not need to pay for it or it gets the car price down then it is worth having.

 

Years ago I used a polymer sealant (possibly Autoglymm) on a car and that had the same affect on improving the paintwork.

 

In the March 2015 car Mechanics (page 63) there is a short article on paint protection and it mentions a prestige manufacturer was having problems with these sealants which were preventing the laquer breathing leading to marks and clouds appearing and then warranty claims on the £50k cars.