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Post by flyboyprowler on Aug 14, 2018 21:18:57 GMT
With the imminent arrival of our new Motorhome, has anyone ever used a paint protection company for a new vehicle, and if so, was it worth it! The motorhome will cost £950 to treat, so is it any better than a good coat of wax? Any thoughts Charlie?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2018 21:48:29 GMT
On an Australian website I visit (https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/forum/133 ) this question has been asked many times.
The usual answer is that it's not really worth it unless you think that the paint quality direct from the manufacturer isn't
very robust. Another suggestion is that the dealer wants you to have it done as they make a largeprofit and finally some
coatings have to be re-newed every few years.
Collinite is excellent www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/
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Post by davrav on Aug 14, 2018 22:26:29 GMT
Money making scam for the dealer/salesperson Ainsley. A good coat of Colinite, topped up periodically will be way cheaper and equally, if not more effective.
That being said, I have used Supaguard wheel protector on my alloys and found it to be very effective in helping to prevent brake dust sticking so badly. Mind, bought a couple of cans for a few quid from ebay, not £100s from a dealer.
If you don't fancy tackling the Colinite application on such a large vehicle, may be worth getting a quote from a valeting or detailing outfit. I doubt they'll want nigh on a grand.
Edit
Forgot to say that I bought a couple of cans of Scotchguard to do the carpets in the RAV when I bought it ten years ago. Carpets still repel moisture and dirt.
Give the upholstery a good going over and it should be fine.
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Post by charliefarlie on Aug 15, 2018 6:58:19 GMT
Complete horse hit........Ig just is.
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Post by bigkev on Aug 15, 2018 8:04:06 GMT
If you pay for that con, Ainz, ah will fly over there, stick the heid on ye, then fly back after a game of golf. UTTER WASTE OF BLIDDY MONEY.....!!!
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Post by flyboyprowler on Aug 15, 2018 8:47:49 GMT
Wowzer, that is a definite thumbs down. So sleeves rolled up, and may even lose a few pounds in the process!! Charlie, what's Ig?
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Post by davidwilson on Aug 15, 2018 8:49:53 GMT
Wowzer, that is a definite thumbs down. So sleeves rolled up, and may even lose a few pounds in the process!! Charlie, what's Ig? I guess Charlie slipped on the keyboard and hit g instead of t. Hence It became Ig :-) |
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Post by Mb2t on Aug 15, 2018 11:24:20 GMT
Agree with all above, just a scam.
Side note... that a bit late in the year to put your paws on the MH...
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Post by charliefarlie on Aug 16, 2018 7:30:29 GMT
Wowzer, that is a definite thumbs down. So sleeves rolled up, and may even lose a few pounds in the process!! Charlie, what's Ig? It’s dyslexia that the spell check missed.... |
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Post by bigkev on Aug 18, 2018 15:08:41 GMT
Every time ah see Charlie's avatar, I think he mustah been a dyslexic devil worshipper.....sold his soul to Santa...…….
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Post by Hoovie on Aug 19, 2018 10:22:02 GMT
well ..... The Punto we bought back in 2002 paid extra (couple of hundred quid) to have Supergard or suchlike added and I think it did make it look very nice. This WAS before I knew anything about car washing other than a sponge and bucket and I doubt I would bother now. However ... What I think I would suggest is looked into, especially on something very bluff-nosed like an A-Class Motorhome is the 3M 'VentureShield' - www.3m.co.uk/3M/en_GB/car-wrapping-uk/paint-protection/That to me looks like a very worthwhile addition for a brand new vehicle. |
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Post by philip42h on Aug 19, 2018 10:53:15 GMT
I stumbled across this from Toyota ...
OK, so we know and accept that Supagard et al are easy money for the dealer and not worth what you pay for them, but is it actually 'bad' for the paintwork? Would you have a new car Supagarded if it were 'free'?
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Post by davrav on Aug 19, 2018 10:54:46 GMT
+1 for the Ventureshield on vulnerable panels/areas.
Had it fitted to the RAV ten years ago and it's still going strong.
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Post by davrav on Aug 19, 2018 11:00:52 GMT
I stumbled across this from Toyota ... OK, so we know and accept that Supagard et al are easy money for the dealer and not worth what you pay for them, but is it actually 'bad' for the paintwork? Would you have a new car Supagarded if it were 'free'? If it were 'free', then yes as it does offer some protection and keeps the paintwork looking nice for a bit longer but it isn't the wonder treatment they claim. If they are offering it for nowt you can bet that you are paying for it one way or another. It's possible to buy the stuff for a fraction of the cost that most dealers charge. I do use it on the alloy wheels as it's good for making it easy to wash off brake dust. Simply apply from a rattle can and then just wipe over. Not sure it is any more effective than a coat of Colinite but it is less work to apply. |
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