[wellung1]

Has anyone had any problems with the paint finish on a Supaguard-ed car?

I bought my R53 about 8 weeks ago (03-plate, 33k) with the thing already "Supa"-ed. Having had a 3-series treated and had a blister form on the bonnet of a pristine motor ("due to an accelerant", as the BMW paint expert informed us), I was scepticle but had no choice.

I washed my Mini for the first time last weekend and found a dozen or more blisters had formed under the top coating. Most of these are on the boot and only about 1mm across, but still visible all the same. There are four more on the the rear drivers side panel, all about 5-6mm across and highly visible. There is even one on the plastic panel above the rear number plate.

Has anyone else had similar problems? If so, what was the outcome?


The car's booked in on the 12th May to have a series of issues looked into:

a knock through the steering column on slow speed left turns,
a squeaking drivers seat,
blistering alloys (allegedly sorted for collection, but basically poorly sprayed over).

I've mentioned the paint issue over the phone, so I'll give an update about what happens when I know more. If anyone's interested.....

I can also attach some pictures of the paint blisters tomorrow, if anyone's interested....

[fordcymru]

I worked for a large car supermarket and regularly delt with the supaguard vehicle treatments and can honestly say we never had an issue on any vehicle`s paint work that was related to the supaguard paint sealant cream. The paint sealant cream is basically a high resin water based polish that will wash off, and will need retreatment in the future. I think your paint issue probably lie`s with the manufacturer .

[drainaudio]

I've recently seen reports of "dealer" Superguarded cars having milky (almost blistered) looking spots on the paint-work caused by not actually preparing the car properly and trapping dust and other contaminants under the layer of Superguard.

Frankly Superguard isn't worth the tube it comes in and is applied by people who have no real knowledge of any kind in paint restoration/preservation - it is an easy way of making more money on a sale (the kit costs £20, they apply it as quickly as possible and then charge you £400 for the privilege - kerrrrrrrrrching!!).

Fortunately it can be removed without too much effort - head over to A world for detailers...
or
Autopia - Autopia Home
and you'll find loads of helpful info on correctly looking after your paint and exactly why you should never let the dealership touch your paint-work (this doesn't just apply to Mini's have seen plenty of Porsches and Aston Martins etc delivered "new" covered in swirl marks and buffer trails etc..........)

Cheers, Geoff.

[TimCS]

Hang on a minute..... 8 weeks between getting your MINI and washing it for the first time - shame on you!!!!

Agree with previous post - Supaguard/Diamondbrite whatever con you want to go for - waste of money - I've done it - never again.