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dodgylogic · Dec 2nd, 2002, 12:41 PM

I've just ordered a new mini cooper and the dealer was trying to sell me one of these paintwork protection systems. It's called Supagard and is made by Waxoyl, on paper it sounds great, interior and exterior protection, 3 year guarantee etc.
Is this stuff any good or is it just another nice little earner for the dealer?, has anyone out there used this particular product?

gromit · Dec 2nd, 2002, 03:07 PM

It's just a (very) high profit item for the dealer. You're better applying a good quality wax or polymer yourself every few months. Having the "paint protection" done at the dealer is basically just paying him a ton of $ to have an untrained, $6.00 per hour flunkie give your car a bad (swirl inducing, paint scratching) wax job.

Do a search on "paint protection" if you want more than one (strong) opinion.

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cosworth · Dec 5th, 2002, 08:12 PM

All the MINI's are waxed in the body cavities from the factory. Check out the UK MINI site.

cosworth · Dec 5th, 2002, 08:14 PM

SORRY! Jumped the gun on that one! Ahhhhh, PAINT protection. DOH, DOH, DOH!

mmmini · Dec 5th, 2002, 10:23 PM

I chose Dura Seal as a dealer option - supposed to be somesort of DuPont Teflon coating on the paintwork. I got this applied as I don't garage my car and the area I currently live has a lot of stuff in the air (factories and stone masons) as well as the high UV levels down here in NZ, thought I better try and protect it somehow. One thing about it is you can't polish your car (which can benefit the lazy) and you don't need to use detergent on the car - just water and a sponge. This has a 3 year warranty.

The interior was also Durasealed - this is similar to scotch guard and has a 5 year warranty.

Dec 2nd, 2002, 12:41 PM	#1
dodgylogic MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Local Time: 01:40 PM Posts: 2 Offline	Paintwork protection - Supagard anyone?? I've just ordered a new mini cooper and the dealer was trying to sell me one of these paintwork protection systems. It's called Supagard and is made by Waxoyl, on paper it sounds great, interior and exterior protection, 3 year guarantee etc. Is this stuff any good or is it just another nice little earner for the dealer?, has anyone out there used this particular product? dodgylogic

Dec 2nd, 2002, 03:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
gromit Bad Dog, Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Rochester, NY USA Local Time: 06:40 AM Posts: 838 Offline	Paint protection is a scam... It's just a (very) high profit item for the dealer. You're better applying a good quality wax or polymer yourself every few months. Having the "paint protection" done at the dealer is basically just paying him a ton of $ to have an untrained, $6.00 per hour flunkie give your car a bad (swirl inducing, paint scratching) wax job. Do a search on "paint protection" if you want more than one (strong) opinion. gromit hates to see MINI friends get ripped off Chili Red / Black Roof Cooper "S", delivered Aug 5, 2002. If you have read this far you are obsessed - Make a donation to MINI2 and become a sponsor! Enjoy every sandwich. - Warren Zevon

Dec 5th, 2002, 08:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
cosworth MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 204 Offline	All the MINI's are waxed in the body cavities from the factory. Check out the UK MINI site. 2002 MCS, DS/B/BBS, Sport, Prem, Cloth, 17's 1969 Morris Cooper MK2, Tartan Red/Black, 998cc, Twin HS2's

Dec 5th, 2002, 08:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
cosworth MINI2 Regular Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: New Jersey Local Time: 07:40 AM Posts: 204 Offline	SORRY! Jumped the gun on that one! Ahhhhh, PAINT protection. DOH, DOH, DOH! 2002 MCS, DS/B/BBS, Sport, Prem, Cloth, 17's 1969 Morris Cooper MK2, Tartan Red/Black, 998cc, Twin HS2's

Dec 5th, 2002, 10:23 PM	#5 (permalink)
mmmini MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2002 Location: Auckland, New Zealan Local Time: 12:40 AM Posts: 26 Offline	I chose Dura Seal as a dealer option - supposed to be somesort of DuPont Teflon coating on the paintwork. I got this applied as I don't garage my car and the area I currently live has a lot of stuff in the air (factories and stone masons) as well as the high UV levels down here in NZ, thought I better try and protect it somehow. One thing about it is you can't polish your car (which can benefit the lazy) and you don't need to use detergent on the car - just water and a sponge. This has a 3 year warranty. The interior was also Durasealed - this is similar to scotch guard and has a 5 year warranty. 2002 MINI Cooper S 1966 Mk1 Mini

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