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chilihead · Nov 14th, 2004, 04:22 PM

Ive just ordered my MCS and have been offered this which supposedly offers greater protection for paintwork and upholstery.

Has anyone else got this? Is it worth the £250?

matfrost · Nov 14th, 2004, 06:21 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by chilihead

Ive just ordered my MCS and have been offered this which supposedly offers greater protection for paintwork and upholstery.

Has anyone else got this? Is it worth the £250?

I am in the same position, except I was told £299. Apparently I have until the car arrives to decide, at the moment I am swayed towards no

Matthew

scone · Nov 14th, 2004, 06:33 PM

I know some Autoglym sales reps and they tell that they sell the lifeshine kits for £60 to the dealers, i know the kit has to be applied but £299 is an awfully big mark up.

chilihead · Nov 15th, 2004, 09:41 AM

I think it is supposed to stop all the tiny scratches that can develop as as result of dust and grime being rubbed over the paint when you clean your car. I have seen this effect on many older cars including my 5 year old mondeo. Maybe there is a better way to clean instead?

I too dont need to decide until nearer the time.

Tracie · Nov 15th, 2004, 10:01 AM

Just think what extra spec you could throw in for £250!

Trophy160 · Nov 15th, 2004, 02:43 PM

Hi,

Have a look on ebay search for lifeshine, mine cost 15 quid, haven't installed it yet
as I have paint problems, that the dealer is sorting out . . . . .

Paul;

chilihead · Nov 16th, 2004, 08:44 AM

Ive now done a bit of searching on the newsgroups. People there also seem to think that this product can be purchased very cheaply. Seems that this is just an opportunity for the dealer to make some extra cash. I think I'll just invest in some decent polish!

Rosino · Nov 20th, 2004, 01:15 PM

Hi all,

I think that professional products can't be compared with the stuff we can find in shops or eventually on the net, no matter how good they seem to us.

Take a look here : http://www.protech.mc

Many users on another French mini forum seem very satisfied. It's a very expensive treat for your Mini but apparently it's worth it. They keep your car for 48h in order to do the job, and the results are guaranteed for 5 years on a new car.

I'm looking myself for the best paint protection for my future MCS and this is the best I've found so far.

Nov 14th, 2004, 04:22 PM	#1
chilihead New MCS Owner Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 41 Offline	Auto Glym Lifeshine Ive just ordered my MCS and have been offered this which supposedly offers greater protection for paintwork and upholstery. Has anyone else got this? Is it worth the £250?

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Tracie MINI less. My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Poole, Dorset.UK Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 2,472 Offline	Just think what extra spec you could throw in for £250! I'm being tempted back to a MINI....

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Nov 14th, 2004, 06:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
matfrost MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: England Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 805 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by chilihead Ive just ordered my MCS and have been offered this which supposedly offers greater protection for paintwork and upholstery. Has anyone else got this? Is it worth the £250? I am in the same position, except I was told £299. Apparently I have until the car arrives to decide, at the moment I am swayed towards no Matthew

Nov 14th, 2004, 06:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
scone MINI2 Regular Join Date: May 2004 Location: Winsford,Cheshire Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 168 Offline	I know some Autoglym sales reps and they tell that they sell the lifeshine kits for £60 to the dealers, i know the kit has to be applied but £299 is an awfully big mark up.

Nov 15th, 2004, 09:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
chilihead New MCS Owner Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 41 Offline	I think it is supposed to stop all the tiny scratches that can develop as as result of dust and grime being rubbed over the paint when you clean your car. I have seen this effect on many older cars including my 5 year old mondeo. Maybe there is a better way to clean instead? I too dont need to decide until nearer the time.

Nov 15th, 2004, 02:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trophy160 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Aldershot, Hampshire Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 247 Offline	Hi, Have a look on ebay search for lifeshine, mine cost 15 quid, haven't installed it yet as I have paint problems, that the dealer is sorting out . . . . . Paul;

Nov 16th, 2004, 08:44 AM	#7 (permalink)
chilihead New MCS Owner Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 41 Offline	Ive now done a bit of searching on the newsgroups. People there also seem to think that this product can be purchased very cheaply. Seems that this is just an opportunity for the dealer to make some extra cash. I think I'll just invest in some decent polish!

Nov 20th, 2004, 01:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rosino MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Nov 2004 Local Time: 06:05 AM Posts: 23 Offline	Hi all, I think that professional products can't be compared with the stuff we can find in shops or eventually on the net, no matter how good they seem to us. Take a look here : http://www.protech.mc Many users on another French mini forum seem very satisfied. It's a very expensive treat for your Mini but apparently it's worth it. They keep your car for 48h in order to do the job, and the results are guaranteed for 5 years on a new car. I'm looking myself for the best paint protection for my future MCS and this is the best I've found so far.

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