Supagard

ftorres · 11-08-2010, 04:27 PM

New to the forum.

Just ordered F11 525d SE Imperial Blue, delivery due December (hopefully!). Dealer is offering Supagurd exterior/interior protection for £399 !! Is this worth paying out for?

gatoman39 · 11-08-2010, 05:47 PM

They sell similar things here in the states and I'm sure on every other continent and if you search through the threads you'll find that most people think it's a waste of money. Myself included.

Jimefam · 11-08-2010, 06:44 PM

Ditto.

ibimmer954 · 11-08-2010, 07:07 PM

The only possible thing such a price would gain you is a warranty. But realistically, the chance of you having some kind of paint failure that BMW won't cover with their own warranty is pretty remote. You're better off saving money and applying a paint sealant yourself. Unfortunately, the O.P. is in the U.K., so I don't know where you can purchase such an item.

In the U.S. I've used Chemical Guys Jet Seal 109 and Blackfire Wet Diamond. Both are nice paint sealants. You can spend way less and get multiple applications by doing it yourself.

For the interior carpets, just apply Scotchguard if you're worried.

nosnoop · 11-08-2010, 07:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ftorres

Is this worth paying out for?

No.

Jon D · 11-09-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ftorres

Dealer is offering Supagurd exterior/interior protection for £399 !! Is this worth paying out for?

Definitely not; do a google search for vehicle detailers in you area and they will supply equivalent products which you can apply yourself at a cost of around £30.

krell · 11-09-2010, 03:04 AM

I twister the dealer's arm so I got it thrown in for free - otherwise I wouldn't have paid for it.

rich1068 · 11-09-2010, 03:47 AM

That's not a bad result, for free it's worth having!

A word of caution though. Don't expect miracles with the interior treatment. The product is very much like ScotchGuard and will wear off on areas that get heavy use such as the drivers seat base and back. In my business we always say ScotchGuard is great if you never walk on it or sit on it.

LuvMyE92 · 11-09-2010, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ftorres

for £399 !! Is this worth paying out for?

For 399 pounds (that's like $16,000US according to Jeremy Clarkson) I'll fly to England and wax your car for you!

Skip it. A good coat of wax and keeping your leather clean is the best protection you can have.

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ftorres New Member 6 Rep 18 Posts Drives: F11 525d Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Nottinghamshire iTrader: (0)	Supagard - Worth the money? New to the forum. Just ordered F11 525d SE Imperial Blue, delivery due December (hopefully!). Dealer is offering Supagurd exterior/interior protection for £399 !! Is this worth paying out for?
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gatoman39 Major 116 Rep 1,346 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 335 M-Sport Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: LA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 E92 335i M Sport [1.00]	They sell similar things here in the states and I'm sure on every other continent and if you search through the threads you'll find that most people think it's a waste of money. Myself included. __________________
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Jimefam Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 226 Posts Drives: 2011 550I Msport Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Cumming, Ga iTrader: (0)	Ditto.
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rich1068 has left the building 90 Rep 3,359 Posts Drives: F30 330d M Sport Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	That's not a bad result, for free it's worth having! A word of caution though. Don't expect miracles with the interior treatment. The product is very much like ScotchGuard and will wear off on areas that get heavy use such as the drivers seat base and back. In my business we always say ScotchGuard is great if you never walk on it or sit on it.
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