Caring after SupaGard

ECBMW · 12-18-2009, 02:49 PM

Had my car SupaGard'd couple of months back (not from BMW, but got the stuff myself and did it

).

It does say no need to polish the car for 3 years but what ive noticed in the past is if i dont polish the car it seems to catch dirt a lot faster, rain doesnt seem to glide off as it would do if i had waxed it etc.

Is there something i could do when/after i wash my car or is the expected results after supagarding the car?

Thanks

M3-FAST · 12-18-2009, 04:24 PM

You would have been better off investing in a some good quality wax/sealant.

Supagard et al is crap IMO!

My M3 was done FOC by the dealer and even the rain did not bead off properly the very day I picked it up! It has now had 3 coats of DoDo Juice 'Light Fantastic' carnuba based wax and the water literally sheets off it. I keep it topped up every couple of months with another light coat on.

beemerbird · 12-18-2009, 04:29 PM

3 years - can't believe that tbh!

Ask any detailer and they will advise to wax the car at least once a fortnight if possible and that's after a full detail.

There's no such thing as a 'quick fix' imo for a long lasting effect. Bit like bloody decorating, it's all in the preparation.

I'm a convert to snowfoaming as well now. Makes the car much easier to wash/dry afterwards.

M3-FAST · 12-18-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by beemerbird

3 years - can't believe that tbh!

Ask any detailer and they will advise to wax the car at least once a fortnight if possible and that's after a full detail.

There's no such thing as a 'quick fix' imo for a long lasting effect. Bit like bloody decorating, it's all in the preparation.

I'm a convert to snowfoaming as well now. Makes the car much easier to wash/dry afterwards.

There is NO way a car can last 3 years without any polishing or application of wax. In fact the OP has answered his own question as it has only lasted a few months and it is now not doing it's job any longer.

PS: Snowfoaming is great! It's the future!

ECBMW · 12-21-2009, 04:52 AM

I usually use Elite Snow foam (http://www.elitecarcare.co.uk/elite-...am-5-litre.php), then wash the car, drying it and finally adding some wax.

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Ask any detailer and they will advise to wax the car at least once a fortnight if possible and that's after a full detail.

I was once told to detail a car once a year as it removes a very light layer of paint? Is there any truth in that or just myths that go around depending on the product?

xenon · 12-21-2009, 05:04 AM

Supa Guard = Snake Oil. Exactly the same thing.

creepy coupe · 12-21-2009, 05:23 AM

Yep- had a bro in-law in the car cleaning business, he used to take good money off owners for this sort of stuff, it’s good for about 6 weeks, based on washing once a week The three stage kit cost the trade about £40, they charge in the region of £350 for a 3 series sized car.

As said save your money and apply good quality wax regularly

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