Picked up my Yeti today after a PPS paint protection treatment, first time I try something like that....hopefully it will doing some good.

Is this similar to GuardX treatment in the UK? As spirit based paints are now banned for environmental reasons, water based acrylics are not as tough and need an extra layer of protection to prevent oxidisation and fading.

I coat all my ties in the AutoGlym interior protection solution, works a treat if information is of any use to you!

I coat all my ties in the AutoGlym interior protection solution, works a treat if information is of any use to you!

Does it stop the egg stains from the bacon and egg butties?

I'll get my coat!

That's exactly why I do it. Saturday morning; egg and bacon sandwich all down myself!

It's like scotchguard of yesteryear, nothing really sinks into the material it just runs off and because it isn't resin based getting it wet in the rain doesn't wash off the treatment.

That's exactly why I do it. Saturday morning; egg and bacon sandwich all down myself!

It's like scotchguard of yesteryear, nothing really sinks into the material it just runs off and because it isn't resin based getting it wet in the rain doesn't wash off the treatment.

James, you must really be a neat eater? I never managed to hit only the tie. :p

Oh no, don't get it me wrong. It usually goes everywhere. I swear whoever goes to fetch the sandwiches plants somekind of explosive device that it designed to launch something into orbit as it very effectively splatters egg all over my desk, the floor and myself, with a suprisingly little amount actually ever making into my mouth. It's suprising I don't waste away...

Oh no, don't get it me wrong. It usually goes everywhere. I swear whoever goes to fetch the sandwiches plants somekind of explosive device that it designed to launch something into orbit as it very effectively splatters egg all over my desk, the floor and myself, with a suprisingly little amount actually ever making into my mouth. It's suprising I don't waste away...

The simple answer is leave the egg out! I have replaced the egg with mushrooms ... and maybe a sausage or two as well - much cleaner to eat!

That's exactly why I do it. Saturday morning; egg and bacon sandwich all down myself!

It's like scotchguard of yesteryear, nothing really sinks into the material it just runs off and because it isn't resin based getting it wet in the rain doesn't wash off the treatment.

James,

What is the autoglym product called. Just checked on their website but cannot find an interior protection solution

Thanks

James,

What is the autoglym product called. Just checked on their website but cannot find an interior protection solution

Thanks

Lifesine.

http://www.lifeshine.com/

Lifesine.

http://www.lifeshine.com/

James,

Thanks for the quick reply. Is the fabric proctector available separately or in complete package? How do you top up protection?

Tony

Hi,

That's interesting, I did not realise Skoda dealers used different products in this area, mine offered GardX for body, wheels and glass, and what was demonstrated to me with fabric sample as 'scotchguard' for the interior.

I was also presented with a holdall, that contained sponge, cloth, bottles of conserver, wash and wax, mist guard, glass quard and gardX's emergency tyre repair and inflator aerosol. My daughter also worked for a local Ford dealer who offered GardX, so kind of thought it was the standard offering. GardX link

Edited 14 August, 201015 yr by jeep

Information about PPS, the method I used.

http://www.sunroofcentre.com.au/paint_protection.php

http://www.shineguard.com.my/themes/taiwan-blog-style/show-category.asp?category_id=3

I had Autoglym lifeshine treatment applied to my SM at delivery. Fantastic finish on paintwork, but I'm now struggling to get the blotchy white residue of the teatment off the rear bumper, side door protectors and lower front panel (all of which are textured black "plastic").

It just looks like a car whose owner has tried to polish the plastic bits with ordinary car polish.

I've tried Autoglym interior and vinyl treatment (which is recommended for exterior plastic and tyres) and this works for about a week, then the white residue reappears.

Anyone any ideas?

I had Autoglym lifeshine treatment applied to my SM at delivery. Fantastic finish on paintwork, but I'm now struggling to get the blotchy white residue of the teatment off the rear bumper, side door protectors and lower front panel (all of which are textured black "plastic").

It just looks like a car whose owner has tried to polish the plastic bits with ordinary car polish.

I've tried Autoglym interior and vinyl treatment (which is recommended for exterior plastic and tyres) and this works for about a week, then the white residue reappears.

Anyone any ideas?

There is no guarantees, but try some non-agressive solvent like mineral spirit, Naphtha, Stoddard or turpentine. Ethyl or Propyl alcohol would not harm the plastic, but probably also not dissolve the wax film.

Stay away from the more agressive ones like MEK or laquer thinner, which may dissolve the plastic.

I had Autoglym lifeshine treatment applied to my SM at delivery. Fantastic finish on paintwork, but I'm now struggling to get the blotchy white residue of the teatment off the rear bumper, side door protectors and lower front panel (all of which are textured black "plastic").

It just looks like a car whose owner has tried to polish the plastic bits with ordinary car polish.

I've tried Autoglym interior and vinyl treatment (which is recommended for exterior plastic and tyres) and this works for about a week, then the white residue reappears.

Anyone any ideas?

Could try Tesco (yes Tesco) Bumper Restorer which is a silicon type spray gentle brushed in with a soft shoe type brush. Failing that Back to Black as a last resort also gently brushed in. The Back to Black is more like a plastic polish and can darken some plastics as it leaves a coating (this can be removed over time by a few applications of the Autoglym vinyl & rubber care).

Hope that's of some help,

TP

Thanks all.

So far anything that covers the polish residue is only a temporary solution ('scuse the pun).

Having said that, Plumbers comment about using a shoe type brush has set me thinking - maybe such a brush will actually remove the particles of polish from the crinkles of the trim without using solvents etc. I'll try it at weekend!

Or maybe I should go back to the dealer & point out what a mess it looks!

Edited 18 August, 201015 yr by speedsport