you can apply your own stuff for sure, but many of these products come with a guarantee which has to be worth something

I'm more than somewhat confused. The Cambridge Skoda dealer only offers SAFEGARD. This is made by SCOTTS and I have been told it can only be purchased by the trade.

The problem that I have seen is that replies to the post come back where the SAFEGARD is changed to Super/Supa/Gard/Guard. I have seen very few references to SAFEGARD.

Do any other dealers offer Safegard and had anyone have experiences of SAFEGARD?

retiredbri

shoulden't fade these days as water based paint and i believe has a coat of laquer

Not true. It will still fade, if it's not protected properly. Lacquer will help, but it won't stop the breakdown from occurring. Red is the most susceptible due to its wavelength on the UV spectrum. This also makes it the most obvious, when the paint has been broken down.

Hello all. After applying a hard wax (not polish)eg Autoglym, I always use Turtlewax Glossguard, which is a topcoat sealant, and excellent on new paint. Ford always used to do a new-paint wax, but I don't know if they still do it any more. It looks like water and it is the best stuff I have ever used, my last 2 cars from new always had a few coats and always looked as new on resale, no swirls or hazing etc. It's also really easy to apply, but for god's sake don't do it in the sun or if the car is hot, or even warm - choose a dull but unwet day and be patient! Also make sure to get the insect/crap/water droplet marks off first. Not so easy to get hold of these days, but it's still available online. I think the name changed recently to "Platinum" or something, whic I saw in Halfords.

A few things here. It's not advisable to apply a sealant after applying a wax. A sealant should be applied after any polishing stages, with wax being the final stage. Plenty of tips and articles in the Car Care section here, or have a look on Detailing World.

Got stealers to do Supaguard because I contacted local valeting companies and they couldnt beat the price quoted so ! Monte will be nice and shiney for me

I wouldnt bother unless you never wash your car or are looking to keep the car fairly indefinitely. The actual kits cost barely anything; the bulk of the cost is in workshop time. You can also end up with paintwork flaws if the person carrying out the work cuts corners when prepping the car.

I wouldnt bother unless you never wash your car or are looking to keep the car fairly indefinitely. The actual kits cost barely anything; the bulk of the cost is in workshop time. You can also end up with paintwork flaws if the person carrying out the work cuts corners when prepping the car.

I know a lot of the guys at the dealership now so im quite confident that wont happen. On very good terms with the Skoda Manager and on good terms with the site/franchise manager now.. my dad also goes there too so hoping that wont be the case.

I also dont wash my car that often lol ...

The only corners that will be cut will be made by the dealer. You will be just as cheap getting it properly detailed. A dealer will allocate about 30 mins for a new car prep. If you know them so well get them to do it for free. Good luck.

What they will no doubt do is slap on the paint protection without first checking the surface condition of the new paint.

Not the best of starts.

What they will no doubt do is slap on the paint protection without first checking the surface condition of the new paint.

Not the best of starts.

I concur.

What they will no doubt do is slap on the paint protection without first checking the surface condition of the new paint.

Not the best of starts.

If that were the case, they'll be rectifying it

And you'll know how? Are you going to be supervising? But if you're taking that approach, get them to set down in writing the steps being taken with the paint protection on your car, and the products used.

Ask them if they'll be using a clay bar on your car, see what their reaction and response is...

Thing is, you're paying a dealership a premium price for products and time spent on something which is not their speciality. Simple as that really.

'But you pays your money, and you takes your choice'...

Just do it yourself. You'll feel good knowing you've done a good job and it makes you feel more proud of your pride and joy. Plus you'll learn a few things along the way too