Supagard is it worth it?

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Originally Posted by Audi Nick

I should add that whilst the product itself only costs a couple of quid, there is a cost in having someone in the know apply it properly. There is also the question of reputation in that would Audi allow a dealer to promote a sub standard product on a mechanical masterpiece???

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Any idiot can apply the stuff. Don't be under the illusion that some professional detailer will be working on the car. They'll probably use half a bucket of dirty water, a gritty sponge and a chamois leather for the "preparation" work.

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Originally Posted by SC03OTT

Any idiot can apply the stuff. Don't be under the illusion that some professional detailer will be working on the car. They'll probably use half a bucket of dirty water, a gritty sponge and a chamois leather for the "preparation" work.

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Good advice from the above post. It's little more than a quick wash and polish, and if it's not applied properly, more damage could be done than it's supposed to be protecting against.

My dealer tried to sell me Lifeshine when I bought mine, telling me I'd never need to wax my car again. My response was "why would I want to sacrifice my hobby to line your pockets?"

I can assure you of one thing - when it comes to preparing/cleaning cars at Audi and VW dealerships, there are *no* professionals. Unless you've paid for one to go in there. A lot of them now are contracted in Polish valeting firms. When I got my Passat I had it delivered with the transit wax on, untouched. There was no way I was letting them touch it.

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Originally Posted by drpellypo

I had it delivered with the transit wax on, untouched.

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Just in case I ever feel obsessive enough to do the same, how do you remove that?

I used p21s (I think its called R222 now??) Or you can just machine it off. The trick is a product that dissolves the wax, and rinsing it with hot water. I had a hot water pressure washer which was handy.

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Originally Posted by drpellypo

I used p21s (I think its called R222 now??) Or you can just machine it off. The trick is a product that dissolves the wax, and rinsing it with hot water. I had a hot water pressure washer which was handy.

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I'm genuinely intrigued - how did using p21s remove the transit wax?

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Originally Posted by Eshrules

I'm genuinely intrigued - how did using p21s remove the transit wax?

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Paul probably means p21s TAW (total auto wash) the nice engine degreasing product.

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Our supaguard cover means that if there are chips they will fix them for free...?! Not had anything put on the car....