Smartguard Gen 3 glasscoat

Smartguard Gen 3 glasscoat

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zetec

Original Poster:

4,716 posts

263 months

Wednesday 12th February
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I have been offered this (at cost to me) by the dealer supplying my new nearly new car (9 months old). I am well aware this is an add on to try and earn the dealership some money (they won't be making much from the sale).
But, I want the car protected and I would rather it be done before I pick it up.
What is the general consensus of this product? Is it a good product? Is it a good product that will be applied badly? Or should I just refuse it, polish and wax myself when time and weather allow?
The dealership are asking £399 for it, not had a chance to discuss a price reduction yet.

zsdom

1,351 posts

132 months

Wednesday 12th February
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Dont do it!

Dealership coatings such as this are well documented as being poorly (if at all) applied & will die off in a matter of weeks

If you want your car protected, find a local detailer & have a proper ceramic coating applied, I dont think it’d be that much dearer than what the dealer is quoting

gt40steve

979 posts

116 months

Wednesday 12th February
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zsdom said:
Dont do it!

Dealership coatings such as this are well documented as being poorly (if at all) applied & will die off in a matter of weeks

If you want your car protected, find a local detailer & have a proper ceramic coating applied, I dont think it’d be that much dearer than what the dealer is quoting
+1

Do it yourself or pay a reputable detailer. Even if the detailer is more expensive atleast you will be likely to actually get what you are paying for.

steveo3002

10,766 posts

186 months

Wednesday 12th February
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£400 gets alot of cleaning gear for diy

their stuff will be 95% profit for the salesman

zetec

Original Poster:

4,716 posts

263 months

Thursday 13th February
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Thanks all.

x type

952 posts

202 months

Thursday 13th February
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https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116451872719

that kit for £34 is probably the same stuff

steveo3002

10,766 posts

186 months

Friday 14th February
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x type said:
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/116451872719

that kit for £34 is probably the same stuff
when i worked at a dealer it was often not even applied and if it was it done by a half interested min wage oik - just a good drink for the salesman especially if added to rip off finance

x type

952 posts

202 months

Friday 14th February
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My neighbour had it applied to a new car at a cost of £300 what a mess they left on the car but she was delighted with it . Didn't have the heart to tell her how bad it was .