Supagard

[jkis200]

Hi Guys...

I've just brought an is200 se....which is cool!

I was wondering if anyone has opted for the Supagard paint protection option that Lexus are offering me? Is it any good?

Any comments would be much appreciated

Thanks

JK

[JOHNNY-BOY]

Welcome to the club JK, I had the paint & interior treated with Supagard when I bought my Lexus. I am happy with the paint treatment and hopefully the interior treatment works, bit sure yet as nothing spilled or stained.

[Jimmy Ten Toes]

How much to they charge for this treatment and what does it do?

I wasn't offered it, but that doesn't make you better than me!:lol:

[JOHNNY-BOY]

I think it cost around £200.

[Shrek]

I had superguard applied to my Gs 300 it works well for keeping things like tree sap and birds sh*t from damaging the paint. However, They said to me after this is applied all you ever have to do is wash and leather the car. I have found that it still needs to be waxed for that perfect shine. I was also told that it is mainly for solid colour cars. ie: Red, Dark Blue, Black. it does not work so well on light colour cars. worth considering if you live in a tree lined avenue, or in Trafalga Square with the pigeons.

[Andy111s]

Hi,

I had the Supaguard treatment done, interia seems to clean quite easily just with a damp cloth. Not really noticed much difference to the paint. My advice would be don't pay for it! try to get it thrown in for free!!!

[TonyGoose]

Now if they painted the IS properly in the first place ...

wouldn't need it :D

[Zee007]

I'll see if i can dig out some details about this. A friend of mine who recently bought a Rover was offered this. He gave me a leaflet for a company in Derby who can apply it anytime for you. I'll see what I can come up with... :)

[jkis200]

They charge £300 for to apply the stuff.

I have heard bad things about the IS200 paint job on this forum.....how bad is it?!

Do you think this supaguard will prevent chipping?

Thanks for all the comments

JK

[JOHNNY-BOY]

The SupaGuard treatment has done nothing to prevent stone chips on my Lexus. I am currently touching up to prepare for JAE.

[JMRussell]

My mate had it on his Audi TT. He's a real car freak who has to have every thing immaculate and his car always looks superb. BUT the supaguard was a real pain when he had to have a small repair done if the coating is not removed properly you get finger prints etc in the coating. He's just getting a new car from audi after they could not after 4 attempts get the finish right again! And yes he still polishes and waxes it every week!

[Wallace]

Hi JK, my IS200 came with Diamondbright as a freeby from the dealer. Its very good and they even gave me some car shampoo and preserver to keep it bright.

[Andy111s]

it does absolutely nothing for the paint chips! but then it is only polish after all! I would consider the interior though as the seats can easily get marked on the IS.

[jkis200]

Hi Guys

Thanks for your comments.

Johnny-boy, given you've got stone chips...I think that's made up my mind. I'm only interested in it if it stops the chips.

Touching up must be a pain though ?

[JOHNNY-BOY]

Originally posted by jkis200

Hi Guys

Thanks for your comments.

Johnny-boy, given you've got stone chips...I think that's made up my mind. I'm only interested in it if it stops the chips.

Touching up must be a pain though ?

One big pain! I've got a touch up pen from the USA now, a good bit of kit. A lot easier than using paint and cocktail sticks etc.