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Old 07 August 2007, 07:34 PM
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Has any one had any experience of these guys been handed a promotional cd by my local Scooby dealer who gives them the thumb up. Basically says Guaranteed 6 years of crystal clear protection for your car......In other words dont need to wax for 6 years.......Good or Bad

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Old 07 August 2007, 07:52 PM
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Had it on my old Vectra and you couldn't tell any difference to be honest

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Old 08 August 2007, 12:29 AM
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I put this stuff on my cars and its good. No way does it last 6 years, but it does last longer than Autoglym IMHO and gives some extra protection against bird droppings. Its dead easy to put on (easier than normal wax). I buy it off Ebay. Got enough for two cars at a cost of about £8. I think the dealers want £199 per car - or something crazy!!
Old 08 August 2007, 05:21 AM
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Great stuff, don,t know about 6 years though.


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Old 08 August 2007, 08:12 AM
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I had it on my Focus RS when i bought it new, cost £250 back then, wish id not bothered, couldnt tell the difference and to be honest i get a better finish when i polish it myself, i think its just to give lazy people piece of mind that when they buy a new car from the dealers they will never have to wash or polish it.
Old 08 August 2007, 08:16 AM
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saw how they applied it on my dad's Jag, its ok but you cant beat your car being washed clayed polished, LSP'd and waxed properly IMHO
As has been said no way does it last 6 years
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There still asking £250 per car seems a tadg expensive from the replys, thanks lads and lasses think I will give this a miss and keep the ritual of the weekly rub up...................the Scoob of course lol

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Old 08 August 2007, 12:59 PM
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Dealers get a big kick back on selling Diamondbrite and Scotchguard which is why they push it. Not really worth it.
Old 08 August 2007, 04:35 PM
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Got it on mine when I bought it.... BIG waste of money
Old 08 August 2007, 09:27 PM
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used diamondbrite quite a few times and never had a bad result and makes the paintwork feel alot smoother.
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Lasts 6 yrs if you apply every month apparently so to me that means it lasts a month! A decent car wax or sealent will beat that time hands down.
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Personnaly I wouldn't bother.

I believe tests have proven that it doesn't last as long as they claim.

Also if the car hasn't been prepared properly beforehand, then the end result will be poor.

I'd recommend using a quality sealant and carnauba wax, these will give a better shine and much better protection. And if the car has been prepared properly beforehand i.e been detailed. Then future applications of wax (Every month) will be a breeze.


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You can get it on flea bay for about £10 then put it on yourself
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At my previous employer they charged IRO of £250 but the stuff cost them £23 if I remember right...
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I work at Volvo in Bedford and we use Supagurad stuff and the pad with the polish/wax in is actually quite good.
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Originally Posted by muddy
Personnaly I wouldn't bother.

I believe tests have proven that it doesn't last as long as they claim.

Also if the car hasn't been prepared properly beforehand, then the end result will be poor.

I'd recommend using a quality sealant and carnauba wax, these will give a better shine and much better protection. And if the car has been prepared properly beforehand i.e been detailed. Then future applications of wax (Every month) will be a breeze.


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Wholeheartedly agree...
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