Is this a good deal?

DaveMurphy · 22nd January 2008, 19:09

Just took delivery of my Type S. I enquired on the cost of protecting paint work and was quoted the following by Cleaner Cars:

The cost for the Life shine will be £200 plus VAT £235
this includes a valeting pack (AutoglymLifeshine)

Should I go ahead?

Thanks

allan40alt · 22nd January 2008, 19:15

My personal view is that it's a waste of money. A few good coats of decent polish has the same result, especially if you top it off with a polish protector like this: Autoglym - car cleaning products, car care products, car valeting, car detailing

robbo51 · 22nd January 2008, 19:37

DON'T BUY THESE PRODUCTS
THEY ARE A RIP OFF
Is this clear enough?

Munro · 22nd January 2008, 20:12

You are probably paying £20 for your valeting pack and £215 for dealer mark up and an hours labour - not exactly good value.

Personally I would buy some Collnite wax (thanks robbo) for £16 and do a better job myself in @ 1 hour. Its should be easy with a new car as it will be clean to start with.

Have a look at the car care advice on this link:

http://www.polishedbliss.com/

NighthawkES · 22nd January 2008, 20:22

I agree with the previous 2 posts. You can buy a simular product that is just as good and do it yourself for less than a 10th of the price. I use one called Klasse sealant glaze, which is your main protective coat after a good wash and polish with quality products. There are many good cleaning/washing and polishing products recommended in the cleaning section of this forum. I was offered the same deal as yourself by the Honda dealership and actually laughed out loud at the price. Needless to say I didn't take them up on their offer...

sw65 · 22nd January 2008, 21:49

Don't do it; use Meguiars or something else instead. we had Superbrite on last car, a Toyota and it made little difference. it was a freebie though

DaveMurphy · 23rd January 2008, 00:23

Thanks guys - appreciate advice provided and will do job myself.

robbo51 · 23rd January 2008, 08:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveMurphy

Thanks guys - appreciate advice provided and will do job myself.

A sensible move
Look here for some products. I recommend Collinite
www.cleayourcar.co.uk

BigP · 23rd January 2008, 11:14

I bought an autoglym lifeshine kit from ebay for £5. It's actually OK. You get upholstery protection (scotchguard type stuff) that works quite well, glass protector (same as rain x) again works well, and lifeshine sealeant that seems to me exactly the same as autoglym extra gloss protection- it looks, smells and goes on the same. I actually think it gave the car a good finish that is quite duable. Applied in October and still beads water well.

For a fiver I don't have any complaints- but I would never pay £200 for it!

I am going to use Meguirs the next time- if it ever stops raining!

surferjr1999 · 23rd January 2008, 21:22

13months ago I paid £200+ to the Stealer for Supaguard which if you do not have time/inclination to clean and pollish your car then it will keep it reasonable. However the shine soon goes even when the car is garaged. Over the last two months I have been researching/taking tips off guys here and after pollishing and protecting the car looks better than it did on day one.

22nd January 2008, 19:09	#1 (permalink)
DaveMurphy Valve Cap Join Date: 12th October 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Is this a good deal? Just took delivery of my Type S. I enquired on the cost of protecting paint work and was quoted the following by Cleaner Cars: The cost for the Life shine will be £200 plus VAT £235 this includes a valeting pack (AutoglymLifeshine) Should I go ahead? Thanks

22nd January 2008, 20:22	#5 (permalink)
NighthawkES Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 17th December 2007 Location: Sheffield, UK Posts: 28 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Rip-off I agree with the previous 2 posts. You can buy a simular product that is just as good and do it yourself for less than a 10th of the price. I use one called Klasse sealant glaze, which is your main protective coat after a good wash and polish with quality products. There are many good cleaning/washing and polishing products recommended in the cleaning section of this forum. I was offered the same deal as yourself by the Honda dealership and actually laughed out loud at the price. Needless to say I didn't take them up on their offer...

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surferjr1999 Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 28th November 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 180 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't do it 13months ago I paid £200+ to the Stealer for Supaguard which if you do not have time/inclination to clean and pollish your car then it will keep it reasonable. However the shine soon goes even when the car is garaged. Over the last two months I have been researching/taking tips off guys here and after pollishing and protecting the car looks better than it did on day one.

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22nd January 2008, 19:15	#2 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: England Posts: 2,253 Thanks: 13 Thanked 33 Times in 31 Posts iTrader: (0)	My personal view is that it's a waste of money. A few good coats of decent polish has the same result, especially if you top it off with a polish protector like this: Autoglym - car cleaning products, car care products, car valeting, car detailing

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robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,874 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	DON'T BUY THESE PRODUCTS THEY ARE A RIP OFF Is this clear enough?

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Munro Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 10th August 2007 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,225 Thanks: 27 Thanked 24 Times in 20 Posts iTrader: (0)	You are probably paying £20 for your valeting pack and £215 for dealer mark up and an hours labour - not exactly good value. Personally I would buy some Collnite wax (thanks robbo) for £16 and do a better job myself in @ 1 hour. Its should be easy with a new car as it will be clean to start with. Have a look at the car care advice on this link: http://www.polishedbliss.com/

22nd January 2008, 21:49	#6 (permalink)
sw65 Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 11th October 2007 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 112 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Don't do it; use Meguiars or something else instead. we had Superbrite on last car, a Toyota and it made little difference. it was a freebie though

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DaveMurphy Valve Cap Join Date: 12th October 2007 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys - appreciate advice provided and will do job myself.

23rd January 2008, 11:14	#9 (permalink)
BigP Wheelnut Join Date: 25th July 2007 Location: Glasgow Posts: 82 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	I bought an autoglym lifeshine kit from ebay for £5. It's actually OK. You get upholstery protection (scotchguard type stuff) that works quite well, glass protector (same as rain x) again works well, and lifeshine sealeant that seems to me exactly the same as autoglym extra gloss protection- it looks, smells and goes on the same. I actually think it gave the car a good finish that is quite duable. Applied in October and still beads water well. For a fiver I don't have any complaints- but I would never pay £200 for it! I am going to use Meguirs the next time- if it ever stops raining!