Jewelultra Diamondbrite

[almostVXRed]

Any body had any experiance with this stuff. The dealer recommended it (as you would expect) but it does sound like a great product. I was told that a one time treatment gives the car a showroom look guaranteed for 6 years with out the need to polish the car at all. All you have to do is add a cap full of conserver when you wash the car. I was offered this at £299 which seems reasonable if it does what it say on the tin and at £50 a year seems ok to save all that effort and cost of Autoglym etc. Also its a 2 stage application process to apply and I guess it needs to be done right to prevent moisture or crap from being "sealed in" so I wouldn't want to do it and balls it up

I've searched the net for info and seen claims that it can actually degrade paint over time especially if applied incorrectly so thought it worth asking if anyone had any personal experiance of this product?

Edited by almostVXRed on Saturday 10th June 10:52

[Dan_S V8]

Don't do it, that stuff is bollox and a rip off from the dealers, it's the same as Supaguard. They don't sell it on the 'free' market because they would never be able to compete with the real products so instead they jack the price up 1000's of % to make a large profit as an 'add on'. Search for it on: www.detailingworld.co.uk and you'll find out more and also how to properly care for your car.

[almostVXRed]

Hi Dan thanks for that but I cant get on the website you mentioned? What do you mean by real products? Are there better alternatives that give you a "showroom shine" without having to polish?

Is your opinion from personal experiance with diamondbrite, did it cause you any problems?

[BO55 VXR]

Booster and Dan (his son) are valeters

[almostVXRed]

Cool thanks B055! Dan, I'm complete shite at cleaning polishing and all that stuff - time is the biggest prob for me so the diamond brite claims seemed to fit my way of life Showroom gleam, no polishing required, guaranteed for 6 years etc!!!! Is there something similar/better out there that you would recommend?

[p7vxr]

almostred or is it iamredvxr now!

i had the treament done from new and have been very happy with the car shine for a year now it still looks good after just a chamie down, and the award winning Booster commented how good it looked at a meet earlier on this year, if it fits your life stlye of cleaning i would go with it as i am happy with it.

paul

[Dan_S V8]

Dunno why that link isn't working, if you do a lot of hard miles I could understand why you'd want it but if you're willing to put in a bit of effort then the results can be astounding and if you want longevitiy sealents like Zaino and Menzerna can last for months. Do a little research before you blow £300, of course we've probably spent twice that much on porter cables, Zymol waxes and all the other stuff we've got but it does make it look the dogs nads and it's been a progressive thing. That stuff definitly isn't worth £300 but it's a great way for the dealers to pick up a lot of commission!

Also, there's been some debate as to the claim of 6 years and it seems that if you wash your car it strips it straight off or something like that anyway.

Edited by Dan_S V8 on Saturday 10th June 12:01

[caspy]

I have one of the products on my black one. Looks great with very little effort. You pays your money, you takes your choice.

[almostVXRed]

Dan_S V8 said:

if you do a lot of hard miles I could understand why you'd want it

Dan, what do you mean by hard miles? are you saying its worth having if you do them then?
I do do well above average mileage and the bugs NEVER survive collisions at my normal speeds

caspy said:

I have one of the products on my black one. Looks great with very little effort. You pays your money, you takes your choice.

Caspy, do you have diamondbright?

[Dan_S V8]

Yeh I mean lots of miles, different strokes for different folks I guess.

[caspy]

not diamondbrite....think its called A-Glaze.

[barking]

Yep, that was the stuff you(Greens) tried selling to me £399

[V8 EOL]

There is a Skoda dealer down the road from our office and one of my colleges got it done on his Octavia. He highly recommended it but his Skoda still look se.
Regards,
Richard.

[BO55 VXR]

V8 EOL said:

There is a Skoda dealer down the road from our office and one of my colleges got it done on his Octavia. He highly recommended it but his Skoda still look se.
Regards,
Richard.

The term "Polishing a td" springs to mind

[booster]

Diamondbrite and JuwelUltra can both be bought off eBay for less than £10.00. OK, so you have to apply it yourself but so what. Tell you what - you buy it and I'll apply it for £100.00 That's a lot cheaper than a garage. It is a sealant and is quite durable the only problem you will find is that the dealer will apply it over an unprepped and swirled surface (that's how all dealers prep their cars - can't blame them, your average Joe Public wouldn't have a clue)- so the first time you see the car in the sun you will want those minging swirls taken out. Guess what to take swirls out you have to remove the Diamondbrite.......Doh!

So to cut a long story short. Get me (or any other respectable detailer) to polish yer car properly for you removing swirls where possible (cost around £100-£120) and if you inist get them to apply the diamonbrite too. All in you're looking at £150 tops for a concours finish.

I reckon for someone who doeesn't have time to clean their car that often that this (Diamondbrite etc) may make some sense. However, I thoroughly dispute the claims of the longevity of the product.

Here's the stuff on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Jewelultra-Diam

Edited by booster on Saturday 10th June 20:00

[GSI_Daz]

booster said:

Get me (or any other respectable detailer) to polish yer car properly for you removing swirls where possible (cost around £100-£120)

DONE! When can you come round?

[booster]

^^Essex is too far. I live in Wimborne. If you like I could see if anyone in Essex can do the job for you? What Monaro model and colour do you have?

Edited by booster on Saturday 10th June 21:55

[petros]

Costs the dealer about £25 and they sell it for upwards of £200.And, in my humble, the stuff is useless. Better get some Maguairs or mothers and do it yourself. And scotchguard the seats if they're not leather.

[petros]

A certain W'ton Ford Dealer sells a similar product ,they charge £249 for it if they can and they pay less than £30 for it ALLEGEDLY

[GSI_Daz]

booster said:

^^Essex is too far. I live in Wimborne. If you like I could see if anyone in Essex can do the job for you? What Monaro model and colour do you have?

Red 05 VXR