Has anyone used Permagard paint protection?

[magriggs]

I see that the Ferrari 550 driver in Evo has had Permagard paint protection put on his car. Anyone here used it? I rather like the idea of only having to have it done once, with an annual top-up.

[magriggs]

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[semprini27]

Not had this one, but have had "DiamondBrite" put on my 1988 3.2 Targa. Makes it so much easier to clean and buffs up beautifully every time.

Try and buy from anywhere other than a main dealer who will charge anything up to £500. The kit itself costs about £40 plus the valeters' time to put it on.

[magriggs]

Nice one, thanks. Permagard was only a couple of hundred pounds as I recall.

[Rotaree]

I've got something called 'A-Glaze' on the Jag, looks superb even after having gone through a few car washes. They say it doesn't need waxing again but I just can't resist and it comes up amazingly well after a good Zymoling! I had it done by the dealer but there's a link here.

[baboon]

Had permagurd done a few weeks ago, makes it very easy to clean, just a bit of water, no detergent needed. They also did the windows, when driving in the rain you hardly need to use the wipers at all!

[barry_j]

How do these products differ from waxes such as Zymol? Is it something that you can apply yourself or do you need them to do it for you?

[magriggs]

Good news, Baboon! How much did you pay and where did you get it done?

[baboon]

Paid 140+ VAT for the outside, 70+ VAT for the inside. Had it done at the main Permagard place near canary wharf though they came and picked it up. Go to permagard.info for details

[barry_j]

I've booked in with permagard on 2-Nov and I'll post up my opinions afterwards.

>> Edited by barry_j on Friday 21st October 18:17

[barry_j]

barry_j said:

I've booked in with permagard on 2-Nov and I'll post up my opinions afterwards. >> Edited by barry_j on Friday 21st October 18:17

As promised, I've posted up my opinions here:
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=219517&f=136&h=0

[silver993tt]

What was the cost?

>> Edited by silver993tt on Friday 4th November 08:46

[barry_j]

silver993tt said:

What was the cost?

Depends on what you have done; interior? exterior? Give Mike Perry a call and he can tell you more but expect to pay between £150 and £200 for the exterior.

[silver993tt]

Is it applied as a spray or as in the same way as a polish or wax? Is it still appropriate for cars where the paint isn't perfect (stonechips etc) or for 'as new' paint?

tia.

[barry_j]

silver993tt said:

Is it applied as a spray or as in the same way as a polish or wax? Is it still appropriate for cars where the paint isn't perfect (stonechips etc) or for 'as new' paint? tia.

Mine has a few stone chips so no problems. With regards to the process have a word with Mike Perry who is really knowledgable and will be able to explain. His contact details are on: www.permagard.info

[silver993tt]

ok, thanks for the info

[the zymol man]

In my opinion all modern day paints should be treated to a good coat of wax, as paints from 1994 on most cars are water based a chemical should not be placed on top as it will not assist with the overall protection. get some zymol on the car not only will it protect with some 35-50 times the level of carnauba in most products it will also prepare and feed the paint with the oils that most products normally deprive.

[cuneus]

the zymol man said:

In my opinion all modern day paints should be treated to a good coat of wax, as paints from 1994 on most cars are water based a chemical should not be placed on top as it will not assist with the overall protection. get some zymol on the car not only will it protect with some 35-50 times the level of carnauba in most products it will also prepare and feed the paint with the oils that most products normally deprive.

There a very nasty smell around here

[barry_j]

cuneus said:

the zymol man said: In my opinion all modern day paints should be treated to a good coat of wax, as paints from 1994 on most cars are water based a chemical should not be placed on top as it will not assist with the overall protection. get some zymol on the car not only will it protect with some 35-50 times the level of carnauba in most products it will also prepare and feed the paint with the oils that most products normally deprive. There a very nasty smell around here

[Shed17]

Amazing how those oils have the ability to pass through clearcoat