OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 SAPPCO IS NO LONGER TRADING/images/sappco_1.jpg We trialled the Sappco Paint Protection system and to see how it performed in comparisson to traditional paint protection methods such as meguiars paint cleaner and tech wax.. The 2 step Sappco process is a pretty simple. 1st step the paint cleaner, very easy to apply, like a good lightly abrasive polish it worked well on sratches and scuffs. The paint cleaner was easy to buff off even after we let it cure for longer than we should have. The paint was noticeably darker after step 1 and most scratches and swirls were taken care of. 2nd step is the acrylic sealer which is meant to react with the paint cleaner, It was slippery yet very easy to apply in an even layer. Once cured the final buff was once again really easy, it was much easier to buff off than traditional waxes, which is great for lazy people with no arm muscles. Taking a step back from the car to check out our handiwork - The initial result was very impressive, the car had noticeably become darker and had a really deep shine. 24 hours later I gave it a good scratch with my fingernails and unlike wax it was a struggle to leave any marks. 3 weeks later .... the paint maintains a deep lustre and water still beads of the surface. The weather has been terrible since the Sappco treatment and the car lives outside but I have found that the car maintains it's shine and watermarks don't seem to hold as much as with other wax products, this is good for NZ weather. Additionally dust and dirt just don't stick to the surface, it has maintained a very hard shell coating which seems to repel dust. Overall I was very impressed with the product, and that is saying something coming from using meguiars techwax. The acrylic forumla works well, is very easy to apply and gives a shine that rivals tech wax. The real test will be to see if it outlasts traditional the paint protection methods .... /images/sappco_2.jpg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Like i said in the article - i was genuinely impressed with Sappco paint protection. The 2 best bits were the ease of application and the hard shell like finish it leaves It would be great to hear from anyone else that has used it ... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Forrest 35 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Definitely going to give this a go when I get a new e30 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted June 17, 2009 Nice writeup O-Dog Am keen to give it a go myself Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Braeden320 0 Report post Posted June 17, 2009 So you would do this instead of waxing? What was the aprrox cost and what did you apply it with? Sounds Great Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Yes you use this instead of a wax Pricing details found on their website when you login Sappco. paint protection specialists provide you with the car-care previously only available to the finest automobile groomers, specialising in commercial quality acrylic sealants to give your vehicle the longest lasting gloss and protection available. Visit our website www.sappco.co.nz 15% discount on retail products for Bimmersport members when they purchase through our members login. (login and password= members09) Email: [email protected] for any queries or comments Or: [email protected] for order/ sales details. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3 Cab 0 Report post Posted June 18, 2009 Ha that cleaning bay looks familiar. I do miss it and the cleaner that comes with it. Andy car cleaning trip to the bay go on . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RMC 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Just wondering do they still take orders?Their website doesn't exist any more. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 hmmm good question. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeddy 0 Report post Posted June 24, 2009 Oh o! I only ordered some through their website yesterday and it was working fine then. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 I wouldn't panic - probably just a technical issue. I'm trying to dig up his other contact details Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted June 25, 2009 If there are any issues contact Ed ph: 0211100887 email: [email protected] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbo01 0 Report post Posted November 2, 2009 Yes you use this instead of a wax Pricing details found on their website when you login Visit our website www.sappco.co.nz Looked good, just reid the site and it's no go. Are these guys still trading? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kerry 10 Report post Posted November 2, 2009 i myself only use meguiars products, tech wax etc, and find it is a great product but as you said it attracts dust (something chronic), so i would be interested to see this product in action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OLLIE 26 Report post Posted November 2, 2009 not trading anymore - i thought i deleted this thread. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
