Is paint and upholstery protection worth buying?

If you like your car or van to stay looking smart, then looking after your paint job and interiors is a great way to go. One way to do this is to consider paint and upholstery protection treatments, which are designed to help your paint job and your soft interiors stay fresher for longer.

What is paint and upholstery protection?

Paint and upholstery protection are different types of treatments and applications that help prolong the life of your paint or fabrics by providing protective barriers.

Paint protection

A protective bond is applied over your paint work to help shield it from things like dirt, rain and UV damage. These sealants keep your paint safe from contaminants, which not only helps it look bright and glossy for longer but can reduce the chances of damage or erosion too.

Fabric protection

Your car’s upholstery is treated with a formula that’s designed to protect the fabric from spills and stains. This protective layer can help to preserve the look and feel of the material while also defending it against dirt and liquids, helping your upholstery stay fresher for longer.

How to make the most of paint and upholstery protection

If you’ve had your paint or upholstery treated, you might want to check out if there are any cleaning products that are designed to work well with your treatments. Using the right products could mean that your treatments last even longer, meaning you can clean and wash your car as you would normally without a second thought. That said, most treatments are compatible with your average cleaning products.

Protected vs. unprotected

A protective treatment can make a huge difference!

Protected vs. unprotected paint

Pollution, acid raid, salt water and UV rays can begin to oxidise unprotected car paint immediately and after a year, you might see noticeable oxidation and grime that can only be removed with the kind of polish that removes a layer of paint too. Paint that’s been treated, on the other hand, will be protected from contaminants and remains glossy throughout the year.

Protected vs. unprotected upholstery

When fabric is unprotected, dirt and stains can start penetrating fibres right away. After a year, you’re likely to see stains and marks that have become ingrained – some of them may have even been rubbed in when you’ve tried to clean them off. If upholstery has been treated, however, spills and stains won’t have been able to penetrate and the fabric will look fresher and cleaner.

Supagard protection with Eastern Western

Supagard was formed in 1988 and throughout the years it has grown to become the UK's number one supplier of professionally applied automotive paint and interior protection products. If you’re looking to protect your paint and upholstery, have Supagard professionally applied by trained technicians with Eastern Western. Keep your car’s paint and upholstery looking better for longer, make an appointment to have your vehicle treated with Supagard.