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<blockquote data-quote="Darkfluid" data-source="post: 1231831" data-attributes="member: 25903"><p>I don’t know how much use my input will be, but I’ll let you know my opinions based on my research. </p><p></p><p>I think all of the coatings may have their pluses and minuses, but I don’t think there is enough data out there to reliably choose one over the other at this point. As long as they are 9H rated, they should in theory provide similar results. They all seem to have five year warranties with dubious limitations and yearly inspections. And I think the most important part of all of them may be paint prep and application.</p><p></p><p>That being said, I think the most important thing you can do is choose a great vendor...and lacking that, one that is close by and will at least stand behind their work. Here is my reasoning:</p><p></p><p>1. We don’t know how any of these will hold up, so the inspections and the shop standing behind their application will be important. I get the idea these companies will rely on their network of vendors/shops to honor and support their warranties.</p><p></p><p>2. As stated by others, paint prep is key. Once these are on...they aren’t supposed to be coming off for years...so that paint needs to be in good shape. That being said..decide how far you want to go. I, for example, didn’t feel wet sanding for factory orange peel correction was worth the cost or risk. </p><p></p><p>3. As stated...I don’t know if there is any real significant difference between any of the 9H products, so, much like bed liners, it may just come down to professionalism of the shop.</p><p></p><p>I got Liquid Armour done myself, it’s what my local shop does, so it’s what I went with. I’ll try and update a year from now with my impressions. The look is great if you loved that Klasse SG look. I hope the ease of cleaning reputation these coatings have stands up.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Darkfluid, post: 1231831, member: 25903"] I don’t know how much use my input will be, but I’ll let you know my opinions based on my research. I think all of the coatings may have their pluses and minuses, but I don’t think there is enough data out there to reliably choose one over the other at this point. As long as they are 9H rated, they should in theory provide similar results. They all seem to have five year warranties with dubious limitations and yearly inspections. And I think the most important part of all of them may be paint prep and application. That being said, I think the most important thing you can do is choose a great vendor...and lacking that, one that is close by and will at least stand behind their work. Here is my reasoning: 1. We don’t know how any of these will hold up, so the inspections and the shop standing behind their application will be important. I get the idea these companies will rely on their network of vendors/shops to honor and support their warranties. 2. As stated by others, paint prep is key. Once these are on...they aren’t supposed to be coming off for years...so that paint needs to be in good shape. That being said..decide how far you want to go. I, for example, didn’t feel wet sanding for factory orange peel correction was worth the cost or risk. 3. As stated...I don’t know if there is any real significant difference between any of the 9H products, so, much like bed liners, it may just come down to professionalism of the shop. I got Liquid Armour done myself, it’s what my local shop does, so it’s what I went with. I’ll try and update a year from now with my impressions. The look is great if you loved that Klasse SG look. I hope the ease of cleaning reputation these coatings have stands up. [/QUOTE]
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