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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kuntakinte" data-source="post: 726200" data-attributes="member: 15653">After reading thru the above thread, the inherent conclusion seems to be that- unless one uses a good reputable film like 3M or oraguard, mediocre or unknown ones tend to fade, discolor, stain faster. And they could be a bitch to remove after some time, with the glue clinging to the paintwork. However, even 3M films will eventually succumbed to abuse and the environment too.- the film is expected to be changed as denoted by the weather and stone chip abuse which will scratch, swirl and tear the film and make it look unsightly. Not unless you hit a larger pebble or rock with force, your original paint should be protected though.- so, whichever choice of film one chooses, eventually, you will have to decide whether to repaint or recoat a new film eventually.  So, my question is then, why waste the money.  A new coat of paint on affected panels will not be any more expensive than a film, no? Plus, there are quick good touch up paint tools for the initial minor emergency jobs www.ezytouchup.com.  Also, good paint shops nowadays use computer controlled color mixing technology to reduce color shading differences between panels and the results are usually very good and not easily spotted with the naked eye For me, I'll use the film coat on the main headlights and spotlights (where touch up and restoration is more difficult to achieve) and the door edges.  For the rest of the car, a normal paint coating like ceramic pro will do</blockquote>

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