Sawyer8888
Member
There are alot of misconceptions out there regarding various coatings, their expectations and really at the end of the day what you get for your money. Yes, some products will perform better than others, but its important to invest more time and money in the Shop or Person installing XYZ product. The right professional will know what is best for you and for your car AND educate you on the benefits, expectations and how to maintain the finish when the services are performed.
Paint coatings WILL NOT prevent swirl marks over time, PROPER maintenance will. A coatings job is to make that maintenance both easier and quicker resulting in time and cost savings over your ownership experience.
A coatings job is to seal the paint on a molecular level from the outside. There are many claims about increased scratch resistance, coating hardness and now some manufacturers claiming their coatings are "Self healing". I can tell you that if you rely on these claims you will be severely disappointed in your coatings performance.
Its VERY important to know what your getting yourself into, paint coatings are not for everyone or every vehicle. Unfortunately alot of products and companies have rushed onto the scene in recent years without the proper experience to know exactly what they are offering to their clients. In good faith they may believe that their product will prevent swirl marks or "help reduce" swirl marks and scratches over time, but then don't take the proper time to educate you on how to maintain their services. This then results to disappointment or unmatched expectations.
This is the real void in the market, and where awareness is severely lacking. We have clients on both sides of the spectrum, and get honest and consistent feedback from every client that walks through our doors. 99.9% of the time our clients that receive one of our coatings on their first car, get it installed on the next.
Agreed. The installer is probably more important than the product. Xpel's lengthy warranty also gives me the assurance that this is probably among the best options available today, and that it is a product that will continue to meet my expectations well into the future.