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Vinyl Roof overlay need advice pros cons

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Old 06-15-10, 07:03 PM
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Default Vinyl Roof overlay need advice pros cons

Just purchased a gloss overlay from aerotec for my is 350 but now rethinking doing it will it fade and if i pull it up will it take the clearcoat off the paint if it is pulled off ? Anyone have any experiance with this ?
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PROS:
-Can always go back to white by removing the vinyl (it won't remove clear coat)
-Protection of OEM paint
-Less prone to scratch/swirls vs. paint
-Easier to take care of/clean (detail spray & microfiber towel)
-Takes less time to install (1~2 hour)

CONS:
-Won't be as glossy as paint
-depends on the installer, finish might not be as clean as paint.
-dust is more noticeable (?)
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^ Jacked since im lazy and reedited

PROS:
-Can always go back to white by removing the vinyl
-Protection of OEM paint
-Less prone swirls vs. paint
-Easier to take care of/clean (detail spray & microfiber towel)
-Takes less time to install (1~2 hour)

CONS:
-Won't be as glossy as paint
- will give out a matte like look at night
-depends on the installer, finish might not be as clean as paint.
-dust is more noticeable
- Scratches easier as its really only a sticker
- *May* damge your clearcoat and yellow
- Edges will look look crappy
- Prone to lifiting
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