Originally Posted by
Johnno
I don't know if its total bull$h!t or not - but I was told that should you need to replace a panel on the veicle (as a result of a crash or whatever) then the colour is harder to match if you have the paint protection...? Maybe that has to do with the different rate at which the pain fades over time?
Look at this way, a 5 year old dark blue car left out in the sun will fade regardless what you put on it. When a panel beater resprays that car they will match the paint via the vehicle's paint code. They will then give it a quick cut and polish which will allow the car the look new for a time.
Differences in colour matching because of the likes of paint protection has nothing to do with it at all. So myth busted!!
With paint protection you need to remember that it is not the be all and end all in vehicle care. You need to still look after the paint work and reapply your protection over time. Wax, polish or paint protection will wear over time with exposure to the elements and washing. There is also other factors like stone chips, car park assaults and the general crap on the road that wears down on any protection. Your paint protection will not save you from any of that damage.
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