I just talked to Laszlo from Monster Coatings in Garfield NJ. He is the guy that will be installing my clear bra when I pick up my car at the end of the month. He said that he doesn't currently install LLUMAR coating, but he does install Venture and 3M. He agreed that Venture and LLUMAR are both clearer than the 3M film, and he would install the Venture film if I wanted it for about $30 less (that answers the profit margin question). He did warn me that some people who have had the none clear coated (LLUMAR/Venture) films installed came back to have it replaced NOT under warrenty because it holds dirt over time. He mentioned that although LLUMAR and Venture have lifetime guarantees, that does not cover dirt getting stuck in it, which is the down side of a non clearcoated bra. He stated that, quote "Both stop chips; I have had better asthetic longivety with 3M thats why it is what I use most."
I will likely go with 3M and then change it in 1 or 2 years if either 3M comes out with a clearer product, or LLUMAR's field tests prove that it can stand up to dirt.
04 6MT Coupe | Caribbean Blue | On Order ETA 4/30/04
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