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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    GTechniq C1 certainly looks promising! I'm assuming you'd recommend it over CQuartz for this purpose?
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    Not sure that the NanoHide offers superior protection over other DIY coatings available now. The self-healing aspect isn't a huge deal.
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    Looks promising but it doesn't look like they're sell the DIY automotive product yet.
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    Late-night typo on my part, meant to say coating. It's pointless to do both of course.
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    Now, the question is just which coating will be the hardest available on the DIY market. Bulletproof looks quite good as an alternative to the admittedly expensive Gyeon. I would certainly pay a premium for additional scratch resistance though.
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    I have decided to go ahead and add a coating to my new vehicle to lock in the flawless look, even if the scratch-resistance is partially marketing fluff. I know from a forum search that some detailers on here have done their own scratch tests between multiple brands but haven't posted the...
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    Is there any easy DIY way to add clear bra? Not a big fan of the spray-on clear bra but would love to protect key areas of the vehicle. While I know the paint coating won't be a miracle, I want the hardest coating available even if it won't meet my expectations. The best of the worst so to...
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    Not to come off as ignorant but I just want the thickest, hardest coating for extra peace of mind. Based on what I've heard here the scratch test videos on YouTube are probably exaggerated but I've heard from other experience that a good coating has saved a car/truck from a significant amount...
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    I know paint coating isn't a miracle protection against scratches but if it can prevent a deep scratch from going into the primer, that's all I can ask.
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    To be frank the i3 is leased so the cost-to-value ratio just isn't there. I'll need to settle for the next best protection, which through extensive Googling seems to be a paint coating. If I do purchase a Tesla Model 3 for my next car though, then that will probably get the Xpel treatment.
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    what is your favorite paint coating & why.

    Regarding scratch resistance, what are the best options?
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    Most Scratch-Resistant DIY Paint Coating?

    So, I purchased a BMW i3 brand new from the dealer and have been absolutely mental about parking it anywhere until the exterior is protected to my standards. As it is a new car it means a lot to me to keep it flawless, and the paint is in prime condition to be coated. Above all, what I am...
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