LuckyPuppy2 Report post Posted September 7, 2017 Pros and cons of Diamond Shield. Would like to hear users comments. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildebill308 Report post Posted September 8, 2017 I would never put it on my coach. It doesn't last and is hard to remove/replace. I think it is something that soundes good but doesn't realey do that much. Well that is my observation and opinion. Bill Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted September 8, 2017 Quote Lucky Puppy 2. Welcome to the Forum! It cost more money than it's worth to remove and apply. Just another piece of Bling! You don't see it on cars or OTR trucks. My coach is 7 years old and it lasted 5, now I'm looking at $3,000 to have it removed, it's no protection against Love Bugs or other flying insects at all. When they came out with full body paint on coaches, I used diesel on front...no bug problem! Would like to know what year, make coach you have? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jleamont Report post Posted September 8, 2017 Pros, cant think of any, maybe help against stone chips if you are a driver that follows that close to the traffic in front of you. Cons, have to replace every 5 years or so, expensive to put on and take off. Looks terrible around the 5 year timeline Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertdeals69 Report post Posted September 8, 2017 When I had my last coach painted I was offered Diamond Shield for $1250. So I asked how much to repaint the front end and was quoted $850. I just sold that motorhome after 5 years and the original paint was still perfect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted September 8, 2017 Our 09 Allegiance had Diamond Shield, after 5 1/2 years it was okay. This coach has DuraShield, no problems with it yet. Don't know what year American Coach gave up on the DS. http://durashieldppfs.com/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rewillia Report post Posted November 10, 2017 I tend to appreciate it (Diamond Shield) or any form of clear bra type protective covering for that matter on the front my motorhome. I also have it on my automobiles (3M Clear Bra). Yes, it's expensive and as some state a PITA to remove (actually, using steam will aid in the removal). I appreciate it due to the fact that it does mitigate the damage of road debris more so than many may recognize in the form of sand and other common road contaminants that without it will "sand blast" the front painted portion of the motorhome hence the reason manufacturers' install it to begin with. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
f207364 Report post Posted December 1, 2017 Just had my 2004 DP 3-M bra removed and replaced by Diamond Shield. GREAT JOB and warranty - no re-painting. Total cost $2,200 plus tax. I highly recommend asking Jason for Gentry to do the work. Phone 888 806-5862 ENCORE Rush Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobdilltx Report post Posted January 21, 2018 You get to pay for it twice. To install and then to remove a few years later. Bad product . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hermanmullins Report post Posted January 22, 2018 Lucky, Welcome to the Forum. Pros = 0 Cons= Not enough time to list them all. Sorry, Herman Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
manholt Report post Posted January 22, 2018 FIVE. It had to have been after 2010, I have what's left of my DS, in a pitted mess on the front...been quoted over $3k twice to remove it, by 2 very reputable company's. Have asked if they use steam, been told that works fine on 3M film, not DS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
five Report post Posted January 22, 2018 15 hours ago, manholt said: FIVE. It had to have been after 2010, I have what's left of my DS, in a pitted mess on the front...been quoted over $3k twice to remove it, by 2 very reputable company's. Have asked if they use steam, been told that works fine on 3M film, not DS! The Allegiance was an 09 made in the spring of 08. When we sold it in June 15, the DS was still good. I did try to take care of it, routinely put Protect All or something similar on it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rcieslak67 Report post Posted January 30, 2018 Quote Stay Away I would not recommend the 3M product or whatever kind of clear plastic you have, does not last and mold/mildew forms under the film and generally looks like crap. Very time consuming and expensive to remove. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
