How long does the coating last? Does it withstand sun, heat, cold temperatures, physical contact over time?
1619432
Disappointed, repels liquids amazingly, but leaves a sticky, tacky feel to whatever it is applied to. Definately not a smooth finish. Also leaves a slightly white opaque film. Does withstand sun, heat, cold, but doesn't do well with contact. You won't want to touch the item its applied to because of the film it leaves.
649307
Havent had it for a yr yet. But looks fine for over 6 months. If u soak it in water for too long, it will look frosty. It appears to be holding up fine. I sprayed it to cover 2 feet from the edge of the hood, bumper, and side mirrors. I will remove it before applying a new application
1597675
I'm so sorry I don't remember. I can tell you that we have had it up for 3 years and it has survived Texas summer heat, hail storms, wind storms, and even snow! It's not torn or showing signs of wear and has done wonders at reducing the afternoon heat that comes into our home.
1565076
One can usually lasts me 2-3 HEAVY (dance competition) applications that usually require multiple coats. If you are just using it as a light coat for general fake tanning about once or twice a week it will probably last you a month or so.
680027
I have had mine out for about a year, in the high mountain sun of Colorado. It gets direct sunlight until mid afternoon, and the color seems to be holding up well. Hope this helps.
2179121
I have had it for about a year on the roof of my pavilion outside. It's fully exposed to the weather and it went through a pretty rough Buffalo winter and still going strong if that helps :).
1509988
Hey, I've had it just over a year. I use it maybe once a month or two, since I make a big batch and freeze them. It still works like new, no problems, but I can't say how it would do under harder use. The only concern I would have is the durability of the coating, but it's been fine so far.
1555888
I have left mine outside for almost a year now, with no corrosion visible. I am very satisfied, and will buy 2 more pretty soon.
388237
I don't know about the coating specifically. I can tell you from experience that we installed the film on the door which faces the west side of our house and it is noticeably cooler on the curtain and the floor when the afternoon/evening sun swings around. We are very happy with its performance. Looking at the box, the label says it's designed to reject up to 70% of Sun's heat (thats kind of funny, in a way) and up to 93% of the UV rays. It is more reflective on on the outside facing side, and slightly tinted on the interior facing side. It changes the color spectrum of our garden when we're looking outside but it's sort of like looking at it through sunglasses.The temperature difference was noticeable right away. it is suggested to install it on cool glass before the sunlight is coming through. I think this is a good idea.
1732070
We've had ours since spring and sits directly in the Colorado sun for more than 1/2 day. Have not noticed any fading, cracking, etc. Looks great.
1490443
I have had a better experience with it than other rubber protectants. The first application on a 2 inch wide windshield gasket on an RV that faces the sun kept the rubber looking good for 1 month. A second application was applied and after one month the rubber still looks good.Like any protectant, repeated applications periodically is necessary. However, it seems to last longer than anything else that I have used.
810207
I installed it in Phoenix where it hits 115+ degrees 100 days or more out the year, and unless you push on the face of it and it breaks (which is why I needed a replacement), it seems to work fine even in direct sunlight and brutal heat all day...
1307083
We've had this unit for about 6 months. We've had no problems with the coating. It stays cleaner easier than the old unit we replaced.
1407666
Yes. I've had mine outside, with some sun exposure, and it holds up just fine.
2114478
I had mine closed at all times in the sun. I only opened it on certain occassion. It as been a year, it still looks fine.
1804163
It is reasonably weather-proof. I kept it outside for 10 months, though there isn't much rain here. I lubricated the edges where the "screen" meets the plastic trim with a grease (just any grease that you have laying around). Don't smear the whole screen, just cover the seam. Make sure your put the panel on a few degrees slope so water won't be pooling on it.
591836
I've had it for 3 years and use it about once a week. No problems with the non stick coating.