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Less · 07-02-09, 04:39

I think this is a great idea, and certainly appreciate the results of the experiment.

Though, being as cynical as I am, I feel the need to rain on the parade just a little.

First, I think the seven panels along the top of the bumper (bottom of the picture) have an unfair advantage since they are the largest, flattest, and most uniformly shaped panels.

Second, while there are some consitencies in the choices made (slickest, best looking) there is already enough variety in the answers to prove that there can never be a definitive answer to this best LSP question. If you got 47 out of 50 people to pick the same one as "best looking" then you might be on to something.

Finally, there are other variables that affect my choice of LSP that AREN'T included in your study. First of all, some of the LSP's you used specify that they are best suited for dark colors. So I don't think that NB and Souveran are really getting a fair shot in this contest. Another missing factor is the ease of application and removal. This is particularly important for the pros whose time = money.

And while I'm anxious to see the results of your durability and beading tests, I will still have my reservations about them. Testing durability in July in Orlando, is COMPLETELY different than testing it in January in New Hampshire.

Finally, testing wax on a removed bumper is probably going to yield entirely different results than testing it on the hood of a daily driver that sees tree sap, bird poop, and road debris flying into it at 60mph on a daily basis.

Other than that though, it's a pretty good test. (That's not sarcastic. Truly this is good stuff to know)

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Less Registered User Less is offline Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 470	Re: 17 LSP's compared.... I think this is a great idea, and certainly appreciate the results of the experiment. Though, being as cynical as I am, I feel the need to rain on the parade just a little. First, I think the seven panels along the top of the bumper (bottom of the picture) have an unfair advantage since they are the largest, flattest, and most uniformly shaped panels. Second, while there are some consitencies in the choices made (slickest, best looking) there is already enough variety in the answers to prove that there can never be a definitive answer to this best LSP question. If you got 47 out of 50 people to pick the same one as "best looking" then you might be on to something. Finally, there are other variables that affect my choice of LSP that AREN'T included in your study. First of all, some of the LSP's you used specify that they are best suited for dark colors. So I don't think that NB and Souveran are really getting a fair shot in this contest. Another missing factor is the ease of application and removal. This is particularly important for the pros whose time = money. And while I'm anxious to see the results of your durability and beading tests, I will still have my reservations about them. Testing durability in July in Orlando, is COMPLETELY different than testing it in January in New Hampshire. Finally, testing wax on a removed bumper is probably going to yield entirely different results than testing it on the hood of a daily driver that sees tree sap, bird poop, and road debris flying into it at 60mph on a daily basis. Other than that though, it's a pretty good test. (That's not sarcastic. Truly this is good stuff to know)