Folks, I'm in a time pinch to make the decision on whether or not to have this product added to my newly repainted coach.If ANYONE has had this product applied in the last 5 years or so (when the new stuff came out) would you PLEASE chime in with your comments about any good or bad experiences you have had with it.I hate to annoy with multiple posts, but I'm not getting a clear sense of direction on this one, and the $1200 they want for it would rest as comfortably in my checking account as it would in theirs.Ayuda, por favor! (That's about the extent of my Spanish!) :-)Bob

My experience, for what it's worth, is Diamond Shield is excellent on the West Coast where there is little or no humidity. On the East Coast, especially SouthEast, where the humidity is high, it tends to allow mold or black spots to appear under the coating....Good luck with your decision...Dennis

Is this comment in reference to the version of Diamond Shield currently being applied, or the older version from 6 or more years back?This is a critical issue, so I appreciate your comments.Bob

We have it on our 2011 Winnebago Vista and it seems to have held up just fine. With that being said if it wasn't already installed when we got the coach I don't think I would have spent the $1200.00. It does scratch and there are a couple of spots of "bug juice" that has left a stain. I have to ask myself if the front end ever got that nicked up how much would it cost to just repaint. It also depends on many miles you put on in a year and what kind of roads you normally drive on. Personally if I were to do it again there are other brands out there that are much better. XPEL is a brand I am familiar with as I have used it on cars and they make different grades of film. I would much rather just have paint that I can keep a good coat of wax on and the bugs come right off. Waxing the film does no good as it doesn't stick to it. Whatever film you use if it has to come off in the future it takes a great deal of time and you also risk damaging the paint. Sorry if this is kind of rambling but in my opinion save your money.

I just got off the phone from talking directly to the Diamond Shield company.I queried the guy directly on the subject of mold intrusion due to Florida's high humidity.He responded that this would NOT occur with their new "Nano-Fusion" product because it is completely non-porous. I further grilled him on the comment that someone had made about the mold forming along the edges of the film, and he responded that IF the recommended maintenance with Formula 303 or Protect-All (what I already use) was done and this happened, they would cover it, but he hasn't heard of any such occurrences with the new product.AND (this was a big one for me) he also stated that should a warranty issue arise, it would be handled at my place in Florida, not all the way back to northern Indiana.And for bug stains, they tell you to get bugs off PRONTO to avoid this, so I guess that one is on the owner to take care of.As for removal, their website tells you that there is NO need to pay someone $400 to take it off. You can do it yourself by using a heat gun and peeling it off starting at one edge.Based on that, and the copy of the warranty he emailed to me, I'm going to have it done.I will happily report back in my experiences with it if anyone cares to hear.Bob

How old is the paint job, has the paint stop out gassing the chemicals in the paint,call the paint MFG and ask them when you should apply the Diamond Shield, they made the paint they will have the best advice.

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tstryk
Explorer
Aug 26, 2016
This is what you eventually have to do if you have Diamond Shield. It takes a crew of 4 workers who really know what they are doing about 10 hours (and costs $700-1200 )to remove it and the adhesive - who knows how long it will take me....

This is how much I have done in about 10 hours....
siggyd777
Explorer
Aug 20, 2016
Had Diamond shield on my 05 KSDP,it looked lousy after 6 years.
The Diamond shield on my 11 DSDP is starting to look bad with blotches.
Keep the $1200 in your wallet if you have a choice.
Siggy
dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 20, 2016
QUALITY and Expertise of the install is critical. If the paint and area to be installed is not clean and dry and the Shield NOT installed to specs you get problems. Mold can only happen if moisture gets behind the Shield. IF installed correctly moisture cannot get behind the Shield. I also would NEVER use a HI pressure spray hose on the Shield. I doubt any that have had problems never used a HI Pressure water wand on that shield. Doug
the_silverback
Explorer
Aug 20, 2016
Had it on my 2010 MH. Got mold under it. Removed it Myself. It took forever!!! Did not replace it.
2gypsies1
Explorer III
Aug 20, 2016
We had the OLD Diamond Shield on our painted '04 motorhome. When we sold it 8 years later it was like new - absolutely no mold or whatever. We used 303 on it all the time, washing the bugs off as soon as possible (used auto windshield washer fluid in a bucket with about 12" water and the squeegee - a suggestion from semi truck drivers). Bugs came off with no rubbing. On our Alaska trip we washed it daily - LOTS of bugs.

We would highly recommend Diamond Shield.

When you hear of folks on these forums with problems with the OLD Diamond Shield, look at where their city is...most are in the south. I know nothing about the NEW Diamond Shield. Hopefully, you'll hear from some owners with it.
bmwbob
Explorer
Aug 19, 2016
The folks who painted the coach (and strongly urged me to get the Diamond Shield) charge $400 to remove it.
I would feel safe in saying that if any harm came to the underlying paint, they would handle that at no cost to me.
And as to the "get it or don't" debate, as Hilary would say " At this point, what difference does it make?"
:-)
Bob
hottiesdetailin
Explorer
Aug 19, 2016
Agreed! That is why my company removes it and does not re-intall them!!!
Call or email me with any questions.
Joe w Hotties Detailing
- bigfun1
  Explorer
  Jul 21, 2024
  Joe do you still remove diamond shield from RV's.If so please drop me line at movemyrealty@gmail.com
  - way2roll
    Navigator II
    Jul 24, 2024
    Given that this topic is 8 years old I would suggest reaching out to hotties detailing directly or posting a new question.
dtgunner7
Explorer
Aug 19, 2016
Agree with Big Jim, I have and would NEVER have it installed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
big_jim_2
Explorer II
Aug 19, 2016
After traveling for 13 years and seeing all the mold infested Diamond Shields I would not buy any unit with it even if they offered to pay me $1200.
dougrainer
Nomad
Aug 19, 2016
NEVER install 3M or Diamond Shield until the new paint has cured for at least 2 months. When OEM's starting offering this as an option, when you had to remove the Shield, the paint peeled. On units that had cured for a few months,(On our Lot) and we had it installed aftermarket, when removing, it did not hurt the paint. Doug