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I bought an 18" kit for my hood last year but was busy, then winter hit, so my hood has remained unprotected for 7 months now. Nary a chip, which makes me think the paint is pretty robust and you probably don't need to go mental with the film other than high risk areas. I've gotten 4-5 pretty good pits/chips in the windshield in the same period, so that glass is a much bigger concern to me.
I did put film in one rear door area -- the handle cup, along the door edge, and on the threshold -- as that is where my daughter gets in and out for school every weekday. Been happy with that and it's not even visible (Phytonic blue).
If you have a lighter color, then the edges will be noticeable and the film will need to be replaced in 3-5 years when it starts to lose its luster and clarity. If you plan to keep the car for a long time then I'd be strategic with the film knowing it's not going to last forever and will need periodic replacement.
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