Pros:
- Cheaper
- Lighter
- Faster to apply
- Less prep work
- Any design is possible
Cons:
- Shorter life (10-15 yrs)
- Hides cracks in the composite
Hybrid idea: single-color base coat + vinyl decals
Perfection is achieved not when there is nothing left to add, but when there's nothing left to take away. -- St. Exupery