Is it worth it? It depends. How long does it last? I 've read a little about it and watched a youtube video where 1 guy in the detailing business was doing it (took him most of the day). Sounds like a lot of $, like the cost to repaint the car, so i am not sure and I don't know a lot about it. I guess if it lasted many years, it might be worth it in the long run. But then what happens if someone T-bones you and totals your car a few weeks or months later (like someone did to my wife's CRV after I spent $1,200 on new tires and new brakes)?? You are out of all that $$.
Yeah I am in the Northeast... I bet it's close to $2K around me too.