they all have their pluses and minuses. the venture shield seems to lay the flattest (less orange peel) but used to have a problem with yellowing. the new venture shield i believe is clearcoated so it no longer yellows. for your front bumper, headlights mirrors and fender halves, i'd go with 3m. if you do your hood, then i would recommend doing the entire hood. (don't do part of it, ..rather do none or all).. and i'd probably use the venture shield hood on the hood because it will have less orange peel compared to 3m.