I wouldn't put too much stock in those spray-on sealants. A neighbor of mine tried one after a storm ripped off some shingles, and it looked decent at first...but within a few months, it started peeling and cracking. Honestly, they're probably fine for a quick emergency fix, but definitely not a long-term solution. Matching faded shingles is always tricky—sometimes it's easier to just replace a larger section and blend it in gradually.
Yeah, spray-ons are hit or miss—mostly miss, honestly. They're okay if you're just buying time till the weekend, but for anything beyond that, you're better off patching properly. Matching shingles is a pain, but blending in a bigger area usually does the trick.
You're spot on about spray-ons being temporary at best. Proper patching is definitely the way to go for durability. Matching shingles can indeed be tricky, but your idea of blending a larger area usually helps achieve a more seamless look. Good call on that approach!
