i guess it's all about personal preference. Me, i think it looks a lot better without the patches and not as flashy, then others prefer the patches and think it looks better that way. Yes u can slightly see where a few of the patches were, but after being out in the sun with it and putting it on numerous times i'm sure they will be less noticeable. Worst case i can throw it in the wash, not too worried about it. I think it looks great without them and i really like it, that's all that matters, right??