Clear Bra go with Ventureshield or 3M???
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AeroTect has both Venture and 3M. The 3M film of today is also different than the 3m films of a few years ago. They reworked the formulation. Talk to AeroTect about the pros and cons of both and make your choice based on the current state of the films.
From what I remember, Venture films are more transparent but takes a little more maintenance to keep up its luster, especially if your car has a clearcoat. The latest 3M film has a clearcoat layer so it matches the car (with clearcoat) better. From my last conversation with AeroTect, if you are an ****, meticulous person who will spend time to wash, wax, detail the car often, or have a part time show car that you will spend a lot of time detailing, then Venture is for you. For those who do not have as much time or do not want to spend that much time yet still protection AND maximum clarity is not a high factor, 3M might be better.
This is not to say Venture is leaps and bounds better than 3M. It is just if you veer one way or another.
From what I remember, Venture films are more transparent but takes a little more maintenance to keep up its luster, especially if your car has a clearcoat. The latest 3M film has a clearcoat layer so it matches the car (with clearcoat) better. From my last conversation with AeroTect, if you are an ****, meticulous person who will spend time to wash, wax, detail the car often, or have a part time show car that you will spend a lot of time detailing, then Venture is for you. For those who do not have as much time or do not want to spend that much time yet still protection AND maximum clarity is not a high factor, 3M might be better.
This is not to say Venture is leaps and bounds better than 3M. It is just if you veer one way or another.
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AeroTect has both Venture and 3M. The 3M film of today is also different than the 3m films of a few years ago. They reworked the formulation. Talk to AeroTect about the pros and cons of both and make your choice based on the current state of the films.
From what I remember, Venture films are more transparent but takes a little more maintenance to keep up its luster, especially if your car has a clearcoat. The latest 3M film has a clearcoat layer so it matches the car (with clearcoat) better. From my last conversation with AeroTect, if you are an ****, meticulous person who will spend time to wash, wax, detail the car often, or have a part time show car that you will spend a lot of time detailing, then Venture is for you. For those who do not have as much time or do not want to spend that much time yet still protection AND maximum clarity is not a high factor, 3M might be better.
This is not to say Venture is leaps and bounds better than 3M. It is just if you veer one way or another.![Wink](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
From what I remember, Venture films are more transparent but takes a little more maintenance to keep up its luster, especially if your car has a clearcoat. The latest 3M film has a clearcoat layer so it matches the car (with clearcoat) better. From my last conversation with AeroTect, if you are an ****, meticulous person who will spend time to wash, wax, detail the car often, or have a part time show car that you will spend a lot of time detailing, then Venture is for you. For those who do not have as much time or do not want to spend that much time yet still protection AND maximum clarity is not a high factor, 3M might be better.
This is not to say Venture is leaps and bounds better than 3M. It is just if you veer one way or another.
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Some data...
http://www.ventureshield.com/pdf/NEW_VS_SellSht.pdf (funny... guy that did the ferrari did my car)
http://www.ventureshield.com/newpdf/...03M%201204.pdf
http://www.ventureshield.com/newpdf/...%20results.pdf
There's also a few OE tests on the homepage www.ventureshield.com
As you mentioned, folks should weigh the pros and cons, look at it themselves and make a decision.
My experience with 3M was from about 18 months ago, don't think they've changed the formulation since.
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Bottomline - talk to AeroTect (if that is where you are going).
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In CA, it is a pretty clear choice. Socal = AeroTect, NorCal = Premier.
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Here is a picture of my 3M clear bra installed last spring.
You can see a lot of orange peel. That is why I did not want
it my hood. If you have a white car, you will see yellowing
as well. Next time I'll go with Venture.
The installer said that it would smooth out after a month of
being in the sun but it never did.
You can see a lot of orange peel. That is why I did not want
it my hood. If you have a white car, you will see yellowing
as well. Next time I'll go with Venture.
The installer said that it would smooth out after a month of
being in the sun but it never did.
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Had 3M installed on my car for a great deal. The guy who installed mine actually works at one of the lexus dealerships. he's done lots of benzs, bmws and even ferraris so I defintely trust his work...anyways, im soo glad i got it installed on my new car cause my other lex has rock chips all over the hood =[
3M Pictures here.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=clear+bra
3M Pictures here.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...ight=clear+bra
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I had the 3M done on my ES350 about a month ago. I have no complaints. I actually found an authorized installer on the 3M site that is nearest to me and it it turned out that he is the installer at the Lexus place I bought my car.
I had the entire front bumper, about 1/3rd of hood, front edge of front fenders, mirrors, and inside door handles done.
From most angles it looks like the first photo, and the 2nd photo shows the actual line down the side.
![](http://users.tombigbee.com/russf/bra.jpg)
I had the entire front bumper, about 1/3rd of hood, front edge of front fenders, mirrors, and inside door handles done.
From most angles it looks like the first photo, and the 2nd photo shows the actual line down the side.
![](http://users.tombigbee.com/russf/bra.jpg)
![](http://users.tombigbee.com/russf/bra%20line.jpg)
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I had the 3M done on my ES350 about a month ago. I have no complaints. I actually found an authorized installer on the 3M site that is nearest to me and it it turned out that he is the installer at the Lexus place I bought my car.
I had the entire front bumper, about 1/3rd of hood, front edge of front fenders, mirrors, and inside door handles done.
From most angles it looks like the first photo, and the 2nd photo shows the actual line down the side.
I had the entire front bumper, about 1/3rd of hood, front edge of front fenders, mirrors, and inside door handles done.
From most angles it looks like the first photo, and the 2nd photo shows the actual line down the side.
Hope it turns out well.