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Old 01-05-07, 07:16 PM
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Default Clear Bra go with Ventureshield or 3M???

I made an appointment with aerotect to do my clear bra for Tuesday. Everyone recomended this place so thats why i'm going there.

Apon further research on this clear bra stuff seems like ventureshield is alot better then what Aerotect uses (3M).

So now what do I do?? Do I find an ventureshield installer and cancel my appointment with aerotect???

I NEVER had a clear bra before so I do not know what to expect out of it.

Anyone have a ventureshield clear bra installed?????
Old 01-05-07, 07:26 PM
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My TL has 3M clear bra installed by the dealer. It is still in like new condition five years later.
Old 01-05-07, 07:29 PM
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I am sure this is an old topic.
I think they both can be consider the-best you can get on the market. The key of the clear bra is all about the workmanship of laying the film onto the car. After the installation, you have to wax it at least one time in a month to maintain its clarity.

I am sure you know which 2 shops to get it done in CA...
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I'm actually going with Ventureshield after having done some research. The shop that is doing mine is an authorized 3M shop but prefers Ventureshield. Lifetime Warranty vs 5 Years says a lot!
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So I take it not that many people have ventureshield installed?
Old 01-06-07, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by josephdoc
I am sure this is an old topic.
I think they both can be consider the-best you can get on the market. The key of the clear bra is all about the workmanship of laying the film onto the car. After the installation, you have to wax it at least one time in a month to maintain its clarity.

I am sure you know which 2 shops to get it done in CA...
Are you saying you have to wax it once per month, or once after installation?

Because I highly doubt anyone will be waxing their clear bra once per month.
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Originally Posted by gsrthomas
So I take it not that many people have ventureshield installed?
Venture is newer to the game and has a better product. 3M was first out the door and has a poorer product. More and more people are getting Venture installed and more of the better installers are using it due to the product itself and Ventures customer service.

I've got Venture installed and can say it's better than any 3M clearbra I've had on my cars before.
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Originally Posted by tazdevl
Venture is newer to the game and has a better product. 3M was first out the door and has a poorer product. More and more people are getting Venture installed and more of the better installers are using it due to the product itself and Ventures customer service.

I've got Venture installed and can say it's better than any 3M clearbra I've had on my cars before.

why do you say that, what happened in the past??

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Originally Posted by 2point5is
why do you say that, what happened in the past??

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Yellowed rather quickly despite waxing and has a very apparent orange peel texture.
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I think one big reason why installers prefer ventureshield is because it is an easier film to work with and in many cases it is harder for customers to notice it on the vehicle. Before I put film on my car I compared ventureshield, 3M, and Avery films side by side and 3M was the easiest to see.
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Originally Posted by Cleric
I think one big reason why installers prefer ventureshield is because it is an easier film to work with and in many cases it is harder for customers to notice it on the vehicle. Before I put film on my car I compared ventureshield, 3M, and Avery films side by side and 3M was the easiest to see.
Probably noticed the orange peel and I think the 3M is less transparent.
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So whats a good installer to get the ventureshield installed in Orange County, Ca???

I already have an appointment with Areotect to get the 3M stuff installed on Tuesday. What to do???

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I believe Aero Tect also offers Venture Shield. Give them a call to confirm.
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Originally Posted by EXE.UCF10
I believe Aero Tect also offers Venture Shield. Give them a call to confirm.
Yeah im gonna give them a call Monday. Think Sundays they are closed.
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i say to go with 3M since it'll be more cost effective than the venture shield


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