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Old 03-17-08, 01:06 PM
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I live in an area that's prone to road debris and rock chips. Has anyone put the 3M clear bra on their cars before? Any problems with yellowing, and being obvious to the naked eye? Also did you get the entire hood, or the partial? The cost difference is quite substantial.
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I've had the entire bra installed professionally on both my GX and IS. Both were white. I had to have them re-install it on both models at one point because it likes to peel away here and there in the corners. If you have a dark car, you can't see it. however, if it is white, it will drive you bonkers. Id have a pro install it that backs up their work if i were you.

Other than that, I love it. It keeps the ride looking new.

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I have it installed on a white GX and a black X5 - you will see wax residue and dirt around the edge of the film. I just use a wooden toothpick to remove it. On a white car the color looks different, on a dark car it is hard to see. Overall, a really saves the paint from rock chips. You just have to be willing to live with a few of the negatives.
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