I've done some searches ... and can't find any pictures of an IS 250 close-up with a clear bra ... any pics would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Alex

 

Pics won't really show the clear bra that well (hence, the clear part...).

It's best to find someone who has one on their car, or call an installer and ask if you can check out a car that just got one put on (although it's best to let the bra dry for a couple of days, in case it looks "wet").

No matter what, a clear bra saves you the trouble of fixing paint chips in the (near) future...

 

here's some pics of my aerotect install so you can get an idea. like phil said, it's better to see it in person.

https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...y.php?cat=3857

 

Just go and get one before it's too late and you have chips on your front bumper. I completely recommend them. Just make sure you get it done a the good shop. Make sure they will refund you the cost of the whole thing if you don't like it. If they can't promise you that run out the door. A good shop will offer that.

 

Here is a pic of my Tungsten Perl IS 350 with 3M clear bra. It's on the hood about 14in up, on the front bumper, side mirrors and near rear doors where it scoops out a little.

I tried to take the pic so you could see the line, otherwise you wouldn't see it in the picture. Notice you don't even see it on the bumper.

The only time I remember the bra is on my car is when I wash it. No one has noticed it looking straight at it. I always have to point it out. Believe me, it's saved my front bumper and hood MANY times. I do alot of highway driving. I also had it put on the same day I got the car.

 

I have black and it is noticable, however def. better than a leather bra. I sometimes wish I hadn't gotten it, but then again my hood is lookin pretty ood after 17K miles....

 

Here's a pic of my IS with the clear bra...I tried to find pics that show the clear bra.



this one's pretty good. Pic is too big to show here so here's the link: My IS

 

Has anyone had the clear bra installed after the front already has some chips? I really don't like the look of them, but my front bumper is taking a beating. The Los Angeles roads really wreak havoc on the stock finish.

I was thinking about having one installed on the bumper only...that's where most the damage is showing up. The hood is OK-a few chips, but I really don't like the clear bra on the hood. Especially with as nice as the paint is on the hood.

 

Mine is on the bumper and mirrors only:

 

My installer recommended not installing a clear bra if there are very noticable chips on the hood because the clear bra will magnify the chips.

 

Ugh...I waited too long.

 

where can we get this "clear-bra"?

 

You guys could go to a bodyshop and get the chips touched up and wetsanded+buffed out, then install the Clear-bra. Would be nearly undetectable at that point.


www.xpel.com makes custom computer cut kits. They range from intermediate to expert only difficulty depending on how much coverage you want. Heres a link for a 2007 IS350 list of selections http://www.xpel.com/products/configu...=23&model=1376

 

How long did it take to install?

 

PS adjustment. Now you can clearly see the bra.