ViEtNaStEe

Yea I used a heat gun on most of the edges and it was effective. But for just some of the edges, it didn't help because of the little amount of contact, especially the curved edges. I just ended up holding a little part of each edge at a time down for 10+ minutes so it would stay. hahah. That added a lot of time.

smokyis350

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Where did you buy your clear bra from?

i think I would recommend this kit instead of the cheap kit on ebay.

This is the 3m clear bra.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...058351555&rd=1

aznpapaya

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thanks everyone for ur feedback and comments, i think i am going to go for it since the kit is going to cost like $50, if all else fail its an experience
plus i red out my tail lights and my fog light and it look pretty good so i think i know what im doing, i think hahaha

that kit does look better since its my first time doin thin i dont want to risk wasting that much money on it, probally go for the cheap stuff and if everything looks good then i'll proballe switch it to the good stuff

noliesss

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Just go for the one with extremcity for $40 shipped on ebay. I got the exact same bra from them and it is not bad at all. I would say it is the same stuff as 3M. I really don't see the big different between the two. I checked mine out with one car with factory bra and very similar.

If you want to make the bumper easier to install, I would recommend cutting the bumper bra in half , that way you could do one side then the other. The liscence plate will cover the cut line, if you have a frpnt plate that is. That was how I did mine and it saved me a lot of time and way easier to install.

aznpapaya

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thanks noliess for ur help, just a quick question tho, aren't the heat gun suppose to get the bubbles out, how does it help the edges? also can i install it piece by piece and how long does it usually take for it be dry to where i can drive around with it?

Eddiebx

i have a semi related question thats probably not worth starting a new thread over.

on the rear, right next to the back edge of the rear door, there appers to be a clear bra type deal triangluar section, its kinda peeling and I want to take it off, any recommendations on how to go about doing this?

and where would i find a replacement piece? I am not sure if they are stock or not, but it looks like a triangle sticker that follows the wheel well.

Thanks!

cliffud

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heating it up with a heat gun before/while you peel it off should help you get it off with all the adhesive.

http://www.clearbrafilms.com/newyork <<< call around for replacement pieces. I'm sure you'd be able to get it pretty cheap since you're not asking for a full kit.

ExTrEmE99

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Just dont be scared to use alot of your soap/water mixture or water/rubbing alcohol solution.

aznpapaya

iTrader: (12)

just brought the clear bra kit, will post pics of finish installtion after done. hope everything goes well.

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

awesome. tell us how it goes. take a picture when it comes. I might purchase mine soon too.

LSCJJ

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laser precut films are always too exact. you will have the "peeling" effect if not done right.

In order to prevent this, for example, if you purchased a 18" Hood cover, slide your hood piece down so it covers baout 15" (you will have overflowing pieces). Make sure you keep the piece wet and apply pressure from midde outwards. Tuck your remain piece under the hood as you use a hair dryer to heat up and smooth out the edges. the film will eventually shrink a little and stick on. then using a blade, cutt off hte excess film from underneath.
This way, you will avoide some peeling effect. smae to the fenders. As for the bumper, since its 1 whole piece, you cant really slide in or out, so really depends on the product you purchased on how accurate it is.

good luck on the bumper but as for fenders and hood, my technique definately works.

smokyis350

iTrader: (21)

seem like you have experience. did you install it yourself?

I am planning to purchase the clear bra sheet and planning to install it on my rear bumper.

People here in San Francisco need to learn how to park without tapping other people cars.

blk_is300

Front bumper is the hardest part to do, you definitely need an extra pair of hands.

aznpapaya

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is that the best thing to use while installin it, is there any formulated liquid that would make it easier?

thanks for the advise will do just that

ExTrEmE99

iTrader: (6)

Not really, get a big spray bottle and fill it up with 90% water and 10% alcohol or soap like dawn. Its mainly there to provide slip for the clear bra. You move around the material until its where you want it. Squeegee the corner and then work side to side. Use a heat gun for corner and hair bubbles. If you have a small needle the ones where you can puncture air bubbles and suck the air out it would be great.

If you think you added to much solution, dont worry it will only dry

If edges dont stick, hold it for a good minute and it should be okay.


The angles and curves and grooves are fairly tricky when installing a clear bra, so be patient and take your time. If it looks like its drying hit it with some more water. Remember this stuff is like elastic you can stretch it and everything, but once stretched it wont go back to original cut, so beaware not to stretch the film for no reason.



Good Luck

(if theres typos, forgive me haha i just woke up)