To clear bra or not to clear bra?
02-11-11, 10:50 PM
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whoever says its worth saving the money and repainting the car after a few years is ridiculous ... i dont know many people that would rather have their front ended blended no way.
02-13-11, 07:22 AM
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i installed the hood and fenders yesterday, the mirrors are a b*tch! needless to say, they are in the trash (well one of them) my second attempt at the headlights will take place in the next couple days, they too are a b*tch!
02-13-11, 01:54 PM
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i got the entire front end, bumper, hood, fenders AND wheel wells done ... the place I went to in NY did all of that for $900 ... pro status, no bubbles, perfect lines, no one can even tell until i point it out to them
02-13-11, 02:10 PM
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It's worth every penny, especially here in SoCal. I was disgusted the first year I had my car from all of the chips on the front. I have the Black Pearl. Had it repainted and Clear Bra instaled at the same time. Wish I would have done it when I bought it. The only time people really notice is if it happens to get really dirty after a rain and I didn't get to wash it yet or if I left some wax on the seam. All of front, half of hood and mirrors. $$ well spent.
just do it!
02-13-11, 08:06 PM
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I totally love mine, but the only real issue I have had so far is when I claybar the area, the clear bra line catches and holds minute chunks of the clay... Now the line becomes more visible.......
A real pain to go back and use a detail brush to get the stuff away...
2cents
Vince
A real pain to go back and use a detail brush to get the stuff away...
2cents
Vince
02-13-11, 10:47 PM
#54
I totally love mine, but the only real issue I have had so far is when I claybar the area, the clear bra line catches and holds minute chunks of the clay... Now the line becomes more visible.......
A real pain to go back and use a detail brush to get the stuff away...
2cents
Vince
A real pain to go back and use a detail brush to get the stuff away...
2cents
Vince
04-22-11, 07:05 AM
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I have the Ventureshield 3M clear bra on my car and love it. One of the best investments I made fosure. Guaranteed for life not to yellow or peel. Before I had it installed, my front bumper and hood were beat to hell with rock chips. I had it re-sprayed, waited 30 days and had it professionally installed. It is worth the money since you have Obsidian with plans on lowering your car.
04-23-11, 06:56 AM
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My car came with the Lexus Paint Protection.....I just got the car about a week ago and have not been able to wash it yet because we have been getting hit by storm after storm each day. In my garage I have 12 overhead lights and have noticed what looks like scratches and swirl marks on the hood where the OEM Lexus protection is. Could this be on the film? I'm guessing it may be on the actualy hood and then they put the Paint Protection over it.
Is this option done at the factory or done at the dealership? I was under the impression it was a factory option. If so and if it's on the actual hood....WTF were they doing?
Is this option done at the factory or done at the dealership? I was under the impression it was a factory option. If so and if it's on the actual hood....WTF were they doing?
08-08-12, 07:50 PM
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Looking at 3m clear bra, digishield and invisimask for my HS250h and can't tell if one is better than another. Anybody have any experiance with digishield - it seems to be the most reasonable price wise. Invisimask has precut and diy application but I'm a little leary of trying it myself.
08-10-12, 08:36 AM
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I wouldn't go without it! I wrapped the entire front bumper, hood, lights, side mirrors, door and trunk edges, A-post, the high gloss B-posts and underneath the door handles to protect from my wife's rings.
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08-10-12, 02:22 PM
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No problems at all, infact they use a heat gun to help remove and stretch the 3M product. I had my wife's FJ Cruiser wrapped and have had no problems in 2 years.
Last edited by TFD99; 08-10-12 at 03:38 PM.