Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
im gonna get it this spring on the front fascia.
im gonna get it this spring on the front fascia.
Questions on 3m "clear bra" protective plastic
Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Does anyone have any the new 3m "clear bra" protective coating on the front of their car? I have seen it on at least one viper.
Fast
Does anyone have any the new 3m "clear bra" protective coating on the front of their car? I have seen it on at least one viper.
Fast
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Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Do not do it. Have heard bad things about them.
Do not do it. Have heard bad things about them.
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
I was thinking about that too. What have you heard?
I was thinking about that too. What have you heard?
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Car that are not even driven everyday it leaves a line where it was when removed. Those that drive everyday it really leaves a line. Almost like a tape line. It can be gotten off but requires a lot of work w/ clay magic. Also they are more visible than they lead you to believe.
Car that are not even driven everyday it leaves a line where it was when removed. Those that drive everyday it really leaves a line. Almost like a tape line. It can be gotten off but requires a lot of work w/ clay magic. Also they are more visible than they lead you to believe.
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Friend paid to have this put on his Comp Coupe (Kenny) It looks GREAT - hardly noticable. It was on Bob Woodhouse's Comp Coupe and protected that wonderful paint (didn't do much to help at Road America, I'm afraid....)
I suspect that you can get some build up along the edges, but that shouldn't be big deal to get off if you ever remove the clear bra.
Saw a 1996 that had been hit that had it installed and you really had to look hard to see it on there. The nose was perfectly clean - none of those clear coat dents you get from hitting bugs at high speeds.
I might put it on my 2003 since it's a daily driver and will have dead bugs stuck on it for a while at a time. Yes, I drive the car and don't clean it every time I go to the store and back.....
Cheap protection, IMO, and this is coming from someone who gets great deals on paint / bodywork....
Friend paid to have this put on his Comp Coupe (Kenny) It looks GREAT - hardly noticable. It was on Bob Woodhouse's Comp Coupe and protected that wonderful paint (didn't do much to help at Road America, I'm afraid....)
I suspect that you can get some build up along the edges, but that shouldn't be big deal to get off if you ever remove the clear bra.
Saw a 1996 that had been hit that had it installed and you really had to look hard to see it on there. The nose was perfectly clean - none of those clear coat dents you get from hitting bugs at high speeds.
I might put it on my 2003 since it's a daily driver and will have dead bugs stuck on it for a while at a time. Yes, I drive the car and don't clean it every time I go to the store and back.....
Cheap protection, IMO, and this is coming from someone who gets great deals on paint / bodywork....
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
I agree. I saw it on SW's cars and it looked great. I will be installing it on my Viper and the E55.
I agree. I saw it on SW's cars and it looked great. I will be installing it on my Viper and the E55.
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
I have it on 5 of my cars. It really depends on the installer, they can make the difference on what it looks like. I had my local guy custom cut the clear bra for my Trans Ams. He put strips of it behind each wheel and all the spoilers. I have a great installer here in Austin if anyone needs one put on.
SW
I have it on 5 of my cars. It really depends on the installer, they can make the difference on what it looks like. I had my local guy custom cut the clear bra for my Trans Ams. He put strips of it behind each wheel and all the spoilers. I have a great installer here in Austin if anyone needs one put on.
SW
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Ive got so many rock chips on the front of my benz that I already want to have the front fascia repainted. Clear bra next time.
Ive got so many rock chips on the front of my benz that I already want to have the front fascia repainted. Clear bra next time.
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Seems that there is enough interest here to set up a group buy. Anyone know who to contact?
Seems that there is enough interest here to set up a group buy. Anyone know who to contact?
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
I would DEFINATELY be interested in a group buy!
I would DEFINATELY be interested in a group buy!
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
I have it and a little alcohol cleans up the lines real easy. But anyways...you can't see the lines unless you look real close
I have it and a little alcohol cleans up the lines real easy. But anyways...you can't see the lines unless you look real close
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Go to our NE Florida Viper website...... a couple of local Viper owners have set up a franchise (I think).
Actually today and tomorrow there is a manager with the company installing on local cars.
The website link is.....
http://www.floridavipers.com/forum/FORUM.asp?FORUM_ID=2
Go to our NE Florida Viper website...... a couple of local Viper owners have set up a franchise (I think).
Actually today and tomorrow there is a manager with the company installing on local cars.
The website link is.....
http://www.floridavipers.com/forum/FORUM.asp?FORUM_ID=2
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Sign me up ! I've heard nothing but good thinks about this product .
:cheers:
JEff
Sign me up ! I've heard nothing but good thinks about this product .
:cheers:
JEff
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
Smokin, do you know anyone in Houston that installs it?
Andy
Smokin, do you know anyone in Houston that installs it?
Andy
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
I might be interested in a group buy. Here's one 3M distributor/installer I found: www.envisagedesignlabs.comSmokin said:Seems that there is enough interest here to set up a group buy. Anyone know who to contact?
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
I was disappointed with it on my dually. Maybe it was the installer, but I decided to pull it off and there were numerous lines permanently cut into the paint.
The problem is that if you get a ding or rock chip in the clear bra, it leaves a mark (gouge, cut, rip) that can't be removed (without removing the clear bra). At least if my paint gets chipped, I can have it wet sanded or if necessary repainted to remove the chip.
The only other problem I see is that there IS a visible line on the car where the clear bra ends and the paint begins. For me, I just have the fascia repainted every year or so and it looks like new and I don't have the clear bra lines.
I was disappointed with it on my dually. Maybe it was the installer, but I decided to pull it off and there were numerous lines permanently cut into the paint.
The problem is that if you get a ding or rock chip in the clear bra, it leaves a mark (gouge, cut, rip) that can't be removed (without removing the clear bra). At least if my paint gets chipped, I can have it wet sanded or if necessary repainted to remove the chip.
The only other problem I see is that there IS a visible line on the car where the clear bra ends and the paint begins. For me, I just have the fascia repainted every year or so and it looks like new and I don't have the clear bra lines.
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
We use it on our race car (porshe 911GT3 Cup car), and it works great. Also have it on a couple other cars. There are some Kits they sell that form to parts of specific cars.
If you have it stop along a body panel, you will see a line where it ends. Its a definate must for road race cars, especially over decals.
And I agree, its all in the installer, they make or break it.
Tom
SMS Racing
We use it on our race car (porshe 911GT3 Cup car), and it works great. Also have it on a couple other cars. There are some Kits they sell that form to parts of specific cars.
If you have it stop along a body panel, you will see a line where it ends. Its a definate must for road race cars, especially over decals.
And I agree, its all in the installer, they make or break it.
Tom
SMS Racing
Re: Questions on 3m \"clear bra\" protective plastic
They will deal on them if you dare to get them. I bought 3 and they helped me out.Smokin said:Seems that there is enough interest here to set up a group buy. Anyone know who to contact?
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