Clear Bra
S197 Section Modder-ator
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 13,373
From: Orlando FL
Consolation prize...
Here's her sister, with no bra!
To go back on topic and being a little more serious guys, I drove to Eureka Spring (AK) last March and during that trip, I got 2 big chips on the car.
One on the hood front edge and one on the bumper.
I was dumb enough to drive without any protection on my front end.
So I paid for that mistake...
On highway miles, it will happen.
Here's her sister, with no bra!
To go back on topic and being a little more serious guys, I drove to Eureka Spring (AK) last March and during that trip, I got 2 big chips on the car.
One on the hood front edge and one on the bumper.
I was dumb enough to drive without any protection on my front end.
So I paid for that mistake...
On highway miles, it will happen.
4th Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,440
From: North Idaho
Her sister a party girl I see!!
Honestly we buy a beautiful car and baby it...why not put the film on it!! Best money I ever spent on my cars. It is amazing how many little hits I see on the film after I drive it...just a spray of detailer...wipe and they are gone...The Black 08 GT 500 with 558 miles I just got... didnt move until I filmed it...went just above the vents... every inch of the front and half way around the fenders.
Honestly we buy a beautiful car and baby it...why not put the film on it!! Best money I ever spent on my cars. It is amazing how many little hits I see on the film after I drive it...just a spray of detailer...wipe and they are gone...The Black 08 GT 500 with 558 miles I just got... didnt move until I filmed it...went just above the vents... every inch of the front and half way around the fenders.
S197 Section Modder-ator
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 13,373
From: Orlando FL
I just realized...
With the price of that bra, I can repaint a bumper almost twice.
In what concept is this making sense?
Is the bra material a whole lot stronger or does it get chipped as well?
I can see doing a little strip on the very edge of our hood, because repainting a hood is about $500.
But I'd leave the bumper alone if the bra can get damaged as well...
With the price of that bra, I can repaint a bumper almost twice.
In what concept is this making sense?
Is the bra material a whole lot stronger or does it get chipped as well?
I can see doing a little strip on the very edge of our hood, because repainting a hood is about $500.
But I'd leave the bumper alone if the bra can get damaged as well...
4th Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,440
From: North Idaho
The installer showed me a video of him shooting a 12 ga. shotgun at 30yds (1-1/8 oz target loads I am sure) into a plywood sheet with the film in it...just bounced off...wiped it down and good as new...I will never have to worry about my car being gone for repainting...
6th Gear Member
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,005
From: Canton, Georgia
The film is actually pretty durable....will it survive a crash, probably not, but it'll definitely withstand the rocks and pebbles that the vehicles driving in front of you are going to throw at it..which is definitely worth the money you'll save when it comes time to repaint things (sorry Pascal)
2010 Section Moderator
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 3,328
From: Lithia, FL
It cost me $500 to repair and paint the nose on my 2005 Mustang GT from love bug damage / highway damage (chips and such) so when i bought the 2010 I just took it down and had $480 worth the clear bra installed.... Pay it now or pay it later but you'll pay it sooner later....
Last edited by wilkinda; Apr 22, 2010 at 03:47 PM.
2nd Gear Member
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 312
From: RI
My vehicles have either had the black bra or the clear bra for protection. (I've purchased way more black bras than any woman...)
The black bra is a pain-in-the-butt to maintain. It needs to come off and both sides cleaned each time.
The clear bra is a fine solution, but eventually it gets so sandblasted that it needs to come off.
When I pulled it off my MB, it was a pain to remove. It left some adhesive that I removed w/ mineral spirits.
The paint under the bra looked new and outside had sandblast damage.
The headlights looked brand new, except for the tiny exposed edge around the perimeter.
There are companies that cover the whole surface. That is a much better way to go because I'd like my whole hood to be protected. same for my fenders.
When I've had my vehicles protected I also covered the metal behind the rear wheels, the door edges, the door handle pockets, the headlights, the fog lights and under the gas cap.
My concern would be applying this clear tape over the vehicle tape stripes.
The black bra is a pain-in-the-butt to maintain. It needs to come off and both sides cleaned each time.
The clear bra is a fine solution, but eventually it gets so sandblasted that it needs to come off.
When I pulled it off my MB, it was a pain to remove. It left some adhesive that I removed w/ mineral spirits.
The paint under the bra looked new and outside had sandblast damage.
The headlights looked brand new, except for the tiny exposed edge around the perimeter.
There are companies that cover the whole surface. That is a much better way to go because I'd like my whole hood to be protected. same for my fenders.
When I've had my vehicles protected I also covered the metal behind the rear wheels, the door edges, the door handle pockets, the headlights, the fog lights and under the gas cap.
My concern would be applying this clear tape over the vehicle tape stripes.
1st Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 79
From: Tennessee
My vehicles have either had the black bra or the clear bra for protection. (I've purchased way more black bras than any woman...)
The black bra is a pain-in-the-butt to maintain. It needs to come off and both sides cleaned each time.
The clear bra is a fine solution, but eventually it gets so sandblasted that it needs to come off.
When I pulled it off my MB, it was a pain to remove. It left some adhesive that I removed w/ mineral spirits.
The paint under the bra looked new and outside had sandblast damage.
The headlights looked brand new, except for the tiny exposed edge around the perimeter.
There are companies that cover the whole surface. That is a much better way to go because I'd like my whole hood to be protected. same for my fenders.
When I've had my vehicles protected I also covered the metal behind the rear wheels, the door edges, the door handle pockets, the headlights, the fog lights and under the gas cap.
My concern would be applying this clear tape over the vehicle tape stripes.
The black bra is a pain-in-the-butt to maintain. It needs to come off and both sides cleaned each time.
The clear bra is a fine solution, but eventually it gets so sandblasted that it needs to come off.
When I pulled it off my MB, it was a pain to remove. It left some adhesive that I removed w/ mineral spirits.
The paint under the bra looked new and outside had sandblast damage.
The headlights looked brand new, except for the tiny exposed edge around the perimeter.
There are companies that cover the whole surface. That is a much better way to go because I'd like my whole hood to be protected. same for my fenders.
When I've had my vehicles protected I also covered the metal behind the rear wheels, the door edges, the door handle pockets, the headlights, the fog lights and under the gas cap.
My concern would be applying this clear tape over the vehicle tape stripes.