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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Is there a clear bra kit for the S2000? If so, who makes it? How do I find a good installer who can sell or install the kit in my area? Have a new car want to protect it soon.

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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:24 AM
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Google is your friend. There are too many varios that only you would know for us to answer this as far as location and local installers.

Do a "3m clear bra paint protectio" search.
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 08:25 AM
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http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sa=X&oi...tection&spell=1
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Old Apr 23, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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google, or also post up in your local forum to find out who does a good job with the install-
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:24 AM
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Ebay has them for $10-30! Not sure of the quality though.
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:49 AM
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Try this one
http://www.lexprotect.com/index.php
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http://www.invisiblepatterns.com/
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Old Apr 24, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Originally Posted by fastgsx,Apr 24 2007, 05:24 AM
Ebay has them for $10-30! Not sure of the quality though.
$10-$30??? These applications go for over $300...

Don't do ebay, you won't have a warranty.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 03:38 PM
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OK, somebody has got to post this, so it might as well be me. Are you SURE you want one of these "clear bras"? They don't exactly match the cars finish when new. Then there's no real way to fix little scratches on them with a ROB like can be done on clearcoated paint. Finally, some owners of these things have had trouble with yellowing over time that can really show up over white or silver -- maybe other colors too. Before buying, be sure to check out one that has been on a car for a few years. It may change your mind.
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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 07:02 PM
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Also check the newer products. Yellowing isn't a problem with newer, quality products - some of which are warranted specifically against yellowing...

If the thing gets hacked up over time, you replace it. Not nearly as easy to do with paint. I would definitely go with a professional installer. Putting the stuff on is not easy, requires experience and they have computer-cut templates for specific cars.

I never got around to it on either car, but I wish I did - especially on the subaru.
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Old Apr 26, 2007 | 04:53 AM
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Originally Posted by dolebludger,Apr 25 2007, 03:38 PM
OK, somebody has got to post this, so it might as well be me. Are you SURE you want one of these "clear bras"? They don't exactly match the cars finish when new. Then there's no real way to fix little scratches on them with a ROB like can be done on clearcoated paint. Finally, some owners of these things have had trouble with yellowing over time that can really show up over white or silver -- maybe other colors too. Before buying, be sure to check out one that has been on a car for a few years. It may change your mind.
This happens when you buy cheap film, like from eBay. You need to buy quality film like 3M and have it done professionally. Here in Miami, every other Lambo, Aston, Spyker, Ferrari ect... have clearbras' and you can hardly see it unless you are looking for it and walk right up to it.

As far as yellowing, if you have it done professionally, make sure what the warranty/guarantee is and they replace it every time.
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