Clear Bra Process
06-07-2009, 09:28 AM
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from my understanding its not suppose to yellow, and i believe its a one time deal to.. no replacement required, but the whole thing is pretty expensive.. like 1100 for an s2k.. so im thinking around the same or a little more for an mdx
06-07-2009, 06:34 PM
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Hopefully a few more people will post up, I remember a couple of conversations regarding 3M vs other clear bras. Various people have had some yellow while others did not. I don't recall which most people agreed was best, but will see if I can search something up...
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06-07-2009, 06:38 PM
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My friend has one on her 335i that's white and it's been way more trouble than it's worth. Bugs getting splattered on it makes it yellow, and it's turned yellow a bit and it's just a year old. I think she has 3m but I'm not sure.
06-07-2009, 06:52 PM
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OK, quick search returned lots of stuff!
There are quite a few threads regarding install and quality, especially in the Wash and Wax forum, here's a thread for starters...
You might also just run a search in Wash and Wax Forum
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There are quite a few threads regarding install and quality, especially in the Wash and Wax forum, here's a thread for starters...
You might also just run a search in Wash and Wax Forum
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06-08-2009, 06:01 AM
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Is it what it sounds like, I.E. a series of plastic film pieces that go onto the front?
-Yes, usually a few pieces of clear plastic film that covers the paint. Can be on the front, sides and back
Does it work well?
-Yes, very
Does it need to be replaced every couple of years?
-Depends, if you drive a lot of highway and get stone chips etc. Generally if you maintain it with some kind of plastic cleaner or wax it it should last a while
As it will be going onto a white vehicle, will it tend to
-Yes, usually a few pieces of clear plastic film that covers the paint. Can be on the front, sides and back
Does it work well?
-Yes, very
Does it need to be replaced every couple of years?
-Depends, if you drive a lot of highway and get stone chips etc. Generally if you maintain it with some kind of plastic cleaner or wax it it should last a while
As it will be going onto a white vehicle, will it tend to
06-08-2009, 06:04 AM
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Lamin-X sells pre-cut kits if you find your own installer. Supposedly Llumar's product guarantees no yellowing for a certain period of time. It's advertised as optically clear also. I've seen it only once on 60N5.5's car a few years ago, it seemed like a nice product. I think it was $850 ish installed on a S2000.
06-09-2009, 07:12 AM
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A sincere thanks for everyone's replies.
Given all the facts as presented I think I'll just go with the factory vinyl bra. Yeah, it looks goofy, especially on white, but it will do the job nicely. I am only concerned when on longer trips and will install it when needed.
Again ... thanks....
JGP
Given all the facts as presented I think I'll just go with the factory vinyl bra. Yeah, it looks goofy, especially on white, but it will do the job nicely. I am only concerned when on longer trips and will install it when needed.
Again ... thanks....
JGP