A different clear bra question (i think)

NXTAZEE · 12-28-2009, 10:40 PM

You will regret not getting the bumper done, especially when it's full of chips. Bumpers have more pliable paint than the rest of the car, but still chips easily. I detail cars as a hobby and see first hand what rock chips can do to bumpers. I pulled the clear bra off the front end a BMW a couple of months back, and the paint looked new after.

OldGuy · 12-29-2009, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

You will regret not getting the bumper done, especially when it's full of chips. Bumpers have more pliable paint than the rest of the car, but still chips easily. I detail cars as a hobby and see first hand what rock chips can do to bumpers. I pulled the clear bra off the front end a BMW a couple of months back, and the paint looked new after.

Thanks for your thoughts. I'll reconsider and maybe renegotiate. It's just that including bumper coverage about tripled the total cost of the job and I figured I'd just do what my after-market budget for this year provided for. Maybe I'll just pretend I'm the Federal Government and borrow this year against my after-market budget allocation for next year! They do it. Why shouldn't I!!

initialgemini · 12-29-2009, 11:05 AM

Even if the bumper is plastic and "gives" a bit, sharp objects can still chip and make impressions into the paint. I have venture shield on the front of the hood, headlights, front fascia, a-pillars, front portion of roof, rocker panels, and front portion of the front fenders. It has been well worth the investment if you're particular about keeping your car free of blemishes from rocks and debris that you encounter while driving.

It's not 100% fool proof, but it will significantly reduce the amount of dings you get.

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12-29-2009, 11:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
initialgemini Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 340 Drives: 2011 FX 35 Rep Power: 252	Even if the bumper is plastic and "gives" a bit, sharp objects can still chip and make impressions into the paint. I have venture shield on the front of the hood, headlights, front fascia, a-pillars, front portion of roof, rocker panels, and front portion of the front fenders. It has been well worth the investment if you're particular about keeping your car free of blemishes from rocks and debris that you encounter while driving. It's not 100% fool proof, but it will significantly reduce the amount of dings you get.