Has anyone regreted doing clear bra?

g35300mm · 03-20-2010, 11:19 PM

Honestly speaking.

Has anyone wish they never did the clear bra (stone gaurd) on their Z? I will be doing both the hood/fenders and front bumper this comming week. While clear bra protects your finish.. does it not at the same time destroy the finish by not letting the paint breath and get washed regularly.. does it not after a while dull that paint compared to the rest of the vehicle?

When you wash the car... your not washing the paint.. your washing the clear bra. Anywayz.. call me a fool but like the rest of you i just dropped a tone of $$$$$ to get this vehicle and i would hate to do something to it that is not needed or that i might regret.

Will this car really attract that many stone chips? Because i can live with a couple.

djpathfinder · 03-20-2010, 11:30 PM

Don't regret it on my FX. Doing it on my 370z right now.

coaster · 03-20-2010, 11:33 PM

Not at all. Great investment for me.

cab83_750 · 03-20-2010, 11:51 PM

Great investment. No regrets here.

antennahead · 03-20-2010, 11:57 PM

No regrets at all, but I only did the front bumper. After one year it looks brand new!

Hugoneus · 03-21-2010, 12:31 AM

No regrets. It is barely noticeable and I feel more calm driving in the highway knowing that it is there.

zmyride · 03-21-2010, 01:03 AM

I waited for a month before i got the clear bra.

I deeply regretted i didn't get the clear bra the first day i bought it.

shumby · 03-21-2010, 02:03 AM

no regrets. Dj where you getting yours done at?

djpathfinder · 03-21-2010, 02:51 AM

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Originally Posted by shumby

no regrets. Dj where you getting yours done at?

Aero Car Parts. 7304 - 50 Street. The owner (Rick) used to be the GM for Ericksen...I've known him a long time. Tell him I sent you.

ZYGOTE · 03-21-2010, 08:33 AM

As long as you don't have unrealistic expectations, you'll be happy with it. It will def help minimize larger chips and the like. But don't be fooled by those that say that it's impervious to damage.

g35300mm · 03-21-2010, 09:06 AM

would anyone feel like posting pics?

kenchan · 03-21-2010, 03:14 PM

how do you regret clearbra? just yank it off if you dont like it later on.

Zultimate · 03-21-2010, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g35300mm

Honestly speaking.

Has anyone wish they never did the clear bra (stone gaurd) on their Z? I will be doing both the hood/fenders and front bumper this comming week. While clear bra protects your finish.. does it not at the same time destroy the finish by not letting the paint breath and get washed regularly.. does it not after a while dull that paint compared to the rest of the vehicle?

When you wash the car... your not washing the paint.. your washing the clear bra. Anywayz.. call me a fool but like the rest of you i just dropped a tone of $$$$$ to get this vehicle and i would hate to do something to it that is not needed or that i might regret.

Will this car really attract that many stone chips? Because i can live with a couple.

I am abosolutely sold on this product. I've had the 3M clear bra on my Toyota Tundra now for 3 years and over 30,000 miles. My front end looks as new as the day i drove it off the lot - not a single stone chip any where. I have gotten caught many times on the interstate behind semis/trucks kicking up stones and could hear them bouncing off my windshield. Did i say not a single chip in my paint! Had the bra on my 06 350Z for over a year before i traded it - same deal. My 09 370Z is scheduled to get done next week. Nothing looks worse than a front bumper full of stone chips. My GF has an 06 Eclipse and has a few spots on her hood that are already starting to rust because of stone chips. Just do it! You will not regret it.

HTP AutoWorks · 03-21-2010, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by g35300mm

would anyone feel like posting pics?

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Here are some pics. I am an installer and I have to admit some of your worries/concerns I have never heard before. The clear bra protects the paint, does not dull it, and in fact will keep it looking perfect. This product has been on the market for well over 15 years and if there were any issues like you are worried about film companiies would no longer be in business. Your paint underneath the film will not have scratches, exposure to the elements, and any daily wear such as bugs, bird droppings, and so on getting to it. Its a great investment and you will be very happy you got it.

OldGuy · 03-21-2010, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by g35300mm

Honestly speaking.

Has anyone wish they never did the clear bra (stone gaurd) on their Z? I will be doing both the hood/fenders and front bumper this comming week. While clear bra protects your finish.. does it not at the same time destroy the finish by not letting the paint breath and get washed regularly.. does it not after a while dull that paint compared to the rest of the vehicle?

When you wash the car... your not washing the paint.. your washing the clear bra. Anywayz.. call me a fool but like the rest of you i just dropped a tone of $$$$$ to get this vehicle and i would hate to do something to it that is not needed or that i might regret.

Will this car really attract that many stone chips? Because i can live with a couple.

I do not regret getting mine. I'm much more relaxed now when I drive my Z, knowing it's safe from damage. Touch up any nicks or chips before installation. HOWEVER, make sure the installer leaves no little air/water bubbles in yours. Examine it very. very carefully before you pay and leave. I have a few of these little bubbles in mine. Installer says it will cure and the summer heat will eliminate them. I'm not very happy about that. Otherwise, the clear bra is hardly visible. Anyway, anyone who is nosey enough to examine your car and notice the clear bra, will simply realize you care about your car. It's a great protection item. Subject to my prior caveat, go for it.

03-20-2010, 11:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
g35300mm Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 128 Drives: g35 coupe Rep Power: 16	Has anyone regreted doing clear bra? Honestly speaking. Has anyone wish they never did the clear bra (stone gaurd) on their Z? I will be doing both the hood/fenders and front bumper this comming week. While clear bra protects your finish.. does it not at the same time destroy the finish by not letting the paint breath and get washed regularly.. does it not after a while dull that paint compared to the rest of the vehicle? When you wash the car... your not washing the paint.. your washing the clear bra. Anywayz.. call me a fool but like the rest of you i just dropped a tone of $$$$$ to get this vehicle and i would hate to do something to it that is not needed or that i might regret. Will this car really attract that many stone chips? Because i can live with a couple.

03-20-2010, 11:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	Don't regret it on my FX. Doing it on my 370z right now. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

03-20-2010, 11:33 PM	#3 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	Not at all. Great investment for me. __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

03-20-2010, 11:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
antennahead A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 15,181 Drives: '07 Z4 "M" Roadster Rep Power: 57	No regrets at all, but I only did the front bumper. After one year it looks brand new! __________________ *Time is a companion, who goes with us on the journey, and reminds us to cherish every moment............ because it will never come again*

03-21-2010, 12:31 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 15	No regrets. It is barely noticeable and I feel more calm driving in the highway knowing that it is there. __________________ 2010 Cherry Black Nissan 370z + Black Interior + 6MT Touring + Sport + Navigation + Painted Splash Guards + Illuminated Kick Plates + Fog Light + Floor Mats + Clear Bra

03-20-2010, 11:51 PM	#4 (permalink)
cab83_750 Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: CA Posts: 887 Drives: 09 NISSAN 370Z Rep Power: 417	Great investment. No regrets here.

03-21-2010, 01:03 AM	#7 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	I waited for a month before i got the clear bra. I deeply regretted i didn't get the clear bra the first day i bought it.

03-21-2010, 02:03 AM	#8 (permalink)
shumby Captin Canuck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: with your mom Age: 44 Posts: 6,288 Drives: your sister Rep Power: 236	no regrets. Dj where you getting yours done at? __________________ Originally Posted by SAM@GTM Engine detonation is not normal and it should never never happen, and whoever told that need to do something else for living . Sam

03-21-2010, 08:33 AM	#10 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	As long as you don't have unrealistic expectations, you'll be happy with it. It will def help minimize larger chips and the like. But don't be fooled by those that say that it's impervious to damage.

03-21-2010, 09:06 AM	#11 (permalink)
g35300mm Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: canada Posts: 128 Drives: g35 coupe Rep Power: 16	would anyone feel like posting pics?

03-21-2010, 03:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141520	how do you regret clearbra? just yank it off if you dont like it later on.

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