ClearMask Paint Protection (Clear Bra) Installation

HTP AutoWorks · 09-16-2010, 05:08 PM

Just a heads up. ClearMask is VentureShield film. I used to install their film and know the owner Jim very well. They are pretty good guys down there but I have been just buying ventureShield Ultra straight out as opposed to going through them. Looks like you did a good job on your install. I can tell from looking that you used a little too much soap in your slip solution... the water should still be clear. Also to seal your edges down the best way to do it is by using a heat gun... or a hair dryer will work also. Simply pressing the edges down while the car is warm is not hot enough to properly seal them. I can tell you that if you dont heat it with a hairdryer that within 6 months the edges will be lifting and you will have a very visible dirt line under the film. White is a must for heat sealing... trust me on this. So before you go much longer take the car in and heat the edges then press them down with a hard card. That will save you in the long run.

By the way I was in the Air Force 15 years and got out two years ago to do clear braas full time. I was a 1C6 while I was in. Always good to see another Air Force member on the forums. If you ever have any questions about your clear bra please let me know. I will be happy to help you out.

Thom

Holliday · 09-17-2010, 12:31 AM

Thanks for the tips! I did not realize they were both the same film. I was impressed with the ease of installation. I guess I did not mention in my previous post, but I did actually go over the edges with a heat gun and a hard card with a shop towel paper towel. I did it about three different times to make sure I got a good seal.

I am thinking about redoing the hood with a full piece. I would just buy a bulk sheet and wrap the edges. Any tips on wrapping edges and using bulk sheets?

15 years huh, 5 more and you could of had your pension

Holliday · 11-03-2010, 02:29 PM

Update #3

Well, the bra is holding up just fine. The edges are all perfect. I will not be driving the car in thw winter moths so I will not be able to report on it but I can say this has been well worth it!

I have had my car up to 140mph on the Autobahn and not one paint chip

09-17-2010, 12:31 AM	#2 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 40 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 18	Thanks for the tips! I did not realize they were both the same film. I was impressed with the ease of installation. I guess I did not mention in my previous post, but I did actually go over the edges with a heat gun and a hard card with a shop towel paper towel. I did it about three different times to make sure I got a good seal. I am thinking about redoing the hood with a full piece. I would just buy a bulk sheet and wrap the edges. Any tips on wrapping edges and using bulk sheets? 15 years huh, 5 more and you could of had your pension __________________

11-03-2010, 02:29 PM	#3 (permalink)
Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 40 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 18	Update #3 Well, the bra is holding up just fine. The edges are all perfect. I will not be driving the car in thw winter moths so I will not be able to report on it but I can say this has been well worth it! I have had my car up to 140mph on the Autobahn and not one paint chip __________________

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09-16-2010, 05:08 PM	#1 (permalink)
HTP AutoWorks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 124 Drives: G35, Jeep SRT-8 Rep Power: 0	Just a heads up. ClearMask is VentureShield film. I used to install their film and know the owner Jim very well. They are pretty good guys down there but I have been just buying ventureShield Ultra straight out as opposed to going through them. Looks like you did a good job on your install. I can tell from looking that you used a little too much soap in your slip solution... the water should still be clear. Also to seal your edges down the best way to do it is by using a heat gun... or a hair dryer will work also. Simply pressing the edges down while the car is warm is not hot enough to properly seal them. I can tell you that if you dont heat it with a hairdryer that within 6 months the edges will be lifting and you will have a very visible dirt line under the film. White is a must for heat sealing... trust me on this. So before you go much longer take the car in and heat the edges then press them down with a hard card. That will save you in the long run. By the way I was in the Air Force 15 years and got out two years ago to do clear braas full time. I was a 1C6 while I was in. Always good to see another Air Force member on the forums. If you ever have any questions about your clear bra please let me know. I will be happy to help you out. Thom