clear bras are sheets of clear laminate film?

elm_tx · 08-23-2010, 11:31 PM

"Clear bras are sheets of clear laminate film"?

I should be taking ownership of a NISMO later this week. I'm amped.

I was hit and it totaled my '95 300Z last week. That car had a textured undercoating on the rocker panels and lower front nose. Does this clear laminate serve the same purpose? If not, is there something that is recommended to do the same thing. I fully expect to have the NISMO for the next 10 - 15 years, and would really like to keep it looking nice.

Thanks in Advance!!!!

TongMan · 08-24-2010, 12:58 AM

Yes it is a clear film that is applied on top of the clear coat on your car. Keep in mind that the film will change color over years of exposure to the sun. Your car will have a two tone look after about 10-15 years as the surfaces will not have the same exposure. Clear bra is to protect against rock chips due to driving the car.

PapoZalsa · 08-24-2010, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by TongMan

Yes it is a clear film that is applied on top of the clear coat on your car. Keep in mind that the film will change color over years of exposure to the sun. Your car will have a two tone look after about 10-15 years as the surfaces will not have the same exposure. Clear bra is to protect against rock chips due to driving the car.

If he keeps the car for that long, however the one I have has 5 yrs of warranty nationwide against peeeling, yellowish, etc..

BeachZTT · 08-24-2010, 11:27 AM

Sorry about the Z32 but CONGRATS!

Do it! Worth every penny... and if I have to peel it off and do it again in 5 years after my warranty runs out, it will be worth every penny again! I hate rock chips and most people can't even tell it's installed.

flashburn · 08-24-2010, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

If he keeps the car for that long, however the one I have has 5 yrs of warranty nationwide against peeeling, yellowish, etc..

The VentureShield brand has a lifetime warranty against those same sort of things. Pretty awesome.

docaam · 08-25-2010, 01:26 AM

how much ti costs here in US as we dont have ventureshield in Dubai

and 3m charge around 600$ for the front bumper? is that a normal price

Auston · 08-25-2010, 02:21 AM

I wouldn't do it, you can usually see a straight, faint line across your front hood where
it doesn't belong, and when/if you wax the car it leaves a line from the wax collecting
on the line. Just wash your car regularly to keep it nice

flashburn · 08-25-2010, 07:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Auston

I wouldn't do it, you can usually see a straight, faint line across your front hood where
it doesn't belong, and when/if you wax the car it leaves a line from the wax collecting
on the line. Just wash your car regularly to keep it nice

That's why you do the entire hood.

flashburn · 08-25-2010, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by docaam

how much ti costs here in US as we dont have ventureshield in Dubai

and 3m charge around 600$ for the front bumper? is that a normal price

3M now owns VentureShield, so if you can get 3M you should be able to get VentureShield. $600 for just bumper or also 1/3 hood? It sounds a bit pricey, but then again, maybe not for Dubai.

docaam · 08-25-2010, 08:46 AM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

3M now owns VentureShield, so if you can get 3M you should be able to get VentureShield. $600 for just bumper or also 1/3 hood? It sounds a bit pricey, but then again, maybe not for Dubai.

Just the bumper, and with 8" of hood, small pieces on fender the price goes upto 1k

It pricey for us too man....infact all the mods costs us arm and leg, where major costs is shipping cost

08-23-2010, 11:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
elm_tx Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Houston Posts: 51 Drives: 2010 Nismo Rep Power: 14	clear bras are sheets of clear laminate film? "Clear bras are sheets of clear laminate film"? I should be taking ownership of a NISMO later this week. I'm amped. I was hit and it totaled my '95 300Z last week. That car had a textured undercoating on the rocker panels and lower front nose. Does this clear laminate serve the same purpose? If not, is there something that is recommended to do the same thing. I fully expect to have the NISMO for the next 10 - 15 years, and would really like to keep it looking nice. Thanks in Advance!!!!

08-24-2010, 11:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
BeachZTT Track Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 746 Drives: '10 BC ZR T/S/Nav Rep Power: 16	Sorry about the Z32 but CONGRATS! Do it! Worth every penny... and if I have to peel it off and do it again in 5 years after my warranty runs out, it will be worth every penny again! I hate rock chips and most people can't even tell it's installed. __________________ '10 ZR Black Cherry Sport/Touring/Nav, Swift Springs, Stillen G3s, 15mm-F 20mm-R Spacers, SPC, Spoiler Solutions Rear Wing, Stubby Antenna

08-25-2010, 01:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
docaam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Dubai Posts: 2,532 Drives: Z34/240z/Hakosuka Rep Power: 28	how much ti costs here in US as we dont have ventureshield in Dubai and 3m charge around 600$ for the front bumper? is that a normal price __________________ Old 370Z SOLD but not forgotten 370Z 40th, G37s, S30 RBZ, Hakosuka Skyline

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TongMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,297 Drives: 2013 Nissan GTR Rep Power: 715	Yes it is a clear film that is applied on top of the clear coat on your car. Keep in mind that the film will change color over years of exposure to the sun. Your car will have a two tone look after about 10-15 years as the surfaces will not have the same exposure. Clear bra is to protect against rock chips due to driving the car.

08-25-2010, 02:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
Auston Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 764 Drives: 2009 Z34 T+S RAE Rep Power: 16	I wouldn't do it, you can usually see a straight, faint line across your front hood where it doesn't belong, and when/if you wax the car it leaves a line from the wax collecting on the line. Just wash your car regularly to keep it nice