clear bra??

AtomicRob · 11-10-2010, 11:54 AM

Hey guys, Sorry for resurrecting an old thread. I didn't want to un-necessarily start a new one. I'm trying to find a solid lead for a reliable clear bra installer in the Winston Salem NC area for my 370z. I've been finding tiny chips on the front bumper and it's really driving me crazy to the point that I don't want to drive it (it's my weekend car) nowadays. Any help would be greatly appreciated rep point wise.

ZYGOTE · 11-10-2010, 03:34 PM

A couple of things to keep in mind with the clear bra (despite what some of the re-sellers on here will tell you)

-The possibility of it yellowing over time

-Protected areas WILL be a different shade than none-protected areas when it is taken off. Not necessarily due to UV rays, which many of the bras now have protection for, but due to the covered areas lack of elemental exposure compared to the none covered areas.

-Much more noticeable on darker colors.

GraphiteZ · 11-12-2010, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PapoZalsa

Mine is Monterey Blue and you barely notice the clear bra. Around $560 in VA because he did three Z and gave us a discount.

WRONG, best thing you can do to take care of your car! Especially with the thin paint on the Z.

Where in VA did you get your clear bra done? Did they do a good job? It seems like you used 3M. How does it look now?

N8GTOL · 11-12-2010, 11:13 PM

Full hood/bumper/front fenders with wrapped edges. Also, did the mirrors and the rear wheel impact area. I tell people I have a bra on there and they don't believe me (Plat. Graphite paint here).

Best money I've spent on a mod. I love it as much as I do the spray-in bed liner I put in my truck 8 years ago...I only wish I put a clear bra on my truck because the front is riddled with chips.

370zproject · 11-12-2010, 11:25 PM

i wish i had known about it when i got the car... o well

dwntwnall4u · 01-03-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jamaica951

450 in cali

Could i have the info on this please.

Holliday · 01-08-2011, 12:11 PM

$450 is uber cheap!

I did the install myself with no experience for half that and it came out great. If I could have found a shop here in Germany to do it I probably would have paid though. Just cause it was kind of a big gamble

Erionrider · 01-10-2011, 09:04 PM

Geez guys, do the install yourself. It's not that hard. I got my kit from Invisible Mask for $278 shipped. For what some of you guys paid you could have bought three kits, screwed up the install on two of them and still come out ahead.

Holliday · 01-10-2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erionrider

Geez guys, do the install yourself. It's not that hard. I got my kit from Invisible Mask for $278 shipped. For what some of you guys paid you could have bought three kits, screwed up the install on two of them and still come out ahead.

That's what I did too

kevin1985912 · 01-11-2011, 12:06 AM

paid $600, custom front bumper cut (due to amuse front bumper), 1/3 of the hood, 1/3 fenders, headlights, mirrors, part of the rear fender, and sideskirt. Also windows tints

11-12-2010, 11:25 PM	#35 (permalink)
370zproject A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Memphis Age: 34 Posts: 16,104 Drives: 09 A/T 370z blue Rep Power: 52	i wish i had known about it when i got the car... o well __________________ Brake Upgrade Package ate blue, hawk hp ceramic pads, and slotted rotors

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Holliday Track Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cache, OK Age: 38 Posts: 916 Drives: in the fast lane.... Rep Power: 16	$450 is uber cheap! I did the install myself with no experience for half that and it came out great. If I could have found a shop here in Germany to do it I probably would have paid though. Just cause it was kind of a big gamble __________________

01-10-2011, 09:04 PM	#38 (permalink)
Erionrider Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Tennessee Posts: 3 Drives: 2010 40th Rep Power: 14	Diy Geez guys, do the install yourself. It's not that hard. I got my kit from Invisible Mask for $278 shipped. For what some of you guys paid you could have bought three kits, screwed up the install on two of them and still come out ahead.

01-11-2011, 12:06 AM	#40 (permalink)
kevin1985912 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: san diego Age: 38 Posts: 285 Drives: 370zMT touring sport Rep Power: 15	paid $600, custom front bumper cut (due to amuse front bumper), 1/3 of the hood, 1/3 fenders, headlights, mirrors, part of the rear fender, and sideskirt. Also windows tints __________________ FI non resonated test pipes, CBE. Stillen G3 intakes, Amuse Kit, KW V3 coilovers, SSR Type F, Blackout headlights. 3M clear bra, UpRev tune, 320whp, 260 wtq http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...ect-raven.html

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11-10-2010, 11:54 AM	#31 (permalink)
AtomicRob Base Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Kernersville, NC Posts: 40 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z P A7 Rep Power: 14	Hey guys, Sorry for resurrecting an old thread. I didn't want to un-necessarily start a new one. I'm trying to find a solid lead for a reliable clear bra installer in the Winston Salem NC area for my 370z. I've been finding tiny chips on the front bumper and it's really driving me crazy to the point that I don't want to drive it (it's my weekend car) nowadays. Any help would be greatly appreciated rep point wise.

11-10-2010, 03:34 PM	#32 (permalink)
ZYGOTE Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NE Posts: 80 Drives: 09 6MT SP Rep Power: 15	A couple of things to keep in mind with the clear bra (despite what some of the re-sellers on here will tell you) -The possibility of it yellowing over time -Protected areas WILL be a different shade than none-protected areas when it is taken off. Not necessarily due to UV rays, which many of the bras now have protection for, but due to the covered areas lack of elemental exposure compared to the none covered areas. -Much more noticeable on darker colors.

11-12-2010, 11:13 PM	#34 (permalink)
N8GTOL Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: San Diego Posts: 228 Drives: and flies Rep Power: 22	Full hood/bumper/front fenders with wrapped edges. Also, did the mirrors and the rear wheel impact area. I tell people I have a bra on there and they don't believe me (Plat. Graphite paint here). Best money I've spent on a mod. I love it as much as I do the spray-in bed liner I put in my truck 8 years ago...I only wish I put a clear bra on my truck because the front is riddled with chips.