Anyone upset that they did a Clear bra

XwChriswX

I've been told it's a bad idea to peel it off yourself. And it's a bad idea to peel it off all together, is this true? Will it really eff up your clearcoat/paint?

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Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall!
R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

TypeOne

I'm not really sure... I haven't tried to peel it off, it just started doing it by itself.

TBOX

I've asked this before. My understanding is you just apply heat and peel.

The idea of putting a semi permanent vinyl over top paint to protect paint that will never see sunlight because it's under vinyl is the most retarded thing in the world in my head.

You can buff/touchup/repaint chips easily. But when the clearbra gets nicks in it it looks way worse and is uncorrectable

XwChriswX

There's a shop here on the west side that does it, I might roll up there and get a quote on how much removal/replacement would cost. It's a definate need for me since AZ is notorious for rocky/sandy roads. Plus on the long trips to cali/back it will defintely come in handy to keep on.

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Bonnie - Stage 2, Audio build coming this fall!
R.I.P. Abby 3/29/10 - 3/30/14

Roadster4Us

No heat is needed, but you can use some to make removal a bit easier if you want.

Sunlight does penetrate the vinyl, although some UV is blocked. I have seen cars that were covered for 5+ years have the vinyl removed and you could not see a difference in the paint between the covered and uncovered.

The decision has a lot to do with where you live and drive. Here in N. Virginia, especially on I-95, rocks are constantly pellting the front bumper. I never found it easy to touch-up all of those rock chips and keep it nice looking, and I tried.

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Greg


2013 Camaro ZL1

HTP AutoWorks

Film is easy to remove... depending on the type. 3M is a little harder to take off since the adhesive is a little more agressive. But it lifts right off without damaging the clear coat. I have pulled fil off of cars that have been on for 6+ years. The paint fades at the same rate as he rest of the car so no worrries there. Just pull it ou into the sun, let it warm up, and pull up slowly at a 90 degree angle from the surface. That will help minimize any adhesive left over.