What do people think of Clear Bra Paint Protection?

flashburn

Well, its better than the other place that wanted $1500 just to do fenders, bumper, and hood. Oh, and the guy for $1200 gives a lifetime warranty, where as all the other places seem to give a 5 year warranty.

Not sure what to do, but I need to do something quickly. I drive a lot on the highway, so I'm bound to get some rock chips soon.

StLRedrider

wow, thats cray. i spent roughly $740 or something . no pillars and no headlights. Excellent job

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fuct

WTF!! i guess the girls on the bikes have "clear bras"


kinda wish a few didnt though......ew

chris410

I just had the entire front/mirrors done for 625. The shape of the front pretty much requires a clear-bra in order to remain clean. Lot of surface area on the front of these cars.

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FuszNissan

$1500.00 is crazy.

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terrycs

FWIW, I've had the 3M film from the XPEL pattern on my 2nd gen G35 sedan since 12/06. No problems at all using Zaino products right over the film.

HTP AutoWorks

$1500 is too high... the $1300 quote is not too bad since you are getting the full hood, full fenders, bumper, lights, mirrors, and A pillars. If its a quality install its worth it. I am not much cheaper than that for the same coverage. When you start talking about doing the full hood and full fenders the cost goes up due to having to use 58" film... that film comes at a premium and there are not many companies producing it.

polarpanda

any one knows a good place to install clear bra around Davis/Sacramento area? I was lucky didn't get any rock chip for a couple of weeks, until I discovered one today I am also looking to tint my car, if the place does both that would be great.

370zlove3

So how is the clearbra holding up for you people?

You guys should post some current pictures for us readers just to see how well the bra has protected your car from rocks, etc...

rbratton

Mine is holding up great!!! Car is over a year old and still looks good as new even with frequent track use. I'll post some pics after my next outing.

Z_U_later

I just go mine done at Aerotect today and it looks great. You can't even tell it is there.

schrute

11k miles on mine and the clearbra (ventureshield) is holding up great. My only regret is that I put a few miles on my car before getting the clearbra done and got one rockchip that's under the clearbra. No rockchips since!

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FricFrac

Just a reminder - this stuff helps but it doesn't stop rock chips. If the rock is sharp its going through and what do you think a thin film will do to a rock traveling over 50MPH? It helps but its not perfect..... and you KNOW the rocks are gonna hit it where there isn't any clearbra....

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HTP AutoWorks

You know normally I do not reply to posts where the individual is clueless as to what they are talking about, but this time I need to step in an correct this statement. Paint protection film was designed for millitary use on aircraft. It will EASILY stop a stone at 50 mph from reaching the paint. In fact, here is a video that shows rocks being projected at speeds of well over 100mph at a painted steel plate. Watch it and learn something. Notice no tearing in the film and no damage to the paint on the protected surfaces.

YouTube - 3M Gravelometer

I personally have had clients take their car down to the Texas Mile where they are runnning at speeds over 200mph and they are not getting any damage on their vehicle. A lot of my customers track their vehicles (at speeds I am sure are over 50mph) and guess what??? No rock chips. Yes you can potentially get a rock chip where you dont have film... but you typically tend to cover areas where you get the most damage. If that isnt enough, well get the entire hood, entire fenders, bumper, rocker panels, rear wheel impact areas wrapped and dont worry about it. The install will cost much less than having those areas repainted and you wont have to worry about having the paint matched, being without your vehicle while being painted, and having to repaint again once the chips start accumulating.

I really suggest you do some research before you get on here making ridiculous statements thats are based on uneducated opinion... not facts. A google search will bring up numerous videos, test results, and customer comments backing up how well the film holds up.

Zsteve

Well if it stops chips from rocks that are hitting the car at the speed of light why dont they just make the final clear coat this stuff from the factory. LOL

But really what makes it so strong as to not allow a chip from a sharp rock colliding at a couple hundred miles per hour. I cant watch the video right now as youtube is blocked at my work place so I will watch it tonight.

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