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.

Clear Bra on 370Z
 

RBratton, thanks for the info, my Z is the same as your, but yellow. Having clear bra install this wknd.

Had mine installed this past weekend. Installer came to my house and 1,2,3 it was on. Took her about 2 hours. Very professional. Venture-shield, I think it's called. It looks fine. Actually, no one but me knows it's there. Now I can relax a little when I drive my gorgeous, brand new red Z. I'm so tense about nicks and chips, I had to get the Clear Bra and I feel a lot better now.

where do u get the clear bra done in vegas?

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

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... :tup:

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.

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!

My Clear Bra is virtually invisible. Very pleased with the looks. Hasn't been out of the garage yet due to winter weather. Paid about $750 for the whole thing done in my garage. To this point, I'm very pleased. Time will tell how it holds up.

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....

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. :rolleyes:

any suggestions around Chicago IL for this?

Rick Anstandt @ BodySkins is excellent. He uses 3M and VentureShield film, Xpel and Proform Designs patterns (the best on the market), is mobile, and has VERY good prices. I have known Rick for a few years and seen his work personally... and will vouch for the quality of his workmanship. Give him a call at 847-530-8443 and tell him Thom from HTP sent you. He will take good care of you.

So what happens when it starts to get yellow or warn out? What would the paint look like when the clear bra is taken off?

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.