3M Ventureshield Clear Bar

Pushing_Tin

Had the same brand on my black Z too. I also had one on my IS350. I have decided NOT to get them anymore I paid $600 for mine and while it keeps most chips off, it is a giant pain in the azz to keep clean, bug guts if not removed immediately discolor the plastic and no matter how careful I was I'd get wax along the edge that was difficult to remove. For $600 you can get a quality respray in 5 years IF you keep the car that long and it really gets chipped up. For $60 you can get a large Dr Colorchip kit that will effectively cover up 95% of the chips you get.

Don't get me wrong, it is a good product I just want to present some other options.

Masa

Yea same here... I had a clear bra on my GTI and Civic Si in the past and they DO work but... unless you plan on wrapping the whole car I just don't see the benefit. It definitely keeps chips off and protects the paint but on a daily driver you will get random headaches like door dings/dents or etched in bird poo you are powerless over. I just came to terms that a daily driven car will never be 100% showroom condition, just drive it and enjoy it! Don't get hung up over little things.

sucasa

good points and i agree,however, I keep the car garaged and not my DD so i wanted to maintain the paint condition as new as possible. Also, i contacted my insurance, and its fully covered if and when something happens like accident, ding, and bra needs to be replaced. just keep your receipts they said.

just a little of piece of mind for me..that's all..

Masa

I totally agree with you. If it's not a daily driver then by all means do all you can to keep it in pristine condition. My comment was more for the ones who do daily drive a car with a clear bra on it and not a full wrap. There's just gonna be certain things that you have no power over during a daily commute. It definitely is a good investment for a weekend toy without a doubt.