can clear bra be added later?

Pauly · 07-03-2012, 06:51 AM

i didnt get clear bra when i bought it. i was wondering if this is something that had to be done before leaving the lot for the first time? also, is it completely invisible, or does it look tacky like saran wrap or something? lol

ShinyBlueZ · 07-03-2012, 08:09 AM

No you can add it on later. The clear bra is.. completely clear. You get that tiny line you see if you're pretty close, but it's well worth it for the protection. Mine came with a lot of the front done, but I added on more for the front of my roof. Unfortunately I already took a big stone chip that I had to touch up

At first I was like "I'm not sure I want to risk having an unsightly line on my roof" but trust me.. it's not really noticeable, plus nothing hurts your soul more than when you're drying your car after a wash and see a chunk of paint missing. Get it done dude! Earlier the better, because you get any/more chips.

Cmike2780 · 07-03-2012, 08:37 AM

You'll probably want to have it detailed before applying. wash, clay & machine polish or have a pro do it for you....then have it done. It's only really noticeable up close. I really wish I had it done.

CWofRR · 07-03-2012, 02:50 PM

Yes, but I suggest you not do it, if you have a lot of rock chips etc.

Pauly · 07-03-2012, 02:52 PM

no chips yet. think i might do the front. what did you guys pay?

Pauly · 07-03-2012, 02:55 PM

also, again, apologies, iphone i have cant search, so im sorry if this has been covered

Volk Z · 07-03-2012, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pauly

i didnt get clear bra when i bought it. i was wondering if this is something that had to be done before leaving the lot for the first time? also, is it completely invisible, or does it look tacky like saran wrap or something? lol

If you go with the higher end stuff like Ventureshield it is 100% clear and depending on how good the installer is and if you go full wrap on sections they can hide the edges by wrapping them...

My old 350z and wifes Sonata were done.. No lines full wrap of the front.

My 370z on order will be 100% wrapped every panel

future370zzz · 07-03-2012, 06:49 PM

Got my BC wrapped this weekend. There were some minor rock chips but the installer colored those in and installed over them.

-Full hood and bumper, side mirrors, fenders, rear panels behind rear wheels, and door edges. All edges were wrapped. Product was Ventureshield for full hood and 3M for the rest of car. Basically the same product.

Cost was $1150 for about 6.5 hours of work.

Looks great, can't tell the stuff is on there and the piece of mind is great. Just gotta remove bird crap right away and only synthetic waxes and no polishing.

Waiz · 07-03-2012, 07:18 PM

Considering how much some of you are paying I would rather pay for a respray after a few years rather than a clear bra

future370zzz · 07-03-2012, 08:06 PM

Depends on the color of your car. If i had a lighter car i probably wouldnt do it but the darker colors just look nasty with chips. It's just me, it erks me.

I hate respraying also because the paint is usually fragile and chips again. It would erk me even more.

Pauly · 07-05-2012, 05:26 AM

1100 for all that, not bad.

interesting points, thanks guys

ykalinin · 07-10-2012, 12:03 AM

Best $600 bucks I've spent so far - full bumper & mirror and partial hood/fenders.

anthonyy · 07-10-2012, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ykalinin

Best $600 bucks I've spent so far - full bumper & mirror and partial hood/fenders.

If I could do it all over, I would get the paint correction service from a good detailer, then get the clear bra.

mults · 07-10-2012, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anthonyy

If I could do it all over, I would get the paint correction service from a good detailer, then get the clear bra.

My guy actually clayed some of the car before installing the clear bra. I had the following installed:

> Front Fascia
> Entire Hood
> Complete Front Fenders
> Mirrors
> "A" Pillars
> Lower Rocker Panels
> Complete Rear Quarters
> Area Behind the rear wheels

It took Albert about 8-hours and all I can say is that this guy is a real artist. All in all, it cost $1,425 and unless you knew where to look, you can't see the film. I am contemplating getting the rest of the car done for another $1,110 but may have to wait until next year.

ykalinin · 07-12-2012, 08:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mults

My guy actually clayed some of the car before installing the clear bra. I had the following installed:

> Front Fascia
> Entire Hood
> Complete Front Fenders
> Mirrors
> "A" Pillars
> Lower Rocker Panels
> Complete Rear Quarters
> Area Behind the rear wheels

It took Albert about 8-hours and all I can say is that this guy is a real artist. All in all, it cost $1,425 and unless you knew where to look, you can't see the film. I am contemplating getting the rest of the car done for another $1,110 but may have to wait until next year.

My only regret is not getting more of the car covered. I've got some discoloration on the front bumper film which will hopefully be replaced under warranty and I want to add all the stuff you listed.

If only I had the skills to do this myself, I'd wrap every sq inch.

07-03-2012, 06:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	can clear bra be added later? i didnt get clear bra when i bought it. i was wondering if this is something that had to be done before leaving the lot for the first time? also, is it completely invisible, or does it look tacky like saran wrap or something? lol __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

07-03-2012, 08:37 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 28	You'll probably want to have it detailed before applying. wash, clay & machine polish or have a pro do it for you....then have it done. It's only really noticeable up close. I really wish I had it done. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-03-2012, 02:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
CWofRR Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Cali Posts: 116 Drives: herra slow Rep Power: 15	Yes, but I suggest you not do it, if you have a lot of rock chips etc. __________________ IG impwks_wes

07-03-2012, 02:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	no chips yet. think i might do the front. what did you guys pay? __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

07-03-2012, 02:55 PM	#6 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	also, again, apologies, iphone i have cant search, so im sorry if this has been covered __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

07-03-2012, 08:09 AM	#2 (permalink)
ShinyBlueZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: In My Z Posts: 462 Drives: Shiniest Bluest Z Rep Power: 13	No you can add it on later. The clear bra is.. completely clear. You get that tiny line you see if you're pretty close, but it's well worth it for the protection. Mine came with a lot of the front done, but I added on more for the front of my roof. Unfortunately I already took a big stone chip that I had to touch up At first I was like "I'm not sure I want to risk having an unsightly line on my roof" but trust me.. it's not really noticeable, plus nothing hurts your soul more than when you're drying your car after a wash and see a chunk of paint missing. Get it done dude! Earlier the better, because you get any/more chips.

07-03-2012, 06:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Got my BC wrapped this weekend. There were some minor rock chips but the installer colored those in and installed over them. -Full hood and bumper, side mirrors, fenders, rear panels behind rear wheels, and door edges. All edges were wrapped. Product was Ventureshield for full hood and 3M for the rest of car. Basically the same product. Cost was $1150 for about 6.5 hours of work. Looks great, can't tell the stuff is on there and the piece of mind is great. Just gotta remove bird crap right away and only synthetic waxes and no polishing.

07-03-2012, 07:18 PM	#9 (permalink)
Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 459	Considering how much some of you are paying I would rather pay for a respray after a few years rather than a clear bra

07-03-2012, 08:06 PM	#10 (permalink)
future370zzz Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Bay Area Posts: 555 Drives: 10 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 14	Depends on the color of your car. If i had a lighter car i probably wouldnt do it but the darker colors just look nasty with chips. It's just me, it erks me. I hate respraying also because the paint is usually fragile and chips again. It would erk me even more. __________________

07-05-2012, 05:26 AM	#11 (permalink)
Pauly Track Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Lafayette, La Posts: 645 Drives: and parks Rep Power: 14	1100 for all that, not bad. interesting points, thanks guys __________________ Gun Metallic 2012 370 Z 7AT

07-10-2012, 12:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
ykalinin Base Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago Posts: 6 Drives: 11 370Z K51 M6 Rep Power: 13	Best $600 bucks I've spent so far - full bumper & mirror and partial hood/fenders.

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