3M Clear Bra on a 40th

Somberlaine · 06-19-2011, 08:20 PM

How do you guys feel about the clear bra on your 40th? is it noticeable? can it be removed easily? I am worried about color discoloration. any insight is greatly appreciated.

BrickyardZ · 06-19-2011, 08:47 PM

Venture Shield ... looks great. It can be peeled off (even after years) without any damage to the paint. Perfectly clear.

Somberlaine · 06-19-2011, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by BrickyardZ

Venture Shield ... looks great. It can be peeled off (even after years) without any damage to the paint. Perfectly clear.

thanks. i was able to look up info on it. it seems like a good solution.

how much does it cost to install on a Z. i am thinking the bumper, mirrors, hood, and half side panels.

onzedge · 06-19-2011, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Somberlaine

thanks. i was able to look up info on it. it seems like a good solution.

how much does it cost to install on a Z. i am thinking the bumper, mirrors, hood, and half side panels.

xdeslitx · 06-19-2011, 10:21 PM

I will probably be putting clear bra on my car next weekend after I get her back from the body shop. I'll let you know how I like it.

TheGreatOne · 06-19-2011, 10:42 PM

I have my front bumper, half hood, half fender and mirrors....I usually have to tell people its there...only notice on certain angles...just where it ends....no colour difference.

Roadster4Us · 06-19-2011, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Somberlaine

thanks. i was able to look up info on it. it seems like a good solution.

how much does it cost to install on a Z. i am thinking the bumper, mirrors, hood, and half side panels.

Don't forget the lights. Main thing is to find a good installer that backs up their work.

Greg

emartinez · 06-20-2011, 01:41 PM

i think the kit for the whole front end might be a little pricy but if you check out 3M they will sell it in sections its cheaper an you won't have to buy sections you won't really use

djpathfinder · 06-20-2011, 01:48 PM

No problem with my clear bra, other than you can't buff out scrape marks...but I'd rather have that and replace the bra than have rock chips.

And, don't bother with the headlights...impact resistant plastic does not require clear bra. Way easier to clean without it.

Roadster4Us · 06-20-2011, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by djpathfinder

No problem with my clear bra, other than you can't buff out scrape marks...but I'd rather have that and replace the bra than have rock chips.

And, don't bother with the headlights...impact resistant plastic does not require clear bra. Way easier to clean without it.

Really depends on where you drive. I have seen some nasty rocks shatter impact resistant plastic here on I95. Not sure what the cost of replacing our lights is, but the extra layer of protection doesn't hurt.

Somberlaine · 06-20-2011, 03:51 PM

Thanks everyone for the excellent feedback.

I called around and it seems like installers in the DC/Baltimore area are charging the same for the kit ($695). Covers bumper, half hood and fenders, and mirrors and headlights. 3M's Venture Shield is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

BrickyardZ · 06-20-2011, 09:31 PM

The price is comparable to what I paid ($600). Let us know how it turns out.

gmr19 · 06-27-2011, 10:15 PM

Had my VentureShield installed over the weekend. Paid $650 in St. Louis for bumper, 24" hood w/ wrapped edges, partial fenders, mirrors, headlights and a portion of the rear door sills right behind the doors.

I am happy with the film quality as it almost matches the factory paint orange peel, but was a little disappointed with the coverage in some places like the fang area and mirrors.

All in all, I feel much more comfortable on highways now!

rebe945 · 06-27-2011, 11:07 PM

Full hood is very preferable.

rebe945 · 06-28-2011, 09:53 AM

its the installer that is soo important

06-19-2011, 08:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Somberlaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 2016 Golf R Rep Power: 14	3M Clear Bra on a 40th How do you guys feel about the clear bra on your 40th? is it noticeable? can it be removed easily? I am worried about color discoloration. any insight is greatly appreciated.

06-19-2011, 10:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 47 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I have my front bumper, half hood, half fender and mirrors....I usually have to tell people its there...only notice on certain angles...just where it ends....no colour difference. __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

06-20-2011, 01:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 733	No problem with my clear bra, other than you can't buff out scrape marks...but I'd rather have that and replace the bra than have rock chips. And, don't bother with the headlights...impact resistant plastic does not require clear bra. Way easier to clean without it. __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

06-27-2011, 11:07 PM	#14 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Full Hood Full hood is very preferable.

06-28-2011, 09:53 AM	#15 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	clear bra its the installer that is soo important

06-19-2011, 08:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
BrickyardZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 123 Drives: 2010 40th Anniv Rep Power: 15	Venture Shield ... looks great. It can be peeled off (even after years) without any damage to the paint. Perfectly clear.

06-19-2011, 10:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
xdeslitx A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Tu-jungle, CA Posts: 13,045 Drives: Yaris Rep Power: 63	I will probably be putting clear bra on my car next weekend after I get her back from the body shop. I'll let you know how I like it.

06-20-2011, 01:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
emartinez Base Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: floresville Posts: 4 Drives: 2010, 370Z, grey Rep Power: 14	i think the kit for the whole front end might be a little pricy but if you check out 3M they will sell it in sections its cheaper an you won't have to buy sections you won't really use

06-20-2011, 03:51 PM	#11 (permalink)
Somberlaine Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fairfax, VA Posts: 242 Drives: 2016 Golf R Rep Power: 14	Thanks everyone for the excellent feedback. I called around and it seems like installers in the DC/Baltimore area are charging the same for the kit ($695). Covers bumper, half hood and fenders, and mirrors and headlights. 3M's Venture Shield is backed by a lifetime limited warranty.

06-20-2011, 09:31 PM	#12 (permalink)
BrickyardZ Base Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 123 Drives: 2010 40th Anniv Rep Power: 15	The price is comparable to what I paid ($600). Let us know how it turns out.

06-27-2011, 10:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
gmr19 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: St. Louis Posts: 116 Drives: '11 370Z 6MT Sport Rep Power: 14	Had my VentureShield installed over the weekend. Paid $650 in St. Louis for bumper, 24" hood w/ wrapped edges, partial fenders, mirrors, headlights and a portion of the rear door sills right behind the doors. I am happy with the film quality as it almost matches the factory paint orange peel, but was a little disappointed with the coverage in some places like the fang area and mirrors. All in all, I feel much more comfortable on highways now!

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