How Many of You Installed A Clear Bra on Your Z?

ZeroZeta · 02-12-2015, 03:33 PM

+1 for Xpel. I have the pre-cut 3M (partial hood) on my car and I already had a few nicks go through. I think the Expel would hold up better.

Also to anyone that hasn't installed yet - Go for full hood. The top end of mine is not covered and is suffering.

Once I get my car out of the shop I will be doing close to the full car in Xpel.

Zero dark · 02-13-2015, 07:08 AM

can you wash your car as normal with the 3m paint protection?

Hotrodz · 02-13-2015, 07:46 AM

Anybody have any experience with Clearshield by Solar Gard. I'm thinking of having installed. Come specifically cut for the Z front bumper, hood and mirrors. It's $850 installed. What say you...

kenchan · 02-13-2015, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Zero dark

can you wash your car as normal with the 3m paint protection?

yep, just treat the clearbra like the rest of your paint.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Anybody have any experience with Clearshield by Solar Gard. I'm thinking of having installed. Come specifically cut for the Z front bumper, hood and mirrors. It's $850 installed. What say you...

no but if you're going to have it installed by a clear-bra pro, you probably dont want to use the pre-cut ones. have them use a big roll and cut it specific to your car. if they cant do that, then search elsewhere for installers.

the pre-cut ones are imho for weekend hobbists like me that do the install at home.

damian_mb · 02-13-2015, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yep, just treat the clearbra like the rest of your paint.

no but if you're going to have it installed by a clear-bra pro, you probably dont want to use the pre-cut ones. have them use a big roll and cut it specific to your car. if they cant do that, then search elsewhere for installers.

the pre-cut ones are imho for weekend hobbists like me that do the install at home.

I agree! Both my cars were cut during install. Looks nicer and they tuck the clear bra, unlike pre cut ones where there are gaps for rock chips.

danegrey · 03-22-2015, 03:49 PM

I got the 3M on all the hood / bumper / both front fenders,
had a flaw in the hood and they took care of the problem
very glad that I did, has taken a couple of nicks here and there and nothing has shown

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02-12-2015, 03:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
ZeroZeta Track Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Austin TX Posts: 543 Drives: 2013 Z Rep Power: 13	+1 for Xpel. I have the pre-cut 3M (partial hood) on my car and I already had a few nicks go through. I think the Expel would hold up better. Also to anyone that hasn't installed yet - Go for full hood. The top end of mine is not covered and is suffering. Once I get my car out of the shop I will be doing close to the full car in Xpel.

02-13-2015, 07:08 AM	#2 (permalink)
Zero dark Enthusiast Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Baltimore Posts: 379 Drives: 15 PW Nismo 6 SPD Rep Power: 11	can you wash your car as normal with the 3m paint protection?