How Much Clear Bra do you Really Need?

junior_jam · 10-16-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

I'm getting the entire bumper, hood, fenders, lights, a-pillars, and mirrors done. I want the lines to look as clean as possible, and I figure with driving ~60 highway miles a day, I'm better safe than sorry. My quote was a bit higher $1200, but that is using Venture Shield which has a lifetime warranty.

I made a mistake...it's actually Venture Shield Ultra.

I also drive ~60 highway miles each day. Does anybody with option #1 drive on the highway a lot? Does option #1 protect enough?

flashburn · 10-16-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by junior_jam

I made a mistake...it's actually Venture Shield Ultra.

I also drive ~60 highway miles each day. Does anybody with option #1 drive on the highway a lot? Does option #1 protect enough?

Personally, I think it would protect enough. I just didn't want to have lines on the middle of my hood and fender. edit: I just noticed your #1 didn't include partial fenders? You should definitely get that done.

I'm not sure how Venture Shield stacks up with the rest, but they are owned by 3m. The other interesting thing is, they are the only company that gives a lifetime warranty, all of the rest (including 3m's own brand) only give 5 years.

junior_jam · 10-16-2009, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Personally, I think it would protect enough. I just didn't want to have lines on the middle of my hood and fender. edit: I just noticed your #1 didn't include partial fenders? You should definitely get that done.

I'm not sure how Venture Shield stacks up with the rest, but they are owned by 3m. The other interesting thing is, they are the only company that gives a lifetime warranty, all of the rest (including 3m's own brand) only give 5 years.

What are "partial fenders?"

flashburn · 10-16-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by junior_jam

What are "partial fenders?"

Meaning, not covering the entire fender (i.e. Partial Hood)...

junior_jam · 10-16-2009, 07:49 PM

I'll ask about that. That makes sense.

It looks like I'll probably go with option #1. The guy seems pretty reasonable and has a fair amount of experience. I asked about tinting the windows at the same time and he said he'd do it for an additional $100 since he was doing all of it at the same time. That's a deal!

370Zsteve · 10-16-2009, 07:59 PM

Lemme get this right..people are spending $1200+ to protect against possible damage that will cost them the same amount of money

HTP AutoWorks · 10-16-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

Lemme get this right..people are spending $1200+ to protect against possible damage that will cost them the same amount of money

same amount of maney as????? You didnt finish your statement.

And yes people that want to keep their car looking new do pay that kind of money. They wont have to deal with getting the paint resprayed every couple of years to keep the car looking good. many of the paints today are difficult to match and I have seen a lot of situations where the car has had to go in the shop multiple times to get it right. Now only does respraying kill your resale value but it is also a lot of time you are without the car. Replacing one headlight along is about the cost of an install... so it pays for itself many times over. And with a lifetime warranty... how can you go wrong?

HTP AutoWorks · 10-16-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

Personally, I think it would protect enough. I just didn't want to have lines on the middle of my hood and fender. edit: I just noticed your #1 didn't include partial fenders? You should definitely get that done.

I'm not sure how Venture Shield stacks up with the rest, but they are owned by 3m. The other interesting thing is, they are the only company that gives a lifetime warranty, all of the rest (including 3m's own brand) only give 5 years.

Clearmask also offers a lifetime warranty. I have been installing that film for years but am now transitioning over to VentureShield Ultra. I really think is a great film with the least amount of orange peel out there. I also like it becaues I do a lot of full hood full fender wraps and Venture is one of the few films that comes in widths up to 58".... which is need to wrap panels with.

Stevie Z · 10-22-2009, 08:04 AM

I clear bra'd my 370Z, I advise covering the entire hood and fenders, this way if applied well nobody will know its there. partially covering an area leaves very noticable lines. you wont be happy with the results. I would not partially cover the roof neither. all or none. The car is too nice to half step it for the sake of saving money, you'll regret it. Keep me posted on your decision.

antennahead · 10-16-2009, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by junior_jam

I made a mistake...it's actually Venture Shield Ultra.

I also drive ~60 highway miles each day. Does anybody with option #1 drive on the highway a lot? Does option #1 protect enough?

I have less than option 1, full bumper only. I drive the interstate daily, to and from work, and lot's of damn trucks, lol (port town). I have been saved many a time, and have ZERO incidents on the hood, headlights, or mirrors. Obviously that could change, but 99% of the airborn stuff seems to hit the bumper.

John

10-16-2009, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
370Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Gold Coast CT Posts: 10,599 Drives: 2019 Corvette G.S. Rep Power: 43	Lemme get this right..people are spending $1200+ to protect against possible damage that will cost them the same amount of money __________________ SOLD MY Z MARCH 2018 - another Core OG moves on - new ride 2019 Z Corvette Grand Sport - no mods necessary but already have eyes on HFC and intakes LOL IT NEVER ENDS.

10-22-2009, 08:04 AM	#9 (permalink)
Stevie Z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: hudson valley,NY Posts: 28 Drives: 2012 370Z NISMO PW Rep Power: 16	clear bra advice I clear bra'd my 370Z, I advise covering the entire hood and fenders, this way if applied well nobody will know its there. partially covering an area leaves very noticable lines. you wont be happy with the results. I would not partially cover the roof neither. all or none. The car is too nice to half step it for the sake of saving money, you'll regret it. Keep me posted on your decision.

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10-16-2009, 07:49 PM	#5 (permalink)
junior_jam Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	I'll ask about that. That makes sense. It looks like I'll probably go with option #1. The guy seems pretty reasonable and has a fair amount of experience. I asked about tinting the windows at the same time and he said he'd do it for an additional $100 since he was doing all of it at the same time. That's a deal!