How Much Clear Bra do you Really Need?

junior_jam · 10-16-2009, 10:26 AM

I've never had a clear bra, but am getting one installed on Tuesday. Here are my choices (it's Venture Shield Ultra):

1. Full front bumper, headlights, 24" up hood, side mirrors: $600
2. Everything in #1 plus full hood, A-pillars, ~1 foot on front of roof: $1000

For those who have had bras in the past, which would you go with?

awesomez · 10-16-2009, 10:42 AM

Chances that you will need option 2 are pretty low but if it does happen, it could cost more than additional $400 to fix. I went with 1 though. I don't drive among too many trucks in my area but if you are near port, I would go for #2.

StLRedrider · 10-16-2009, 10:48 AM

i have option 1 + right behind the doors and still to this day have not run into any problems anywhere. it's all in what you what though. good luck with your choice

Salsy1 · 10-16-2009, 03:01 PM

I went with option #1 an am very happy. I got RoadBlock here in the Chicago area which installed ventureshield. Option 2 seems like a waste to me. A rock or pebble isn't going to hit your hood past the 24 inches is it?? I also got the mirrors done and it all looks great. It really helps in removing bugs as well from the front bumper.

bluzman · 10-16-2009, 03:28 PM

I've got Option 1 minus the headlights - no problems.

flashburn · 10-16-2009, 03:33 PM

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.

junior_jam · 10-16-2009, 03:58 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by junior_jam

What are "partial fenders?"

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

HTP AutoWorks · 10-16-2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

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

Quote:

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

dalparadise · 10-16-2009, 09:57 PM

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JohnnyBoy · 10-21-2009, 09:24 PM

I would recomend #2, Full hood is the way to go. I got my Nismo done, Bumper, full hood, full fenders, mirrors, side skirts, & around rear wheel well. You dont even know its on the car, & it gives you a little peace of mind when driving on the highway. Almost forgot . I also got the headlights done as well.

10-16-2009, 10:26 AM	#1 (permalink)
junior_jam Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 93 Drives: 09 370Z Rep Power: 16	How Much Clear Bra do you Really Need? I've never had a clear bra, but am getting one installed on Tuesday. Here are my choices (it's Venture Shield Ultra): 1. Full front bumper, headlights, 24" up hood, side mirrors: $600 2. Everything in #1 plus full hood, A-pillars, ~1 foot on front of roof: $1000 For those who have had bras in the past, which would you go with? Last edited by junior_jam; 10-16-2009 at 03:59 PM. Reason: fixed film type

10-16-2009, 10:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 61	i have option 1 + right behind the doors and still to this day have not run into any problems anywhere. it's all in what you what though. good luck with your choice __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

10-16-2009, 03:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
bluzman Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: CA Posts: 349 Drives: Red Touring 7AT Rep Power: 17	I've got Option 1 minus the headlights - no problems. __________________ My Gallery

10-22-2009, 08:04 AM	#12 (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.

10-21-2009, 09:24 PM	#15 (permalink)
JohnnyBoy Base Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NY Posts: 7 Drives: 2009 Nismo White, Rep Power: 16	I would recomend #2, Full hood is the way to go. I got my Nismo done, Bumper, full hood, full fenders, mirrors, side skirts, & around rear wheel well. You dont even know its on the car, & it gives you a little peace of mind when driving on the highway. Almost forgot . I also got the headlights done as well. Last edited by JohnnyBoy; 10-21-2009 at 09:31 PM.

10-16-2009, 10:42 AM	#2 (permalink)
awesomez Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: VA Posts: 199 Drives: 09 370Z Touring 7AT Rep Power: 16	Chances that you will need option 2 are pretty low but if it does happen, it could cost more than additional $400 to fix. I went with 1 though. I don't drive among too many trucks in my area but if you are near port, I would go for #2.

10-16-2009, 03:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Salsy1 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Illinois, USA Posts: 22 Drives: 2009 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I went with option #1 an am very happy. I got RoadBlock here in the Chicago area which installed ventureshield. Option 2 seems like a waste to me. A rock or pebble isn't going to hit your hood past the 24 inches is it?? I also got the mirrors done and it all looks great. It really helps in removing bugs as well from the front bumper.

10-16-2009, 03:33 PM	#6 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	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.

10-16-2009, 09:57 PM	#14 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	How about this much: YouTube - Missing Persons - Words

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