Clear Bra saved my Z

sminky63 · 11-04-2009, 06:28 PM

About a month ago, I had a 3M Clear Bra put on my Z. Today, it saved my Z.

I screwed up when I parked my Z, today...I scraped a parking garage pilon. The sound was sickening! I was sick to my stomach and shaky when I got out and surveyed the damage. A gigantic scrape on the passenger side of the front bumper...it looked aweful!!! Long story short, a little light polishing compound and a little wax later, it's as good as new!

The clear bra is the BOMB!!!!! Other than a little clear bra damage, no noticable effect!

You gotta get this! It's a lifesaver!!!!!!!

Pushing_Tin · 11-05-2009, 03:16 AM

Thanks for sharing, mine is holding up great.

smashbar · 11-05-2009, 10:13 AM

Good for you! I actually work for 3M, but I have NO idea where I can get this application done. Could you tell us how/where you got the application done? Thanks!

vipor · 11-05-2009, 12:37 PM

Search for "Clear Bra" or "Speed Shield" or talk to your high end local dealerships. I was referred to a great company that my brother's dealership (Lexus) uses.

sminky63 · 11-05-2009, 05:35 PM

I got my clear bra installed by a local firm in Tulsa, OK that specializes in the application of 3M clear protective products for auto and home. They have been around here since the 80's. They came recommended by local body shops and high-end car dealerships.

coaster · 11-05-2009, 05:48 PM

I just had the entire front end protected, as well as the rocker panel and side mirrors. I definitely recommend having a clear bra installed. My 350z's front end looked disgusting after 3 years with no bra.

StLRedrider · 11-05-2009, 06:32 PM

Great news, it's the best thing i ever bought

molamann · 11-05-2009, 06:51 PM

Hmm I bought my Z back in January and there is some obvious chips on my front end. Is it worth getting it installed now?

spearfish25 · 11-05-2009, 06:53 PM

StLRedrider · 11-05-2009, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by molamann

Hmm I bought my Z back in January and there is some obvious chips on my front end. Is it worth getting it installed now?

hell yah, never too late. great investment

sminky63 · 11-05-2009, 07:03 PM

If I would have been thinking, I would have posted before and after pics. I was more interested in fixing the problem.

My bad!!!!

smashbar · 11-09-2009, 09:23 AM

Can anyone give us an idea of what the cost would be to do the bumper.. or the whole front end for that matter? I'm picking up my brand new 370z tomorrow and want to get this application done pronto, and I'd like to have an idea of what I'm going to be spending. THANKS!!

370Zsteve · 11-09-2009, 09:59 AM

I'm curious as to how long the clear 3M product has been around...would love to hear a comment from someone who has had it on a vehicle for 5 years!

sminky63 · 11-09-2009, 06:29 PM

It cost me about $600 to do the front end w/ mirrors. As for how long it's been around, I am not sure. It's a car saver, though. It has already protected the car more than it cost to put it on (based on body shop estimates to fix the things that have happened to it).

HTP AutoWorks · 11-09-2009, 09:05 PM

Paint protection film has been around well over 15 years. I have been installing it the last 7 years and have worked with many films. I have settled on VentureShield Ultra... it has the least orange peel and comes with a lifetime warranty. I have installed film on my moms car and my dads 04 Viper. it still looks brand new. if the film is takne care of... Zaino works great... it will look great for years. If you use abrasive brushes on it, cheap wax, or just simply dont wash it often it will not hold up well. Maintain it just as you do your paint and it will provide great protection and look great for as long as you keep your car.

11-04-2009, 06:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
sminky63 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 18 Drives: Base 370Z 7A Rep Power: 16	Clear Bra saved my Z About a month ago, I had a 3M Clear Bra put on my Z. Today, it saved my Z. I screwed up when I parked my Z, today...I scraped a parking garage pilon. The sound was sickening! I was sick to my stomach and shaky when I got out and surveyed the damage. A gigantic scrape on the passenger side of the front bumper...it looked aweful!!! Long story short, a little light polishing compound and a little wax later, it's as good as new! The clear bra is the BOMB!!!!! Other than a little clear bra damage, no noticable effect! You gotta get this! It's a lifesaver!!!!!!! Last edited by sminky63; 11-04-2009 at 07:08 PM. Reason: Spelling and content

11-05-2009, 12:37 PM	#4 (permalink)
vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	Search for "Clear Bra" or "Speed Shield" or talk to your high end local dealerships. I was referred to a great company that my brother's dealership (Lexus) uses. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

11-05-2009, 06:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
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11-05-2009, 06:53 PM	#9 (permalink)
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11-09-2009, 09:59 AM	#13 (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	I'm curious as to how long the clear 3M product has been around...would love to hear a comment from someone who has had it on a vehicle for 5 years! __________________ 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.

11-05-2009, 03:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	Thanks for sharing, mine is holding up great.

11-05-2009, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
smashbar Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 33 Drives: MB Touring w/spoiler Rep Power: 16	Good for you! I actually work for 3M, but I have NO idea where I can get this application done. Could you tell us how/where you got the application done? Thanks!

11-05-2009, 05:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
sminky63 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 18 Drives: Base 370Z 7A Rep Power: 16	I got my clear bra installed by a local firm in Tulsa, OK that specializes in the application of 3M clear protective products for auto and home. They have been around here since the 80's. They came recommended by local body shops and high-end car dealerships.

11-05-2009, 05:48 PM	#6 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 17	I just had the entire front end protected, as well as the rocker panel and side mirrors. I definitely recommend having a clear bra installed. My 350z's front end looked disgusting after 3 years with no bra.

11-05-2009, 06:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
molamann A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,666 Drives: 370Z with NAVVVVV Rep Power: 284	Hmm I bought my Z back in January and there is some obvious chips on my front end. Is it worth getting it installed now?

11-05-2009, 07:03 PM	#11 (permalink)
sminky63 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 18 Drives: Base 370Z 7A Rep Power: 16	If I would have been thinking, I would have posted before and after pics. I was more interested in fixing the problem. My bad!!!!

11-09-2009, 09:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
smashbar Base Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: CT Posts: 33 Drives: MB Touring w/spoiler Rep Power: 16	Can anyone give us an idea of what the cost would be to do the bumper.. or the whole front end for that matter? I'm picking up my brand new 370z tomorrow and want to get this application done pronto, and I'd like to have an idea of what I'm going to be spending. THANKS!!

11-09-2009, 06:29 PM	#14 (permalink)
sminky63 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 18 Drives: Base 370Z 7A Rep Power: 16	It cost me about $600 to do the front end w/ mirrors. As for how long it's been around, I am not sure. It's a car saver, though. It has already protected the car more than it cost to put it on (based on body shop estimates to fix the things that have happened to it).

11-09-2009, 09:05 PM	#15 (permalink)
HTP AutoWorks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 124 Drives: G35, Jeep SRT-8 Rep Power: 0	Paint protection film has been around well over 15 years. I have been installing it the last 7 years and have worked with many films. I have settled on VentureShield Ultra... it has the least orange peel and comes with a lifetime warranty. I have installed film on my moms car and my dads 04 Viper. it still looks brand new. if the film is takne care of... Zaino works great... it will look great for years. If you use abrasive brushes on it, cheap wax, or just simply dont wash it often it will not hold up well. Maintain it just as you do your paint and it will provide great protection and look great for as long as you keep your car.

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