3M or bra for hood

Cunnos · 04-05-2010, 02:06 PM

Hi All,

Wanted to get everyones ideas/opinions on protecting the hood and lip of the Z. I live in Boston and just purchased a 40th anniversary and want to keep her scratch/bug free, which might seem impossible living up here. Whats the best ways to protect the paint of the car, i heard someone say that I need to apply 3M to it? How much is that and does it really work/worth it? Any ideas on how to protect it?

Zsteve · 04-05-2010, 02:08 PM

No bras allowed, its all about free love man. Seriously if your gonna do it, do the clear bra only.

fatcat777 · 04-05-2010, 02:08 PM

SEARCH!

people start bra threads on a daily basis is seems.

kenchan · 04-05-2010, 02:11 PM

yah, search 3m clearbra and you'll find ample threads on it. also venturashield is another good keyword.

also xpel

Xan · 04-05-2010, 02:12 PM

He, another local!! Check this: Paint protection (clear bra) on 40th, with lots of pictures

definitely worth it...

Cunnos · 04-05-2010, 02:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Xan

He, another local!! Check this: Paint protection (clear bra) on 40th, with lots of pictures

definitely worth it...

Alright this is really helpful, XAN are u from the boston area? Let me know cuz i have a few more questions about driving this thing in New England. Thanks again

Xan · 04-05-2010, 03:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cunnos

Alright this is really helpful, XAN are u from the boston area? Let me know cuz i have a few more questions about driving this thing in New England. Thanks again

Send you a PM.

Zsteve · 04-05-2010, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatcat777

SEARCH!

people start bra threads on a daily basis is seems.

YEA! I say NO BRAs, and post pics of them with no bra. Wait thats in the NSFW section where you can see with no bras.

Zerafian · 04-05-2010, 07:47 PM

Doing the front bumper and hood be prepared to pay at least $500 to get 3M clear bra installed. If you by a cloth bra it will end up holding dirt and bugs underneath it overtime and f*ck up the paint eventually.

I wish I would have gotten a clear bra for my Z after all my work done, do it ASAP

RickRack · 04-07-2010, 02:05 PM

It's definitely a smart idea, especially this time of year with all of the roads dug up!

I have a great installer that carries both Autobahnd and Ventureshield films.

Feel free to drop me an e-mail if you are still interested in getting it done (Rickrack79@hotmail.com)

ZCarMan · 04-17-2010, 06:34 AM

Clear bra or Ventureshield isn't cheap, then again neither is having to get your Z re-painted should you wind up eating a big fat rock from some truck or car on the freeway. Invest up front and have some piece of mind afterward.

spryor · 04-17-2010, 07:38 AM

Everyone,

All of your comments on the 3M and Ventureshield clear film bras are very good.

My concerns for its long-term effects are as follows:

- Can water slowly seep below the film's surface?
- Can temperature extremes change the quality of the film?
- Will the film slowly peel?
- Will the clear film turn cloudy?

I would think that paint needs to breathe. If so, can the film be removed for that purpose?

In summary, what if a high-quality paste wax was used more often on the front and top of the hood for protection and the rest of the vehicle for protection, would this not add a layer of protection against light sand, small stones and pebbles, flying bugs, et cetera?

Any thoughts?

spryor

04-05-2010, 02:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cunnos Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: boston,ma Posts: 230 Drives: 2010 370z 40th anniv Rep Power: 15	3M or bra for hood Hi All, Wanted to get everyones ideas/opinions on protecting the hood and lip of the Z. I live in Boston and just purchased a 40th anniversary and want to keep her scratch/bug free, which might seem impossible living up here. Whats the best ways to protect the paint of the car, i heard someone say that I need to apply 3M to it? How much is that and does it really work/worth it? Any ideas on how to protect it?

04-05-2010, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	No bras allowed, its all about free love man. Seriously if your gonna do it, do the clear bra only. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

04-05-2010, 02:12 PM	#5 (permalink)
Xan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MA Posts:99999999999999 Posts: 3,301 Drives: 370Z 40th Aniversary Rep Power: 24	He, another local!! Check this: Paint protection (clear bra) on 40th, with lots of pictures definitely worth it... __________________

04-05-2010, 07:47 PM	#9 (permalink)
Zerafian A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 1,344 Drives: 13' MB 370z Rep Power: 30949	Doing the front bumper and hood be prepared to pay at least $500 to get 3M clear bra installed. If you by a cloth bra it will end up holding dirt and bugs underneath it overtime and fck up the paint eventually. I wish I would have gotten a clear bra for my Z after all my work done, do it ASAP __________________ LC500 exhaust set up*https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bI7DiA43ZYw&t

04-17-2010, 06:34 AM	#11 (permalink)
ZCarMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MD Posts: 4,488 Drives: 09 Z34, 13 F-150 Rep Power: 26	Clear bra or Ventureshield isn't cheap, then again neither is having to get your Z re-painted should you wind up eating a big fat rock from some truck or car on the freeway. Invest up front and have some piece of mind afterward. __________________ Jon Swift \| SPC \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| AAM \| Cobb \| Hawk \| Volk Racing \| Bridgestone Green Demon Eyes

04-05-2010, 02:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	SEARCH! people start bra threads on a daily basis is seems.

04-05-2010, 02:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, search 3m clearbra and you'll find ample threads on it. also venturashield is another good keyword. also xpel

04-07-2010, 02:05 PM	#10 (permalink)
RickRack Base Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wakefield, MA Posts: 1 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 15	It's definitely a smart idea, especially this time of year with all of the roads dug up! I have a great installer that carries both Autobahnd and Ventureshield films. Feel free to drop me an e-mail if you are still interested in getting it done (Rickrack79@hotmail.com)

04-17-2010, 07:38 AM	#12 (permalink)
spryor Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Millington, TN Posts: 59 Drives: 2010 Nissan Versa Rep Power: 15	Everyone, All of your comments on the 3M and Ventureshield clear film bras are very good. My concerns for its long-term effects are as follows: - Can water slowly seep below the film's surface? - Can temperature extremes change the quality of the film? - Will the film slowly peel? - Will the clear film turn cloudy? I would think that paint needs to breathe. If so, can the film be removed for that purpose? In summary, what if a high-quality paste wax was used more often on the front and top of the hood for protection and the rest of the vehicle for protection, would this not add a layer of protection against light sand, small stones and pebbles, flying bugs, et cetera? Any thoughts? spryor Last edited by spryor; 04-18-2010 at 04:29 AM.

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