Tiny chips - Who else has them?

flashburn · 07-23-2010, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 6MT

Just wait a year or two and tell us whether it's "pretty much invisible".

I'm not too worried... the VentureShield product has a lifetime warranty against basically anything other than physical damage.

Zsteve · 07-23-2010, 07:52 PM

better to ask who doesnt have them.

Horseface · 07-23-2010, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by flashburn

There are only two types of 370Z owners:
A) People who bought a clearbra and are happy they did.
B) People that didn't, and are regretting it.

C) People who didn't, but don't give a fvck.

OldGuy · 07-23-2010, 08:21 PM

Z's lousy soft paint requires Clear Bra. Got mine put on before I would drive the car out. Usually guaranteed for life. The Clear Bra enables me to relax and enjoy my car---without the Clear Bra, I'd be a nervous wreck. Repair your car then get the Clear Bra and relax and enjoy your Z.

chuckd05 · 07-23-2010, 08:25 PM

I repainted my g35 coupe bumper twice, once at 40k and once at about 85k ... Second time I asked to the shop to go crazy on clear and it seemed like it was working better... but it was a few hundred each time, and both times brought the car back to mint condition...

its an excuse to get a lip or aftermarket bumper... I put the 05 bumper on my 03 coupe the first time I repainted it.... Im set on doing it all over again with this Z

Zaggeron · 07-23-2010, 08:33 PM

I know a guy with a Nismo with clear bra. First time I saw the car the bra was invisible -- couldn't really see it all all. A month later I saw the car again and there was this fine while line across the hood where wax or dust or whatever had built up along the edge of the bra. I don't think the clear bra is guaranteed to never be visible or fade from micro-hazing. They are just guaranteed not to peel or disintegrate, etc., but they are not guaranteed to always look like the day they were put on.

I'd actually obsess more about the condition of the bra more than I currently do about the few rock chips I have at 6 months hehe.

cerruto · 07-23-2010, 08:39 PM

I had clear bra installed on my car two days after I recieved her. I had on scratch on the splitter before the install. 1,900 miles later this is how the car looks. Clear bra on: full front bumper, 1/4 hood, 1/5 front fenders, A pillers, 1/3 front of roof, full side mirrors, back 1/3 of side skirts, and 1/2 of the front of the rear fenders in front of the wheels. I think its a great investment.

Sorry for the water, it started raining right after wash, wax and polish but I wasnt going to let it stop me....

Zaggeron · 07-23-2010, 08:48 PM

Looks good, but 1900 miles is too early to tell. Post the same pic angle @ 30k.

It's a personal choice, but I wouldn't think of it as an investment. It's not likely the resale value at 50k miles will be much affected by whether the car has a clear bra. if I planned to trade in or sell @ 20k, then it might have a different opinion.

cerruto · 07-23-2010, 08:59 PM

^ I have had clear bra on a 2003 Audi TT (Up to 36K miles) and a 2007 MazdaSpeed6 (Up to 32K miles). I didnt clear bra my 2006 S2000, or my 2006 Evo9. After the TT I skipped out on putting on clear bra and regreted it on both cars. Its true that the clear bra can get beat up but it stands up to everying better then paint does. Clear bra also lets me control my crazy thoughts about damaged paint.

Zaggeron · 07-23-2010, 09:09 PM

Sounds like a clear bra was the right choice for you

For me, probably not.

flashburn · 07-23-2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zaggeron

I know a guy with a Nismo with clear bra. First time I saw the car the bra was invisible -- couldn't really see it all all. A month later I saw the car again and there was this fine while line across the hood where wax or dust or whatever had built up along the edge of the bra. I don't think the clear bra is guaranteed to never be visible or fade from micro-hazing. They are just guaranteed not to peel or disintegrate, etc., but they are not guaranteed to always look like the day they were put on.

That's why when your waxing it you don't run the wax along the line of the clear bra... duh.

BTW The VentureShield warranty is against "cracking, bubbling, or yellowing."

PapoZalsa · 07-23-2010, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez

You are right, my boy has it on his 07 350Z. He had it installed June 07, now you can see the edges clearly and it has this sorta brownish/orangish tint to it, he is pissed.

They are supposed to have a 5 year warranty on them, at least. I will not spend that kind of money if there is no waranty on the product nationwide.

Aslo take under consideration that you get what you pay for!

http://www.ultrashield-hr.com/faqs.htm

How long will UltraShield last?

Our product is warranted for 4 years against cracking or yellowing and the film has been known to last as long as 7 years. Of course, whether the vehicle is garaged and/or washed and waxed on a regular basis will make a big difference.

Pharmacist · 07-24-2010, 01:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashburn

There are only two types of 370Z owners:
A) People who bought a clearbra and are happy they did.
B) People that didn't, and are regretting it.

i guess i fit the second choice

fairladyZ34 · 07-24-2010, 01:52 AM

i would have liked to clear bra before my bumper got bug splatter and what not everywhere but oh well, i can use it as an excuse for a new body kit further down the raod

Lemers · 07-24-2010, 01:57 AM

There are a lot of highwind days here and due to the sand it damages the paint all the time. my insurance allows for one repaint

07-23-2010, 07:52 PM	#17 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	better to ask who doesnt have them. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

07-23-2010, 08:25 PM	#20 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 20	I repainted my g35 coupe bumper twice, once at 40k and once at about 85k ... Second time I asked to the shop to go crazy on clear and it seemed like it was working better... but it was a few hundred each time, and both times brought the car back to mint condition... its an excuse to get a lip or aftermarket bumper... I put the 05 bumper on my 03 coupe the first time I repainted it.... Im set on doing it all over again with this Z __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

07-23-2010, 08:33 PM	#21 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	I know a guy with a Nismo with clear bra. First time I saw the car the bra was invisible -- couldn't really see it all all. A month later I saw the car again and there was this fine while line across the hood where wax or dust or whatever had built up along the edge of the bra. I don't think the clear bra is guaranteed to never be visible or fade from micro-hazing. They are just guaranteed not to peel or disintegrate, etc., but they are not guaranteed to always look like the day they were put on. I'd actually obsess more about the condition of the bra more than I currently do about the few rock chips I have at 6 months hehe. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited Last edited by Zaggeron; 07-23-2010 at 08:51 PM.

07-23-2010, 08:48 PM	#23 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Looks good, but 1900 miles is too early to tell. Post the same pic angle @ 30k. It's a personal choice, but I wouldn't think of it as an investment. It's not likely the resale value at 50k miles will be much affected by whether the car has a clear bra. if I planned to trade in or sell @ 20k, then it might have a different opinion. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

07-23-2010, 09:09 PM	#25 (permalink)
Zaggeron A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,951 Drives: '10 370ZR '13 BRZ Rep Power: 18	Sounds like a clear bra was the right choice for you For me, probably not. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite 370z Roadster:Touring/Sport 2013 Subaru BRZ Limited

07-23-2010, 08:21 PM	#19 (permalink)
OldGuy Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Greensburg PA Posts: 899 Drives: '09370Z Red Base A7 Rep Power: 17	Z's lousy soft paint requires Clear Bra. Got mine put on before I would drive the car out. Usually guaranteed for life. The Clear Bra enables me to relax and enjoy my car---without the Clear Bra, I'd be a nervous wreck. Repair your car then get the Clear Bra and relax and enjoy your Z.

07-23-2010, 08:39 PM	#22 (permalink)
cerruto Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington CT Posts: 102 Drives: 10 Nismo 370z RED Rep Power: 15	I had clear bra installed on my car two days after I recieved her. I had on scratch on the splitter before the install. 1,900 miles later this is how the car looks. Clear bra on: full front bumper, 1/4 hood, 1/5 front fenders, A pillers, 1/3 front of roof, full side mirrors, back 1/3 of side skirts, and 1/2 of the front of the rear fenders in front of the wheels. I think its a great investment. Sorry for the water, it started raining right after wash, wax and polish but I wasnt going to let it stop me....

07-23-2010, 08:59 PM	#24 (permalink)
cerruto Base Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Torrington CT Posts: 102 Drives: 10 Nismo 370z RED Rep Power: 15	^ I have had clear bra on a 2003 Audi TT (Up to 36K miles) and a 2007 MazdaSpeed6 (Up to 32K miles). I didnt clear bra my 2006 S2000, or my 2006 Evo9. After the TT I skipped out on putting on clear bra and regreted it on both cars. Its true that the clear bra can get beat up but it stands up to everying better then paint does. Clear bra also lets me control my crazy thoughts about damaged paint.

07-24-2010, 01:52 AM	#29 (permalink)
fairladyZ34 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Central NJ Posts: 1,577 Drives: 08 G37S Black M6 Rep Power: 19	i would have liked to clear bra before my bumper got bug splatter and what not everywhere but oh well, i can use it as an excuse for a new body kit further down the raod __________________ From Z to G to BMW and back to a G! Nismo for life

07-24-2010, 01:57 AM	#30 (permalink)
Lemers A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Izmir, Turkey Posts: 15,371 Drives: 2012 Traverse LTZ Rep Power: 52	There are a lot of highwind days here and due to the sand it damages the paint all the time. my insurance allows for one repaint __________________ 2010 Black Cherry Touring/Sport/Nav Now - 2012 Travese LTZ until I leave for Turkey

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