Clear bra, vinyl wrap or good coat of wax?

happytheman · 10-15-2011, 08:46 AM

You know... I never even thought about the bug splats. We've got Lovebugs here in full force and this would've helped out.

sboden · 10-16-2011, 08:03 AM

I bought mine used with chips in it but I still put a clear bra on. Yes you can see the paint chips (I touched them up but the bra pulled some of the touch up off as it cured) but at least I won't be adding any new paint chips to the front.

If you put a clear bra on especially if not done right after buying a new one, make sure the areas being covered are as pristine as you can get them as the bra will magnify any imperfections.

dennis26 · 10-16-2011, 06:36 PM

Clear bra is the only way to go, to stop the bumper from looking like garbage. Coat of wax won't take away the chips once they are there.

Huck · 03-01-2012, 01:09 PM

I know this is an old post but I just came across it. I have the clear bra on my car, who evert had it before me had it installed. I didn't even realize it was on there at first, it's really subtle. And so far it seems to do a great job of protecting the car, there's no scratches or chips on it at all. It feels like a thin layer of rubber almost, so its like it absorbs the impact and diffused it. I didn't know about clear bras before, but I will definitely be getting it again. Worth every penny.

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View Poll Results: Clear bra or good coat of wax
Clear Bra	39	66.10%
Good Coat of Wax	13	22.03%
Full Vinyl Wrap	7	11.86%
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10-15-2011, 08:46 AM	#16 (permalink)
happytheman A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 10,737 Drives: MB 6M Tour/Sport Z34 Rep Power: 1822	You know... I never even thought about the bug splats. We've got Lovebugs here in full force and this would've helped out. __________________ --Brantly-- *PowderCoating by Mike/Stillen/PWJDM/Shine Auto/NST* GTR/Michelin /Fast Intentions/Evo-R/Mobil 1/Motul/Z1 https://facebook.com/CentralFloridaZClub

10-16-2011, 08:03 AM	#17 (permalink)
sboden Track Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Kansas City Posts: 580 Drives: 09 Blue 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I bought mine used with chips in it but I still put a clear bra on. Yes you can see the paint chips (I touched them up but the bra pulled some of the touch up off as it cured) but at least I won't be adding any new paint chips to the front. If you put a clear bra on especially if not done right after buying a new one, make sure the areas being covered are as pristine as you can get them as the bra will magnify any imperfections. __________________ 09 Monterey Blue 370Z Sport/Tour, Takeda Shorties, Blk Nismo Wheels, Blk Painted Top/Exhaust cut out, Invidia Gemini CBE, Southbend Stage 2 clutch, Lite weight flywheel, Zspeed HD CSC, flat black headlights. Previously owned 03 G35 Coupe 6MT and Volvo C30 R Design.

03-01-2012, 01:09 PM	#19 (permalink)
Huck A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Cocoa, Florida Age: 42 Posts: 5,075 Drives: Pantydropper machine Rep Power: 33	I know this is an old post but I just came across it. I have the clear bra on my car, who evert had it before me had it installed. I didn't even realize it was on there at first, it's really subtle. And so far it seems to do a great job of protecting the car, there's no scratches or chips on it at all. It feels like a thin layer of rubber almost, so its like it absorbs the impact and diffused it. I didn't know about clear bras before, but I will definitely be getting it again. Worth every penny. --- I am here: http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=28.354310,-80.686549 Sent from my iPizzle using magic and new fangled science stuff __________________ VLEDS \| Evo-R \| Moddiction \| CF Hood Struts \| F.I. CF CBE & LTH \| Stillen CAI \| NST Pulleys \| UpRev \| Z1 \| M7 \| Status \| Forgestar \| PSS \| Whiteline \| SPL \| SPC \| Kenwood \| Zenclosure \| Kicker \| Alpine Type R

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10-16-2011, 06:36 PM	#18 (permalink)
dennis26 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 314 Drives: 10 370z roadster Rep Power: 14	Clear bra is the only way to go, to stop the bumper from looking like garbage. Coat of wax won't take away the chips once they are there.