what clear bra brand is best? and how much did you guys spend??

pulpz · 12-23-2009, 07:47 PM

This is a very helpful thread.

So does anyone have first hand experience of VS or 3M for a period of 2-3 years or more on their car??? Sounds like some conflicting second hand info.

fatcat777 · 12-23-2009, 07:54 PM

i've had 3m on my truck for 2 years, its great. I don't think its conflicting information they are just different products.

JB1 · 12-31-2009, 07:08 PM

I have Ventureshield: full bumper, partial hood, partial fenders, mirrors. Total cost: 400. My installer didn't use a pattern, it was a complete "free hand" install, very nicely done.

pulpz · 01-01-2010, 10:04 AM

AAP on Columbus Ohio quoted:

$698 for front bumper, partial hood, partial fenders, and mirrors
$209 for window tint
$50 discount for both at same time

Still shopping around...but here is a link to interesting videos Automotive Appearance Pros 2007

PlazmaStrike · 01-01-2010, 10:43 AM

Im getting Full VentureShield done too. The guy doing it is on vacation right now. Probably will get it done next week

StLRedrider · 01-01-2010, 12:29 PM

What do people think of Clear Bra Paint Protection?

jayhuffdaddy · 01-10-2010, 02:00 PM

Ok, I noticed on my clear bra today that in some areas it looks like what some of the exhaust tips look like with that burnt blue on the tips (think invidia titanium tips). Has anyone had this happen to them? I'm wondering if it's the cold weather. I had mine put on 12/19/09 and was wondering if it just hasnt adhered all the way yet.

Update: I have figured out I only notice this if I am wearing polarized sunglasses.

YamahaR6 · 01-11-2010, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jayhuffdaddy

Ok, I noticed on my clear bra today that in some areas it looks like what some of the exhaust tips look like with that burnt blue on the tips (think invidia titanium tips). Has anyone had this happen to them? I'm wondering if it's the cold weather. I had mine put on 12/19/09 and was wondering if it just hasnt adhered all the way yet.

Update: I have figured out I only notice this if I am wearing polarized sunglasses.

haha....you are not the first to wonder that...

dalparadise · 01-12-2010, 04:23 AM

I'm getting Ventureshield tomorrow. $450 for "the works" quoted on the phone. I'll ask further tomorrow at the shop.

res0zsfa · 01-12-2010, 06:27 AM

so guys, i decided to get the ventureshield kit... cost me 550 - 1/3 hood, part fender, side mirrors and full bumper..... also with formula one CERAMIC tint for 225.... not a bad deal i guess. He first tried to give me formula tint for 275 with only dyed tint, so i declined. The day i dropped off my car he asked me if i were still going to hold off on the tint... and i asked him if i can get ceramic tint... and he quoted me 225... (trying to give his tint-er a job) After a couple days i noticed wavy lines on the edge of the side mirrors. i called in and said that happened due to the cold weather. I took it in the next day and he fixed it in less than 5min. problem solved. oh, and bad thing about ventureshield, he said not to wax the clear coat... just buy plexus plastic cleaner and wax the rest of the car. Unfortunately, plexus plastic cleaner costs a lot. about 19 bucks average per bottle.

pulpz · 03-20-2010, 07:05 AM

Ventureshield installed ....partial fenders, partial hood, mirrors, and of course front end. $550. at Advanced Paint Protection-VentureShield Automotive Paint Protection Film

They told me I could apply wax to it - just don't use high speed equipment. I'l probably just use PLexis, as recommended by Ventureshield.

coaster · 03-22-2010, 05:25 PM

I have Ventureshield also: full bumper, full hood, full fenders, mirrors, headlights, back rocker panel for < 1k

370Z JT · 03-23-2010, 02:56 AM

how do you guys prep for the install? or do you guys just take it there and they will prep the car for you?

HTP AutoWorks · 03-23-2010, 10:33 AM

Just take the car there clean. You're installer will appreciate that. And they will prep the surface for the film. I always make sure it is perfectly clean. Usually I use a 3M adhesive remover to get the bugs off and then clay bar it. There is no need to strip the wax off really.

By the way. Do bot use wax on your clear bra. Clear bras are pourous and will absorb what you put on them. Most waxes tend to yellow as they age in turn making your clear bra look yellow. A good sealant is the best way to go. Zaino is also very good. I give a bottle of this acrylic sealant I found that is used on aircraft windscreens. I believe it's hands done the best product out there for clear bras... even though it wasn't developed for them.

12-23-2009, 07:47 PM	#16 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	This is a very helpful thread. So does anyone have first hand experience of VS or 3M for a period of 2-3 years or more on their car??? Sounds like some conflicting second hand info. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

12-31-2009, 07:08 PM	#18 (permalink)
JB1 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 748 Drives: 09 Nissan 370Z sold Rep Power: 17	I have Ventureshield: full bumper, partial hood, partial fenders, mirrors. Total cost: 400. My installer didn't use a pattern, it was a complete "free hand" install, very nicely done. __________________ Black Fangs // Black rear Valance // Berk CBE // COBB post MAF tubes // K&N drop in filters // Setrab Oil Cooler // Stillen Sway bars // Z1 SS brake lines // Stillen brake cooling kit // Harness bar //

01-01-2010, 10:04 AM	#19 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	AAP on Columbus Ohio quoted: $698 for front bumper, partial hood, partial fenders, and mirrors $209 for window tint $50 discount for both at same time Still shopping around...but here is a link to interesting videos Automotive Appearance Pros 2007 __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

01-01-2010, 12:29 PM	#21 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 60	What do people think of Clear Bra Paint Protection? __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

01-10-2010, 02:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 16	Ok, I noticed on my clear bra today that in some areas it looks like what some of the exhaust tips look like with that burnt blue on the tips (think invidia titanium tips). Has anyone had this happen to them? I'm wondering if it's the cold weather. I had mine put on 12/19/09 and was wondering if it just hasnt adhered all the way yet. Update: I have figured out I only notice this if I am wearing polarized sunglasses. Last edited by jayhuffdaddy; 01-10-2010 at 07:09 PM.

12-23-2009, 07:54 PM	#17 (permalink)
fatcat777 Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 220 Drives: BlackPersimmonSport Rep Power: 16	i've had 3m on my truck for 2 years, its great. I don't think its conflicting information they are just different products.

01-01-2010, 10:43 AM	#20 (permalink)
PlazmaStrike Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Drives: YZFR1 RSX 370z Nismo Rep Power: 16	Im getting Full VentureShield done too. The guy doing it is on vacation right now. Probably will get it done next week

01-12-2010, 04:23 AM	#24 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	I'm getting Ventureshield tomorrow. $450 for "the works" quoted on the phone. I'll ask further tomorrow at the shop. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked.

01-12-2010, 06:27 AM	#25 (permalink)
res0zsfa Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Mukilteo/Seattle Posts: 248 Drives: 09 370z PW MT Rep Power: 15	ventureshield so guys, i decided to get the ventureshield kit... cost me 550 - 1/3 hood, part fender, side mirrors and full bumper..... also with formula one CERAMIC tint for 225.... not a bad deal i guess. He first tried to give me formula tint for 275 with only dyed tint, so i declined. The day i dropped off my car he asked me if i were still going to hold off on the tint... and i asked him if i can get ceramic tint... and he quoted me 225... (trying to give his tint-er a job) After a couple days i noticed wavy lines on the edge of the side mirrors. i called in and said that happened due to the cold weather. I took it in the next day and he fixed it in less than 5min. problem solved. oh, and bad thing about ventureshield, he said not to wax the clear coat... just buy plexus plastic cleaner and wax the rest of the car. Unfortunately, plexus plastic cleaner costs a lot. about 19 bucks average per bottle.

03-20-2010, 07:05 AM	#26 (permalink)
pulpz Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dayton, Ohio Posts: 281 Drives: 09 PG 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 16	Ventureshield installed ....partial fenders, partial hood, mirrors, and of course front end. $550. at Advanced Paint Protection-VentureShield Automotive Paint Protection Film They told me I could apply wax to it - just don't use high speed equipment. I'l probably just use PLexis, as recommended by Ventureshield. __________________ 2016 Cayman GTS 6MT / 2017 Q60 Sport / 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD / 2015 Lexus IS 350 AWD F-Sport (Sold) / 2009 PG 370Z Sport 6MT, (Sold) / 2003 SS 350Z Enthusiast 6MT (Sold)

03-22-2010, 05:25 PM	#27 (permalink)
coaster Base Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Jose Posts: 249 Drives: 09 370z PW 6MT Rep Power: 16	I have Ventureshield also: full bumper, full hood, full fenders, mirrors, headlights, back rocker panel for < 1k __________________ Cars owned: DC2/AP1/NA2/FG2/Z33/Z34/R35

03-23-2010, 02:56 AM	#28 (permalink)
370Z JT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: United States Posts: 2,905 Drives: 370Z PW 7AT Rep Power: 378	how do you guys prep for the install? or do you guys just take it there and they will prep the car for you?

03-23-2010, 10:33 AM	#29 (permalink)
HTP AutoWorks Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 124 Drives: G35, Jeep SRT-8 Rep Power: 0	Just take the car there clean. You're installer will appreciate that. And they will prep the surface for the film. I always make sure it is perfectly clean. Usually I use a 3M adhesive remover to get the bugs off and then clay bar it. There is no need to strip the wax off really. By the way. Do bot use wax on your clear bra. Clear bras are pourous and will absorb what you put on them. Most waxes tend to yellow as they age in turn making your clear bra look yellow. A good sealant is the best way to go. Zaino is also very good. I give a bottle of this acrylic sealant I found that is used on aircraft windscreens. I believe it's hands done the best product out there for clear bras... even though it wasn't developed for them. Last edited by HTP AutoWorks; 03-23-2010 at 10:40 AM.

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