Clear auto bra?

SUP · 07-27-2017, 06:13 PM

If you have put this on your Z can you tell me how it worked out?

Looks
Protection from rocks / bugs?
Maintenance of protective clear bra?

I am considering doing this to our just purchased (used) 2017 Z.

SUP

Benibiker · 07-27-2017, 06:45 PM

I've never used them but I've seen many age in a horrible way. The ones I saw turned yellow and cracked. Low quality version? I don't know but I stay away from them.

cooltoy · 07-27-2017, 06:48 PM

It depends on the film. Don't go cheap.

Xpel ultimate does not change colour and is self-healing. I am happy with mine.

Also use the search, there have been plenty of threads on the subject.

Nissan 370Z Forum - Search Results

Airwilf · 07-27-2017, 07:04 PM

I have used the clear 3M on several of my present and past cars.With today's new products and improved chemical technology,yellowing may be a thing of the past. Wash and clean the same as the rest of the car.Yes,stones may damage it,if they have sharp corners or edges and have a bit of velocity behind them.I've had the 3M take a couple of rock hits,but didn't damage the car,in my case.

SUP · 07-27-2017, 07:13 PM

You are correct coolboy, there are a lot of threads on this topic. I will review them and get an idea.

Thanks,

SUP

TexasChuck · 07-28-2017, 05:00 PM

I put the Xpel on my Z several years ago. Good investment. Yes the film may tear slightly, but protects the paint. The film is easily replace in a few years. Larger items may still leave a ding.

ct2012 · 07-28-2017, 05:08 PM

I got a serious rock chip on my hood within the first couple months of owning the Z and it drove me absolutely nuts, so my first "mod" was covering 1/3 of the hood, full front bumper and front fenders with Xpel Ultimate. It cost a decent amount, but you honestly can't beat the peace of mind it will bring you. Plus (especially nice in the summer months around here), you can just wipe off the bug guts from the clear bra with a wet paper towel.

A lot of guys will say that it's better to do the full hood but I've had no regrets only doing partial. The line is barely noticeable.

OptionZero · 07-28-2017, 06:02 PM

I have XPel ultimate and am very pleased with it.

Get it installed by a professional that is licensed and it will come with a warranty

Don't cheap out if you're gonna do it

Telephone · 07-28-2017, 11:50 PM

Another vote for Xpel. Should be your first mod.

Nixin · 07-29-2017, 10:03 AM

Great investment.

SUP · 07-29-2017, 08:11 PM

Thanks for all the comments. I am going to do it. Have to look at next couple of months as I had a Kenwood Unit put in with navigation, satellite, etc.

SUP

HulaGirl · 07-31-2017, 08:30 PM

The Xpel protection I added to my Z was some of the best money I spent. In my book, it's a must if you want to keep the car looking great.

07-27-2017, 06:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
SUP Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Harris Posts: 5 Drives: 17 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	Clear auto bra? If you have put this on your Z can you tell me how it worked out? Looks Protection from rocks / bugs? Maintenance of protective clear bra? I am considering doing this to our just purchased (used) 2017 Z. SUP

07-27-2017, 06:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
Benibiker Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 235 Drives: Red 17 370Z Touring Rep Power: 16	I've never used them but I've seen many age in a horrible way. The ones I saw turned yellow and cracked. Low quality version? I don't know but I stay away from them. NZ.Z likes this. __________________ 2017 Pure Red 6MT 370Z Touring

07-27-2017, 06:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooltoy Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary Posts: 13,973 Drives: 14 PW 370Z S/T MT Rep Power: 243722	It depends on the film. Don't go cheap. Xpel ultimate does not change colour and is self-healing. I am happy with mine. Also use the search, there have been plenty of threads on the subject. Nissan 370Z Forum - Search Results __________________ Member of kenchan's "photoshopped mods" and "proper offsets" gang.

07-28-2017, 05:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
TexasChuck Track Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: SE Texas Posts: 556 Drives: 2014 Black Cherry Co Rep Power: 14	Ppf I put the Xpel on my Z several years ago. Good investment. Yes the film may tear slightly, but protects the paint. The film is easily replace in a few years. Larger items may still leave a ding.

07-28-2017, 06:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,246 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	I have XPel ultimate and am very pleased with it. Get it installed by a professional that is licensed and it will come with a warranty Don't cheap out if you're gonna do it __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

07-27-2017, 07:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
Airwilf Base Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Niagara Region Ontario Posts: 166 Drives: 18 370Z Red 6M Rep Power: 8	I have used the clear 3M on several of my present and past cars.With today's new products and improved chemical technology,yellowing may be a thing of the past. Wash and clean the same as the rest of the car.Yes,stones may damage it,if they have sharp corners or edges and have a bit of velocity behind them.I've had the 3M take a couple of rock hits,but didn't damage the car,in my case.

07-27-2017, 07:13 PM	#5 (permalink)
SUP Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Harris Posts: 5 Drives: 17 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	You are correct coolboy, there are a lot of threads on this topic. I will review them and get an idea. Thanks, SUP

07-28-2017, 05:08 PM	#7 (permalink)
ct2012 Base Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Central PA Posts: 43 Drives: 16 370Z Sport Rep Power: 9	I got a serious rock chip on my hood within the first couple months of owning the Z and it drove me absolutely nuts, so my first "mod" was covering 1/3 of the hood, full front bumper and front fenders with Xpel Ultimate. It cost a decent amount, but you honestly can't beat the peace of mind it will bring you. Plus (especially nice in the summer months around here), you can just wipe off the bug guts from the clear bra with a wet paper towel. A lot of guys will say that it's better to do the full hood but I've had no regrets only doing partial. The line is barely noticeable.

07-28-2017, 11:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Telephone Enthusiast Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 297 Drives: 2012 Sport M6 Rep Power: 14	Another vote for Xpel. Should be your first mod.

07-29-2017, 10:03 AM	#10 (permalink)
Nixin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: GWN Posts: 3,488 Drives: Goodbye Z! Rep Power: 19833	Great investment.

07-29-2017, 08:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
SUP Base Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Harris Posts: 5 Drives: 17 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 8	Thanks for all the comments. I am going to do it. Have to look at next couple of months as I had a Kenwood Unit put in with navigation, satellite, etc. SUP

07-31-2017, 08:30 PM	#12 (permalink)
HulaGirl Track Member Join Date: May 2015 Location: SoutheastOfDisorder NJ Posts: 883 Drives: 370Z Base Man Pearl Rep Power: 63	The Xpel protection I added to my Z was some of the best money I spent. In my book, it's a must if you want to keep the car looking great. __________________ ~Hula Girl at Heart~ Rear Deck Spoiler, Splash Guards, AFE filters, Weathertech Liners, Xpel, Calipers in VHT Bright Blue, Clazzio Seatcovers

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