Whos Had Clear Car Bra Applied to the 370z

Aussie370z · 01-17-2010, 01:40 AM

Anyone thats had the clear film applied to there car please post your views. Positive or Negative.

Im getting mine done Wednesday and I cant find anyone in Australia thats had it done...

How clear is it ?

VCuomo · 01-17-2010, 03:11 AM

My whole front clip (fenders, nose, and entire hood) plus the A pillars has been done (Ventureshield). Looks great (the film is perfectly clear), no-one has noticed that it's there, and I have no rock chips in the paint after over 8 months.

Do it - you won't regret it!

Pushing_Tin · 01-17-2010, 03:14 AM

What do people think of Clear Bra Paint Protection?

Aussie370z · 01-17-2010, 03:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VCuomo

My whole front clip (fenders, nose, and entire hood) plus the A pillars has been done (Ventureshield). Looks great (the film is perfectly clear), no-one has noticed that it's there, and I have no rock chips in the paint after over 8 months.

Do it - you won't regret it!

Hi VCuomo

Thanks for the reply and nice to hear a positive comment.

I have only owned my car a week and have not really used it. No stone chips yet and I will not use until I get it done...

again thanks ...

aussie370z

Aussie370z · 01-17-2010, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Pushing_Tin

What do people think of Clear Bra Paint Protection?

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Hi Pushing Tin

Thanks mate I checked out the comments and makes me feel a whole lot better getting it done...

Man I love this forum and its feedback...

Pushing_Tin · 01-17-2010, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Aussie370z

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Hi Pushing Tin

Thanks mate I checked out the comments and makes me feel a whole lot better getting it done...

Man I love this forum and its feedback...

You're welcome! If you're here for a while and really use the site please consider becoming a premium member!

Also the sooner the better on the bra, the longer you wait the more chips and nicks you'll have in the paint and you'll easily see them through the bra.

UNKNOWN_370 · 01-17-2010, 10:02 AM

My question concerning clear bra is... does it hold up well during washing? And how about waxing? Do these chemicals afftect the clear bra?

JSBZ · 01-17-2010, 10:19 AM

I had a clear bra (3M film) installed last summer. It is a neccessity here in Colorado. I had the entire front clip, mirrors, half the hood, pillars, lights and part of the front fenders covered.
I avoid waxing the film but I do use detail spray on it. So far no discoloration. I hand wash the car. The film does look weird (discolored) when viewed through polarized sunglasses.

StLRedrider · 01-17-2010, 11:43 AM

Do it, 1st thing.. Best thing i ever did. Just saved me the other night as a matter a fact, my bloodhound put his monsters asss paws on the h00d

he'll never go unattended in my garage again

azn98r · 01-17-2010, 02:12 PM

but due time does it eventually start coming up on the edges? Is there a life time warranty on them or anything. cause I could picture it if it starts to raise up on the edges you'll have a line of dirt.. correct me if I am wrong. Or is that the least of my worries

dalparadise · 01-17-2010, 03:26 PM

I got Venture Shield last week, with about 450 miles on the Roadster and one tiny, invisible-to-everyone-but-me rock chip in the bumper. I'm quite happy with the install, overall. The product even completely hid my small chip.

The lines are not as invisible as I had thought they would be from certain angles, but the film itself is much more clear than I expected it to be. That is to say that, even with polarized sunglasses and in different light (sun, florescent, incandescent, etc.) there seems to be no noticeable color shift on my Platinum Graphite. I can detect a very slight orange peel effect in the material, compared to the raw finish of the car, but viewed from any distance further than about 6 inches, even that is imperceptible. Straight-on from the front, the clear bra is completely invisible. From the sides a small line is the only thing you'll see. It definitely beats the sand blast effect I got on my last car.

I got a half-hood, half fenders, full bumper and fang area and leading edge of the mirrors done for $450 at Executive Motoring in Houston. Workmanship is excellent, aside from one small bubble (about the diameter of a BB) in the left fender that I'm having them look at next week. The product and their installation work come with a warranty for the life of the car.

It's a no-brainer in a city like Houston, where concrete debris on the freeway is very common. I consider it among the most sensible money I will spend on this car.

JSBZ · 01-17-2010, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azn98r

but due time does it eventually start coming up on the edges? Is there a life time warranty on them or anything. cause I could picture it if it starts to raise up on the edges you'll have a line of dirt.. correct me if I am wrong. Or is that the least of my worries

Ive had a bunch of vehicles with a clear bra and none have had problems even after 5 years. The warranty is only as good as the installer.

ryanboy · 03-28-2010, 09:53 PM

anyone done their whole doors and fenders?

Kev T · 03-30-2010, 06:08 AM

Get it done, how much is peace of mind worth ?

ryanboy · 03-30-2010, 07:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kev T

Get it done, how much is peace of mind worth ?

01-17-2010, 01:40 AM	#1 (permalink)
Aussie370z Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Melbourne Posts: 27 Drives: 10 Nissan370z Silver Rep Power: 16	Whos Had Clear Car Bra Applied to the 370z Anyone thats had the clear film applied to there car please post your views. Positive or Negative. Im getting mine done Wednesday and I cant find anyone in Australia thats had it done... How clear is it ?

01-17-2010, 11:43 AM	#9 (permalink)
StLRedrider A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: St.louis,Mo Posts: 17,755 Drives: O9Sprt/Touring,p-51 Rep Power: 61	Do it, 1st thing.. Best thing i ever did. Just saved me the other night as a matter a fact, my bloodhound put his monsters asss paws on the h00d he'll never go unattended in my garage again __________________ Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today J.Dean

01-17-2010, 03:26 PM	#11 (permalink)
dalparadise The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 354 Drives: 2010 Z Roadster T/S Rep Power: 16	I got Venture Shield last week, with about 450 miles on the Roadster and one tiny, invisible-to-everyone-but-me rock chip in the bumper. I'm quite happy with the install, overall. The product even completely hid my small chip. The lines are not as invisible as I had thought they would be from certain angles, but the film itself is much more clear than I expected it to be. That is to say that, even with polarized sunglasses and in different light (sun, florescent, incandescent, etc.) there seems to be no noticeable color shift on my Platinum Graphite. I can detect a very slight orange peel effect in the material, compared to the raw finish of the car, but viewed from any distance further than about 6 inches, even that is imperceptible. Straight-on from the front, the clear bra is completely invisible. From the sides a small line is the only thing you'll see. It definitely beats the sand blast effect I got on my last car. I got a half-hood, half fenders, full bumper and fang area and leading edge of the mirrors done for $450 at Executive Motoring in Houston. Workmanship is excellent, aside from one small bubble (about the diameter of a BB) in the left fender that I'm having them look at next week. The product and their installation work come with a warranty for the life of the car. It's a no-brainer in a city like Houston, where concrete debris on the freeway is very common. I consider it among the most sensible money I will spend on this car. __________________ 2010 Platinum Graphite Roadster - Tour/Sport/6MT/GReddy SE catback/B&M short shift If the top is up, it must be parked. Last edited by dalparadise; 01-17-2010 at 03:29 PM.

03-28-2010, 09:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
ryanboy Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 201 Drives: Red z34 09 0060 Rep Power: 15	anyone done their whole doors and fenders? __________________ Slut RED Nismo Z34 2009 #60

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01-17-2010, 03:11 AM	#2 (permalink)
VCuomo Track Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: SoCal Posts: 887 Drives: BMW 335i Sport Rep Power: 17	My whole front clip (fenders, nose, and entire hood) plus the A pillars has been done (Ventureshield). Looks great (the film is perfectly clear), no-one has noticed that it's there, and I have no rock chips in the paint after over 8 months. Do it - you won't regret it!

01-17-2010, 03:14 AM	#3 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 228	What do people think of Clear Bra Paint Protection?

01-17-2010, 10:02 AM	#7 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	My question concerning clear bra is... does it hold up well during washing? And how about waxing? Do these chemicals afftect the clear bra?

01-17-2010, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
JSBZ Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Colorado Posts: 56 Drives: 09 370Z T/S 6MT Rep Power: 16	I had a clear bra (3M film) installed last summer. It is a neccessity here in Colorado. I had the entire front clip, mirrors, half the hood, pillars, lights and part of the front fenders covered. I avoid waxing the film but I do use detail spray on it. So far no discoloration. I hand wash the car. The film does look weird (discolored) when viewed through polarized sunglasses.

01-17-2010, 02:12 PM	#10 (permalink)
azn98r Base Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Miami, FL. Posts: 6 Drives: 98 Integra Type-R Rep Power: 16	but due time does it eventually start coming up on the edges? Is there a life time warranty on them or anything. cause I could picture it if it starts to raise up on the edges you'll have a line of dirt.. correct me if I am wrong. Or is that the least of my worries

03-30-2010, 06:08 AM	#14 (permalink)
Kev T Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Surrey England Posts: 39 Drives: nissan 370z 2010 GT Rep Power: 16	Get it done, how much is peace of mind worth ?