What do people think of Clear Bra Paint Protection?

flashburn · 09-03-2010, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rebe945

Its been since April that i had Ventureshield Ultra installed. My installer is top notch but we agreed to re do the bumper in the Fall. I had a scrape on it so I decided to have the frt done again. The problem is the adhesive is very difficult to remove and looks and feels sticky. Im crossing my fingers it comes out like i hoped. Ive let the installer keep my car now for over a week(he has other jobs) and added window tinting. Man, Im worried about that adhesive. Any installer have any comments? Thanks, Rich

Wow, that's pretty crazy for him to keep the car a week. I had part of my front bumper redone because it had too much bubbling around an edge, so the installer agreed to redo it for free. He simply heated it up with a heat gun a little bit, pulled it off, and then sprayed and wiped it down with the same stuff he uses to install. There were no issues and everything turned out perfect. It didn't take long at all. Granted it was only on for a couple of weeks before it was removed, but he said it was pretty common for people to replace parts of it if they get badly damaged.

rebe945 · 09-03-2010, 05:22 PM

Thanks, I'm, picking the z up Saturday morning. The installer said everything looks good. he used some alcohal products to strip the adhesive. Said it would actually clean it up better. Took 4-5 hrs for just half the bumper. We'll see.I trust the guy though. He is very good. I wonder if Ventureshield has any liability if this problem is present? Rich

Zsteve · 09-03-2010, 05:34 PM

Just say no.

AutoPaintGuar · 09-04-2010, 06:35 AM

Removing the film with venture shield is really easy. It's one of the easiest films to remove. To bad it doesn't last to long as it scratches really easy etc.

To remove just put out in the sun and let it warm up for a few minutes. Slightly pull on the edge and stretch off. The more you stretch the less adhesive will be on the car. If done correctly you will have hardly any adhesive left. Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes.

4-5 hours? Yikes... I never heard of anyone taking that much time to remove venture film. He was probably to busy to get to your car and made up an excuse.

Hopefully he put some wax back on after he stripped everything off. Wax makes the film even easier to remove down the road.

Thanks

flashburn · 09-04-2010, 06:43 AM

Scratches easy? I've had my VentureShield on my entire front end for around 8 months, not a single scratch. There are some really small knicks from rocks, but they are only visible if you are standing inches away from the car, and none of them have gone through the film.

rebe945 · 09-04-2010, 06:36 PM

Thank goodness. Came out perfect shiny black.

Haz · 09-09-2010, 08:35 AM

I am Heart broken. I just took my brand new 370Z to a 2800 miles one week joy ride to Maine, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada and Niagara Falls.
Upon washing the car, I noticed a couple of dings on my front bumper.
I have to get it repaired and cover it with the clear shield. I live in Long Island NY. Any one knows any good body shop and the place to do the clear shield?
Pls let me know.
Thanks
Ben

PapoZalsa · 09-09-2010, 08:45 AM

My Clear Bra installation took about 2 hrs. with 5 yrs of warranty nationwide.

AllForTheCash · 09-20-2010, 05:48 PM

Can Anyone recommend a Clear Bra installer in the philadelphia area?

Thank You!

ClrdFrTakeOff · 02-26-2012, 10:55 PM

I just had Rick at Body Skins do my car last week. We used the Xpel Ultimate. Stuff looks GREAT!!! You can barely see it on the car. Rick did a fantastic job on my car and literally spent over an hour explaining the pros and cons of the different materials, how to take care of the bra, etc. He really seems to stand behind his product and work. Hopefully I will never have to put that to the test, but I would HIGHLY recommend him. Just do what he says and you will be happy with the outcome.

ImportConvert · 02-26-2012, 11:26 PM

My installer covers central southern states and does a lot of work on exotics. I am very happy with a nearly full wrap on my 370.

LennyZCSD · 01-17-2013, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M.Bonanni

I usually do it just because here in Vegas, and especially in my area of town, there is always construction and dump trucks dropping sand, pebbles, rocks, etc. all over the road 24/7.

Might yellow on a white Z

kenchan · 01-17-2013, 11:39 AM

yah, depends on the material. i used xpel 8mil on the side rockers of my Z (just bought a generic 4" width roll from amazon) and it did yellow slighly in about 1.5yrs. i removed it since it had lots of kickup marks from the front tire.

this time im running scotch 6mil and not only was it easier to apply, it is very clear so far.

ajc1884 · 01-17-2013, 12:24 PM

I have it on my 09. its awesome. totally worth it !!! no more bugs splat marks and no more paint chips. I have it on my mirrors, about 1/3 of the hood and the entire front bumper.

TheGreatOne · 01-17-2013, 12:38 PM

I noticed mine peeling a bit in the corners near the wheel well. I could probably trim the piece off with an Exacto..

It was done spring 2011, so either thats normal or my buddy needs to work on his installing skill

09-03-2010, 05:22 PM	#287 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	Htp Thanks, I'm, picking the z up Saturday morning. The installer said everything looks good. he used some alcohal products to strip the adhesive. Said it would actually clean it up better. Took 4-5 hrs for just half the bumper. We'll see.I trust the guy though. He is very good. I wonder if Ventureshield has any liability if this problem is present? Rich

09-03-2010, 05:34 PM	#288 (permalink)
Zsteve A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: TX Posts: 3,298 Drives: the 2 balled club Rep Power: 22	Just say no. __________________ 2010 LS3 C6 Silver coupe corvette

09-04-2010, 06:35 AM	#289 (permalink)
AutoPaintGuar Base Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Tampa Posts: 8 Drives: SUV Rep Power: 15	Removing the film with venture shield is really easy. It's one of the easiest films to remove. To bad it doesn't last to long as it scratches really easy etc. To remove just put out in the sun and let it warm up for a few minutes. Slightly pull on the edge and stretch off. The more you stretch the less adhesive will be on the car. If done correctly you will have hardly any adhesive left. Shouldn't take more than 5 minutes. 4-5 hours? Yikes... I never heard of anyone taking that much time to remove venture film. He was probably to busy to get to your car and made up an excuse. Hopefully he put some wax back on after he stripped everything off. Wax makes the film even easier to remove down the road. Thanks Last edited by AutoPaintGuar; 09-04-2010 at 06:39 AM.

09-04-2010, 06:43 AM	#290 (permalink)
flashburn A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Central Florida Posts: 1,884 Drives: '12 Corvette GS 6M Rep Power: 19	Scratches easy? I've had my VentureShield on my entire front end for around 8 months, not a single scratch. There are some really small knicks from rocks, but they are only visible if you are standing inches away from the car, and none of them have gone through the film. __________________ Current Ride: 2012 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Centennial Edition Carbon Flash 6M Previous Ride: 2009 Nissan 370Z Sport Platinum Graphite 7AT

09-04-2010, 06:36 PM	#291 (permalink)
rebe945 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: middleburg hts, ohio Posts: 491 Drives: 2009 370Z black 7at Rep Power: 15	came out great---whewwwww Thank goodness. Came out perfect shiny black.

09-09-2010, 08:35 AM	#292 (permalink)
Haz Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 4 Drives: 370Z 2010 Pearl Auto Rep Power: 15	I am Heart Broken I am Heart broken. I just took my brand new 370Z to a 2800 miles one week joy ride to Maine, New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Canada and Niagara Falls. Upon washing the car, I noticed a couple of dings on my front bumper. I have to get it repaired and cover it with the clear shield. I live in Long Island NY. Any one knows any good body shop and the place to do the clear shield? Pls let me know. Thanks Ben

09-09-2010, 08:45 AM	#293 (permalink)
PapoZalsa A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Not in Sunny Florida Posts: 6,358 Drives: 16 Nismo w/Tech Pack Rep Power: 4500	My Clear Bra installation took about 2 hrs. with 5 yrs of warranty nationwide. __________________ 2009 370Z MB Base w/Sport Package 6MT Modshack's Custom Air Intakes /3M Clear Bra/ Illuminated Kick Plates / F. I CBE w/12" resonators / EVO-R Front Lip / Rear Hatch Wing / Tein S-Tech Springs /Ilegal Tint in the Rep. of VA/4x20mm Z1 Spacers/ Vinyl Roof/Liquid Carbon Designs

09-20-2010, 05:48 PM	#294 (permalink)
AllForTheCash Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 385 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 15	Can Anyone recommend a Clear Bra installer in the philadelphia area? Thank You! Last edited by AllForTheCash; 09-20-2010 at 05:52 PM.

02-26-2012, 10:55 PM	#295 (permalink)
ClrdFrTakeOff Base Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: glendale heights Posts: 29 Drives: 370Z Sport Rep Power: 13	I just had Rick at Body Skins do my car last week. We used the Xpel Ultimate. Stuff looks GREAT!!! You can barely see it on the car. Rick did a fantastic job on my car and literally spent over an hour explaining the pros and cons of the different materials, how to take care of the bra, etc. He really seems to stand behind his product and work. Hopefully I will never have to put that to the test, but I would HIGHLY recommend him. Just do what he says and you will be happy with the outcome. __________________ Future Air Traffic Controller http://i55.tinypic.com/nogili.gif

02-26-2012, 11:26 PM	#296 (permalink)
ImportConvert A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SWMO Posts: 4,454 Drives: 2019 CX5 GT Reserve Rep Power: 7627	My installer covers central southern states and does a lot of work on exotics. I am very happy with a nearly full wrap on my 370.

01-17-2013, 11:39 AM	#298 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	yah, depends on the material. i used xpel 8mil on the side rockers of my Z (just bought a generic 4" width roll from amazon) and it did yellow slighly in about 1.5yrs. i removed it since it had lots of kickup marks from the front tire. this time im running scotch 6mil and not only was it easier to apply, it is very clear so far.

01-17-2013, 12:24 PM	#299 (permalink)
ajc1884 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: central, pennsylvania Posts: 191 Drives: 2012 370z Touring Rep Power: 12	I have it on my 09. its awesome. totally worth it !!! no more bugs splat marks and no more paint chips. I have it on my mirrors, about 1/3 of the hood and the entire front bumper.

01-17-2013, 12:38 PM	#300 (permalink)
TheGreatOne A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada Age: 46 Posts: 1,980 Drives: E60 BMW M5 Rep Power: 21	I noticed mine peeling a bit in the corners near the wheel well. I could probably trim the piece off with an Exacto.. It was done spring 2011, so either thats normal or my buddy needs to work on his installing skill __________________ 2017 SUBARU STI 2008 E60 M5 - SOLD 2010 40th Anniversary 370Z - SOLD (and missing her)

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