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nUcLeArEnVoY · 11-22-2010, 09:49 AM

Anybody with clear bras... can you notice them at all? I'm sick and tired of my door swinging into the siding of my house and scraping off the paint on the door edge. Today it happened when I was absolutely sure the door was still, yet lo and behold as I get into the car, it swings further along its axis and hits the freakin' siding. The paint on these cars is so weak and the touch-up is eventually going to cake up to a point where I'll notice it.

I'm looking into getting the 3M Door Edge guard. It's the same material as the clear bra, but I'm worried about how noticeable it is. Conventional door edge guards are not something I want since they are so unsightly that it's nauseating. So anyone with clear bras, how well do you notice them? Is wax buildup along the edges a potential problem?

Anybody with the actual 3M Door Edge guards are welcome to chime in too, it's just I've never seen any posts about them so I'm assuming nobody has tried them out, but I've seen plenty of topics about the clear bra.

SpecialEd · 01-31-2011, 01:02 AM

I'm interested in hearing if you did this yet?

jdber94 · 01-31-2011, 03:07 PM

I have the clear bra on my summit white RS and love it. YES no matter what is said you can see the seams in certain light conditions. I would be very interested in the 3M Door Edge guards. Hope someone has some.

formare · 01-31-2011, 03:57 PM

I have the 3m clear bra material in teh edge of my doors. Yes you can see them and they do catch wax and dirt. but, they dont look all that bad.

denny2188 · 01-31-2011, 08:54 PM

Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film, Door Edge Guard, 84901, .4 in x 10 yds

Used to protect the door edges of vehicles from potential nicks and abrasion. 6 mil, clear coated urethane film that helps preserve the vehicle finish. The application is meant to be permanent; however, it can be removed if desired.

.4 in x 10 yards - 6 mil Paint Protection Film with pressure sensitive adhesive. This film is specially designed to preserve the beauty and integrity of exterior automotive finishes and helps protect your vehicle from stone chipping, abrasion and most types of environmental damage. Best of all, it is virtually invisible. It is clear coated to help make it resistant to yellowing and staining. Once applied, according to our application instructions, no special care is required. Typical application areas are on the edges of doors. For detailed application instructions, please see package insert.

11-22-2010, 09:49 AM	#1
nUcLeArEnVoY Oldbie that nobody knows Drives: 2011 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Homestead, FL Posts: 3,459 View My Garage	3M Door Edge Guard Anybody with clear bras... can you notice them at all? I'm sick and tired of my door swinging into the siding of my house and scraping off the paint on the door edge. Today it happened when I was absolutely sure the door was still, yet lo and behold as I get into the car, it swings further along its axis and hits the freakin' siding. The paint on these cars is so weak and the touch-up is eventually going to cake up to a point where I'll notice it. I'm looking into getting the 3M Door Edge guard. It's the same material as the clear bra, but I'm worried about how noticeable it is. Conventional door edge guards are not something I want since they are so unsightly that it's nauseating. So anyone with clear bras, how well do you notice them? Is wax buildup along the edges a potential problem? Anybody with the actual 3M Door Edge guards are welcome to chime in too, it's just I've never seen any posts about them so I'm assuming nobody has tried them out, but I've seen plenty of topics about the clear bra.

01-31-2011, 03:07 PM	#3
jdber94 Drives: 2011 LT2 RS-6Sp. Ordered 11/24/10 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sarasota, FL Posts: 163	I have the clear bra on my summit white RS and love it. YES no matter what is said you can see the seams in certain light conditions. I would be very interested in the 3M Door Edge guards. Hope someone has some. __________________ 2LT/RS Summit White/Inferno Orange, 6 sp Man 11/24/2010 - (1100) 12/01/2010 - (2000) 12/01/2010 - (3000) 01/03/2011 - (3800) Born 01/03/2011 - (4000) 01/03/2011 - (4150) 01/03/2011 - (4B00) 01/08/2011 - (4200) 01/17/2011 - (4800) 01/20/2011 - (5000) 01/20/2011 - Took my new girl home!!! 01/26/2011 - Clear bra installed 02/12/2011 - Windows tinted 35/20

01-31-2011, 03:57 PM	#4
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	I have the 3m clear bra material in teh edge of my doors. Yes you can see them and they do catch wax and dirt. but, they dont look all that bad. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

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01-31-2011, 01:02 AM	#2
SpecialEd Drives: 2011 2SS/RS IBM Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: SC Posts: 26	I'm interested in hearing if you did this yet?

01-31-2011, 08:54 PM	#5
denny2188 Drives: 2011 IBM Camaro 2LT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 393	Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film, Door Edge Guard, 84901, .4 in x 10 yds Used to protect the door edges of vehicles from potential nicks and abrasion. 6 mil, clear coated urethane film that helps preserve the vehicle finish. The application is meant to be permanent; however, it can be removed if desired. .4 in x 10 yards - 6 mil Paint Protection Film with pressure sensitive adhesive. This film is specially designed to preserve the beauty and integrity of exterior automotive finishes and helps protect your vehicle from stone chipping, abrasion and most types of environmental damage. Best of all, it is virtually invisible. It is clear coated to help make it resistant to yellowing and staining. Once applied, according to our application instructions, no special care is required. Typical application areas are on the edges of doors. For detailed application instructions, please see package insert.