Question on Clear Bra - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

EvilZL1 · 02-03-2012, 12:32 AM

I've been looking everywhere for some research on clear bra for the ZL1, but I personally want to know the pros and cons on having a clear bra on your car? Will it mess up the paint on down the road? I know if a professional doesnt do it then there is a chance that it could mess up. Please share your thoughts or experiences.

kevin1106 · 02-03-2012, 12:51 AM

Love mine. No complaints here. I've had it on my car for 2 years now. Probably the best Mod you could do. I'd get it installed ASAP. It does its job and works great.

GT5Junkie · 02-03-2012, 01:11 AM

I've got them on my 4 year old DD and my 8 month old toy. I believe the 4 year old one is 3M and the new one is Xpel, not sure if there's even a difference as I know there have been some buyouts in the clear bra world.

The 4 year old bra is still in amazing shape, no yellowing or anything. Can't speak as to what happens if I removed them though, never done it.

In general I recommend them, but you also have to think about things realistically. A good clear bra installation probably costs as much as 1.5 front bumper resprays, at least, and no clear bra lasts forever, eventually it'll yellow or cloud or just start looking bad, and will need to be redone. So is it better to always have the clear bra on, or better to have some chips for a while and then respray it.

The only thing I worry about is that I've heard some stories about removing the clear bra and paint chips coming with it, i.e. the paint still chipped, its just that the clear bra held it in place so you couldn't tell. So if you really wanted it back to perfect, you'd have to respray AND re bra.

Like I said though, never done it, so no personal experience, just stories.

Inferno SH · 02-03-2012, 01:12 AM

Just installed the clear bra on mine. According to several sources I checked, the clear bra does not impact the paint down the road. I like having that protection on the front end .

htp autoworks · 02-03-2012, 06:08 AM

These topics have bee nthoroughly discussed on this forum and numerous others. I would recommend doing a search. Paint protection film has been out 20 years now and you would be hardpressed to find an exotic without it. So it must be pretty good and work well or the industry would have died off. It will not harm your paint... in fact if you need to remove it in the future the paint will be in BETTER shape than the rest of the car because it will not have been exposed to the environment (no stains, etching, or swirl marks). Films ar MUCH better these days than they were before. Go with Avery Nano Fusion, VentureShield Ultra, or Xpel Ultimate. Those three are really good films. Cover the front of the vehicle and the gills at a minimum.

wayner · 02-03-2012, 06:37 AM

One con on summit white is that it changed the colour or hue of the paint very slightly.

But I couldn't imagine not having it on now. I love it., no paint chips after one summer of driving 6000 miles.

stymie · 02-03-2012, 12:47 PM

CLEAR BRA installers are NOT created equal; do your homework to find a reputable dealer OR do it yourself if you are expeienced in such matters. I've seen some gut wrenching abortions. It certainly is a better option than a vinyl BRA; that's just begging for rub marks, mold & staining.

I stay away from gravel roads & semis on the highway. I'm more worried about cracking a windshield than a paint chip. At least the Camaro has nicely sloped glass.

gmgdave · 02-03-2012, 01:09 PM

My bodyshop installs Ventureshield at this time there is not a template to cut the ZL1 on the plotter. We have installed alot cars and this product works well for us.

I have not installed on my personal vehicles because I do not the like edge line. I just repaint the front end when it needs it.

stymie · 02-03-2012, 01:17 PM

Some folks CLEAR BRA all the way to the windshield so a line isn't apparent. I'm going to opt out on this one. I'll take my chances with a wax job & forgo the film; repaint if necessary.

htp autoworks · 02-03-2012, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stymie

Some folks CLEAR BRA all the way to the windshield so a line isn't apparent. I'm going to opt out on this one. I'll take my chances with a wax job & forgo the film; repaint if necessary.

Wax? That does absolutely nothing to stop chips.

EvilZL1 · 02-03-2012, 01:38 PM

So to not get a clear bra or to get one is the question. I wanna keep my ZL1 in top condition with me driving it everyday

stymie · 02-03-2012, 01:38 PM

WAX ON
WAX OFF

I'm not afraid of a few paint chips. I'm more concerned about the character in the next lane driving erratically, putting on mascara, eating a BIG MAC & slapping her brats in the back seat.

adamgl · 02-03-2012, 02:00 PM

I love see through bras on ladies, :tweetz: wait, what are we talking about again?

Tantalizer43 · 02-03-2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by htp autoworks

Go with Avery Nano Fusion, VentureShield Ultra, or Xpel Ultimate. Those three are relly good films. Cover the front of the vehicle and the gills at a minimum.

Do your research. I had an installer pass off regular Venture Shield as VentureShield Ultra. It was a crap product from a crap installer and I took it off my car and had to eat the 900 dollars for it. Had to buff my car afterwards too.

I do plan to have the gills re done with Xpel film though.

02-03-2012, 12:32 AM	#1
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	Question on Clear Bra I've been looking everywhere for some research on clear bra for the ZL1, but I personally want to know the pros and cons on having a clear bra on your car? Will it mess up the paint on down the road? I know if a professional doesnt do it then there is a chance that it could mess up. Please share your thoughts or experiences. __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

02-03-2012, 01:12 AM	#4
Inferno SH Drives: 2011 Inferno Convertible Camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 26 View My Garage	clear bra Just installed the clear bra on mine. According to several sources I checked, the clear bra does not impact the paint down the road. I like having that protection on the front end .

02-03-2012, 06:08 AM	#5
htp autoworks Account Suspended Drives: 2007 Jeep SRT-8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 507	These topics have bee nthoroughly discussed on this forum and numerous others. I would recommend doing a search. Paint protection film has been out 20 years now and you would be hardpressed to find an exotic without it. So it must be pretty good and work well or the industry would have died off. It will not harm your paint... in fact if you need to remove it in the future the paint will be in BETTER shape than the rest of the car because it will not have been exposed to the environment (no stains, etching, or swirl marks). Films ar MUCH better these days than they were before. Go with Avery Nano Fusion, VentureShield Ultra, or Xpel Ultimate. Those three are really good films. Cover the front of the vehicle and the gills at a minimum. Last edited by htp autoworks; 02-09-2012 at 03:38 PM.

02-03-2012, 01:09 PM	#8
gmgdave Drives: 12 ZL1 & 08 Suzuki Boulevard C50 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Ocean Shores, WA Posts: 406	My bodyshop installs Ventureshield at this time there is not a template to cut the ZL1 on the plotter. We have installed alot cars and this product works well for us. I have not installed on my personal vehicles because I do not the like edge line. I just repaint the front end when it needs it. __________________ 2012 ZL1 - #413 - IOM - Mods; Exhaust Commander. GMG Third Brake Light Pulsar, Tinted Windows, color matched Engine cover, ZL1 Floor Mats

02-03-2012, 01:38 PM	#11
EvilZL1 Snake Eater Drives: 2012 AGM ZL1 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: TN Posts: 2,737	So to not get a clear bra or to get one is the question. I wanna keep my ZL1 in top condition with me driving it everyday __________________ Build Thread: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...95#post8351295 Make sure you don’t forget to subscribe to my channel! More content on the way. Like, share with your friends https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9Z...sP2wjsLLFeP1zQ Follow me on instagram: http://www.instagram.com/snkeatr/

02-03-2012, 12:51 AM	#2
kevin1106 Drives: 2015 ZO6 3LZ Stage 2 A8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: La plata MD Posts: 2,299 View My Garage	Love mine. No complaints here. I've had it on my car for 2 years now. Probably the best Mod you could do. I'd get it installed ASAP. It does its job and works great.

02-03-2012, 01:11 AM	#3
GT5Junkie Banned Drives: Toyota Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Alaska Posts: 123	I've got them on my 4 year old DD and my 8 month old toy. I believe the 4 year old one is 3M and the new one is Xpel, not sure if there's even a difference as I know there have been some buyouts in the clear bra world. The 4 year old bra is still in amazing shape, no yellowing or anything. Can't speak as to what happens if I removed them though, never done it. In general I recommend them, but you also have to think about things realistically. A good clear bra installation probably costs as much as 1.5 front bumper resprays, at least, and no clear bra lasts forever, eventually it'll yellow or cloud or just start looking bad, and will need to be redone. So is it better to always have the clear bra on, or better to have some chips for a while and then respray it. The only thing I worry about is that I've heard some stories about removing the clear bra and paint chips coming with it, i.e. the paint still chipped, its just that the clear bra held it in place so you couldn't tell. So if you really wanted it back to perfect, you'd have to respray AND re bra. Like I said though, never done it, so no personal experience, just stories.

02-03-2012, 06:37 AM	#6
wayner Drives: White SSRS Convertible Edelbrock SC Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 502	One con on summit white is that it changed the colour or hue of the paint very slightly. But I couldn't imagine not having it on now. I love it., no paint chips after one summer of driving 6000 miles.

02-03-2012, 12:47 PM	#7
stymie Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: KC, MO Posts: 438	CLEAR BRA installers are NOT created equal; do your homework to find a reputable dealer OR do it yourself if you are expeienced in such matters. I've seen some gut wrenching abortions. It certainly is a better option than a vinyl BRA; that's just begging for rub marks, mold & staining. I stay away from gravel roads & semis on the highway. I'm more worried about cracking a windshield than a paint chip. At least the Camaro has nicely sloped glass.

02-03-2012, 01:17 PM	#9
stymie Drives: 2012 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: KC, MO Posts: 438	Some folks CLEAR BRA all the way to the windshield so a line isn't apparent. I'm going to opt out on this one. I'll take my chances with a wax job & forgo the film; repaint if necessary.

02-03-2012, 02:00 PM	#13
adamgl Drives: '98 Camaro Z28, '06 Z06 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 533	I love see through bras on ladies, :tweetz: wait, what are we talking about again? __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS A6 Sold :( ARH, FM Super 44's, K&N CAI, ADM scoop, Diablo Tune, RX catch can. '98 Camaro Z28 M6 TSP headers, true duals, AIR/EGR/AC/muffler delete, CAI, Subframe con., shock tower brace, Stg. 2 T56 rebuild. Monster Clutch Stg. 2, Electric Water Pump, TT2 wheels, 315 NT555's '06 Z06 2LZ, Cam, P/P/M Heads, FAST Intake/TB, ARH, CAI, HP Clutch/FW, C5 Axles, Pfadt Coilovers/Poly Bushings, Carbon Fiber: Everything, lol. HID's, 360 Forged Spec 5's/Invo's, Custom Interior. 550 RWHP http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=235911

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