Ghost Shield Protective film (clear bra) - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Tonka · 06-19-2009, 01:36 PM

Should be getting this on Monday, its like the 3M clear bra. The guy quoted me 595 installed and its alot cheaper than the quotes I've been getting for the 3m stuff. Just wondering if anyone has experience with it? My uncle has it on his truck and boat and seems to think it is better stuff than the 3m.

BigMatt · 06-19-2009, 05:03 PM

Haven't heard of them. Take lots of pics, I'm interested to see how it turns out.

pag1164 · 06-19-2009, 06:50 PM

Just keep in mind that you get what you pay for. It might look great now, but will it discolor in a few years, or peel? What is the warranty? From my research, 3M is expensive, but it's the best. Check your uncle's truck for any discoloration and ask to read through his warranty. You'll probably be fine, but it can't hurt to check. Just my two cents.

Tonka · 06-19-2009, 10:25 PM

theres a lifetime warranty

69 Hugger · 06-20-2009, 12:49 PM

Couldn't find Ghost Shield yet, but I did find other one called the "Invisible Mask" It's 3M too

http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin...RO&submodel=SS

SGOS252382 · 06-21-2009, 08:18 AM

This is what a local company uses in my area. They do pretty much nothing but high end cars. The Lexus dealership uses them exclusively.

http://www.clearshield.com/index.cfm...n/Product.Home

Rogue Leader · 06-22-2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 69 Hugger

Couldn't find Ghost Shield yet, but I did find other one called the "Invisible Mask" It's 3M too

http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin...RO&submodel=SS

I think I may be crazy but I feel like I could do this myself maybe.... It will cost me $250 for both the front nose parts (I wanna see if I can order the mirrors only as well, I dont want the hood front or fender front pieces) plus all the install stuff... i will be the guinea pig... Im a retard with this stuff if I can do it right ANYONE HERE can definitely do it right!

TheNetGarage · 06-22-2009, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

I think I may be crazy but I feel like I could do this myself maybe.... It will cost me $250 for both the front nose parts (I wanna see if I can order the mirrors only as well, I dont want the hood front or fender front pieces) plus all the install stuff... i will be the guinea pig... Im a retard with this stuff if I can do it right ANYONE HERE can definitely do it right!

If you never did the install before, I suggest leaving it for the pro's. Everything shows. If the installer messes up a piece he re-cuts it, if you mess up you re-buy it. It is not for the inexperienced installer. Just hate to see you waste money!

I use either 3M or Venturesheild. the latter tends to yellow faster, but works well.

Rogue Leader · 06-22-2009, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by TheNetGarage

If you never did the install before, I suggest leaving it for the pro's. Everything shows. If the installer messes up a piece he re-cuts it, if you mess up you re-buy it. It is not for the inexperienced installer. Just hate to see you waste money!

I use either 3M or Venturesheild. the latter tends to yellow faster, but works well.

Well my concern with even getting something like this is can you wax right over this thing and it looks good or better? I'm just concerned with the front of my car looking different than the rest of it.

TheNetGarage · 06-22-2009, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rogue Leader

Well my concern with even getting something like this is can you wax right over this thing and it looks good or better? I'm just concerned with the front of my car looking different than the rest of it.

It does have a slightly duller appearance. Wax does not hurt it or effect the look. It is better than all the chips though!

If you go to an install place they usually have a car you can look at!

Tonka · 06-22-2009, 06:52 PM

so i just got the ghost shield done today and i must say they did a great job. took some pics but most didnt turn out that great. cost me $595 out the door they did everything in the front, fog light, headlights, mirrors front part of front fenders, and i had them do right under the door handle where finger nails can tend to scratch the paint

see not that great, i did however make it darker so you can see the line but it still is not that noticeable on CGM

and a darker one

keep in mind the pictures were taken is direct sunlight that why i made the copy darker

on the last 2 pictures instead of having it go straight across the lower quarter of the hood i had them cut the middle section out as i have my factory rally stripes and the film would of just looked weird if i installed over the stripes and it would of looked even worse if i had them outline the stripes with it since the film is thicker than the stripes

the guys were mobile and came to me took them about a good 3 hrs to do the job, they had total me they do anywhere is la county, ventura county, and some other places near them. just pm me if you want some contact info

bls5782 · 06-23-2009, 12:20 PM

A friend of mine has been isntalling the clear bra for quite a few years. All the way back to when Xpel and 3M were one company. He said he refuses to use any film other than the 3M stuff because it is the longest lasting clearest film available.

06-19-2009, 01:36 PM	#1
Tonka Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray 2SS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 140 View My Garage	Ghost Shield Protective film (clear bra) Should be getting this on Monday, its like the 3M clear bra. The guy quoted me 595 installed and its alot cheaper than the quotes I've been getting for the 3m stuff. Just wondering if anyone has experience with it? My uncle has it on his truck and boat and seems to think it is better stuff than the 3m. __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS M6 w/ FM AT Cat back

06-19-2009, 06:50 PM	#3
pag1164 One Happy Driver Drives: 2010 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 119 View My Garage	Just keep in mind that you get what you pay for. It might look great now, but will it discolor in a few years, or peel? What is the warranty? From my research, 3M is expensive, but it's the best. Check your uncle's truck for any discoloration and ask to read through his warranty. You'll probably be fine, but it can't hurt to check. Just my two cents. __________________ 2SS/RS, IBM, white hood/hockey stripes, ground effects, beige leather 1100 2-26-09 2000 4-10-09 3000 4-14-09 3800 5-20-09 VIN 11019 4000 5-20-09 4B00 5-20-09 4200 6-1-09 6000 6-8-09 Hooray!!

06-19-2009, 10:25 PM	#4
Tonka Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray 2SS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 140 View My Garage	theres a lifetime warranty __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS M6 w/ FM AT Cat back

06-22-2009, 06:52 PM	#11
Tonka Drives: 2010 Cyber Gray 2SS Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Camarillo, CA Posts: 140 View My Garage	so i just got the ghost shield done today and i must say they did a great job. took some pics but most didnt turn out that great. cost me $595 out the door they did everything in the front, fog light, headlights, mirrors front part of front fenders, and i had them do right under the door handle where finger nails can tend to scratch the paint see not that great, i did however make it darker so you can see the line but it still is not that noticeable on CGM and a darker one keep in mind the pictures were taken is direct sunlight that why i made the copy darker on the last 2 pictures instead of having it go straight across the lower quarter of the hood i had them cut the middle section out as i have my factory rally stripes and the film would of just looked weird if i installed over the stripes and it would of looked even worse if i had them outline the stripes with it since the film is thicker than the stripes the guys were mobile and came to me took them about a good 3 hrs to do the job, they had total me they do anywhere is la county, ventura county, and some other places near them. just pm me if you want some contact info __________________ 2010 CGM 2SS M6 w/ FM AT Cat back

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bls5782 Drives: Camaro in my dreams Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: anywhere Posts: 16	A friend of mine has been isntalling the clear bra for quite a few years. All the way back to when Xpel and 3M were one company. He said he refuses to use any film other than the 3M stuff because it is the longest lasting clearest film available.