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kalel · 11-28-2008, 04:29 PM

Do any of you use or have used clear bra paint protection? Any advice on whether or not it is a good thing?

Brokinarrow · 11-28-2008, 04:34 PM

.... i realize this is a Camaro forum.... however, my thoughts went entirely in the wrong direction when i saw the title for this post. Can't help it, sorry! lol

kalel · 11-28-2008, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Brokinarrow

.... i realize this is a Camaro forum.... however, my thoughts went entirely in the wrong direction when i saw the title for this post. Can't help it, sorry! lol

That's funny. I knew exactly what I meant. Maybe this thread will get a lot of hits.

Angrybird 12 · 11-28-2008, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by kalel

Do any of you use or have used clear bra paint protection? Any advice on whether or not it is a good thing?

yes it works very well, if you don't mind being able to see the edges when you look close up... My Sky came from the factory with some behind the seating area to protect the pait from the rubbing of the convertible top, and it works great.
Just be careful when you wax the car because if you don;t get all the wax cleaned off you will leave a line around the edge of the clear plastic.

camaropete · 11-28-2008, 05:19 PM

I was really hoping for a picture of Megan Foxx in the clear bra!

Seriously, I have some on my lower quarter panels on my truck and they work well. I haven't tried the ones on the front because I have a bug shield, but was defintiely planning on getting it for the Camaro. I heard there is also a spray on kind. Has anyone seen or used that?

SS4EVER · 11-28-2008, 06:16 PM

When my parents leased a VUE a few years ago, the Saturn dealer that they got it from threw in a 3M clear bra, and a 3M stain treatment on the interior. Can't even see it unless you're like an inch from the front of the car...

Az Sparky · 11-28-2008, 06:42 PM

I know many people with the clear bra on their sport cars and trucks and they love it. I'll have one one my Camaro.

TJ91 · 11-28-2008, 06:49 PM

How much does it ussualy range from, after seeing all the paint chips on my brothers mustang, i have to get it!

stovt001 · 11-28-2008, 07:20 PM

Clear bras are the greatest thing ever.

Things that protect the paint on the front of your car are cool too.

theholycow · 11-28-2008, 07:42 PM

A recent thread about it on another forum taught me this: It has to be put on while the car is brand new and it has to be installed by someone who truly understands paint, swirls, and clearcoats, or else it could have crappy results.

IMO, a car that looks like it's been kept in mint condition looks like nobody's ever had fun or driven it anywhere.

BowtieGuy · 11-28-2008, 08:01 PM

Bed liner pwns clear bra. Imagine it, an entire Rhino-lined Camaro!

camaro5 · 11-28-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Bed liner pwns clear bra. Imagine it, an entire Rhino-lined Camaro!

You think you funny, but you tell truth!

BowtieGuy · 11-28-2008, 08:09 PM

Wasn't trying to be funny. I fully expect to see a Line-X Camaro with a three foot lift on 35" mud boggers kicking Grave Digger's ass. We have to dominate in every performance category.

*radz28* · 11-28-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by BowtieGuy

Bed liner pwns clear bra. Imagine it, an entire Rhino-lined Camaro!

They could call it the "Urban Edition Camaro", LOL!!!

I've seen clear bras and will either be going that way or with just a nice Culligan (?sp?) bra like I have on my '02. I will have to see another Camaro with an actual bra on it before being sold but a clear bra, although expensive, when done well, is a great idea.

camaro5 · 11-28-2008, 08:10 PM

I hope that's a factory RPO...

Corvette dudes still debate this now.

Biggest arguments: Clear bra is always on

Clear bra dulls the appearance. It's more noticeable on different colors.

I got the Genuine GM traditional bra.

theholycow · 11-28-2008, 08:21 PM

Did someone say bedliner?

http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=4064843

Else, how about this for temporary use?
http://www.rainx.com/Products/Bug_Tar/Shield.aspx

Quote:

Bug & Tar Protective Shield
Spray on. Drive. Wash away bugs & tar.

Rain-X® Bug & Tar Protective Shield is created on a simple idea that bugs and tar can't damage what they can't touch! Bug & tar residue can damage your vehicle. This revolutionary aerosol spray creates a thin barrier of acrylic polymer to shield your vehicle from bug and tar residue.

Water-soluble formula easily washes off, carrying all potentially damaging debris with it!

Apply before long road trips or in heavy bug season

Safe on chrome, metal, paint and plastic

Quick tip: If you want to see how the shield works, spray a small area of film on your vehicle and peel off the film!

VICTORY RED 1SS · 11-28-2008, 08:36 PM

wow that rain-x stuff looks like the way to go.

camaro5 · 11-28-2008, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by theholycow

Did someone say bedliner?

Else, how about this for temporary use?
http://www.rainx.com/Products/Bug_Tar/Shield.aspx

Yep. Read only good things about this spray on stuff. May be the new way to go.

pruettfan · 11-28-2008, 11:01 PM

The 3m clear bra is great. A buddy of mine has it on both of his C6 Corvettes. The only issue for me is the seam which if you look you can see pretty easy. Some colors show more than others but at the end of the day I think it is a good tradeoff since you don't have to worry about the car getting torn up by sand and rocks. Only word of caution make sure you go with a reputible shop because if the guy putting it on does not do a good job there can be issues.

tsg1391 · 11-28-2008, 11:45 PM

could you not just stop the bra when it meets the hood and fenders? where there is already a line

SSmoked · 11-28-2008, 11:51 PM

def recomend the clear bra for the camaro. hers an example of how good they really our.
from a distance. not noticable.

Front up close, yea u see a little but its flawless

like others have said u just gotta watch when u wax. and remember u get what u pay for. some clear bras leave u with a bad orange peel reflection while others leave u with a almost perfect reflection(pic i posted)

nonsensez9 · 11-29-2008, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by theholycow

Else, how about this for temporary use?
http://www.rainx.com/Products/Bug_Tar/Shield.aspx

Rain-X is great for protection against bugs and tar and for those days you just want to burn rubber like a crazy man.

Matrix · 11-29-2008, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kalel

Do any of you use or have used clear bra paint protection? Any advice on whether or not it is a good thing?

Its absolutely FANTASTIC. I have the one by 3M an you cant even see it!!

here is a link to with my car in it.

http://www.lxforums.com/board/showthread.php?t=65405

camaropete · 11-29-2008, 09:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TJ91

How much does it ussualy range from, after seeing all the paint chips on my brothers mustang, i have to get it!

Depending on which package you get, $250-400.

Mr_Draco · 11-29-2008, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by SSmoked

from a distance. not noticeable.

In this pic it looks like someone has keyed your car across the hood. How is that "not noticeable"?

11-28-2008, 04:29 PM	#1
kalel Future Camaro Driver Drives: 1995 Salvaged Pathfinder Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Utah Posts: 109	clear bra? Do any of you use or have used clear bra paint protection? Any advice on whether or not it is a good thing?

11-28-2008, 04:34 PM	#2
Brokinarrow Drives: 1984 Honda Nighthawk 700s Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,336 View My Garage	.... i realize this is a Camaro forum.... however, my thoughts went entirely in the wrong direction when i saw the title for this post. Can't help it, sorry! lol __________________

11-28-2008, 05:19 PM	#5
camaropete I love crepes Drives: 2010 Camaro SS RS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 5,313 View My Garage	I was really hoping for a picture of Megan Foxx in the clear bra! Seriously, I have some on my lower quarter panels on my truck and they work well. I haven't tried the ones on the front because I have a bug shield, but was defintiely planning on getting it for the Camaro. I heard there is also a spray on kind. Has anyone seen or used that? __________________

11-28-2008, 06:16 PM	#6
SS4EVER Camaro Convert... Drives: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Metro Detroit, Mi Posts: 595 View My Garage	When my parents leased a VUE a few years ago, the Saturn dealer that they got it from threw in a 3M clear bra, and a 3M stain treatment on the interior. Can't even see it unless you're like an inch from the front of the car... __________________ 4 life! Currently Driving: 2006 Cobalt SS Supercharged

11-28-2008, 07:20 PM	#9
stovt001 Drives: 2006 Cobalt, 2004 Taurus wagon Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: California Posts: 3,817	Clear bras are the greatest thing ever. Things that protect the paint on the front of your car are cool too. __________________ "It's kind of fun to do the impossible" - Walt Disney There's a great big beautiful tomorrow shining at the end of every day There's a great big beautiful tomorrow Just a dream away

11-28-2008, 06:42 PM	#7
Az Sparky Drives: 74 Camaro, 91 Caddy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scottsdale Az Posts: 35	I know many people with the clear bra on their sport cars and trucks and they love it. I'll have one one my Camaro.

11-28-2008, 06:49 PM	#8
TJ91 :chevy: Drives: 2LT/RS Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 12,346	How much does it ussualy range from, after seeing all the paint chips on my brothers mustang, i have to get it!

11-28-2008, 08:01 PM	#11
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,300	Bed liner pwns clear bra. Imagine it, an entire Rhino-lined Camaro! __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

11-28-2008, 08:09 PM	#13
BowtieGuy Enlightened Drives: Nothing Currently Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,300	Wasn't trying to be funny. I fully expect to see a Line-X Camaro with a three foot lift on 35" mud boggers kicking Grave Digger's ass. We have to dominate in every performance category. __________________ If you believe it is your right to speak freely no matter the content, relevance, or intelligence of statement, then it is my duty to the powers that be to set you straight. People have to talk about something just to keep their voice boxes in working order. So they'll have good voice boxes in case there's ever anything really meaningful to say. Kurt Vonnegut

11-28-2008, 08:10 PM	#15
camaro5 Drives: Off Into The Sunset Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cape Coral, Florida Posts: 4,428	I hope that's a factory RPO... Corvette dudes still debate this now. Biggest arguments: Clear bra is always on Clear bra dulls the appearance. It's more noticeable on different colors. I got the Genuine GM traditional bra.

11-28-2008, 08:36 PM	#17
VICTORY RED 1SS booyaah Drives: VICTORY RED 1SS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: BRITISH COLUMBIA Posts: 137	wow that rain-x stuff looks like the way to go.

11-28-2008, 11:01 PM	#19
pruettfan Drives: 2010 Camaro SS / 2011 Z28 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 333	The 3m clear bra is great. A buddy of mine has it on both of his C6 Corvettes. The only issue for me is the seam which if you look you can see pretty easy. Some colors show more than others but at the end of the day I think it is a good tradeoff since you don't have to worry about the car getting torn up by sand and rocks. Only word of caution make sure you go with a reputible shop because if the guy putting it on does not do a good job there can be issues.

11-28-2008, 11:45 PM	#20
tsg1391 Drives: 79 formula 'bird, 5th gen soon Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: oklahoma Posts: 247	could you not just stop the bra when it meets the hood and fenders? where there is already a line

11-28-2008, 11:51 PM	#21
SSmoked Drives: '12 Camaro ZL1 #1255 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: O' Canada Posts: 1,283	def recomend the clear bra for the camaro. hers an example of how good they really our. from a distance. not noticable. Front up close, yea u see a little but its flawless like others have said u just gotta watch when u wax. and remember u get what u pay for. some clear bras leave u with a bad orange peel reflection while others leave u with a almost perfect reflection(pic i posted) __________________

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