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Lawdog86 · 03-28-2017, 08:07 PM

What are your opinions on the clear bra? Thanks!

UBB · 03-28-2017, 08:30 PM

I had my front fascia, first 3rd of the hood, rockers, mirrors and gills wrapped. With as much sand as they put on the streets here IMO it's the first thing to do to these cars

davidscamaro · 03-28-2017, 09:20 PM

I have the it on every forward facing part of the car and behind the wheel wells , can't even tell it's there and my car is IBM color that shows everything

Z06-SS · 03-28-2017, 09:26 PM

Had xpel on my Vette done, protects from most rock chips and bugs wipe off easy w/detailed spray....good stuff if you want total protection that paint cannot provide. Other products like ceramic coating is a waste of $$ in my opinion.

gringo · 03-28-2017, 11:50 PM

I'd like to get a clear bra too. A full hood, front bumper, headlights, fenders, rockers and mirror caps, I'm getting quotes of $1800-$2000 around here. That's no chump change. Then, you got to go through the painstaking ordeal of finding a good well-experienced installer.

I don't know about you, but when you start getting close to $2K, you can just buy an old beater for that.

Sir Nuke · 03-29-2017, 06:35 AM

especially if you DD your car....its a no brainer! do it!

HDRDTD · 03-29-2017, 06:56 AM

Best money I ever invested in both my 2011 vert and my 2013 ZL1 vert.

I had the front facia, the mirrors and the gill area covered for about $900 on the ZL1.

hrpiii · 03-29-2017, 07:04 AM

best money spend. Full front, full hood, full front qtr panels, A pillars, side mirrors and a 6" strip above the windshield.

JamesMyBoy · 03-29-2017, 08:46 AM

Had it done on the last three vehicles I've purchased, will most likely do it on the next one as well. Worth every dollar, IMHO.

Stewart · 03-29-2017, 08:52 AM

Had the 3M Scotch Guard Pro Series installed a couple weeks ago. The other day I watched helplessly a rock around 1/2 in dia bounce off a flat bed and hit the front of the car. After parking at work, got out to see the damage and there wasn't any. There was a small blemish on the coating but by lunch time that was gone too. Guessing the sun's heat helped with the self healing aspect.

HOJO · 03-29-2017, 09:00 AM

Although a little pricey I think it's worth the money. Had mine done, all forward facing surfaces, gills and behind front and rear tires. Compare the price to a paint job, it's really much cheaper

Stewart · 03-29-2017, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by HOJO

Although a little pricey I think it's worth the money. Had mine done, all forward facing surfaces, gills and behind front and rear tires. Compare the price to a paint job, it's really much cheaper

I agree about the difference in price and re-painting. Mine cost around 500.00. How ever I was tired of fixing rock chips in the bumper and else where on the front end. Here in NJ and I am sure in other places as well, the roads suck. I had all forward facing areas in the front, except the lower spoiler as he could not get the film to lay right because of all the bends, the mirrors and side rockers done.

Vipercar · 03-29-2017, 10:55 AM

Like the others, every front leading surface, roofline, gill area, side mirrors, and all the front lights are done. Best thing I ever did. Highly recommend no matter the cost because it is so worth it!

flipstyledsm22 · 03-29-2017, 10:59 AM

I regret not doing this, but I wear my road scars proudly. Maybe after I get a new paint job...

I also would prefer women wear clear bras with matching shirts...

03-28-2017, 08:07 PM	#1
Lawdog86 Drives: 2011 2SS Black w/Orange Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 309	To Clear Bra or Not? What are your opinions on the clear bra? Thanks!

03-28-2017, 09:20 PM	#3
davidscamaro Drives: 2010 SS/RS M6 BIG cam Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: McDonald's DT Posts: 856	I have the it on every forward facing part of the car and behind the wheel wells , can't even tell it's there and my car is IBM color that shows everything __________________ BIG cam ...... 305 45 18 Mickys ...... BMR suspensions

03-29-2017, 06:35 AM	#6
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Drives: '26 Corvette Stingray Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast of Houston, Texas Posts: 22,672 View My Garage	especially if you DD your car....its a no brainer! do it! __________________

03-29-2017, 08:46 AM	#9
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 465	Had it done on the last three vehicles I've purchased, will most likely do it on the next one as well. Worth every dollar, IMHO. __________________

03-29-2017, 08:52 AM	#10
Stewart Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS RS & Ground effects Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Lower Desert Cali Posts: 1,229 View My Garage	Had the 3M Scotch Guard Pro Series installed a couple weeks ago. The other day I watched helplessly a rock around 1/2 in dia bounce off a flat bed and hit the front of the car. After parking at work, got out to see the damage and there wasn't any. There was a small blemish on the coating but by lunch time that was gone too. Guessing the sun's heat helped with the self healing aspect. __________________ Don’t walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don’t walk behind me, I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend. MY BUILD LINK: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=484260

03-28-2017, 08:30 PM	#2
UBB Drives: 2018 ZL1 Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Bismarck Posts: 572 View My Garage	I had my front fascia, first 3rd of the hood, rockers, mirrors and gills wrapped. With as much sand as they put on the streets here IMO it's the first thing to do to these cars

03-28-2017, 09:26 PM	#4
Z06-SS Drives: 2016 Z06 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Tennessee Posts: 58	Had xpel on my Vette done, protects from most rock chips and bugs wipe off easy w/detailed spray....good stuff if you want total protection that paint cannot provide. Other products like ceramic coating is a waste of $$ in my opinion.

03-28-2017, 11:50 PM	#5
gringo Account Suspended Drives: Camaro V6 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,722	I'd like to get a clear bra too. A full hood, front bumper, headlights, fenders, rockers and mirror caps, I'm getting quotes of $1800-$2000 around here. That's no chump change. Then, you got to go through the painstaking ordeal of finding a good well-experienced installer. I don't know about you, but when you start getting close to $2K, you can just buy an old beater for that.

03-29-2017, 06:56 AM	#7
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,046	Best money I ever invested in both my 2011 vert and my 2013 ZL1 vert. I had the front facia, the mirrors and the gill area covered for about $900 on the ZL1.

03-29-2017, 07:04 AM	#8
hrpiii AKA "Beefcake" Drives: 2023 ZL1 Sharkskin Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Indy Posts: 8,566	best money spend. Full front, full hood, full front qtr panels, A pillars, side mirrors and a 6" strip above the windshield.

03-29-2017, 09:00 AM	#11
HOJO Drives: 2014 Camaro SS/RS 1LE 1967 Camaro Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 886	Although a little pricey I think it's worth the money. Had mine done, all forward facing surfaces, gills and behind front and rear tires. Compare the price to a paint job, it's really much cheaper

03-29-2017, 10:55 AM	#13
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	Like the others, every front leading surface, roofline, gill area, side mirrors, and all the front lights are done. Best thing I ever did. Highly recommend no matter the cost because it is so worth it!

03-29-2017, 10:59 AM	#14
flipstyledsm22 Let's go fishing! Drives: a car with 8 cylinders Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Seabrook, Texas Posts: 1,129 View My Garage	I regret not doing this, but I wear my road scars proudly. Maybe after I get a new paint job... I also would prefer women wear clear bras with matching shirts... __________________ "When choosing between two evils, I always like to try the one I’ve never tried before." Mae West 1892-1980