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Medic726 · 03-12-2010, 05:55 PM

I had this same issue near the gills and on the lower rocker panels. I just noticed it after driving the car throughout the winter (8000 miles) I took my car into the dealer and they offered to buff out what they could, touch up the rest, and they offered to put down a custom cut clear vinyl all at no charge. Not to mention they said they would put on my chrome gill trim while it was there. Sucks that I have the issue but the dealership is great for addressing it.

Black_2SS · 03-12-2010, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by htp autoworks

Why would it not work on black???......

Guess I should have clarified. They will "work" on black. They won't look good though. Black shows way to much of your imperfections. I don't see how you could keep the edge of the bra looking nice and not noticable. Not if you are trying to keep it waxed. Anyway, just my opinion but I don't think it would work aesthetically on black. Granted, the chips don't look any better. Guess you have to choose your poison.

Kaoz · 03-12-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Medic726

I had this same issue near the gills and on the lower rocker panels. I just noticed it after driving the car throughout the winter (8000 miles) I took my car into the dealer and they offered to buff out what they could, touch up the rest, and they offered to put down a custom cut clear vinyl all at no charge. Not to mention they said they would put on my chrome gill trim while it was there. Sucks that I have the issue but the dealership is great for addressing it.

Now that is an awesome dealer.

KateVrroom · 03-12-2010, 08:13 PM

My clear bra goes on Monday: front, mirrors, and rocker panels. I can't wait for my baby to be protected. I was thinking of leaving off the piece that goes across the hood because of the seem. Doesn't seem to be much splash onto the hood that I've seen so far and it would be nice not to have a seem. Any thoughts?

gary bee · 03-12-2010, 08:18 PM

i did the clear bra after 1 rock chip.you won't regret it

firefighter 2SS · 03-12-2010, 10:38 PM

where can i find the clear bra material

johndawg · 03-12-2010, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Has anyone else noticed really bad paint chipping below and near your side gills? I was waxing my car this weekend and noticed I had at least a dozen on each side... UGH!

This paint and clearcoat are super thin!

I got a chip on the gills the day I brought it home... :(

camaro noob · 03-13-2010, 02:07 AM

Could people please start posting some hi-res pics of their cars with the clear bras on? I am curious to see how noticeable or non-noticeable it really is.

KateVrroom · 03-13-2010, 08:54 AM

If you google 3M clear bra you'll get plenty of info. Mine is being installed at the local Porsche dealer on Monday, i'll post pictures then. If you search on here you will also find other threads discussing clear bra as well. Some with pictures, if memory serves me....

SummoneR · 03-13-2010, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by KateVrroom

My clear bra goes on Monday: front, mirrors, and rocker panels. I can't wait for my baby to be protected. I was thinking of leaving off the piece that goes across the hood because of the seem. Doesn't seem to be much splash onto the hood that I've seen so far and it would be nice not to have a seem. Any thoughts?

I have two chips on my hood big ones even... I'd do it. I plan to do it once I can get a good clay bar treatment and then afford the clear bra...

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Originally Posted by johndawg

I got a chip on the gills the day I brought it home... :(

That sucks! I got a crack all the way across the windshield three days after I brought mine home and one day after I had it tinted... UGH!!

WVCamaro10 · 03-13-2010, 02:09 PM

my gm body shop dealer say they would re paint both my quarter panels if i wanted them to and then but protection film on the gills.. i would love to see pics of what the protection film looks like

HzMajesty · 03-13-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by PQ

I got my first one the other day that I noticed. I just don't like the look of clear bra. Espec. on a black car.

i have 1 rock kiss on each side... not much i can do but *sigh* every time i see them... then thank God they are still 1 per side

topgun1 · 03-13-2010, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Has anyone else noticed really bad paint chipping below and near your side gills? I was waxing my car this weekend and noticed I had at least a dozen on each side... UGH!

This paint and clearcoat are super thin!

yep, i had a thread about this last week. I don't even drive the car much and only in good weather, and I already have a number of chips around the gills. there is no protection from these and the hips flare out so much. It's a great design, but it's not practical if actually drive the car. I suppose I could get the 3M shield in that area. Even the people with the "mud flaps" say they still get them. it's very frustrating and yes, the paint is thin and has a number of defects.

halo8hkk · 03-13-2010, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SummoneR

Has anyone else noticed really bad paint chipping below and near your side gills? I was waxing my car this weekend and noticed I had at least a dozen on each side... UGH!

This paint and clearcoat are super thin!

i found them the night i drove my car home from the dealer.

03-12-2010, 08:18 PM	#47
gary bee Drives: 2010 camaro ss/rs IOM Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Queens,ny Posts: 170 View My Garage	i did the clear bra after 1 rock chip.you won't regret it __________________

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03-12-2010, 05:55 PM	#43
Medic726 Drives: 2020 Camaro convertible RS Auto Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois Posts: 887 View My Garage	I had this same issue near the gills and on the lower rocker panels. I just noticed it after driving the car throughout the winter (8000 miles) I took my car into the dealer and they offered to buff out what they could, touch up the rest, and they offered to put down a custom cut clear vinyl all at no charge. Not to mention they said they would put on my chrome gill trim while it was there. Sucks that I have the issue but the dealership is great for addressing it.

03-12-2010, 08:13 PM	#46
KateVrroom Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 60	My clear bra goes on Monday: front, mirrors, and rocker panels. I can't wait for my baby to be protected. I was thinking of leaving off the piece that goes across the hood because of the seem. Doesn't seem to be much splash onto the hood that I've seen so far and it would be nice not to have a seem. Any thoughts?

03-12-2010, 10:38 PM	#48
firefighter 2SS Drives: 2010 ABM camaro Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: manito illinois Posts: 29 View My Garage	where can i find the clear bra material

03-13-2010, 02:07 AM	#50
camaro noob Drives: 2009 Honda Civic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 43	Could people please start posting some hi-res pics of their cars with the clear bras on? I am curious to see how noticeable or non-noticeable it really is.

03-13-2010, 08:54 AM	#51
KateVrroom Drives: 2010 RJT 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Delaware Posts: 60	If you google 3M clear bra you'll get plenty of info. Mine is being installed at the local Porsche dealer on Monday, i'll post pictures then. If you search on here you will also find other threads discussing clear bra as well. Some with pictures, if memory serves me....

03-13-2010, 02:09 PM	#53
WVCamaro10 Drives: 2010 Camaro 1Lt RS Victory Red Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: West Virginia Posts: 299	my gm body shop dealer say they would re paint both my quarter panels if i wanted them to and then but protection film on the gills.. i would love to see pics of what the protection film looks like