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lolcamaro · 07-17-2011, 08:18 PM

I have an appointment to have this done tomorrow but I'm on the fence as to whether I should keep it. My camaro is black and will be my daily driver, including during the New England winters with all the snow. I can stand a few little tiny chips on the hood over the years but I CAN'T STAND the cars that are just littered with them all over the front of the hood.

Any opinions, suggestions, comments?

Thanks

Sawyer · 07-17-2011, 08:21 PM

I say keep it. One of the 1st things I do when I get mine.

Nessal · 07-17-2011, 08:23 PM

Sawyer did you buy a kit and installed it yourself or did you get it professionally installed?

rdblan2 · 07-17-2011, 08:25 PM

I had the Avery film applied to the front of my car. Wish I would have done it sooner. My recommendation is definitely keep it.

Another thing...Take a bottle of detail spray and a clay bar with you. If your installer doesn't get the gunk off, it will be permanently there under the film.

LnLSS · 07-17-2011, 08:27 PM

I always get mine done professionally, bumper, hood, pillars, top roofline and mirrors. It always pays for itself at trade in time. I attempted to do it once myself and failed miserably.

Sawyer · 07-17-2011, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Nessal

Sawyer did you buy a kit and installed it yourself or did you get it professionally installed?

I haven't got my SS yet. Shooting for Jan-Feb. Will get it professionally installed.

Darth Martel · 07-17-2011, 08:37 PM

Definitely get it done. I had my side-gills done last month after I got them repainted under warranty. I'm getting my front bumper repainted in the fall and then after winter hibernation, I'm getting that clear bra'd as well.

Sawyer · 07-17-2011, 08:46 PM

It's great for rock chips and such? Right?

mike25 · 07-17-2011, 08:48 PM

i wonder if auto insurance would pay for this?

Nightfall · 07-17-2011, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mike25

i wonder if auto insurance would pay for this?

the clear bra if so i may go do it cause i cant aford it right now

mbcuz38 · 07-17-2011, 08:59 PM

I have a 2012 2SS on order and have been thinking about getting a clearbra done, but it just seems so expensive. I know a paint job costs ton of money, and in the long run its probably worth it but everyone i've shopped around with is like 1300-1500 for partial hood, fenders, mirrors, front bumper, and rockers. I dont know if I trust this stuff will hold up a few years from now to dish out that kind of money...

Beescuz · 07-17-2011, 09:00 PM

get it done it is worth it.

Had the front bumper, mirrors, under the door handle and on the back bumper by the trunk done on my wifes GT 500.

Beescuz · 07-17-2011, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbcuz38

I have a 2012 2SS on order and have been thinking about getting a clearbra done, but it just seems so expensive. I know a paint job costs ton of money, and in the long run its probably worth it but everyone i've shopped around with is like 1300-1500 for partial hood, fenders, mirrors, front bumper, and rockers. I dont know if I trust this stuff will hold up a few years from now to dish out that kind of money...

Had my done for 650.00. Lifetime warranty

exflirt · 07-17-2011, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lolcamaro

I have an appointment to have this done tomorrow but I'm on the fence as to whether I should keep it. My camaro is black and will be my daily driver, including during the New England winters with all the snow. I can stand a few little tiny chips on the hood over the years but I CAN'T STAND the cars that are just littered with them all over the front of the hood.

Any opinions, suggestions, comments?

Thanks

Keep it!

Had my '02 SS done at a shop before I picked her up from the dealership. While I didn't drive her during the Colorado winters, you should have seen how amazing my paint looked after 7.5 years. I did the full front bumper, 18" up the hood, and behind each wheel. Skipped the mirrors and never had a chip. It looked great, I think I was the only one who could tell it was there. I think I only had a few chips on my vehicle in the entire time I owned her.

I did my DD Malibu just because I like to take care of my vehicles and like for them to stay looking nice. Will be doing the 2012 asap.

07-17-2011, 08:18 PM	#1
lolcamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2011 black camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ma Posts: 48	3M clear bra (Scotchguard) I have an appointment to have this done tomorrow but I'm on the fence as to whether I should keep it. My camaro is black and will be my daily driver, including during the New England winters with all the snow. I can stand a few little tiny chips on the hood over the years but I CAN'T STAND the cars that are just littered with them all over the front of the hood. Any opinions, suggestions, comments? Thanks

07-17-2011, 08:37 PM	#7
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	Definitely get it done. I had my side-gills done last month after I got them repainted under warranty. I'm getting my front bumper repainted in the fall and then after winter hibernation, I'm getting that clear bra'd as well. __________________ 2016 Black 1SS w/ MRC, low-gloss black wheels, auto trans. Self-created custom Dark Knight Edition accents. Rotofab CAI with dry filter and sound tube delete, PRAY ported intake manifold and throttle body, Texas Speed cam, Stainless Works headers and exhaust, Skid Mark garage E85 kit, JMS fuel pump voltage booster, Circle D torque converter. Custom E85/mod tune by Jannetty Racing.

07-17-2011, 08:48 PM	#9
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	i wonder if auto insurance would pay for this? __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

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mbcuz38 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sterling Heights Posts: 45	I have a 2012 2SS on order and have been thinking about getting a clearbra done, but it just seems so expensive. I know a paint job costs ton of money, and in the long run its probably worth it but everyone i've shopped around with is like 1300-1500 for partial hood, fenders, mirrors, front bumper, and rockers. I dont know if I trust this stuff will hold up a few years from now to dish out that kind of money...

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Beescuz Drives: 2021 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 409 View My Garage	get it done it is worth it. Had the front bumper, mirrors, under the door handle and on the back bumper by the trunk done on my wifes GT 500.