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Reichler · 03-29-2017, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by gringo

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

Sure you can, but how's that going to protect the front end of your Camaro when you do drive it?

JLSuperfly · 03-29-2017, 11:30 AM

I wish I did. Three years later, there are some chips in my front bumper which I presume a clear bra would have prevented. It is sort of too late to put one now in my case. I would definitely do it in the event I replace/updgrade/repaint my bumper.

sscamaro · 03-29-2017, 11:59 AM

I had the clear bra installed on my one week old 2010 SS after I brought it home from the dealership. It cost $900 for the front bumper, all front lights and both mirrors. It's been on there for 7 1/2 years. People can't even see where it is. It ends at all the seams, so it isn't visible. Well worth the money.

Stewart · 03-29-2017, 12:36 PM

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Originally Posted by JLSuperfly

I wish I did. Three years later, there are some chips in my front bumper which I presume a clear bra would have prevented. It is sort of too late to put one now in my case. I would definitely do it in the event I replace/updgrade/repaint my bumper.

This is what I used https://www.drcolorchip.com/store/ro...repair-kit.php After I was done about 3 hours had a lot of chips and I am anal, you could not even tell there were any chips. The color match was perfect as well. Did the day before getting the film applied and the bumper looks perfect.

Lawdog86 · 03-29-2017, 03:20 PM

Thanks for the info guys! I guess I'm getting mine done then!

Tony-8 · 03-29-2017, 11:27 PM

I had the Xpel Ultimate clear bra installed on the front end, whole hood, front half of fenders, behind the wheels and a couple of other spots, then had the entire car ceramic coated with CQuartz Finest. 15,000 miles later and there is not a single blemish anywhere on the exterior of the car. It cost me close to $2000 combined for both processes, but I would do it again in a heartbeat!

yellow69z28rs · 03-29-2017, 11:31 PM

It still looks bad as it ages, bug stains and scratches, etc. but its still protecting the paint.

JLSuperfly · 03-29-2017, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Stewart

This is what I used https://www.drcolorchip.com/store/ro...repair-kit.php After I was done about 3 hours had a lot of chips and I am anal, you could not even tell there were any chips. The color match was perfect as well. Did the day before getting the film applied and the bumper looks perfect.

Thanks Stewart. I'll give this a shot.

ryan's camaro · 03-29-2017, 11:57 PM

Haven't clear bra'd mine in the nearly 6 years I've had the car. I have quite a bit of paint chips in the front bumper but it's hard to see them since my car is black. As a daily, you can only protect your Camaro so much. I just drive as is and enjoy the ride

DJ Stevo · 03-30-2017, 01:26 AM

Highly recommend it if your Camaro is fairly new. I wouldn't recommend it if it's already marked up. No point of protecting the front end when it's already damaged.

I had mine put on after 2 days when I picked up my Camaro from the dealership. Entire front end & the side mirrors for mine. Costed about $450 up here in Canada but definitely worth every penny.

Liquidity · 03-30-2017, 02:20 AM

Why not buy the actual Bra itself? The Colgan Bra offers good protection believe it or not. The haters will hate from the 80s sure but Colgan (Covercraft) has come a long way in front end protection. My buddy has a Colgan Bra he purchased last year for his C7, he loves it. However he does take it off once a week and cleans the front end and the Bra. So long as you keep all surfaces clean, the Colgan Bra works. No, I don't work for Colgan or Covercraft!

Reichler · 03-30-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Liquidity

Why not buy the actual Bra itself? The Colgan Bra offers good protection believe it or not.

It sure does, but a black bra on a car looks like shit. Clear bra technology gives you the protection of those old strap on bras without the ugly look and potential damage to the paint where it may rub.

I've had both, and would never go back to an old style Colgan bra ever again.

JCunningham · 03-30-2017, 10:47 AM

4 years and I have some chips. Getting front bumper repainted soon.

Mnhdrider · 03-30-2017, 11:22 AM

Get the clear film put on your front end, mirrors and behind the rear wheels. Don't put a cloth bra on, it will rub on the paint and leave marks. I have seen too many cars traded in that had one on.

03-29-2017, 11:27 PM	#20
Tony-8 Drives: 2014 Camaro RRM 2SS RS, M6 LS3 Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 242	I had the Xpel Ultimate clear bra installed on the front end, whole hood, front half of fenders, behind the wheels and a couple of other spots, then had the entire car ceramic coated with CQuartz Finest. 15,000 miles later and there is not a single blemish anywhere on the exterior of the car. It cost me close to $2000 combined for both processes, but I would do it again in a heartbeat! __________________ Dream it - drive it!

03-29-2017, 11:31 PM	#21
yellow69z28rs Drives: 2013 ZL1 Convertible Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alexandria La. Posts: 364	It still looks bad as it ages, bug stains and scratches, etc. but its still protecting the paint. __________________ JRE 750 HP package Rag Top Rob

03-29-2017, 11:57 PM	#23
ryan's camaro Taeng Drives: Fast Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: USA Posts: 326 View My Garage	Haven't clear bra'd mine in the nearly 6 years I've had the car. I have quite a bit of paint chips in the front bumper but it's hard to see them since my car is black. As a daily, you can only protect your Camaro so much. I just drive as is and enjoy the ride __________________

03-30-2017, 10:47 AM	#27
JCunningham Drives: 2017 2SS M6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: WNY Posts: 7,069	4 years and I have some chips. Getting front bumper repainted soon. __________________ real ZL1 wheels and brakes, 285/305 Michelin Pilot Super Sports, Pray ported Intake manifold, Soler Throttle Body, Rotofab intake, EFI Tuning Flex fuel kit, full American Racing Headers Exhaust, 1 7/8" w/ cats H pipe and mufflers. Full 1LE suspension, with BMR adjustable sway bars and links, GM aluminum cradle bushings, Hurst shifter with lighter reverse spring, TWM shifter knob, Tick level 1 transmission. I should have bought a ZL1

03-29-2017, 11:30 AM	#16
JLSuperfly Drives: 2014 Red Hot LS3 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: SF Bay Area, CA Posts: 4,266	I wish I did. Three years later, there are some chips in my front bumper which I presume a clear bra would have prevented. It is sort of too late to put one now in my case. I would definitely do it in the event I replace/updgrade/repaint my bumper.

03-29-2017, 11:59 AM	#17
sscamaro Drives: 2010 2SS, 2017 Silverado LTZ Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Denver,PA Posts: 3,195 View My Garage	I had the clear bra installed on my one week old 2010 SS after I brought it home from the dealership. It cost $900 for the front bumper, all front lights and both mirrors. It's been on there for 7 1/2 years. People can't even see where it is. It ends at all the seams, so it isn't visible. Well worth the money.

03-29-2017, 03:20 PM	#19
Lawdog86 Drives: 2011 2SS Black w/Orange Stripes Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 309	Thanks for the info guys! I guess I'm getting mine done then!

03-30-2017, 01:26 AM	#24
DJ Stevo Drives: 2015 Chevy Camaro RS Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Posts: 42	Highly recommend it if your Camaro is fairly new. I wouldn't recommend it if it's already marked up. No point of protecting the front end when it's already damaged. I had mine put on after 2 days when I picked up my Camaro from the dealership. Entire front end & the side mirrors for mine. Costed about $450 up here in Canada but definitely worth every penny.

03-30-2017, 11:22 AM	#28
Mnhdrider Drives: 15 black 2SSRS1LE Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Northwest MN Posts: 25 View My Garage	Get the clear film put on your front end, mirrors and behind the rear wheels. Don't put a cloth bra on, it will rub on the paint and leave marks. I have seen too many cars traded in that had one on.