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jrpimp00 · 05-05-2010, 04:30 PM

Im getting the entire front end wrapped in about a week. I couldnt stand that line either on my black. I had the fenders and hood and front bumper done in 3m for free by a friend but couldnt take my eye off that line, so Im getting the everything from the mirrors forward wrapped.

Adam's Polishes · 05-05-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by 2010 2-Tone

Dylan, I hear what your saying but why would you put up with the chips for ever how long just to pull your bumper and repaint it just so it can happen all over again?

The other advantage is in bug season the bugs come right off and the acid in their bodies doesn't effect the clear bra where as without one the paint gets damaged by the acid! The only reason that makes sense to NOT put a clear bra is if the chips just don't bother you!

I think the poll says it all.

Well, keep in mind my perspective is a little different being that here in SoCal we don't have a "bug season" so if you avoid driving behind gravel trucks on the freeway you can manage to keep your front end somewhat pit free. In all honesty... clear bras mean more business for us so I'm all for them... sells more of our clear polish

SmokinBills 2SS · 05-06-2010, 12:57 AM

Clear Bra's give you a second chance with your ORIGINAL PAINT!!!!!!!
if you say you can always repaint the nose, but then your car has been repainted, and some of these metalics are not going to match as well, and the next buyer of that car or your friend is going to wonder what else has been painted and for what reason???? Clear Bra's are cheap insurance for your ORIGINAL PAINT. scratch it, damage it, and peel the damage off ,and your back to a brand new car again and then you can decide if it was worth the cost

spooky · 05-06-2010, 04:23 AM

if your car is a daily driver i wouldn't do it. if it isn't then i'd suggest getting one.

CamaroMiami · 05-06-2010, 05:13 AM

I was thinking that a daily driven camaro should need the clear bra. I could be wrong.

GATORJAK · 05-06-2010, 06:17 AM

Why would you NOT do it on a daily driver?

jokerswild · 05-06-2010, 10:33 AM

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if your car is a daily driver i wouldn't do it. if it isn't then i'd suggest getting one.

Yea, I'm curious about that too... why WOULDN'T you get it if it's a daily driver? As a daily driver, aren't you a little more likely to need it from rocks/bugs/etc?

htp autoworks · 05-06-2010, 11:45 AM

I am pretty sure he mis spoke. You would need one even mroe with a daily driver as you are out on the roads more. The more you drive it the more you need it... doesnt matter wether you drive it in town or on the freeway. Either way you will get damage. Now if you dont drive it, trailer it to car shows, and it just sits in a garage all of the time then there is no need. But I doubt there are many Camaros out there that were purchased for that limited amount of use.

cuafpr · 05-06-2010, 02:20 PM

I just got it installed and love it.. sure there is a line but that stands out A LOT less than a nice chip int he front..

and speaking of which HUGE THANKS to htp Autoworks for a great install! :-D

esperman · 05-06-2010, 02:31 PM

if you don't like lines, get a full hood & fender wrap.

love mine.

esperman · 05-06-2010, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SmokinBills 2SS

Clear Bra's give you a second chance with your ORIGINAL PAINT!!!!!!!
if you say you can always repaint the nose, but then your car has been repainted, and some of these metalics are not going to match as well, and the next buyer of that car or your friend is going to wonder what else has been painted and for what reason???? Clear Bra's are cheap insurance for your ORIGINAL PAINT. scratch it, damage it, and peel the damage off ,and your back to a brand new car again and then you can decide if it was worth the cost

SummoneR · 05-06-2010, 06:26 PM

before you do it I would clay bar the entire car and make sure any and all scratches or swirls etc, are polished out first, that way you protect perfect paint not dirty blemished paint :-)

JSC81 · 05-06-2010, 08:47 PM

When my dealer was showing me cars he opened the doors and hit the camaros parked next to it. Had I not been there catching the door(Thinking wow wtf is up with this guy) he would have nearly dinged every car on the parking lot.

Patfan1987 · 05-11-2010, 06:23 AM

Wish i had installed my clear bra a month earlier before my front end looked like the terrain of the moon.....

I must say though, i think the paint does need some curing time to harden, i was driving the car really 2 weeks after it was painted. but thats my 2 cents

View Poll Results: Clear bra - good, bad, or waste of $$
Good - helps protect!	52	89.66%
Bad - please leave a reason	2	3.45%
Waste - Doesn't help much or not enough	4	6.90%
Voters: 58. You may not vote on this poll

05-05-2010, 04:30 PM	#15
jrpimp00 Drives: '10 Black/IOM Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 532	Im getting the entire front end wrapped in about a week. I couldnt stand that line either on my black. I had the fenders and hood and front bumper done in 3m for free by a friend but couldnt take my eye off that line, so Im getting the everything from the mirrors forward wrapped. __________________ 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black/IOM //// 1998 Pontiac Trans AM 819 RWHP @ 12 PSI (Turbo)

05-06-2010, 06:26 PM	#26
SummoneR Paul Drives: '10 2SS/RS M6 "Marauder" Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NOR*CAL Posts: 6,230	before you do it I would clay bar the entire car and make sure any and all scratches or swirls etc, are polished out first, that way you protect perfect paint not dirty blemished paint :-) __________________

05-06-2010, 08:47 PM	#27
JSC81 Drives: 2010 1SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 400 View My Garage	When my dealer was showing me cars he opened the doors and hit the camaros parked next to it. Had I not been there catching the door(Thinking wow wtf is up with this guy) he would have nearly dinged every car on the parking lot. __________________

05-11-2010, 06:23 AM	#28
Patfan1987 CGM is the Best! Thx GM Drives: 2010 2LT RS Camaro, Auto + Sunroof Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: MA Posts: 513 View My Garage	Wish i had installed my clear bra a month earlier before my front end looked like the terrain of the moon..... I must say though, i think the paint does need some curing time to harden, i was driving the car really 2 weeks after it was painted. but thats my 2 cents __________________ Proud Owner of a CGM 2 LT/RS Auto Transmission w/Sunroof and Spare Tire

05-06-2010, 12:57 AM	#17
SmokinBills 2SS Drives: 2SS Cammed up, Clear Bra, Clean Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Roseville Posts: 405 View My Garage	Clear Bra's give you a second chance with your ORIGINAL PAINT!!!!!!! if you say you can always repaint the nose, but then your car has been repainted, and some of these metalics are not going to match as well, and the next buyer of that car or your friend is going to wonder what else has been painted and for what reason???? Clear Bra's are cheap insurance for your ORIGINAL PAINT. scratch it, damage it, and peel the damage off ,and your back to a brand new car again and then you can decide if it was worth the cost

05-06-2010, 04:23 AM	#18
spooky spooky Drives: camaro Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: . Posts: 48	if your car is a daily driver i wouldn't do it. if it isn't then i'd suggest getting one.

05-06-2010, 05:13 AM	#19
CamaroMiami Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS LS3, 92 Camaro RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Miami Posts: 530	I was thinking that a daily driven camaro should need the clear bra. I could be wrong.

05-06-2010, 06:17 AM	#20
GATORJAK Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 507 View My Garage	Why would you NOT do it on a daily driver?

05-06-2010, 11:45 AM	#22
htp autoworks Account Suspended Drives: 2007 Jeep SRT-8 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 507	I am pretty sure he mis spoke. You would need one even mroe with a daily driver as you are out on the roads more. The more you drive it the more you need it... doesnt matter wether you drive it in town or on the freeway. Either way you will get damage. Now if you dont drive it, trailer it to car shows, and it just sits in a garage all of the time then there is no need. But I doubt there are many Camaros out there that were purchased for that limited amount of use.

05-06-2010, 02:20 PM	#23
cuafpr Drives: 2010 2ss Transformers Edition Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisiana Posts: 22	I just got it installed and love it.. sure there is a line but that stands out A LOT less than a nice chip int he front.. and speaking of which HUGE THANKS to htp Autoworks for a great install! :-D

05-06-2010, 02:31 PM	#24
esperman You Can Call Me Jay Drives: 2010 1LT RJT Manual w/CAI & Solo Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Louisville, KY area Posts: 1,284	if you don't like lines, get a full hood & fender wrap. love mine.

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