Clear bra Installation tips??? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

StormZ/28 · 04-25-2014, 07:51 PM

Just like the title says guys
You peeps have any tips for better results on that clear bra
People says it's very important have it

LT1Zob · 04-25-2014, 08:00 PM

Have it all over mine. Pillars, quarters, mirrors. 2,200 miles and 0 chips. This stuff is "self healing" pour hot water on the chip and the material closes back up. Awesome stuff, but have a pro do it. Ive seen people do their own and kick themselves for wasting material and having it redone professionally

SVThis · 04-25-2014, 08:02 PM

I did my own and it came out pretty good. If I was to do it again I'd have it professionally done.

jrhagen · 04-25-2014, 08:06 PM

#1 tip: have a pro do it and only if it is CAD cut. Bulk install is trimmed with a blade on your car. It will get sliced up.

StormZ/28 · 04-25-2014, 08:09 PM

Damn I don't know anybody that can do that
In town

1LE Captain · 04-25-2014, 10:32 PM

I just had mine done, XPEL, super clear stuff.

CAD cut and pro installed is a must.

kansjfr · 04-26-2014, 01:25 AM

Aw, c'mon guys; don't be a bunch of weenies. I did it myself, and it wasn't that hard. Make sure the front of the car is REALLY clean, and use a mixture of Johnson's baby shampoo and water to slide the plastic around, then when you have it where you want it, spray a mixture or rubbing alcohol and water under the plastic and squeegee the bubbles out. You can't stop in the middle of the task, you need good lighting, and just keep working it to get it to lay down around curved places like parking lights. Also, I put my car on a lift so it was about chest high when I installed it. It really wasn't that hard. There are hundreds of videos on the internet showing you how to do it. The price dealers/installers get is outrageous. And yes, mine turned out almost perfect. I did my '04 GTO and also the '13 1LE. You CAN do it.

viper1cobra · 04-26-2014, 01:50 AM

I also installed my own clear bra. No one in town would touch it. It took the better part of a Sat and Sun, but my wife and I successfully installed it. It may not be a professional job, but it has lasted for 5 years so far.

I've had comments on the install from other vinyl people stating that it was a good install, as there were no air bubbles in the material. It does require ALOT of PATIENCE. Please see my install thread.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36742

StormZ/28 · 04-26-2014, 03:03 AM

Thanks guys I'm a get it done once I get the car next week

viper1cobra · 04-26-2014, 03:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm1LE

Thanks guys I'm a get it done once I get the car next week

Are you going to do your own install?

StormZ/28 · 04-26-2014, 08:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by viper1cobra

Are you going to do your own install?

Yes I'll watch a couple of YouTube videos first
To get an idea

viper1cobra · 04-26-2014, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Storm1LE

Yes I'll watch a couple of YouTube videos first
To get an idea

Be patient, have an extra set of hands if possible, and remember to keep it wet and slick until you have it aligned where you want it. Good luck, if you have questions PM me, and I will try to help.

RyanR3KC · 04-26-2014, 09:10 AM

This week I had a shop install 3M and they tinted the windows. Looks excellent on black.

TxBandit911 · 04-26-2014, 10:00 AM

Where can I get a complete pre cut kit for my '14?

04-25-2014, 08:02 PM	#3
SVThis Drives: 2013 1LE 1SS Victory Red 1 of 76 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 425 View My Garage	I did my own and it came out pretty good. If I was to do it again I'd have it professionally done. __________________ 2013 1SS 1LE Victory Red. 187 CAM-C

04-26-2014, 01:50 AM	#8
viper1cobra Member Club Elite #131 Drives: 2017 50th Anniversary H50 2SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Far West TEXAS Posts: 1,729 View My Garage	I also installed my own clear bra. No one in town would touch it. It took the better part of a Sat and Sun, but my wife and I successfully installed it. It may not be a professional job, but it has lasted for 5 years so far. I've had comments on the install from other vinyl people stating that it was a good install, as there were no air bubbles in the material. It does require ALOT of PATIENCE. Please see my install thread. http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36742 __________________

04-25-2014, 07:51 PM	#1
StormZ/28 Drives: Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: La Joya TX Posts: 196	Clear bra Installation tips??? Just like the title says guys You peeps have any tips for better results on that clear bra People says it's very important have it

04-25-2014, 08:00 PM	#2
LT1Zob Drives: 23 LT1 / 19 Z06 / after 6 5th gens Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: MI Posts: 1,992 View My Garage	Have it all over mine. Pillars, quarters, mirrors. 2,200 miles and 0 chips. This stuff is "self healing" pour hot water on the chip and the material closes back up. Awesome stuff, but have a pro do it. Ive seen people do their own and kick themselves for wasting material and having it redone professionally

04-25-2014, 08:06 PM	#4
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	#1 tip: have a pro do it and only if it is CAD cut. Bulk install is trimmed with a blade on your car. It will get sliced up.

04-25-2014, 08:09 PM	#5
StormZ/28 Drives: Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: La Joya TX Posts: 196	Damn I don't know anybody that can do that In town

04-25-2014, 10:32 PM	#6
1LE Captain Drives: 2014 Red Rock 2SS 1LE RS NPP Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Hudson Valley New York Posts: 246	I just had mine done, XPEL, super clear stuff. CAD cut and pro installed is a must.

04-26-2014, 01:25 AM	#7
kansjfr Drives: 2013 2SS 1LE Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Coffeyville, KS Posts: 131	Aw, c'mon guys; don't be a bunch of weenies. I did it myself, and it wasn't that hard. Make sure the front of the car is REALLY clean, and use a mixture of Johnson's baby shampoo and water to slide the plastic around, then when you have it where you want it, spray a mixture or rubbing alcohol and water under the plastic and squeegee the bubbles out. You can't stop in the middle of the task, you need good lighting, and just keep working it to get it to lay down around curved places like parking lights. Also, I put my car on a lift so it was about chest high when I installed it. It really wasn't that hard. There are hundreds of videos on the internet showing you how to do it. The price dealers/installers get is outrageous. And yes, mine turned out almost perfect. I did my '04 GTO and also the '13 1LE. You CAN do it.

04-26-2014, 03:03 AM	#9
StormZ/28 Drives: Camaro Z/28 Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: La Joya TX Posts: 196	Thanks guys I'm a get it done once I get the car next week

04-26-2014, 09:10 AM	#13
RyanR3KC "1/LE Rebel Alliance" Drives: 18 Black 1SS 1LE “Siouxsie Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Johnston, Iowa Posts: 324	This week I had a shop install 3M and they tinted the windows. Looks excellent on black.

04-26-2014, 10:00 AM	#14
TxBandit911 Call Me"Doc" Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 1LE BLACK Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ft Riley, Kansas Posts: 890	Where can I get a complete pre cut kit for my '14?