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Jun 30, 2008, 05:25 AM
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I also have the 3m clear bra. Honestly the best money I've spent. I drive year round currently and have no chips or scratches ont he front of my car... the metal grill in front of the intercooler obviously has no projection and it's getting chipped away, everything else is perfect. There is no color difference from the area that is under the clear bra to the rest of the car... exact same color.
I paid $500, but that seems cheap now a days because I had a guy do it under the table.
I paid $500, but that seems cheap now a days because I had a guy do it under the table.
Jun 30, 2008, 03:18 PM
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The newest films from 3M are extremely resistant to yellowing and hazing. With that said I have never taken the film off to see what's underneath after a couple of years, but I would imagine your unprotected paint would fade a bit while the area covered would not.
However, the film lasts for so long I don't think you'll have to worry about replacing it and you won't notice any fading w/ it on.
However, the film lasts for so long I don't think you'll have to worry about replacing it and you won't notice any fading w/ it on.
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Jun 30, 2008, 06:54 PM
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I had the 3M clear bra on the front bumper and leading edge of my hood for over a year. I highly recommend it. I got it for $385 installed..
Talk to any of your local tint shops that have good reputations. They should be able to do it for you.
Talk to any of your local tint shops that have good reputations. They should be able to do it for you.
Jun 30, 2008, 07:05 PM
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I put it on my Apex Silver Evo and I love it. It's the only thing I found that can protect my paint here in Montana when the put the gravel on the roads in the winter. Yes I drive mine year round.
Jun 30, 2008, 08:53 PM
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I have a clear bra (headlights, front bumper, mirrors, hood, fenders) and I think it was a great idea! My front end still looks perfect. Clear bras are UV-neutral so if you don't keep the car waxed the paint underneath the bra will fade the same as the rest of the car so it will match if you ever decide to remove the bra. I also like the clear bra because it protects my front bumper paint from cone scuffs while autocrossing.
Jul 1, 2008, 11:34 AM
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I'd like to know too. I've had nothing but success with my films. Have had them on 5 cars and the result is well worth the protection. I might summize that a negative experience might be had because of an inexperienced installer or just a bad installation job or even inferior film. However, I've never experienced this. I've seen some pretty awful jobs though, so take your time and look for referals from your installer. Check out some of his work and get testimonials. All film installers are not created equal. Some are self taught and some are trained from a particular film kit converter.
