Report on 3M Clear Bra

[ynkedad]

How does this stuff look on a black car? Are there any noticeable lines?
I've been SERIOUSLY considering a Bra, but if this Clear Bra stuff is better and or virtually unnoticeable .... I WILL make a trip south with both Vettes!

I couldn't help myself...I just had to post a pic!

~Ray

[TyZtoy]

Originally Posted by ynkedad

How does this stuff look on a black car? Are there any noticeable lines?
I've been SERIOUSLY considering a Bra, but if this Clear Bra stuff is better and or virtually unnoticeable .... I WILL make a trip south with both Vettes!

I couldn't help myself...I just had to post a pic!

~Ray

Well,
You can look at it 2 ways. How would your car look with chips on the nose, hood of a Black car vs. a slight line that is only visible if you look for it?

It's worth it.

[ynkedad]

That's why i've decided on the bra, but now i'm torn between it (bra) and the clear bra. I'm living with a few minor imperfections now , which has lead me to my decision of getting either or.
Thanks for your input!

~Ray

[TyZtoy]

Originally Posted by ynkedad

That's why i've decided on the bra, but now i'm torn between it (bra) and the clear bra. I'm living with a few minor imperfections now , which has lead me to my decision of getting either or.
Thanks for your input!

~Ray

I'm with you Brother!... Well here's my experience with both.

Bra:
** A Bra can and will cause damage to your paint regardless of what anyone will tell you! Anything flapping in the wind for a period of time will leave a mark. There is no bra that I am aware of that does not "Flap" over time. It does not take much.

** If it gets wet and you do not remove it, it will cause your paint to fade

** If dirt gets behind the bra it will scratch your paint.

** How do you properly clean the under sides of a bra??? Hmmmm...

** The pain of having to put it on and take it off, store it, clean it, etc.

** Unless it matches the body color and even that is not a perfect match, some look like crap


CLEAR BRA:
** Easy to store.. do not have to remove it

** You can barely see it and will only notice it if you look for it. You can enjoy your car the way you brought it.

** It gets cleaned and waxed while cleaning your car, no extra efforts

** No worries about water

** Cost a lot more but will last a long time

** The best part! You can drive your car and not worry about those nasty rock chips!!

[Auto Paint Guard]

Great post Ty! Thanks. The best part is just wash and wax over the film like normal.

Up until recently I hated doing black cars especially vettes with 3M film. Now since there are new films out, such as Avery and Venture clear coats, I love doing black now. If done correctly it is probably the best color for the film since you do not see any shadows of the lines (mainly across the hood).

I have black car pics available but you won't see anyting in the photo.


If you have questions let me know.

Ynkedad. I actually know weirsdale is. I had friends that lived there while I lived in Ocala.

[THOR]

Hey Ray, Trust Ryan on this. He is the MAN to go to. I can't recommend him highly enough. You will not regret it or I'll eat my goat.

[SteveK]

Oh great, now we might have to mow the lawn.......

[ynkedad]

[Auto Paint Guard]

Send that goat over here to mow my lawn.

[THOR]

My goat is really getting popular. I can rent him out if you guys are really desperate. Sheep might be cheaper!