hey guys - -

i'm looking to do a 'clear bra' for my 996, which has a GT2 frontend on it. Since this would be a custom job, i was wondering what the cost difference / quality difference would be in using a clear vinal wrap instead?

any thoughts appreciated.

best

rich

 

I know the previous owner of my car did the 3M clear bra and it was about $1200-$1500 and included front bumper, both mirrors and front and rear wheels well edges. It has been on for about 3 years and is just starting to show some rock chips. No real discoloration yet, although you CAN see that it has a bra. I think there are members here that did complete wraps for $3000 to $5000?

 

clear bra is for protection
vynil wrap is for asthetics (changing the color of the car without repainting it)
completely different uses, and very different in pricing...

 

thanks steve - but if i just 'wrap' the front end in clear vinyl, could you achieve the same effect but more cost effectively? i assume it will boil down to the clear bra material is thicker / better than the vinyl and provide better protection in the long run.

as i have been researching, i haven't been able to determine the mil thickness of common vinyl wrap yet.

 

i havent seen a clear vinyl on a car ...
just 3m it

 

Clear vinyl is not for protection and will not prevent damage from rocks. You would be wasting your money puttign it on... plus its a pain to take off... which you will have to do very quickly since rocks will tear it up.