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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 11:45 PM
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3m clear bra?'s

What is your experience with the plastic clear bra? Do stone chips chip through the plastic? Does the plastic turn color? My car is yellow.
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Old Apr 30, 2004 | 11:50 PM
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If the stone is big enough it will go through any type of protection. 3m is not supposed to turn colors, I believe it's warranty is 4yrs. IMO it's worth the peace of mind and much easier that putting on and removing a regular Bra.
 
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The clear bra is great on a yellow car, it all but disapears from the front. I have no stone chips in ~4100 miles of driving. Should it become damaged or start to yellow after a few years, I would happily pull it off and do it over again. I figure its got to be cheaper and easier than dealing with a paint shop.
 
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hey it's perfect on a yellow car...when and if it start to yellow you can't tell!!!!! it should last forever!!!! hahah
 
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hey it's perfect on a yellow car...when and if it start to yellow you can't tell!!!!! it should last forever!!!! hahah
good point Kirby. bra rocks on yellow & red
 
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RANFNI,

I have a white TT, and I love it. If you go to the "Boca Raton Event" in June, "Auto Super Shield" will be their demonstrating their product.
 
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The complaint that I have heard and seen with the 3M material is not that it turns yellow, but rather dirt and grime will start to get in around the edges, giving the material a grey outline that is very difficult to remove. Even the old 993s that had stoneguard on the leading edge of the rear fenders would get this outline. I have yet to see a car that does not suffer from this over time.

I am from the "Bra is better" school. I have found that a good front cover like one from Speed Lingerie is superior in protection, but the downside is that it takes more effort to use. I have never had any paint damage from a bra.
 
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I clean the edges of my 3M whenever I wipe down the car and so far it's fine. But then again it's only been 9 months.
 
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I've had it done on my car and it works great!! I have one suggestion, find an install who will "wrap" the film inside the lights and hood. It looks a hundred times better than film that goes to the edge of the sheetmetal and you won't have the problem that Orient Express is talking about. It cost a couple bucks more but it's well worth it.

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A good installer is the key!
 
Old May 4, 2004 | 12:00 PM
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I have a clear bra on Artic Silver, no chips or yellow discolor as of yet. I love it and will re-apply it when necessary. Definately give piece of mind.
 
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