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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 12:18 AM
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Took a few hours to do
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by gravedgr
Did not do it - I don't like the 'line'. Sorry, no matter what anyone says I can see it on almost every color (especially my yellow) from a distance.
that sounds so 2004.
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:52 AM
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I'm surprised more people aren't responding here. Many many people on this forum have used Sammy Yu at Premier Protective Films in Fremont. Sammy's work is top notch. He's done three cars for me so far and all have been flawless. I challenge you to find lines on a custom wrap. Sure, you can find lines if you opt for the cheaper template jobs, but if Sammy takes a full sheet of film and custom cuts it onto your car, you won't see any lines. As others have said, the film sheets are now long enough to cover your full hood.

I was recently driving to work when I spotted a flying piece of rubber. I couldn't avoid it. It hit my front bumper and rolled up my hood and windshield. The film was visibly damaged. I thought, better the film than the paint. That's what I bought it for. I brought the car back to Premier and they repaired the damage to the hood with some TLC and a heat gun. The front bumper didn't get as lucky, but my insurance covered the damage, so I'm going back to Sammy for a rewrap.
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:02 AM
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After the clear bra's installed, are there any special care tips (washing/waxing/etc) or treat it like it's not there?
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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I think some installers recommend Plexus to keep the film in good shape. Personally, I don't think I could drive without my clear bra -- black 997S.
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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yup wash it and spray some plexus and wipe and buff it. Keeps the bra nice and good.
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:20 PM
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I can't imagine driving my car with out a clear bar, here's a pic when Premier did my car.

 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:22 PM
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I'll be back at Premier this Saturday morning. Too bad I can't make it to Santana Row. I wanted to line our cars up and take some pics!
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by spyder997s
I'll be back at Premier this Saturday morning. Too bad I can't make it to Santana Row. I wanted to line our cars up and take some pics!
Charles, Let's hook up next Sat 2/2/08?
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by ty328
I can't imagine driving my car with out a clear bar, here's a pic when Premier did my car.


Where is the picture of me working on your car?
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by ty328
Charles, Let's hook up next Sat 2/2/08?
Sounds like a plan, bro! I'll PM you before, so we can drive out together. I think last time I was supposed to meet up with you guys, it was at a gas station in Dublin/San Ramon, right? I'll be sure to make it!

Thanks man!
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:01 PM
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If you love your car and drive it then clear bra, My pcar was the first car I have ever done and I will never have a car without

Originally Posted by kuch997
That is the question!!! I guess if it's only about $1000, what are people's reasons for not doing it assuming you have a good installer? Why not protect your 100k investment from the harsh elements?? And no these jerkoffs still haven't fully activated my account so I'll answer any questions with a new thread!!!
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by drop997stop
If you love your car and drive it then clear bra, My pcar was the first car I have ever done and I will never have a car without
Evan, where did you get it done on your car? How did it look on white? Did it yellow?
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:07 PM
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Had it fully done on my m3, but not my turbo or gt2, wish I did it on those also, I drive my cars hard so it picked up lots of chips :/
 
Old Jan 24, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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clear bra

I got it done from this guy up here central coast clear bra. I tried to use Premier but they are so booked that I needed a another option.

My guy is pretty cheap, he has done 4 cars of my family and friends, good work not great.

I only had the clear bra on my Pcar for 1.5 years and it did not yellow. He uses 3m and I thnk 3m has a warranty on yellowing


hope that helps, pm me if you want his info

Originally Posted by doughsun
Evan, where did you get it done on your car? How did it look on white? Did it yellow?
 

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