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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 07:59 AM
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Just traded my 05 in for an 09. Where can I find good installers in Dallas?
Check here - http://www.rufautocenter.com/index.asp
 
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That's doing it *right*! Well done!
 
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Beautiful work. Very impressive...
 
Old Feb 17, 2009 | 12:52 AM
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Just make sure if you paint your car first let the paint settle. My friend painted his car and only waited for 8 days before putting on the clear bra. When he took the clear bra off to put on a new one paint on the bumper peeled off! He was really pissed b/c the installer told him it was okay to put the clear bra on right after he painted the car. I was told to wait 30 days after the paint job to put on the clear bra.
 
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To balance the pro clear bra replies... I tried it once and removed it. They simply look tacky - it's the current day car version of the vinyl covered living room couch. Ouch!
 
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Detailing Dynamics in Mineola, NY. Their work is incredible! Very few seams. Every piece that can be, is tucked, not pre-cut. Matt or Eddie are the guys.
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I wish you had a shop near pennsylvania!! Sound like you do awesome work!
 
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Originally Posted by paigow
Just make sure if you paint your car first let the paint settle. My friend painted his car and only waited for 8 days before putting on the clear bra. When he took the clear bra off to put on a new one paint on the bumper peeled off! He was really pissed b/c the installer told him it was okay to put the clear bra on right after he painted the car. I was told to wait 30 days after the paint job to put on the clear bra.

Funny how i tell all of my customers this. And some still insist that its ok to just wait 48 hours because the paint was baked.

better safe than sorry in my book, i have waivers signed for anything before 30 days.
 
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I have the 3M clear bra (18inches up the hood with a bikini cut) and swear by it. I had it installed on the car with zero miles. I do believe that if you use a quality installer it makes the world of difference. The same person that has been doing my window tinting also does my clear bra. 3M has an awesome warranty.
 

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I am in the middle of detailing my 2006 pre-owned C4S. It had 3M clear bra installed already. I only have paint defects where there is no clear bra. The clear bra has not yellowed yet. I am happy to have it.
 
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John,

The guys at Princeton Porsche have done a number of cars that look great. Ask for John.
 
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