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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Depending on size, touch em up with paint and clear.....then clear bra the front end. Well worth the money when compared to repaint and potential issues with that. I had whole front end done. If the paint is prepped well it looks great, you probably wouldn't be able to tell by looking at it that film is on the paint.
 

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Old Apr 30, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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I gave up after like the 6th chip. Gonna drive her like she's meant to be driven for a couple more years, then repaint and consider a clearbra.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 01:11 AM
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Get a precut kit installed for about $600. No need to spend $1500+ for a custom. You'll have to peel it off and redo in 3-5 years regardless of install type....the tape is the same. Make sure you get 3M, VentureShield (3M product too), or Xpel. I just had a bikini cut on mine. I may do full hood next time, but I don't see the advantage of full fenders and mirrors unless you track.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 07:32 AM
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I have had both the 1/2 and full fenders, and the full fender is nicer. The edge where the 1/2 fender ends is a place for wax to get "stuck", and it takes more care to clean and wax that area.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 08:20 AM
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paint is a consumable. especially if you track. drive and enjoy.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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I didn't initially clear bra my 09 C2S. After getting caught behind a gravel truck my front looked like crap. Had the entire front reprainted and after a 30 day cure period I had a clear bra installed. The car looked new again.

One day later I took it to Mid-Ohio and 4 laps into the first session I fell victim to another GT3 driver's blown coolant hose. Bye bye front end as I collected a turbo in the gravel trap. It would have eased the pain if I hadn't just spent $5000 on the front end.

On my current car, 2011 GTS, I had a clear bra installed before it left the dealership. I didn't take it to Mid-Ohio the next day either.
 
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Originally Posted by Alan C.
I didn't initially clear bra my 09 C2S. After getting caught behind a gravel truck my front looked like crap. Had the entire front reprainted and after a 30 day cure period I had a clear bra installed. The car looked new again.

One day later I took it to Mid-Ohio and 4 laps into the first session I fell victim to another GT3 driver's blown coolant hose. Bye bye front end as I collected a turbo in the gravel trap. It would have eased the pain if I hadn't just spent $5000 on the front end.

On my current car, 2011 GTS, I had a clear bra installed before it left the dealership. I didn't take it to Mid-Ohio the next day either.
oh great, i'm running MO this weekend...well, i guess i'd better stay in front of the GT3's.
 
Old May 1, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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i guess i'd better stay in front of the GT3's.
That can be accomplished in two ways. Being quicker and in front or about to be lapped and being in front. Have a fun weekend.
 
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It's like safe sex - wrap it before using it! I have the full frontal on mine and am happy it's there.
 
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It's not safe sex. I penetrated the turbo and still incurred damage.
 
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I just checked the Clear Bra website (www.getclearbra.com) and there's only one dealer in CA! Where did you all go to get this? I'm in the SF Bay Area.
 
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From what I hear, Premier is the place everyone likes to go to around here.
 
Old May 2, 2012 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by arash
From what I hear, Premier is the place everyone likes to go to around here.
Thanks!! I presume this is who you meant...http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/
I'll give them a call.
 
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Originally Posted by JSR57
Thanks!! I presume this is who you meant...http://www.premiermobilegroup.com/
I'll give them a call.
Yep, that's the one.
 
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