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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 01:10 AM
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best way to protect front bumper paint?

I just bought a 07 g35 coupe yesterday.

already have a scratch on the front bumper which seems to be made by flying

rocks on the freeway.

what's the best way to protect against them?

also where can I buy it?

thanks in advance
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 01:19 AM
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You need the clear bra.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 01:20 AM
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>.<

I tried to find that but I only saw ones for 2003~2006 models.

is it is to install?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 01:21 AM
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Get a clear bra for your ride. I got one the day after I purchased my ride. I live in southern cali so I got my clear bra at Sticker City in Sherman Oaks. The clear bra covered my hood (about 20 inches), my whole bumper and also my two side mirrors. I also got my headlights done and also got my tailights smoked (GTR style) I paid almost $800 for everything out the door. Oh yeah, also got my clear corners covered. Hope this helps out You can also google the clear bra closest to your area.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 08:12 AM
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Originally Posted by CHIZELD
Get a clear bra for your ride. I got one the day after I purchased my ride. I live in southern cali so I got my clear bra at Sticker City in Sherman Oaks. The clear bra covered my hood (about 20 inches), my whole bumper and also my two side mirrors. I also got my headlights done and also got my tailights smoked (GTR style) I paid almost $800 for everything out the door. Oh yeah, also got my clear corners covered. Hope this helps out You can also google the clear bra closest to your area.
How well does clear bra work? I always thought it would probably just chip away like the normal paint would...
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 08:18 AM
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Go for a clear bra for sure, it really does give added protection to our easy to chip front ends.
Get the full bumper wrap, mirrors, and leading parts of hood and fenders done.
Ask around in your area for a good installer.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 08:43 AM
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Here's some info: http://www.chipguard.com/
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:16 AM
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Wax often! It will help.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:19 AM
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3M Clear Bra.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:59 AM
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Clear Bra...but if you have a chip, its too late. They need to put these on at the factory!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Clear Bra...but if you have a chip, its too late. They need to put these on at the factory!
??? Somebody came out to my house to put the clear bra on my car...
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Vblick
How well does clear bra work? I always thought it would probably just chip away like the normal paint would...
Nope it works great. I still don't know how to get smudges out it though
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 12:58 PM
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It's worth it.. however, i waited too long (like 3 weeks).. i already had like 2 chips.. pissed me off.. got the chips fixed (repainted) and put the bra on..

i live in ATL.. this one shop i went to Stone-X charged me $550.. best price i've found.. great work

they installed: front bumper.. like a little less than half of the hood (20-30 inches).. part of the front fender... door handle cups (inside part of door handle where scratches build up)... and the part near the kick plate (next to the infiniti logo when you open the door and look down)..

well worth it IMO.. for under $600!!!. took like 3-4 hours to install.. www.stone-x.net
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:11 PM
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Get a 3M clear bra...........and the sooner the better. There are no shortcuts for protection other than leaving your car in your garage. The paint has always been weak on the Infiniti line . A large or fast moving stone will still leave a slight impression on the bumper but it's still better than looking at the black bare bumper. I've had mine since new and it's the best investment I've made for my car. It cost a little under $400 for just the bumper. I opted out of the hood protection due to the line which I don't find very attractive.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 02:42 PM
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any pics of what the clear bra looks like? please post them up so we can check them out.
 
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