clear bra for aftermarket bumper?
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when you clear bra aftermarket bumpers you face two problems..
1. The bra is going to have to hand cut and custom done.. In socal there are a FEW places with people of this ability. You're probably looking at +$500 for the job at the cheapest.
2. Because the paint is not factory when you peel off the bra most likely you'll be taking paint with it so most likely you'll need to repaint it afterwards. I'm not saying this is 100% but this is usually the case..
- Eric
1. The bra is going to have to hand cut and custom done.. In socal there are a FEW places with people of this ability. You're probably looking at +$500 for the job at the cheapest.
2. Because the paint is not factory when you peel off the bra most likely you'll be taking paint with it so most likely you'll need to repaint it afterwards. I'm not saying this is 100% but this is usually the case..
- Eric
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Another thought... once the clear bra is on there, you never wax that part, do you?
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I think it is worth it to clear bra any car that you love. Keeps the front of the car in good condition. The only thing that bothers me is the clearbra line and the way it alters the looks of the paint.
I've polished and waxed my clearbra before with a orbital tool many times before. Comes out nice, but residue does get caught at the line so you'll have to go over those parts by hand with a q-tip.
I've polished and waxed my clearbra before with a orbital tool many times before. Comes out nice, but residue does get caught at the line so you'll have to go over those parts by hand with a q-tip.
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If you plan to keep your car with oem stock pieces then it makes sense to get a clear bra as they have pre made cuts for the film to be applied to the car that will look better as opposed if an installer had to custom cut them.
If you plan to go aftermarket, then what Eric stated in his post will apply to you.
I had clear bra installed on my back in 2004 on my hood, mirrors and bumper (i went aftermarket in 2009) and they don't age well (cracks/micro scratches/collected dirt at edges) unless you are very careful in keeping it clean. I will try to post a picture later to show you what i'm talking about. But I can say it did save my bumper from rock chips and flying debris that would have ordinarily ruined an unprotected bumper.
If you plan to go aftermarket, then what Eric stated in his post will apply to you.
I had clear bra installed on my back in 2004 on my hood, mirrors and bumper (i went aftermarket in 2009) and they don't age well (cracks/micro scratches/collected dirt at edges) unless you are very careful in keeping it clean. I will try to post a picture later to show you what i'm talking about. But I can say it did save my bumper from rock chips and flying debris that would have ordinarily ruined an unprotected bumper.
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I've got the same problem that Demonteverde is describing. I just bought my coupe and the previous owner had put one the clear bras on it. With age it's cracked a lot and trapped dirt under. I started to remove it myself but it's such a pain I'll probably have to pay a body shop or some place to remove it.
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