Ron Jr

Any one have any experiance with this one? Seems to good to be true.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...5803QQtcZphoto


After all how hard can it be to install.

tpick23

I just had a custom clear bra put on and I gotta tell you, the guy had trouble with it. The companies rate cars on a difficulty factor of 1-5 with 5 being the hardest. The lower apron on the sport is rated a 5. If you can get a custom job then do it, but it will be more like $500 or more. The precut kits tend to leave "uncovered areas" and I have read where other members were not nearly satisfied with it.

On the other hand, its only $25 so who cares.

racetested

I can't see getting very good material for only $25. Who knows how well the adhesives are and the yellowing effect.

I'm pretty much one of those arrogant people that thinks/knows I can do as good of work as anybody with enough experience. The key word is "experience" and a little bit of talent is helpful.

I have a lot of vinyl experience but it was at a small scale. IMO putting a clear bra on this car takes a little know how and it was too expensive for me to be playing the "practice game".

Azn_C300

Don't do it. Get it installed by professionals.

narky

I think a clear bra is something that a pro should apply. I've seen some terrible jobs, and they look, well, terrible. But then, it's $25. Who cares? I think it's worth a try.

If it doesn't work out, oh well, there goes a lunch down the drain.

Azn_C300

Another issue is quality of film. It can damage your paint. If it doesn't allow 100% UV pass through, then when you remove it, you might be stuck with a two tone vehicle.

narky

This is true, and a major concern.

Ron Jr

Thats what I figured. Also he doesn't seem to know that there are multiple fender configurations. Steering clear besides I already have small rock pings so the bra most likely wouldn't seal right.

darstar

The part you should worry about is what glue they put on that clear shield. It make take the paint off the car when you try to remove it. Just my 2 cents

bigben320e

Guys, come back to earth. Here is a few real points from someone that has clear bra's on all the cars, and know the installer (that did mine) that serves many dealerships in Atlanta. Including Ferrari.

First off, get reputable film. I would suggest getting it from a dealer. Go to the Premier website, or X-Pel, and look for the installers in your area. Let them install the kit. DO NOT DO IT YOURSELF. Trust me, when watching these pro's do it, it is not a DIY.

Example on my CLS:

Half hood
Front Bumper
Mirrors
Edges of doors
Insides of door handles

Cost was $525.00. I fixed his computer while I was there, so that's how I got it done for $525. Actual cost would have been $650.

The film will not make your car two toned, he has installed and removed many kits. Quality film will allow UV rays through, and not leave residue when removed by a professional. It will not yellow and crack either.

To show me a car that has had the film for over two years, he showed me his car. He had actually clear bra'd the ENTIRE CAR. I could not even tell until I got really close up. The car of course looked brand new.

Get a pro. Get it done right.

misterng

^^^ Agree. I got clear bra on my black 2006 E90 for 2 years now and still looks as new as the day I got it.

narky

I dream of doing this. But the cost would be just too prohibitive.

Full vinyl wrap, anyone? I've thought of doing that as a way of 1. changing the color of the car, and 2. preserving the white underneath. Can you imagine driving around in a black/silver/red/yellow/orange/green car for 5 years, and then TA-DA! Brand new white car! O, and if I ever am chased by a bunch of commandos trying to kill me, I can drive under a tunnel, tear off all the vinyl and come out a different car. I've seen other secret agents do this in movies.

udowudow

i got one and i did install,after i watched the movie twice .
E320 bluetec.
first i did a lot of thinking,where to begin and how and after i found my way it was only a mather of time.
now beside the custom bra of my sl,there is no difference.

ATMC300

I wish I could shrink wrap the whole car.
I was driving on the Jersey turnpike last weekend and for about 5 miles, I thought I was going through an asteroid field... soon I a dump truck in the right most lane with the small spill door open. No damage though. Got lucky I suppose.

RickP330

"Asteroids don't concern me admiral" Really though, those guys make me want to have them pull over and punch them in the face... I've got a nice star on my windshild from one of them....

RP