View Poll Results: Which of these clear protection is the best?
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What is the best clear bra for car protection?
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C-CLass w204
What is the best clear bra for car protection?
Hi,
I will receive my w205 next week and thinking to protect it with clear bra "headlight, front bumper, hood". what is your recommendation ( 3M Scotchgard or Xpel ultimate)?
Thanks
I will receive my w205 next week and thinking to protect it with clear bra "headlight, front bumper, hood". what is your recommendation ( 3M Scotchgard or Xpel ultimate)?
Thanks
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Corvette/2017 E-300
I've heard good reviews about both so I don't think you can go wrong with either one. I'm going straight from the dealer to the installer once I take delivery in November....
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Just got through doing that same research and talked to installers who do both. Xpel is the clear winner right now, although the 3M reps who visited one said they had a new film coming which is intended to match/beat Xpel, although timing is not clear. Xpel wins now for its self-healing capability, surface see-thought, lack of coloration, especially over time, and 10 year vs. 5 year warranty from 3M. With either available, I took the Xpel on my newest car for front fascia, head/fog lamps, mirror caps, and demi-hood and front fenders....this is the typical application....for $1,100 installed complete. I often "lose" the edge line in daylight, as it blends so well. With either, be sure to wash and wax across the hood/fenders, not front to rear, so you are never "tripping" the mitt across the edge.
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2016 C400 4Matic
I'm in NYC too, care to share which installer and which clear bra you'll use? what price were you quoted?
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One more note....I see a white car in your sig....especially don't do 3M on a while car. Xpel has much less yellow component in its film and is less noticeable on a white car. I saw that comparison done.
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Corvette/2017 E-300
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2020 CLA 250 4Matic Black
Its just something form the past, Actual hardware that you would attach to the front end that would act as a spoiler/stone deflector. Some were plastic others were actual leather/vinyl that strapped onto the hood.
As far as I know they were called "Bras"
its from a long time ago.....in another galaxy
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Another round of ICE
Its just something form the past, Actual hardware that you would attach to the front end that would act as a spoiler/stone deflector. Some were plastic others were actual leather/vinyl that strapped onto the hood.
As far as I know they were called "Bras" its from a long time ago.....in another galaxy
As far as I know they were called "Bras"
its from a long time ago.....in another galaxy
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2016 C400 4Matic
Ahhh thanks for the note - I probably wont do it afterall looking at my 2008 C300 is still clean as a whistle without any film protection
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From: Baltimore, MD
2018 E300 Luxury w/P2
Im going to do it to my Steel Grey 2014. I have found a few small chips. On the darker car a chip leaves the primer showing underneath. I see these small white spots
3M here in Maryland and about $600
3M here in Maryland and about $600
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From: Sydney Australia
W205 C250BT & R320cdi-L V251 (sold c220 cdi Elegance)
How is your 3M clear bra holding up?
Ive been looking at paint protection but really need the 3M Scotchguard on the bar and even my full bonnet.
Keen to hear yours and any others feedback on their Clear Bra long term review.
Thanks
Ive been looking at paint protection but really need the 3M Scotchguard on the bar and even my full bonnet.
Keen to hear yours and any others feedback on their Clear Bra long term review.
Thanks
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c350e
use touch up paint if you have to. Bra's look ridiculous and leave their own marks. Bad idea!
