shaker

Has anyone applied a clear bra to their C63?
I had the windows tinted yesterday on my MY09 Palladium C63 and inquired about the clear bra (paint protection) installation costs. The cost is just north of $800 so before I pull the trigger I figured I'd ask you guys for some insight.
Thanks

Last Emperor

depends on how **** you are

ive had a F430 with the clear bra on it, and from up close you can see the borders of where the bra ends

also depends on where you live...im from NY, so its probably very usefull here

if you live out in the sticks, it might be better to save the 800



but then again, those tiny little paint chips from when pebbles hit ur car on the highway kinda make me said

all depends on personal preference, location, and situation

Last Emperor

please note as usual

i am always trying to be friendly, and help members out by answering there questions as best i could


i am not in this thread cursing out shaker, correcting his grammar, or being a d*ck for no good reason

shaker

Appreciate the response.... I am not so **** that I would really mind a visible line.
The installer says that it is not very noticeable and the only color he would not recommend it being done on is White. I live in Dallas and both my Porsche Boxster S and 350Z had seen their fair share of rock chips even though i have a bra on 40-50% of the time.

Last Emperor

yea i mean its not soooo bad

i'll put it like this, other people would look at the ferrari for hours and not notice the line

i on the other hand would

im leasing mine, and its white, so i'll probably not go for the bra

maybe if u own, or plan on keeping the car for a long time it maybe worth it


for some reason the C43 i had back in the day would get hit hard with those highway pebbles

the lexus on the other hand not so much

bizguy4u

Shaker

Mines Black and the line on the clear screen is hardly visible.

The car sits low on the road and definetly gets hit by all the FOD on the road. Bugs come off easier also!

Well worth it in my view.

Last Emperor

bizguy is right, for themost part its not noticable

are you guys owning or buying btw?


i think the most important things, is the quality of the installation, and the guy doing the work

jarjoug

So if I put it on my car, it will noticeable, considering I have a white one.

George

Last Emperor

depends on ur personality George,

you might not notice it at all or it might drive u mad

dlbello

I've never seen a clear bra... is it removable? and where do recommend getting it purchased and installed?

vader t

IMO I wouldn't own another car without 3M/Ventura etc. Everything I currently own is protected. Its great piece of mind and even though you have a Silver(hides imperfections better) its a no brainer investment on C63. I have a Seal Gray Turbo and you can see the line slightly, however that is much less an eyesore than rock chips and road rash.

racetested

Here is some info on basic C-Class models but it's something to go by.

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/253813-clear-bra-picture-comparisons.html

https://mbworld.org/forums/c-class-w204/251848-clear-bra-dealer-crap-imo.html

Yes the clear bra can be removed but from what I hear it's a pain which is expected with all the adhesive coverage.

B.E.R.U.A.N.G

800 is a good deal I think...I never interested to put clear bra,but my dealer quoted me around 1200-1400...which is I prefer to repaint the hood instead of putting that stupid clear bra....I am very **** about my car...and I dont like, in-fact I HATE, the line on the car...just my $0.02. Mine is White, and for Last Emperor I bought the car, not leasing.

AMGBeleza

Some people think it "skanky" without a bra. Personally.... I love to see the nipples without a bra.... I like to see the natural shape without a bra. I love the natural movement without a bra... I better stop here... but me... I like no bra.

dlbello

I think I also like the Perky look, No Bra......Hey Hold It??? What were we talking about again???

Last Emperor

yea i pretty much agree with all of that

shaker

This is the best of both worlds as it is a see through bra!!

Hans Delbruck

I have Ventureshield clear bra on my car, not a full hood wrap so... yes you can see the line. There is also a VERY slight color variation where the bra is, even though I have a Steel Grey car... you can still notice if you really look. I don't think I'd do a clear bra on a white car unless it was a full hood wrap. Venture shield is supposed to be better than 3M at resisting yellowing though.

I paid $895 and it was cut from a pattern/kit so there are a few spaces that are not covered. However, a custom full wrap job (where they remove the badge, etc and work from one large sheet) would be more like $2000.

It's my first time doing a clear bra on a car and I'm glad I did it. There is already a small chip in my front chrome grille but no chips in the clear bra. And yes, easy to wipe clean! One thing I noticed though is that it seems to absorb acids like bird crap. There was a TEENY dot of bird doo on the clear bra and although I wiped it off, I can still see where it was. I don't think paint would absorb the acid/whatever like that.... so, it prevents chips but it's not perfect.

AMGBeleza

Ok... my last post was a little out of line. But truth be told. When I got my M3, my biggest regret is not getting the 3M Bra... which was the big name then. I live in Germany... drive fast on the autobahn regularly.. and got lots of paint chips. I don't really care about being able to see it or not. However, there is a new thing I have discovered here in Germany. There is a company that polishes down the paint super smooth and puts a coating over the entire car that is super hard and protective and will not chip... I may do that.

..... but then again... I kind of look forward to too many paint chips so I can repaint Brabus Bullit style!!

deaguero

shaker: I had the clear bra on my 335i and I am glad I got it. It really stopped a lot of pitting since I drive a lot of highway miles in my job.

I am not sure why the technician recomended not using it on a white car.

When I just sold the car a week ago it was flawless where I had the clear bra put to protect the car.

Good luck on whatever decision you make.

jarjoug

Thanks LE.

George

Last Emperor

i know, its clear and invisible

he meant you can still see the seem, where the bra ends

dlbello

Do you where in Bklyn they do clear bra sales/ installation?

On black would the seem show up less?

shaker

Thanks to everyone for sharing.... I am going to go ahead and set up the appointment for a Sunday install.
As for what the tech said about an install on white I will ask him why he mentioned that... could be just the type of film he is using as well. Thanks!

Last Emperor

i know 2 very good shops in brooklyn

but to be honest, ive never dealt with having to install something like that, so you should call and talk to them

or ask ppl here, if one clear bra product is better then the next

and things to look for when yyou have someone install