Clear Bra? Yes or no?
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2012 CLS550 Launch Edition
Clear Bra? Yes or no?
I am getting Formula One Pinnacle tint on my Launch edition in the morning and I am unsure as to if I should get the clear bra too. Will it stand out? The car is steel grey. Is it worth it? Does it wear well or does it look bad after a couple of years?
Please let me know ASAP. My appointment is in 12 hours. Nothing like waiting to the last minute.
Thanks.
Please let me know ASAP. My appointment is in 12 hours. Nothing like waiting to the last minute.
Thanks.
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2011 E350 Sport 4Matic - P2 & Drivers Assist / 2010 C300 Sport 4Matic - P2 / 2013 Porsche Cayenne S
I am getting Formula One Pinnacle tint on my Launch edition in the morning and I am unsure as to if I should get the clear bra too. Will it stand out? The car is steel grey. Is it worth it? Does it wear well or does it look bad after a couple of years?
Please let me know ASAP. My appointment is in 12 hours. Nothing like waiting to the last minute.
Thanks.
Please let me know ASAP. My appointment is in 12 hours. Nothing like waiting to the last minute.
Thanks.
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11 E550, 05 NSX, 12 QX56, 93 Z32 TT, 12 CLS550
I had mine on the very first day. It is a must in my book.
Key is to have an excellent installer.
Mine bra is invisible, since I did not do the mid hood. Either go full on hood or non.
Best $$ spent.
Post pics.
GL
Key is to have an excellent installer.
Mine bra is invisible, since I did not do the mid hood. Either go full on hood or non.
Best $$ spent.
Post pics.
GL
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I've used a clear bra on the last four cars I've purchased. Up here in the northeast, it is a 'must have' to survive the winter months (flying sand, salt & pothole debris). BTW- The darker the paint color, the more it might show... but that also depends on the expertise of the installer. And if properly maintained (nothing more than regular vehicle wash & wax), there should be no problem to speak of.
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I personally haven't had a clear bra on my car but my brother has it on all his cars. He swears by them. There is a line that is visible (barely though) where the bra ends on the hood. Have a look at other cars at the place where the bra will be put on to see if you can live with it. He did have one instance where the bra got damaged and rain water got underneath it and things started to rust because the bra prevented the water from evaporating. That is a very unusual situation but it can happen. Hope my ramblings can help you make a decision.
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In ten years of installing paint protection film I have never heard of water getting beneath the film. It simply doesnt happen. It is very possible that what he had in that case was clear vinyl. paint protection film will seal the surface preventing water from reaching the paint.
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I would invest in the clear bra. Have had it installed on my last two cars and well worth it. Bugs no longer bother me as they seem tow ash off easier. Stone chips are no longer an issue either. Helps the resale as well since the front of the care looks show room new.
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get the clear bra. I have it on my current ML350 and plan on getting it on my CLS that I am getting In the spring. Bugs no longer bug me and the protection from stone chips is worth the cost. Luckly There is an extremely competent installer and he does a great job. have not experienced any issues
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A friend of mine had an oncoming salt truck spray his vehicle with rock salt. What a mess it made of his drivers side. Worse that any stone chips I have ever seen.
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