Nose Protection...
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Nose Protection...
Got the dealer to apply DuPont paint and leather protection the day after I bought the car... So I was wondering what you guys might suggest for (the all too necessary) added front end and peripheral mirror protection against bug splatter and the like; i.e. resulting from hot summer night highway cruises, etc... What are your suggestions (minus the butt-awful/impractical leather car "bras" from days of old) and how much does it cost? I know in the last few years or so, one of the more popular applications have been the 3M "clear-bra" and Invisi-Mask...but is there anything else out there that more recent technology has to offer? The more transparent/least conspicuous, THE BETTER!!! Also, any positive/negative experiences w/ a certain product? Input please!
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Clear bra should be the way to go . I don't remember seeing negative comments on it .
For mirrors, because I use chrome covers so no more paint damage ha ha lol
For mirrors, because I use chrome covers so no more paint damage ha ha lol
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Do a full front end coverage using XPEL. www.xpel.com
It is the current top of the line. Self healing (to a degree) and doesn't yellow.
It is the current top of the line. Self healing (to a degree) and doesn't yellow.
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I had a clear bra on my 2004 Maxima - they're great for awhile, but they do tend to 'cloud' after a few years. Mine did so after about 4 years, which is really pretty good (all things considered). You can always have it removed and re-applied, if you still have the vehicle at that point. The clouding may be more obvious on dark-colored cars, so consider that as well. Just my 2 cents - overall, I still think the clear bra products are great! As was mentioned, the old-school black vinyl bras are horrible!
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I had a clear bra on my 2004 Maxima - they're great for awhile, but they do tend to 'cloud' after a few years. Mine did so after about 4 years, which is really pretty good (all things considered). You can always have it removed and re-applied, if you still have the vehicle at that point. The clouding may be more obvious on dark-colored cars, so consider that as well. Just my 2 cents - overall, I still think the clear bra products are great! As was mentioned, the old-school black vinyl bras are horrible!
Note to OP: don't have the dealer do it - you'll just be paying a mark up.
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I had a clear bra on my 2004 Maxima - they're great for awhile, but they do tend to 'cloud' after a few years. Mine did so after about 4 years, which is really pretty good (all things considered). You can always have it removed and re-applied, if you still have the vehicle at that point. The clouding may be more obvious on dark-colored cars, so consider that as well. Just my 2 cents - overall, I still think the clear bra products are great! As was mentioned, the old-school black vinyl bras are horrible!
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One thing to consider is that if you have clear protection film that only covers the front 1/3rd of the hood, there will be a line across the hood and this is more noticeable on dark colors. I expect that if it were removed, there might be a "tan line" so to speak as well.
I opted to have the entire hood covered on my car, which is palladium silver.
I opted to have the entire hood covered on my car, which is palladium silver.
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Over the years, I have tried them all. The only way to protect the paint, exterior mirrors, and that showroom-floor finish is simple: Don't drive it. I had the clear bra on my Volvo S80. Once they started salting the roads, it got all pitted and pretty bad looking. Now I just drive. I get stone chips and all sorts of road damage. It still looks good, and, if it gets really unbearable, I will have the front re-sprayed in a couple years (if I still have the E at that time). Assuming no body damage, and just stone chip-type damage, having the front sanded and resprays can be done, using the ceramiclear clear coat can be done in the $1K range. Nothing looks better than fresh paint.
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I'm looking to get the XPEL Ultimate paint protection done to the front bumper of my car. I was quoted $325 for the front bumper, and an additional $450 for the full hood. Is it worth it to do the full hood?
From this guy - www.clearbramycar.com
From the gallery it looks like hes done some good work..
From this guy - www.clearbramycar.com
From the gallery it looks like hes done some good work..
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He travels to different dealerships/shops in the Chicago land area, and he told me if necessary, he can go to customers' home and do it in their garage.
My wife has the car during the week, but I'm planning to get it done in the next 2 or 3 weeks.
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http://www.xpel.com/products/dealersearch.asp?zip=21201
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