3M Clear Bra
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From: CA
2010 CL65
Wouldn't bother on S-Class....
Had 3M installed on a new Ferrari yrs back (and never put it on any subsequent cars I owned)....realized it's fairly worthless even on low-lying sportscars....IMO, utterly worthless (actually negative value) for a high ride ht S-Class....
Few negatives....even w/best install, can see a line where film ends (am OCD enough that it annoys me); install can be imperfect and risks to paint/clearcoat (and waste of one's time) w/re-dos; line can become more visible w/wax/dirt accumul.....still can get stone chips of windshield/non-filmed areas.....
Also, MB nanotech clearcoat is far better, more stone-resistant paint than anything Porsche/Ferrari use....(and suspect MB's high-tech glass is more stone-resistant than P/F's)
Stone chips are part of the patina of normal use....just as are rapidly-wearing perf tires, no matter how much silly tire-dressing one applies for cosmetics....
Had 3M installed on a new Ferrari yrs back (and never put it on any subsequent cars I owned)....realized it's fairly worthless even on low-lying sportscars....IMO, utterly worthless (actually negative value) for a high ride ht S-Class....
Few negatives....even w/best install, can see a line where film ends (am OCD enough that it annoys me); install can be imperfect and risks to paint/clearcoat (and waste of one's time) w/re-dos; line can become more visible w/wax/dirt accumul.....still can get stone chips of windshield/non-filmed areas.....
Also, MB nanotech clearcoat is far better, more stone-resistant paint than anything Porsche/Ferrari use....(and suspect MB's high-tech glass is more stone-resistant than P/F's)
Stone chips are part of the patina of normal use....just as are rapidly-wearing perf tires, no matter how much silly tire-dressing one applies for cosmetics....
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2007 S 600 / '06 911 Porsche C4S cab
WSH pretty much summed it up.
I put this on my last S class, but not on my new one. Seeing the line where it ends starts to bug you and that offsets the benefits of no stone chips.
Also they can slightly yellow a bit over time.
I put this on my last S class, but not on my new one. Seeing the line where it ends starts to bug you and that offsets the benefits of no stone chips.
Also they can slightly yellow a bit over time.
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From: Treasure Coast
2018 Mclaren 720s, 2021 Aston Martin DBX
I've only had the headlights done on my cars. I can deal with chips in the paint but can't fix deep chips in the plastic lenses. The UV protection in the film also reduces the exposure to the lenses and the possibility of the headlight fogging and crazing.
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From: Cleveland Ohio
beater with a heater
the 3M sucks and yellows compared to the Ventureshield brand. And of course you will have a line, it isn't as noticeable if it is done professionally, and there is a kid here that is flawless. from 4 feet away it totally disappears, and up north where the roads suck, rocks etc... I would recommend it. if a person scratches it or it gets damaged it peels off, and add a new one.
Oh yeah the alternative is chips and scuffs and scratches.
Further I heard 3m acquired ventureshield, if ya can't beat em' goin em'
Oh yeah the alternative is chips and scuffs and scratches.
Further I heard 3m acquired ventureshield, if ya can't beat em' goin em'
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From: Toronto, Canada
2008 S63 2005 996 Turbo S, 2006 Sennia XLE Limited AWD
The line will border you if you see it everyday. Wrap the whole front (hood, both fender & bumper) then you won't see the line. Last time I saw a Carrera GT at the track. The whole car wa wrapped. The car weight increased by 50%
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2007 S600. 2005 Carrera GT. 2007 Range Rover SC. 2008 BMW X5. 1967 SS Chevelle.
I just noticed on my hood that I have 3 stone chips that stand out bad in a black S and would have been prevented if I had the 3m (or other) plastic covering.
I think it is best to do the entire hood and you wont see any lines. In my Carrera GT I have the entire hood covered and you cant notice it at all.
I think it is best to do the entire hood and you wont see any lines. In my Carrera GT I have the entire hood covered and you cant notice it at all.
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From: Los Angeles
'08 E63, '08 ML350
I had Ventureshield applied to the front bumper, headlamps, foglights, side mirrors, and a custom 30" piece for the hood on my E.
Yes, I can see a faint line on the hood at certain angles. But I'd rather live with the line than having numerous rock chips. The front end of my GS430 looks like crap after 3 years of So. Cal. driving.
Yes, I can see a faint line on the hood at certain angles. But I'd rather live with the line than having numerous rock chips. The front end of my GS430 looks like crap after 3 years of So. Cal. driving.
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2007 S600
Wouldn't bother on S-Class....
Had 3M installed on a new Ferrari yrs back (and never put it on any subsequent cars I owned)....realized it's fairly worthless even on low-lying sportscars....IMO, utterly worthless (actually negative value) for a high ride ht S-Class....
Few negatives....even w/best install, can see a line where film ends (am OCD enough that it annoys me); install can be imperfect and risks to paint/clearcoat (and waste of one's time) w/re-dos; line can become more visible w/wax/dirt accumul.....still can get stone chips of windshield/non-filmed areas.....
Also, MB nanotech clearcoat is far better, more stone-resistant paint than anything Porsche/Ferrari use....(and suspect MB's high-tech glass is more stone-resistant than P/F's)
Stone chips are part of the patina of normal use....just as are rapidly-wearing perf tires, no matter how much silly tire-dressing one applies for cosmetics....
Had 3M installed on a new Ferrari yrs back (and never put it on any subsequent cars I owned)....realized it's fairly worthless even on low-lying sportscars....IMO, utterly worthless (actually negative value) for a high ride ht S-Class....
Few negatives....even w/best install, can see a line where film ends (am OCD enough that it annoys me); install can be imperfect and risks to paint/clearcoat (and waste of one's time) w/re-dos; line can become more visible w/wax/dirt accumul.....still can get stone chips of windshield/non-filmed areas.....
Also, MB nanotech clearcoat is far better, more stone-resistant paint than anything Porsche/Ferrari use....(and suspect MB's high-tech glass is more stone-resistant than P/F's)
Stone chips are part of the patina of normal use....just as are rapidly-wearing perf tires, no matter how much silly tire-dressing one applies for cosmetics....
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From: Cleveland Ohio
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look into ventureshield, I seen 3 types, VS, 3M, and Avery. VS by far looked the best. Hell Porsche offers 3M from the factory, looks like **** though due to it being 1/4" shy of the edge. The VS tech in my area folds the ends over. I can post pics of several vehicles with the VS on it, if you need to or PM you with them and you can post them. you can't tell from a few feet away that it has it on it.
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From: Texas
2015 White/brown Nappa S550, '13 S550 4 matic, 11 S550 sold, '10 S550 Sports BLACK 08 S550 P3 sport
I just noticed on my hood that I have 3 stone chips that stand out bad in a black S and would have been prevented if I had the 3m (or other) plastic covering.
I think it is best to do the entire hood and you wont see any lines. In my Carrera GT I have the entire hood covered and you cant notice it at all.
I think it is best to do the entire hood and you wont see any lines. In my Carrera GT I have the entire hood covered and you cant notice it at all.
the dealer is offering me 3m protection on the blk S550. they will give me 5year warranty against discoloring or any other problems with it. should I get it. price is $699. need help. Iam worried about chips.
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Mercedes Benz S550
The "Road Warrior" looks interesting...see link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCyZv...=youtube_gdata
I only wonder how temporary it is?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gCyZv...=youtube_gdata
I only wonder how temporary it is?
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From: Tampa, FL
2018 C43 Convertible
Couple of interesting articles regarding clear bras:
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ear-bra-edges/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...a-maintenance/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...al-and-detail/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...ear-bra-edges/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...a-maintenance/
http://www.detailedimage.com/Ask-a-P...al-and-detail/
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From: Ohio
ML-350, Maserati Quattroporte
I have the front, side mirror,door trim and fender wrap. Can't see unless you are looking. I would only recommend for city dwellers. I won't bother on my next car. Even though it does not detract I don't see an upside for me particularly on non-black exterior
