3M Bra

[SuperSaiks]

Hey Guys

How much did you spend to have your front fascia done with the 3M clear bra. Can you apply Zaino overtop of it etc. Also for those that have it installed does it come precut for vipers etc.

[Jerry Colpitts]

I think my kit was $800 and yes it is made for the viper. You can apply zaino not a problem. You just treat it like it was not there. The 3m stuff is the best, it will never yellow like the other companys products.

[Steve 00RT/10]

What happens when a rock nicks the bra? ...Or many little dings over time. How do you fix it? I would guess these things would be very obvious. How long is the warranty?

It would seem to me to be much more cost efficient to just paint the front end every few years. I'll be doing mine next month after 7 years and 66,000 miles. Fascia and side sills will run about $600 dollars. For track use, I think a regular bra may be the way to go.

Steve

[Photog1]

I just had my new vert done a few weeks ago but the guy that installed mine does not use 3m any more he said he was having some problems with it so he used ULTRA-COTE by VENTURESHIELD. Said it is a lot better product. You can't hardly tell it is even on the car you have to really look for it. I had what they call a "Race Wrap" that includes the front end, about a foot up the hood, behind the wheels, side sills all the way around and under the rear end, the mirrors and the door handles. He also recommended a certain cleaner for it but I can't remember the name of it even though I was just using it tonight.
The man's name is Tim Kirlin and his no is 630-669-7033 you might give him a call and see what he has to say. He is in the Chicago area but he came down to my town which is about 150 miles from Chicago and installed it in my garage. It cost me $1200.00.

[Photog1]

Originally Posted by Steve 00RT/10

What happens when a rock nicks the bra? ...Or many little dings over time. How do you fix it? I would guess these things would be very obvious. How long is the warranty?

It would seem to me to be much more cost efficient to just paint the front end every few years. I'll be doing mine next month after 7 years and 66,000 miles. Fascia and side sills will run about $600 dollars. For track use, I think a regular bra may be the way to go.

Steve

I would say that you would have that section where the damage is replaced. Better than having to have the car repainted. The warranty is 5 years I believe he said.

[klamathpro]

Geeze. $1200 for a clear bra? You could have the bumper repainted twice for that much.

[agentf1]

I have been using Zaino on my clear bra for 3 or 4 years now with great luck.

The labor is usually about the same price as the kit from some installers. It all depends on the complexity of the pattern.

[Newport Viper]

If you get marks on your bra use this to polish with foam pad. I have my sills done and get heel marks, now and then.

http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plast...Cleaner-Polish

To keep clear bra "clear" use this to clean.

http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html

Follow with your fav wax...

[RAYSIR]

Originally Posted by klamathpro

Geeze. $1200 for a clear bra? You could have the bumper repainted twice for that much.

Man, sure glad I can use a paint gun!! Repainted my RT front last month just before the sale. Sure saves with the DIY. Think I had 5 hrs and $80.00 in paint. It's a read the books and try it. If you have the time. But some rather pay us to do it. I guess.

[MAVPR]

Originally Posted by Newport Viper

If you get marks on your bra use this to polish with foam pad. I have my sills done and get heel marks, now and then.

http://www.meguiars.com/?clear-plast...Cleaner-Polish

To keep clear bra "clear" use this to clean.

http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html

Follow with your fav wax...

With regards to the Plexus product, what if it gets on your paint? Is it bad for your paint i mean?

[Photog1]

Originally Posted by klamathpro

Geeze. $1200 for a clear bra? You could have the bumper repainted twice for that much.

Does that also include repainting the hood, behind each wheel, side sills, all away around the rear end, mirrors and finger scratches on the door handles??

[Photog1]

Originally Posted by MAVPR

With regards to the Plexus product, what if it gets on your paint? Is it bad for your paint i mean?

Thanks for the Meguire tip I just ordered some. The guy that installed my clear bra had already recommended the Plexus and he gave me a can when he did the install.
Rob

[Newport Viper]

Originally Posted by MAVPR

With regards to the Plexus product, what if it gets on your paint? Is it bad for your paint i mean?

Can't see how it could be. Just don't spray it on the paint. Spray it on the micro-fiber first!

[agentf1]

Originally Posted by MAVPR

With regards to the Plexus product, what if it gets on your paint? Is it bad for your paint i mean?

I would just use Zaino on it. I have been using Zaino on my Lightning's bra for about 4 years and it shows no sign of yellowing at all.

We also just got a new 335i and I had the dealer install a clear bra on it before I took delivery. They gave me a can of plexus with the car when I picked it up and I tried it out on the new Beemer and found that it did not last very long at all. I went back to using the Zaino on it. For any scratches or scuffs I just use the same polish I use on my paint (Zaino ZPC or Menzerna) and it works great. No need for a special plastic polish.

[propsail]

Are there any clear bras for gen 1's (pre-cut)?

Thanks,
craig