Clear Bras

[GodSays]

Are they really worth it?
Do they take away from the look of the car or have any downside to them?
Please share your experience with them, from what I know scion has an option to have a dealer installed clear bra, wondering if it will be an option for the fr-s...

[SunnyD]

I had it on 2 of my previous cars and I don't think it really takes away from anything aesthetically. It provides great protection from rock chips so that I don't have to worry about repainting the bumper in the future. If you drive a lot of miles on the fwy/hwy, then it's a no brainer

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by SunnyD

I had it on 2 of my previous cars and I don't think it really takes away from anything aesthetically. It provides great protection from rock chips so that I don't have to worry about repainting the bumper in the future. If you drive a lot of miles on the fwy/hwy, then it's a no brainer

I saw one at a dealer in GA several months back...looked like a very thin plastic coat over the entire front grill and hood of the car...said it was around a grand to cover the entire front bumper and the entire hood of the car all the way to the wind shield.

Does that sound about right....would like others feedback.

[kmbkk]

Originally Posted by GodSays

Are they really worth it?

I really enjoy it when my wife wears one, so yes I think they are worth it!

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by kmbkk

I really enjoy it when my wife wears one, so yes I think they are worth it!

My sides hurt! Good one.

[_hollywood]

Meh its nice but after 5 years or so you can see a difference in color, and when buildup occurs on the edge from wax etc you can clearly see a line,

I would personally put lamin-x on the lights but thats it.....

And for a grand you could easily have your bumper resprayed down the road

My 2 cents

[Neutral_Eyes]

I thought it was closer to $300 for a full front end. I'll do it. I hate that my Miata's all pitted on the bumper and hood from rocks. If it's maintained well, you hardly notice it, but if you let your car get dirty or swirly, you'll definitely be able to tell there's a bra on.

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by Neutral_Eyes

I thought it was closer to $300 for a full front end. I'll do it. I hate that my Miata's all pitted on the bumper and hood from rocks. If it's maintained well, you hardly notice it, but if you let your car get dirty or swirly, you'll definitely be able to tell there's a bra on.

Are there many different brands or types, or are they all similar.

[Guff]

I would def. do it if it's an option.

My Sister's 2011 tC has one and that clear bra is very difficult to see, unless you look closely. And it has prevented any damage from happening to her car. It's on her front bumper, a bit of the fenders, and a bit of the hood. It's also behind every door handle, as to not get scratches there (which is truly genius.)

[GodSays]

Originally Posted by Guff

I would def. do it if it's an option.

My Sister's 2011 tC has one and that clear bra is very difficult to see, unless you look closely. And it has prevented any damage from happening to her car. It's on her front bumper, a bit of the fenders, and a bit of the hood. It's also behind every door handle, as to not get scratches there (which is truly genius.)

How far up on the hood does the clear bra go up on the hood of her car? Most of the ones I see are about a 3rd of the way up but I would like the whole hood so you can not see where it stops on the hood.

[Guff]

Originally Posted by GodSays

How far up on the hood does the clear bra go up on the hood of her car? Most of the ones I see are about a 3rd of the way up but I would like the whole hood so you can not see where it stops on the hood.

It's about 1/4 of the way up. But you can't really see it unless you look closely...

[Zgrinch]

Originally Posted by GodSays

How far up on the hood does the clear bra go up on the hood of her car? Most of the ones I see are about a 3rd of the way up but I would like the whole hood so you can not see where it stops on the hood.

+1. If I get this done, which I am seriously considering, I would go all the way to windshield to make it look more consistant.

Are there places that specialize in doing this?

[Buggy51]

Does color affect the clear bra? For instance uh... white?

[Reflections]

Originally Posted by Buggy51

Does color affect the clear bra? For instance uh... white?

Yes. Give it 5 years and the color will turn to an off white/yellowing. If protected and cared for properly (using a spray wax with every wash) would prevent this greatly.

Extremely worth it nonetheless, I would try to get it custom cut by a pro, pre-cut pieces don't look the best with all edges exposed vs. wrapped with the panel edge.