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JohnATL 07-25-2012 07:25 PM

Factory Clear Paint Protection - What is it exactly?
 
Factory Clear Paint Protection $199

This is listed as an accessory on my car that's due to arrive at the dealer tomorrow. My question is, what exactly is this? Does it compare to Opti-Coat? Should I still get Clear-bra and Opti-Coat?

JohnATL 07-25-2012 10:10 PM

Has anyone who had this factory accessory had Clear-Bra or Opti-Coat installed? I'm thinking this isn't much of anything but want to be sure.

86_ZN6 07-25-2012 10:13 PM

It's a half cut hood and fender clear bra

JohnATL 07-25-2012 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 338797)
It's a half cut hood and fender clear bra

So no need for another Clear-Bra but Opti-Coat would still be needed for the rest of the body.

W2 07-25-2012 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JohnATL (Post 338833)
So no need for another Clear-Bra but Opti-Coat would still be needed for the rest of the body.

There are 2 standard options. The hood/fender set and then front bumper alone. Judging by the price you are getting the hood/fender set and these cover very little.

Opti-Coat is a great way to go and can be used right over top of a clear bra. It will not help with rock chips and etc. like a clear bra but it is an amazing product.

TPO 07-26-2012 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 338797)
It's a half cut hood and fender clear bra

Wrong, it's door edge protection, door handle under guads, lower quarterpanel protection and rear bumper protection. It is installed at the port in Jacksonville FL.

Hawaiian 07-26-2012 12:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyotapartsoutlet (Post 339086)
Wrong, it's door edge protection, door handle under guads, lower quarterpanel protection and rear bumper protection. It is installed at the port in Jacksonville FL.

Correct, the hood and fender option cost $400 while the bumper is another $600.

jarviz 07-26-2012 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toyotapartsoutlet (Post 339086)
Wrong, it's door edge protection, door handle under guads, lower quarterpanel protection and rear bumper protection. It is installed at the port in Jacksonville FL.

So sounds like it's not putting protection on the most important part, hood and front bumper. I heard dealership paint protection isn't he best quality either. :sigh:

86_ZN6 07-26-2012 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Toyotapartsoutlet (Post 339086)
Wrong, it's door edge protection, door handle under guads, lower quarterpanel protection and rear bumper protection. It is installed at the port in Jacksonville FL.

hmmm... never heard of that option. when i bought my car back in may, there was only the hood and fender protection and rear bumper applique

JohnATL 07-26-2012 11:32 AM

I appreciate all the feedback. Sounds like I still need to protect the front and hood.

l0xns0cks 07-29-2012 02:48 PM

Im in the same boat. I had the factory protection put on. It indeed only protects certain parts. Now its time to add the opti-coat.

DaJo 07-29-2012 03:06 PM

Just don't tailgate on the highway/freeway and you'll be fine!... :thumbsup:


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