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TRD_86 08-13-2012 05:23 PM

Clear Bra - Best brand ?
 
Does any one know good quality recommended clear bra for front bumper and hood? How is the 3m vs xpel in quality and cost ? I want it crystal clear as much as possible and no yellowish type for me. The whiteout paint is too easy for scratch, mark, chip paint, and bugs all over....; Clear bra is a must do job !
Thanks

Maverick 08-15-2012 07:55 PM

Ordered the ultimate kit from NoChip. They are based in Canada and have free shipping. Whether you choose to install it yourself is another option. This is the 3M which is arguably the best solution (no yellowing). :)

http://www.nochip.ca/

Wesley 08-16-2012 12:55 AM

Thanks for the post, do you know if NoChip does installation at their Kitchener location?

Ms. FR-S 08-16-2012 01:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maverick (Post 381855)
Ordered the ultimate kit from NoChip. They are based in Canada and have free shipping. Whether you choose to install it yourself is another option. This is the 3M which is arguably the best solution (no yellowing). :)

http://www.nochip.ca/

I'm thinking of ordering this kit myself. How's the difficulty level for a DIY application? I watched the 3M videos, and it looks doable, even for a novice.

2forme 08-16-2012 01:25 AM

I'm using the XPEL Ultimate with self healing properties. The day after I put it on, something fell off a truck in front of me and rolled up my hood. I literally watched the scratch disappear. It already paid for itself.

Ms. FR-S 08-16-2012 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by 2forme (Post 382600)
I'm using the XPEL Ultimate with self healing properties. The day after I put it on, something fell off a truck in front of me and rolled up my hood. I literally watched the scratch disappear. It already paid for itself.

I'll look into this one as well. The self-healing would be a great thing to have!

TRD_86 08-16-2012 03:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2forme (Post 382600)
I'm using the XPEL Ultimate with self healing properties. The day after I put it on, something fell off a truck in front of me and rolled up my hood. I literally watched the scratch disappear. It already paid for itself.

I'm learning toward xpel product as well.

86_ZN6 08-16-2012 03:30 AM

3M has an orange peal effect.

id go with xpel or ventureshield

Symbiont 08-16-2012 03:36 AM

Xpel Ultimate doesn't bound with opticoat, if you're interested in both, fwiw. If your car is opticoated, don't get it.

I think it's okay to put opticoat/guard over it, however. Ask a detailer.

86_ZN6 08-16-2012 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Symbiont (Post 382852)
Xpel Ultimate doesn't bound with opticoat, if you're interested in both, fwiw. If your car is opticoated, don't get it.

I think it's okay to put opticoat/guard over it, however. Ask a detailer.

it is advised to install clear bra first before opticoating

Ms. FR-S 08-16-2012 03:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 382840)
3M has an orange peal effect.

id go with xpel or ventureshield

Good to know :S

Symbiont 08-16-2012 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86_ZN6 (Post 382840)
3M has an orange peal effect.

id go with xpel or ventureshield

Interesting... Mine doesn't.


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86_ZN6 08-16-2012 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Symbiont (Post 382930)
Interesting... Mine doesn't.


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im assuming you have a white car?

doesn't show on light colored cars

try 3M on black and you'll see orange peel

i did 3M the first time. took it out after an hour then tried venture shield.

im very happy with it!

Maverick 08-17-2012 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Wesley (Post 382511)
Thanks for the post, do you know if NoChip does installation at their Kitchener location?

I'm not sure about their installation options, however they are a registered 3M distributor and will know professional installers in the area.


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