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Dark · 11-06-2011, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

Hmm... how good of an idea is that to place on the upcoming FR-S? I recall my friend mentioned this service, but I'm honestly not aware how it works. I'm looking online, and it reminds me of my iPhone skin protector... lol. Is it well... going to have bubble marks or anything like that?

You can definitely do it by yourself, I guess. It's like getting window tinted, but you need at least someone to help you since the clear bra can be too big.

Edit: I forgot to multi quote again, sorry guys. :S

Buggy51 · 11-06-2011, 02:19 AM

Hmm... wlel I'm sure its doable, but is it as effective as they claim? lol Is it noticable when you look at it from a somewhat close distance?

Dark · 11-06-2011, 02:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

Hmm... wlel I'm sure its doable, but is it as effective as they claim? lol Is it noticable when you look at it from a somewhat close distance?

You will notice it when the clear bra get a lot of scratches and weary. It's really hard to notice it when it's new. You still have to come close up to see if a car has clear bra or not. It can be hard to notice from 30ft away.

Edit: It's like a thick clear coat on your car, but removable.

Buggy51 · 11-06-2011, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Dark

You will notice it when the clear bra get a lot of scratches and weary. It's really hard to notice it when it's new. You still have to come close up to see if a car has clear bra or not. It can be hard to notice from 30ft away.

Edit: It's like a thick clear coat on your car, but removable.

Ah that makes sense, though now I'm wondering how much it might cost for it to be just applied by the dealer. I hate air bubbles lol...

fernan2 · 11-06-2011, 03:50 AM

i want my 8 minutes BACK!

Buggy51 · 11-06-2011, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by fernan2

i want my 8 minutes BACK!

Its not like you had much to do anyways...

Dark · 11-06-2011, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

Ah that makes sense, though now I'm wondering how much it might cost for it to be just applied by the dealer. I hate air bubbles lol...

You probably can check DIY on youtube. I'm not sure, but I guess there will be.

ichitaka05 · 11-06-2011, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

Its not like you had much to do anyways...

He have good point

Neutral_Eyes · 11-06-2011, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark

I would do the front and the hood, (and probably the rear bumper), but not the whole car. It's a good idea to protect the paint though, but for 3K+, I'm not so sure.

The cool thing about wraps is that you can protect your paint and get some really neat (if gaudy) effects out of it. Matte, chrome, gold, glow in the dark, or any color is possible, in addition to the standard clear film. Takes a lot of work to do, but I think it's a better solution than matte paint which can be hard to maintain or having your brand new car painted a certain color that wasn't offered from the factory.

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

Hmm... wlel I'm sure its doable, but is it as effective as they claim? lol Is it noticable when you look at it from a somewhat close distance?

If the car is clean, it's very hard to notice. The light has to hit it right at the edge, and you do have to be pretty close to notice otherwise.

Buggy51 · 11-06-2011, 01:49 PM

Ah hmm so aesthetics wise its a good idea. Now cost wise... hmm... lol oh well time will tell when the car arrives. Any particular brand? or is uh clear bra literally the only one?

Giccin · 11-06-2011, 01:51 PM

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Neutral_Eyes · 11-06-2011, 02:01 PM

Some other brands are out there, not sure I'd go with ClearBra brand-wise, they just sorta ended up like Kleenex. I'd probably go with a company using 3M products, I had good results from Lamin-X for headlight covers in the past, and they do front end paint protection now too.

Edit: Sorry bro.

Buggy51 · 11-06-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Neutral_Eyes

Some other brands are out there, not sure I'd go with ClearBra brand-wise, they just sorta ended up like Kleenex. I'd probably go with a company using 3M products, I had good results from Lamin-X for headlight covers in the past, and they do front end paint protection now too.

Edit: Sorry bro.

Ah kk, I'll pay attention around that time and... ... . well.. >_> isn't this forum always off topic?

Dark · 11-06-2011, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Buggy51

Ah kk, I'll pay attention around that time and... ... . well.. >_> isn't this forum always off topic?

Someone starts this topic.

I think after the car releases, we should add detailing section.

Edit: Any white matte pearl wrap? I'm more interested.

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Buggy51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Put Put Location: CA Posts: 607 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Hmm... wlel I'm sure its doable, but is it as effective as they claim? lol Is it noticable when you look at it from a somewhat close distance?

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Buggy51 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: Put Put Location: CA Posts: 607 Thanks: 8 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Ah hmm so aesthetics wise its a good idea. Now cost wise... hmm... lol oh well time will tell when the car arrives. Any particular brand? or is uh clear bra literally the only one?

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Neutral_Eyes Softparker Join Date: Jan 2011 Drives: 2002 Mazda Miata Location: Arizona Posts: 618 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Some other brands are out there, not sure I'd go with ClearBra brand-wise, they just sorta ended up like Kleenex. I'd probably go with a company using 3M products, I had good results from Lamin-X for headlight covers in the past, and they do front end paint protection now too. Edit: Sorry bro.

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