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Myv · 10-04-2013, 06:19 PM

@Fett4Real that looks pretty nice man.

If I ever take off my 1/4 clear bra on fender and hood I'm going to try this route. This product will probably improve as time goes on.

sprintertrueno86 · 10-04-2013, 06:28 PM

Opti coat + clear bra + this 3m clear spray = ultimate protection

My car is opticoated but no clear bra. Might be interested in spraying my mirrors (already chipped) hood and bumper.

ubersoph · 10-04-2013, 06:39 PM

It's okay - if you put it on too thinly though it looks like shit and becomes very hard to remove.

Put it on thick though, and it's easy to remove and usually looks like a decent clear bra.

Wes · 10-04-2013, 08:56 PM

My friend tried this and it came out perfect. You gotta apply it thick enough though and if its a steep area you need to make the top a little thicker than the bottom so it runs down and becomes even thickness. Seems like a lot of work.. lol

Andrew025 · 10-06-2013, 01:25 AM

I just ordered some from amazon. There's a $10 coupon as well. For $34 I figure why not?
Will update in a couple weeks when I get some time to spray it on.

Prog · 10-07-2013, 10:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HunterGreene

Oh, are you a vendor? Only sensing a slight bias here. You're the only one who doesn't like this product so far.

Amazon reviews on this stuff aren't super great. 3 star average, common complaints are about the orange peel, the film being not glossy, and not as easy to peel off as the videos make it seem. This only lasts a year, also. I think I'm going to keep my appointment to get a real clear bra installed in a few days.

Fett4Real · 10-07-2013, 06:51 PM

Its as easy as the video but it has to be put on thick enough thats what theyre doing wrong also the thing with the orange peel seemed like the hood was hot....need to get a real clear bra though I think also....

Simply_the_best · 10-11-2013, 03:31 PM

I have this stuff on my car and I Love it can barely tell its there.

86Toyobaru · 11-16-2013, 10:15 AM

I just did it on my front bumper and headlight today. Its easier to apply than plasti dip wheel. But it took longer time to dry than I expected. It looks great. Cool product!

flashburn · 11-18-2013, 01:47 PM

How's the durability and longevity with this stuff? Does it need to be reapplied after a period of time?

Figo · 11-18-2013, 04:46 PM

I will buy one and try it on my roommate's car first. He always take a nap after noon.

Andrew025 · 11-18-2013, 05:27 PM

I'm pretty satisfied. I watched the videos a couple times and followed the directions and it came out great.
Going to eventually do part of the rear bumper behind the wheels so I don't have to use mud flaps.

Freshly dried

congee · 11-19-2013, 03:00 PM

Anyone know where I can buy some in Canada??

Also, how well does it hold when washing?

mike the snake · 11-19-2013, 05:13 PM

Is this available in can form so someone can spray it on with professional spray equipment?

Even if it isn't, maybe you could empty the contents of the spray can into an auto-style spray gun and get better results?

11-18-2013, 04:46 PM	#67
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11-18-2013, 05:27 PM	#68
Andrew025 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Neptune GR86 Location: Portland Posts: 3,862 Thanks: 1,438 Thanked 3,505 Times in 1,806 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I'm pretty satisfied. I watched the videos a couple times and followed the directions and it came out great. Going to eventually do part of the rear bumper behind the wheels so I don't have to use mud flaps. Freshly dried __________________ Last edited by Andrew025; 11-18-2013 at 05:56 PM.

11-19-2013, 03:00 PM	#69
congee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: SSM BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 545 Thanks: 218 Thanked 150 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Anyone know where I can buy some in Canada?? Also, how well does it hold when washing? Last edited by congee; 11-19-2013 at 03:11 PM.

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10-04-2013, 06:19 PM	#57
Myv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Thornhill, Ont, Canada Posts: 531 Thanks: 124 Thanked 113 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@Fett4Real that looks pretty nice man. If I ever take off my 1/4 clear bra on fender and hood I'm going to try this route. This product will probably improve as time goes on.

10-04-2013, 06:28 PM	#58
sprintertrueno86 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: 2018 BMW M2 Location: United States Posts: 729 Thanks: 1,851 Thanked 474 Times in 203 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Opti coat + clear bra + this 3m clear spray = ultimate protection My car is opticoated but no clear bra. Might be interested in spraying my mirrors (already chipped) hood and bumper.

10-04-2013, 06:39 PM	#59
ubersoph Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Madison, WI Posts: 308 Thanks: 67 Thanked 56 Times in 33 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	It's okay - if you put it on too thinly though it looks like shit and becomes very hard to remove. Put it on thick though, and it's easy to remove and usually looks like a decent clear bra.

10-04-2013, 08:56 PM	#60
Wes Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: JRSC'd Asphalt FR-S Location: SoCal Posts: 1,317 Thanks: 868 Thanked 436 Times in 260 Posts Mentioned: 9 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	My friend tried this and it came out perfect. You gotta apply it thick enough though and if its a steep area you need to make the top a little thicker than the bottom so it runs down and becomes even thickness. Seems like a lot of work.. lol

10-06-2013, 01:25 AM	#61
Andrew025 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Neptune GR86 Location: Portland Posts: 3,862 Thanks: 1,438 Thanked 3,505 Times in 1,806 Posts Mentioned: 60 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I just ordered some from amazon. There's a $10 coupon as well. For $34 I figure why not? Will update in a couple weeks when I get some time to spray it on.

10-07-2013, 06:51 PM	#63
Fett4Real AKA Mugen Dom Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S, 2007 FJ Voodoo Blue Location: Hill AFB UT Posts: 957 Thanks: 125 Thanked 337 Times in 239 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Its as easy as the video but it has to be put on thick enough thats what theyre doing wrong also the thing with the orange peel seemed like the hood was hot....need to get a real clear bra though I think also....

11-16-2013, 10:15 AM	#65
86Toyobaru Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 86 & GRB Location: Taiwan & Portland, OR Posts: 79 Thanks: 13 Thanked 35 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I just did it on my front bumper and headlight today. Its easier to apply than plasti dip wheel. But it took longer time to dry than I expected. It looks great. Cool product!

11-18-2013, 01:47 PM	#66
flashburn Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Central Florida Posts: 131 Thanks: 15 Thanked 47 Times in 19 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	How's the durability and longevity with this stuff? Does it need to be reapplied after a period of time?

11-19-2013, 05:13 PM	#70
mike the snake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Location: Norcal Posts: 1,592 Thanks: 1 Thanked 623 Times in 378 Posts Mentioned: 15 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Is this available in can form so someone can spray it on with professional spray equipment? Even if it isn't, maybe you could empty the contents of the spray can into an auto-style spray gun and get better results?

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