Pictures of clear bra

[Rikx1M]

I live in Germany and picked up my 135 in June. First thing I did was schedule a clear bra and window tint. Here are some photos from the clear bra. Car was a bit dusty so it's easy to see the lines but I put arrows there to help.

Rick

[Yvette]

off topic but I love your plate

[SchlauCow]

How much did both procedures cost? Where did you get it done? Warranty on the clearbra? I think I have a similar type coating, but for my Blackberry

[NewYearsBoy]

Im going to need this when the the LOVE BUGS come around again.... Thanks UF... (That 2nd part was sarcasm)

[Sidh135i]

Awesome!

[ForesT]

Think it looks awful, do you also wrap your furnitures in plastic?

Cars are made to be used and when they get bad in the paint it´s not expensive with a repaint of the bad part. My opinion.

[Prodigy.]

Do you know what the name of the product is that was used?

I'm getting this done to the front of my car when it arrives later in the year.

[jkp1187]

Good choice. I had the hood wrapped entirely - almost no lines, except around the roundel and the windshield washer nozzles. Of course, I ended up getting a paint chip on one of the "A" pillars, which I left uncovered....

[Rikx1M]

Originally Posted by ForesT

Think it looks awful, do you also wrap your furnitures in plastic?

Cars are made to be used and when they get bad in the paint it´s not expensive with a repaint of the bad part. My opinion.

Opinion noted. When I hit the autobahn, I'm driving at 100 mph+ and routinely 120mph or above. Anything I can do to minimize paint chips...well in my book it's worth it for the car to look like brand new in 5 years after too much high speed driving. And when the car is clean and doesn't have dust buildup at the seams, you can't even tell it's there.

No, my furniture isn't as loved as my LMB 135

[Rikx1M]

Originally Posted by jkp1187

Good choice. I had the hood wrapped entirely - almost no lines, except around the roundel and the windshield washer nozzles. Of course, I ended up getting a paint chip on one of the "A" pillars, which I left uncovered....

Totally I had the forward half of the hood, entire bumper, tips of both front fenders, both door edges, both mirrors, both "A" pillars, behind front wheelwell and in front of rear wheelwells, both door handle area where fingernails scratch the paint and the rear bumper where you might scuff as you put something heavy in the trunk.

Including window tint, this whole job was 500 euros or about $625 US.

Easy investment if in 5-10 years this thing still looks new in those normally heavily damaged areas.

[Rikx1M]

Originally Posted by Prodigy 72

Do you know what the name of the product is that was used?

I'm getting this done to the front of my car when it arrives later in the year.

I can send you the website if you want for specifics.

[NewYearsBoy]

Originally Posted by ForesT

Think it looks awful, do you also wrap your furnitures in plastic?

Cars are made to be used and when they get bad in the paint it´s not expensive with a repaint of the bad part. My opinion.

I guess u have a ton of cash to throw around....

[ForesT]

Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

I guess u have a ton of cash to throw around....

hehe...no, but if you can afford the car I think you can afford a repaint of SOME parts every third or fifth year. It´s just some parts that get worn. It works for me in Sweden and I drive a lot even in winter when they have salt and sand on the road. It looks more nice without plastic because the car isn´t newly washed in 99% of the time. And after 3-5 years it´s also time to get a new ride

[NewYearsBoy]

Originally Posted by ForesT

hehe...no, but if you can afford the car I think you can afford a repaint of SOME parts every third or fifth year. It´s just some parts that get worn. It works for me in Sweden and I drive a lot even in winter when they have salt and sand on the road. It looks more nice without plastic because the car isn´t newly washed in 99% of the time. And after 3-5 years it´s also time to get a new ride

Ya it is a must in some places because in FL during one time of the year a Bug called the love bug comes out and destroys paint.... Plus why paint a car if you can just do this and take precautions like this and keep it like it was from the dealer..

The bottom pic is what happens when you go out one time... It suck because if you don't wash them off every time (Which is impossible) The heat melts them into your paint... They swarm in the thousands in the middle pic and when you hit 1 you hit a hundred of them...

[1SerieStud]

Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

Im going to need this when the the LOVE BUGS come around again.... Thanks UF... (That 2nd part was sarcasm)

LOL oh flashbacks...I feel your pain and I moved from Gainesville (went to UF as well) a little less than 2 years ago. Check out my thread of pictures. My car has a full clear bra installed, including headlights, hood, bumper, fenders, and mirrors. There is a guy here that has done a few of my cars and he is one of the best around. He also provides outstanding warranty on his labor and the film itself.

If interested I can give you his info, and jax is only 1.5 hours away.

When I was still living in Gainesville, I brought a few of my previous cars here to get the clear bra installed on them. It's just plain worth it!

[ForesT]

Originally Posted by Stoutnj89

Ya it is a must in some places because in FL during one time of the year a Bug called the love bug comes out and destroys paint.... Plus why paint a car if you can just do this and take precautions like this and keep it like it was from the dealer..

The bottom pic is what happens when you go out one time... It suck because if you don't wash them off every time (Which is impossible) The heat melts them into your paint... They swarm in the thousands in the middle pic and when you hit 1 you hit a hundred of them...

For me it´s the same to take precautions at home and wrap everyting in plastic. It will hold for longer but it looks awful. Things are made to be used.

I don´t want to be rude, but the insects is nothing compared to Sweden. I don´t have any pictures of my car, but my car looked like this after only 100 km some weeks ago.



The solution is Turtle Insect remover, gets fantastic result. Just spray and clean with pressure washer.

[1SerieStud]

Originally Posted by ForesT

For me it´s the same to take precautions at home and wrap everyting in plastic. It will hold for longer but it looks awful. Things are made to be used.

I don´t want to be rude, but the insects is nothing compared to Sweden. I don´t have any pictures of my car, but my car looked like this after only 100 km some weeks ago.



The solution is Turtle Insect remover, gets fantastic result. Just spray and clean with pressure washer.

I don't think you understand. The love bugs have a specific chemical substance in their guts that reacts and eats into the clear coat in just hours. Yes I said it damages the clear in a matter of HOURS. I have experienced this with prior vehicles and I refuse to let this happen again - even though I don't live in Gainesville anymore which is love bug grand central. Also, the hotter the day, the faster the reaction. So I would drive to work, park outside for the lack of parking garage, and when I got home 8 hours later to wash my front bumper, the damage had already started.

In addition, I don't think it's a matter of not using what's meant to be used, but rather that some of us appreciate our cars and enjoy keeping it in outstanding shape. I would be very disappointed if my 2 month old 135 started to have rock chips all over the front (which are extremely noticeable on dark colors). Due to driving 22 miles on the highway to work one way, I drove the car home from the dealer on day 1, and did not move it out of my garage until the clear bra had been installed. The results? 0 front end damage up to date!

[onehungevo]

I had a clear bra on my last car and you couldn't tell it was there. Good investment.

[NewYearsBoy]

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

LOL oh flashbacks...I feel your pain and I moved from Gainesville (went to UF as well) a little less than 2 years ago. Check out my thread of pictures. My car has a full clear bra installed, including headlights, hood, bumper, fenders, and mirrors. There is a guy here that has done a few of my cars and he is one of the best around. He also provides outstanding warranty on his labor and the film itself.

If interested I can give you his info, and jax is only 1.5 hours away.

When I was still living in Gainesville, I brought a few of my previous cars here to get the clear bra installed on them. It's just plain worth it!

Sounds cool!! I will wait till I start seeing them again then I might buy...

[NewYearsBoy]

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

I don't think you understand. The love bugs have a specific chemical substance in their guts that reacts and eats into the clear coat in just hours. Yes I said it damages the clear in a matter of HOURS. I have experienced this with prior vehicles and I refuse to let this happen again - even though I don't live in Gainesville anymore which is love bug grand central. Also, the hotter the day, the faster the reaction. So I would drive to work, park outside for the lack of parking garage, and when I got home 8 hours later to wash my front bumper, the damage had already started.

In addition, I don't think it's a matter of not using what's meant to be used, but rather that some of us appreciate our cars and enjoy keeping it in outstanding shape. I would be very disappointed if my 2 month old 135 started to have rock chips all over the front (which are extremely noticeable on dark colors). Due to driving 22 miles on the highway to work one way, I drove the car home from the dealer on day 1, and did not move it out of my garage until the clear bra had been installed. The results? 0 front end damage up to date!

I couldn't say it any better... Bugs wipe off with some elbow grease but love bugs... You put your arm into it and it looks like you are rubbing them into your paint permanently...

[woner]

Think it looks awful, do you also wrap your furnitures in plastic?

Furniture doesn't travel through the environment at 60+mph. Also, a tightly fitting clear bra isn't as unattractive or noticeable as cheap furniture plastic. This analogy would only work if someone wrapped their interior in plastic, which would indeed look awful.

Personally, I wish I had a clear bra installed on my car before being pelted with rocks on the interstate with about 200 miles on the odometer..

[ForesT]

Originally Posted by 1SerieStud

I don't think you understand. The love bugs have a specific chemical substance in their guts that reacts and eats into the clear coat in just hours. Yes I said it damages the clear in a matter of HOURS. I have experienced this with prior vehicles and I refuse to let this happen again - even though I don't live in Gainesville anymore which is love bug grand central. Also, the hotter the day, the faster the reaction. So I would drive to work, park outside for the lack of parking garage, and when I got home 8 hours later to wash my front bumper, the damage had already started.

In addition, I don't think it's a matter of not using what's meant to be used, but rather that some of us appreciate our cars and enjoy keeping it in outstanding shape. I would be very disappointed if my 2 month old 135 started to have rock chips all over the front (which are extremely noticeable on dark colors). Due to driving 22 miles on the highway to work one way, I drove the car home from the dealer on day 1, and did not move it out of my garage until the clear bra had been installed. The results? 0 front end damage up to date!

Sounds like it´s worse than sulfuric acid or caustic soda?
Do you know what pH it has?
What happens if you get one on to you?

Originally Posted by maxnix

Go check your fornt end in couple of years, then spend the better part of a grand to refinish it and repaint it right. Just my .02 rock chips.

I don´t know what you mean, it will be expensive to do a repaint?

Originally Posted by woner

Furniture doesn't travel through the environment at 60+mph. Also, a tightly fitting clear bra isn't as unattractive or noticeable as cheap furniture plastic. This analogy would only work if someone wrapped their interior in plastic, which would indeed look awful.

Personally, I wish I had a clear bra installed on my car before being pelted with rocks on the interstate with about 200 miles on the odometer..

No, but a lot of sweaty asses will sit in the furniture and rub A LOT of time. Have you seen how a white sofa looks like after a couple of years? If you wrap it in plastic you can save it for your grandchildren.


Are you planning to have your cars for the rest of your life?
Thought that cars and stuff to cars was cheap in the states?