3M ClearBra on Bumper

Lubo · 06-25-2009, 07:19 PM

^^^ I have no issues with mirrors whistling at high speeds or any speed for that matter

aksundog · 06-25-2009, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Lubo

^^^ I have no issues with mirrors whistling at high speeds or any speed for that matter

I'm sure it won't happen to everyone. It really depends on how the product is lined up on the mirror.

I personally just ripped that stuff off the front of the mirrors for the time being.

The idea of driving around town sounding like a massive pan flute was too much for me to bear.

1N54E92 · 06-25-2009, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by nszzya

I don't think so:

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=214363

I have no noise issue for my 335i coupe.It has to do with the piece for the mirror. If the installer wrapped the clear bra around the bottom and doesn't stick flushed to the bottom, there is the source for the whistle. check it out.

J312 · 06-25-2009, 11:11 PM

Get the whole front end. Also, if you take it to a pro, they can use scraps to slap on the edges of your door. If you have a 1 car garage, this is pretty nice.

AliMoney1 · 06-28-2009, 09:33 AM

How Do you clean, care for the clear bra parts of the car???

otterdoc · 06-28-2009, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by AliMoney1

How Do you clean, care for the clear bra parts of the car???

The installer I spoke to said you can apply wax/sealants/polish just like any other part of the car. It's OK to wash and so on, too.

J312 · 06-28-2009, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by AliMoney1

How Do you clean, care for the clear bra parts of the car???

You can wash/wax as normal. Avoid alcohol unless it is 3M brand (It is the only brand I know of that won't turn yellow).

If you wax, you might build up some wax along the edge. Remove with a Qtip, or simply wax up to the edge, but not in the edge. Not too hard. Highly recommend Clear guard. Anyone from chicagoland let me know, I can give you my installer's number. He's excellent.

otterdoc · 06-29-2009, 10:24 PM

I also now have whistling from the driver's mirror after clearbra installation (3M). The dealer is supposed to take a look at it and figure it out for me. I'm not going to be particularly happy if they tell me they can't fix it. For $900, they should be able to find out why one side whistles and the other doesn't. I'm not too interested in dabbing lubricant or peeling off the mirror cover (unless they refund me some portion of the cost).

Anyone hear anything else about reasons/fixes?

quality_sound · 07-01-2009, 12:42 PM

Look at your mirror and make sure the installer didn't cover any seams with the clearbra. If the clearbra itself was making the noise (as some have suggested) why would it be limited to the mirrors? With the amount of material on the bumper, hood, and fenders it would be deafening.

It HAS to be install related.

Dave · 07-01-2009, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by AliMoney1

Thanks for all the replies. I have decided to get the bumper done in time for my 9am appt tomorrow morning. I negotiated a price of $600 at the dealer for everything on the front of the car (bumper, hood, fender mirrors, lights, etc.). Thanks again.

that is a good deal!

pjdvd · 07-16-2009, 08:54 AM

Another confirmed whistler after the clearguard install. I read this post before hand and made sure to listen for a whistle. Only after the clearguard was installed did I have the whistle. I think it's in both mirrors too.

There appear to be two coverings installed per mirror assembly. The piece or "stalk" that holds the mirror off the car and the back of the mirror cover itself. I've not played around with it to find out where (exactly) it is coming from on which piece but will try to take pics when I do.

Oh yeah, 500 for partial hood, lights, bumper, fender, mirrors @Ziebart.

rawbert54 · 07-16-2009, 09:03 AM

i wouldnt put clear bra on the car. it makes the paint fade unevenly. eventually, you will have two different shades of the same color on your car. my friend put it on his car, 99.95 percent clear, and two years later, there is an obviously different color under the area covered by the clear bra versus those that were not. 2007 MB clk
he had to repaint the car anyway. if your going to have to end up having to repaint the car anyway, screw the clear bra because its noticeable when on the car.
my friends car is not the only one ive seen this happen on.

quality_sound · 07-23-2009, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by rawbert54

i wouldnt put clear bra on the car. it makes the paint fade unevenly. eventually, you will have two different shades of the same color on your car. my friend put it on his car, 99.95 percent clear, and two years later, there is an obviously different color under the area covered by the clear bra versus those that were not. 2007 MB clk
he had to repaint the car anyway. if your going to have to end up having to repaint the car anyway, screw the clear bra because its noticeable when on the car.
my friends car is not the only one ive seen this happen on.

You sir, are TERRIBLY misinformed.

AntonV · 07-23-2009, 06:41 PM

just got my car back today from the autobody shop, after i was sideswiped/hit&run. My mirror is whistling now!!!! no clear bras

otterdoc · 08-03-2009, 11:43 PM

My driver's side mirror whistled after clearbra installation.
My CA put a call in to BMW and was told that it absolutely is NOT the mirror.
3M said it is NOT the film.

So I'm in limbo, waiting to find out which company is going to solve the problem.

In the meantime, the 3M installer gave me some scrap pieces of the clearbra to cut into a strip that I can apply to the bottom of the mirror. I placed it so it covers the small gap between the mirror cap (painted) and the main insert piece (black plastic, glass, etc.). That has stopped the whistling and isn't visible unless you look from underneath the mirror.

Has anyone gotten anywhere with BMW or the clearbra installer such that the problem has been 100% resolved? It bugs the crap out of me to basically have to tape the bottom of the mirror up.

jkp1187 · 08-04-2009, 06:59 AM

I was quoted a price in Pittsburgh for $350 for entire hood wrap + "partial bumper" or $600 for entire hood wrap + full front bumper.

Does anyone have an idea what a "partial" front bumper cover might include? I've looked online for pictures of various kits, and it seems that most of the pre-cut kits I've seen pics of online seem to cover the front bumper all the way to the wheel well.

06-25-2009, 07:19 PM	#23
Lubo Lieutenant 23 Rep 475 Posts Drives: 15 335 iX Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Long Island NY iTrader: (1)	^^^ I have no issues with mirrors whistling at high speeds or any speed for that matter
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06-25-2009, 11:11 PM	#26
J312 Monster of the Midway 13 Rep 112 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Get the whole front end. Also, if you take it to a pro, they can use scraps to slap on the edges of your door. If you have a 1 car garage, this is pretty nice.
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06-28-2009, 09:33 AM	#27
AliMoney1 New Member 5 Rep 21 Posts Drives: 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (1)	How Do you clean, care for the clear bra parts of the car???
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06-29-2009, 10:24 PM	#30
otterdoc Mean Little Otter 2 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	Whistling Mirror I also now have whistling from the driver's mirror after clearbra installation (3M). The dealer is supposed to take a look at it and figure it out for me. I'm not going to be particularly happy if they tell me they can't fix it. For $900, they should be able to find out why one side whistles and the other doesn't. I'm not too interested in dabbing lubricant or peeling off the mirror cover (unless they refund me some portion of the cost). Anyone hear anything else about reasons/fixes? __________________ 2012 135i: M-Sport, Prem, DCT, Nav, iPod/USB, LeMans/Black.
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07-01-2009, 12:42 PM	#31
quality_sound 8 tracks of madness 62 Rep 2,735 Posts Drives: Slowly Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: At home iTrader: (1)	Look at your mirror and make sure the installer didn't cover any seams with the clearbra. If the clearbra itself was making the noise (as some have suggested) why would it be limited to the mirrors? With the amount of material on the bumper, hood, and fenders it would be deafening. It HAS to be install related.
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07-16-2009, 08:54 AM	#33
pjdvd Private 0 Rep 56 Posts Drives: 135i-Monaco-Euro Deliv Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	Another confirmed whistler after the clearguard install. I read this post before hand and made sure to listen for a whistle. Only after the clearguard was installed did I have the whistle. I think it's in both mirrors too. There appear to be two coverings installed per mirror assembly. The piece or "stalk" that holds the mirror off the car and the back of the mirror cover itself. I've not played around with it to find out where (exactly) it is coming from on which piece but will try to take pics when I do. Oh yeah, 500 for partial hood, lights, bumper, fender, mirrors @Ziebart.
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07-16-2009, 09:03 AM	#34
rawbert54 Private First Class 6 Rep 129 Posts Drives: sedona Reda 128i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: fort lauderdale iTrader: (0)	i wouldnt put clear bra on the car. it makes the paint fade unevenly. eventually, you will have two different shades of the same color on your car. my friend put it on his car, 99.95 percent clear, and two years later, there is an obviously different color under the area covered by the clear bra versus those that were not. 2007 MB clk he had to repaint the car anyway. if your going to have to end up having to repaint the car anyway, screw the clear bra because its noticeable when on the car. my friends car is not the only one ive seen this happen on.
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07-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#36
AntonV Lieutenant 39 Rep 524 Posts Drives: Sedona/Savanna 135i Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	just got my car back today from the autobody shop, after i was sideswiped/hit&run. My mirror is whistling now!!!! no clear bras
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08-03-2009, 11:43 PM	#37
otterdoc Mean Little Otter 2 Rep 153 Posts Drives: 2012 135i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Detroit iTrader: (0)	Resolution to Whistle? My driver's side mirror whistled after clearbra installation. My CA put a call in to BMW and was told that it absolutely is NOT the mirror. 3M said it is NOT the film. So I'm in limbo, waiting to find out which company is going to solve the problem. In the meantime, the 3M installer gave me some scrap pieces of the clearbra to cut into a strip that I can apply to the bottom of the mirror. I placed it so it covers the small gap between the mirror cap (painted) and the main insert piece (black plastic, glass, etc.). That has stopped the whistling and isn't visible unless you look from underneath the mirror. Has anyone gotten anywhere with BMW or the clearbra installer such that the problem has been 100% resolved? It bugs the crap out of me to basically have to tape the bottom of the mirror up. __________________ 2012 135i: M-Sport, Prem, DCT, Nav, iPod/USB, LeMans/Black.
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08-04-2009, 06:59 AM	#38
jkp1187 Unindicted co-conspirator 66 Rep 1,734 Posts Drives: to work, mostly. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania / Detroit, Michigan iTrader: (0)	I was quoted a price in Pittsburgh for $350 for entire hood wrap + "partial bumper" or $600 for entire hood wrap + full front bumper. Does anyone have an idea what a "partial" front bumper cover might include? I've looked online for pictures of various kits, and it seems that most of the pre-cut kits I've seen pics of online seem to cover the front bumper all the way to the wheel well.
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