Clear bra again

Momadness · 10-20-2008, 09:35 PM

I know it's been on the forum, but has anyone lately regreted getting the clear bra? I been lucky so far with out it, but thinking about knocking it out on the AW coupe. Any inputs??

markymarc1979 · 10-21-2008, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Momadness

I know it's been on the forum, but has anyone lately regreted getting the clear bra? I been lucky so far with out it, but thinking about knocking it out on the AW coupe. Any inputs??

I want one, but they are just too damm expensive. anywhere from $600-$1000 depending on coverage desired. I can repaint the whole front end of my car for less then that.

Bill-SD · 10-21-2008, 09:54 PM

I love mine! I'll have it done on all my future cars. Expensive, but well worth it!

san~man · 10-21-2008, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill-SD

I love mine! I'll have it done on all my future cars. Expensive, but well worth it!

+1. I don't regret buying it for a second.

CFM3 · 10-21-2008, 10:59 PM

I didn't have it on my e36 m3 or my first e46. I had it on the e46 m3 and don't have it on the 335. I liked it well enough, but haven't gotten around to getting it done this time. I think it is a personal preference thing (that sounds really obvious, I know). I guess if you are concerned enough about the stone chips on your car to justify the cost, it is worth it. I can't think of any downside to a it unless you get a bad installer or can't justify the cost.

ZuerstBMW · 10-21-2008, 11:00 PM

Would not purchased another new car without installing it. A repaint is never the same as factory paint and brings down the resale value of a car.

e92phreak · 10-21-2008, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Momadness

I know it's been on the forum, but has anyone lately regreted getting the clear bra? I been lucky so far with out it, but thinking about knocking it out on the AW coupe. Any inputs??

No regrets. I'll be the first to tell you to get the entire front clear-bra'd.

just4kickz · 10-22-2008, 12:37 AM

next car i will for sure. didnt know about clearbras until after i got into cars. but the first time i do, i'll probably go full front bumper, full hood, full quarters, headlights/fogs, and mirrors. i've seen clearbras that go like 7inch up the hood or whatever... not clean at all. more expensive... but better flowing in the long run.

Bill-SD · 10-22-2008, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by e92phreak

No regrets. I'll be the first to tell you to get the entire front clear-bra'd.

+1

That's what I did. No seams...nad no chips

Malek@MRF · 10-22-2008, 02:29 PM

Clear bra protection is one of the best investments you can make for your car, bar none!

To the person that said they can paint their car for the price of a clear bra... Thats true.. but, your paint job is aftermarket, you deal with body shop hassles, the paint will never be 100% the same, and in certain cases, it never matches perfectly unless its blended into the doors and pillars.. Just saying from experience.. 2nd... until you do repaint your car after a couple or more years, the paint will be banged up, damaged, chipped and old looking.. The clear bra will still look fresh and chip free after 2 years or longer. I have had my venture-shield clear bra (done by Aerotect in Socal) and my front end is as brand new as day one.

Hope that helps.

ZuerstBMW · 10-22-2008, 09:29 PM

Correct and great point. A repaint is always prone to chip easier and bigger.

barbados · 10-25-2008, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill-SD

I love mine! I'll have it done on all my future cars. Expensive, but well worth it!

+1

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Momadness Private 2 Rep 66 Posts Drives: 08 328i coupe Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Clear bra again I know it's been on the forum, but has anyone lately regreted getting the clear bra? I been lucky so far with out it, but thinking about knocking it out on the AW coupe. Any inputs??
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Bill-SD Private First Class 3 Rep 196 Posts Drives: '07 335i / '14 328i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	I love mine! I'll have it done on all my future cars. Expensive, but well worth it! __________________ Monaco Blue/Saddle E92 335i Alpine White/Black F30 328i
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CFM3 Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 291 Posts Drives: M6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: ATL iTrader: (3)	I didn't have it on my e36 m3 or my first e46. I had it on the e46 m3 and don't have it on the 335. I liked it well enough, but haven't gotten around to getting it done this time. I think it is a personal preference thing (that sounds really obvious, I know). I guess if you are concerned enough about the stone chips on your car to justify the cost, it is worth it. I can't think of any downside to a it unless you get a bad installer or can't justify the cost.
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 374 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Would not purchased another new car without installing it. A repaint is never the same as factory paint and brings down the resale value of a car. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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Malek@MRF Brigadier General 732 Rep 3,735 Posts Drives: E92 M3, E46 M3, G82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Irvine, California iTrader: (5)	Clear bra protection is one of the best investments you can make for your car, bar none! To the person that said they can paint their car for the price of a clear bra... Thats true.. but, your paint job is aftermarket, you deal with body shop hassles, the paint will never be 100% the same, and in certain cases, it never matches perfectly unless its blended into the doors and pillars.. Just saying from experience.. 2nd... until you do repaint your car after a couple or more years, the paint will be banged up, damaged, chipped and old looking.. The clear bra will still look fresh and chip free after 2 years or longer. I have had my venture-shield clear bra (done by Aerotect in Socal) and my front end is as brand new as day one. Hope that helps. __________________ BMW PERFORMANCE SPECIALISTS. Race Engines. Suspension. F/I. Brakes. Race Preparation. Factory Service. Alignments. OFFICIAL PARTNERS: KW. MOTON. Brembo. AP Racing. BBS Motorsport. iND. HRE. Turner Motorsport. VAC. BMW Motorsport. Facebook \| Instagram \| Yelp! \| Flikr Phone: 949-233-0448 \| E-Mail: info@mrfengineering.com
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 374 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	Correct and great point. A repaint is always prone to chip easier and bigger. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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