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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Has anybody tried this or something like this to protect their front paint from rock chips? Clear Bra http://www.autoaccessorystore.com/ This is just one of the sites I've check out recently looking for info. motor trend http://www.motortrend.com/features/c...401_clear_bra/
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 10:13 PM
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I heard they work pretty good, I know there are a few on here using them but I believe it's kinda pricey.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 10:41 PM
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I have not personally but my brother had it put on his mini cooperS. It defiently works, its not noticable at all from a distance but up close you can kinda see it. You can mostly just see where the edges stop but other than that i'd give it a thumbs up for a great product.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 11:16 PM
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My mom has that stuff on her '07 denali. Like stated above it does work well, but over time (4-6 months) it starts to look as good as it should and somewhat fades. But it peels rate off and leaves youre paints stone chip/scratch free!
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:00 PM
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My dad has that on his car. Stuff works great.
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Old Sep 20, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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Here's some on a ZO6 at a local show... Like said above, you can't tell it's there except for the edges.







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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 06:20 PM
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I thought about it for my black SS then I was quoted $700 !!!!!! Guess I'll keep using my Colgan bra.
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 08:59 PM
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I thought about it for my black SS then I was quoted $700 !!!!!! Guess I'll keep using my Colgan bra.

You can get it done for a lot cheaper... you just have to call around
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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Yea, you can definitely get it done cheaper. I'm checking out a kit I bought and am going to see if it is possible to do it yourself!! I figure if it doesn't work, I can just peel it off and no harm done. My big problem is the many coats of Zaino on the '02 WS6 which feels as smooth as glass and will make it hard to get the clear bra to adhere to the car. The whole kit with installation instructions and cut-out for my exact car only is costing about $45.00.
By the way, Steve, those are some great pics of that ZO6 !!!
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 08:50 AM
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I've had a kit for a while and never got it installed... the Firebird kit is VERY hard compared to the Camaro kit..which is still a pain
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:14 AM
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Why doesnt 3M make something like this but for the whole car? Think about it, you clay, buff, polish, and wax your car one time, you leave it looking immaculate! Then you but the clear protector but on the whole car!!! You'll never have to wax your car for at least a couple of years. And to clean the clear protector you can use water or detailer spray. Does this sound plausible or just dumb?
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:48 AM
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kool idea but i guess you wouldent notice it fde bc the whole car would match...but most people woudent because it fades after a while...it should be replaced every year or so id assume
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