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I've searched this forum and read the various posts, and now my head hurts , Anyway, I could not find anywhere wether or not the paint under the clear bra will be different than the rest of the car once the bra is removed after a while (2-3 years down the line).
Will there be a difference between the clear bra covered paint, and the non covered paint ?
Thanks

marc4427

With the research I did the answer is no change in color. Once I get my car I will install the clear bra.

TOGWT

A clear coat has a UV absorbent (which is a sacrificial protection that requires renewal) so provided you use a product that is formulated with UV protection (Zanio, Optimum, etc) the colour should not fade

Most reputable clear auto mask (3M) have a UV absorbent in-built, and should be renewed as above

PD Auto Concepts

Having been in the business just about a year, we have yet to see any fading effects from a 3M clear bra. Obviously, there are occurances where something like this may happen, but it would be a very small %.

As with any product, this too has a "end of life" to it. The clear bra is a semi-permanent protection against damage. We have seen bras which after a 5 year period, have begun to crack, fade, etc, however these were older style films WITHOUT a UV clear coat added. Vehicles which are outside 24/7 will wear faster than a vehicle that is garaged most of the time, an obvious occurence.

The newest 3M films provide a clear coat against UV rays, and provide other benefits which include the ability to be buffed if needed (albeit with a diminishing abrasive product such as ScratchX, etc).

I hope this provides a little knowledge for you guys!

-Dave