[Z06] 3m clear bra anyone??
Pro
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: Oklahoma
I have Venture Shield installed on my 04 Z 06. Both 3M and Venture Shield are cashy systems to install but they eliminate the fear of rock chips and road rash (if you do rockers). I did it and am not sorry I did. I plan on keeping my car long term and will let my family decide who gets it after I am gone. You will need to find a competent installer so it is done right. Venture Shield has a Life Time warranty and is crystal clear after installation. It is guaranteed not to yellow. You do have to stay away from yellow car waxes. I just use Adams detail spray on it and it cleans right up to like brand new. Will try to get some pictures to you.
You can look here for more information. www.invisiblepatterns.com
You can look here for more information. www.invisiblepatterns.com
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Greenville SC
Works Great. It's worth the considerable cost. Make sure you get the real 3M (it has little 3M logos on the backing paper). Get the *pre-cut* kit, so they don't cut it on your car (some installers can actually do this without hurting your paint, but why take a chance).
Photos are not going to give you any sense of how it looks. You can't see it from most angles with the naked eye, much less with a camera.
Check out http://www.xpel.com/ and make sure you watch the video of a machine designed to test the film.
MD
Photos are not going to give you any sense of how it looks. You can't see it from most angles with the naked eye, much less with a camera.
Check out http://www.xpel.com/ and make sure you watch the video of a machine designed to test the film.
MD
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Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Miami FL
Originally Posted by Z06-Nomad
Works Great. It's worth the considerable cost. Make sure you get the real 3M (it has little 3M logos on the backing paper). Get the *pre-cut* kit, so they don't cut it on your car (some installers can actually do this without hurting your paint, but why take a chance).
Photos are not going to give you any sense of how it looks. You can't see it from most angles with the naked eye, much less with a camera.
Check out http://www.xpel.com/ and make sure you watch the video of a machine designed to test the film.
MD
Photos are not going to give you any sense of how it looks. You can't see it from most angles with the naked eye, much less with a camera.
Check out http://www.xpel.com/ and make sure you watch the video of a machine designed to test the film.
MD
i just sent an email to their pembroke pines dealer, extreme something. is that where you got yours done?
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Avon CT
I had it installed this past spring. I've seen different coverage, but mine goes about 1/3 up the hood. It's worked out great. I haven't noticed any chips after over 5000 miles. It saved my side mirror when someone probably hit it while opening a door. The plastic tore a little. I would not use it if you are going to show the car, but definitely for a daily driver.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Greenville SC
Originally Posted by Drop Top
I would not use it if you are going to show the car, but definitely for a daily driver.
I live near the rock quarry AND I track my car on road courses. The only reason I CAN show my car is the 3M film
MD
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From: Queens NY
The reaon why I asked was, I had a precut 3m bra, and the installer showed me that it wasn't fitting the front bumper right. The cuts for the side lights/ reflectors were not lining up and he didn't want to cut it on the car, neither did I. So, I had him remove it. He also sratched it a little with his squeegy. Which he said never happens with the name brand he uses.. When he does Lambo's and Ferrari's...
He did a good job on the hood, but I didn't like that I could see the line, maybe because the car is black. I think another color would be less noticable..
So I pulled that one off also. Now, I don't know If I should try this again.
He did a good job on the hood, but I didn't like that I could see the line, maybe because the car is black. I think another color would be less noticable..
So I pulled that one off also. Now, I don't know If I should try this again.
Drifting
Joined: May 2004
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From: San Clemente CA
I have the Venture clear bra on mine, and frankly I'm not impressed. While the film certainly does protect the paint, the film itself shows considerable marks and scratches, and it's getting very hazed. I've tried all kinds of detailing to clean up the film, but nothing seems to work. It's been on the car for about 2 years.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Sep 2002
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From: Greenville SC
Originally Posted by TheDVS1
I have the Venture clear bra on mine, and frankly I'm not impressed. While the film certainly does protect the paint, the film itself shows considerable marks and scratches, and it's getting very hazed. I've tried all kinds of detailing to clean up the film, but nothing seems to work. It's been on the car for about 2 years.
MD
Drifting
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From: San Clemente CA
Originally Posted by Z06-Nomad
Heard this before. That is why I recommend 3M. Mine has no marks on it so far in 1 Year / 5000 miles.
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