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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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How long after I get the front painted do I wait until I can install the clear bra?

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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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GIVE IT 2 MONTHS. LET IT SET OUT IN THE SUN AS BEST AS YOU CAN, WILL HELP DRY THE PAIN. oops forget the caps, sorryT
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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2-3 months is good. what color is your vette? I put one on my white vette and it turned yellow, and that was the 3M product. Make sure that they keep it away for all the edges or it will roll up on you. I would not install it on my car again. it was ok but not what I expected. It should run you about $300-350 for the front. The darker the color the better it is. Just paint the noise once a year and keep it looking fresh. Save your money. Thats my opinion. Good Luck
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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I know that you need to wait 2-3 months to let your paint cure. Then, find a reputable installer (talk to other Vette owners that have used them) and have it put on. I paid $500 for my entire car...meaning backs of mirrors, sides next to wheel wells, hood and front bumper area. Mine had to be custom cut, so it was quite a bit more work. I put it on a pewter Vette and it is wonderful, barely able to see it. It has saved me several times over from getting deep gouges from rocks/debris flying. Good luck.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:36 PM
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The paint needs at least 60 days to crosslink to the material. So, wait 2 months!
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