Clear front mask
Racer
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 383
Likes: 15
From: CA
3M Clear Bra
I have it on both of my cars and it works great. 3M Clear Bra for CARS, SUVS, RV, Motorcycle, & Boats.
3M Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film
Protection from the Rock Damages
Clear Urethane Film that covers frontal area of your car to prevent Paint Chips
Keep your brand new car's sleek look for many years. Protect with the Clear Bra.
Virtually invisible
* Featuring 3M Scotchgard TM Paint Protection Film
* Computer Designed & Precision machine cut to clean fit each make and model.
* No harm to vehicle's paint
* Removable if needed
* “Will not yellow, crack, shrink or peel”
* 5 Year Limited Warranty
3M Scotchgard™ Paint Protection Film
Protection from the Rock Damages
Clear Urethane Film that covers frontal area of your car to prevent Paint Chips
Keep your brand new car's sleek look for many years. Protect with the Clear Bra.
Virtually invisible
* Featuring 3M Scotchgard TM Paint Protection Film
* Computer Designed & Precision machine cut to clean fit each make and model.
* No harm to vehicle's paint
* Removable if needed
* “Will not yellow, crack, shrink or peel”
* 5 Year Limited Warranty
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 44
From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
I have the 3M clearbra. I had it installed by a certified installer last August after I purchased my 08. It has been great. Someone opened a door against my passenger-side mirror and gouged the material. the paint was not damaged.
Tomorrow my installer is going to replace it free. He will trim the edges free also where there has been some wear.
To me it is well worth it.
Tomorrow my installer is going to replace it free. He will trim the edges free also where there has been some wear.
To me it is well worth it.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 2,791
Likes: 44
From: Loudon/Lake Mary Tennessee/Florida
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...ind_Installer/
This is not cheap. Mine was $900. I covered the entire nose, 1/3 hood (they now can cover the entire hood if you want), both rocker panels including where the foot typically drags when entering/exiting the car, both mirrors, behind all wheels and in the hand wells where you reach in to open the doors.
I have seen people post that they would just get the nose and hood repainted when needed but go ask a good body shop man what that would cost - especially if you have a tint coat like mine.
I don't have money to throw away. That is exactly why I spent this. On a $53,000 car why not spend $900 to keep it perfect?
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Tech Contributor
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 10,962
Likes: 29
From: Van Buren Arkansas
Wounded Warrior Escort '11
I have the VentureShield on my '07 and its paid for itself several times over and then some. I replaced it after a little over 2 years of service and only after getting hit with a flying sign type something that appeared from under a car in front of me on the freeway. The VentureShield did its job and the car wasn't harmed.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 5,464
Likes: 1
From: Chicago
Had VentureShield installed 1/3 up hood and panels along with front fascia, mirrors and door handles. About $650 installed.
Great product and very strong. Only drawback is it does scratch easily. Now better to scratch the shield then the paint though. You cannot buff out VentureShield like you can with the 3M product.
Great product and very strong. Only drawback is it does scratch easily. Now better to scratch the shield then the paint though. You cannot buff out VentureShield like you can with the 3M product.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 703
Likes: 1
From: Berwyn IL
I have Ventureshield on the hood -- full coverage and Ventureshield was (and maybe still is) the only manufacturer who makes material wide enough to cover the full hood. I don't like visible panty lines
The rest of the nose, rockers, lower doors up to the shadow line and front of the rear quarter up to the gas door is 3M material.
There is a slight difference -- the 3M is a little smoother -- but you have to be real close and have very good eyesight to tell the difference.
My installer felt the Ventureshield was a little easier to install. Just his opinion though.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 6,660
Likes: 828
From: FORT LAUDERDALE FL
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,085
Likes: 50
From: Knoxville TN.
I have Ventureshield and you guys that have this installed, is it absolutly perfect. Mine has some loose spots and a couple of small bubbles + the surface is not smooth, it has some grain to it. I'm just trying to decide if i got a bad install or these small things are normal? You can't tell any of them unless you look real close.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,254
Likes: 5
From: Anaheim Hills, Ca
Had VentureShield installed 1/3 up hood and panels along with front fascia, mirrors and door handles. About $650 installed.
Great product and very strong. Only drawback is it does scratch easily. Now better to scratch the shield then the paint though. You cannot buff out VentureShield like you can with the 3M product.
Great product and very strong. Only drawback is it does scratch easily. Now better to scratch the shield then the paint though. You cannot buff out VentureShield like you can with the 3M product.
I had Venture shield put on the front of my wife's Benz as well as my VY Vette. The MB is black and it's obvious that the film scratches easily and you can see them easier on black. VY is very forgiving as far as the film goes. It's hard to see the seems and I can't even see any scratches on the film.
