clear bra
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,942
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From: McKinney, texas DPD Sergeant
That's not what he said and I will disagree with your point. He stated the plotter cut the material which is precut kits. Custom cutting is a DIFFERENT skill set but not better in any way. A lot of custom installers have a hard time with kits because they actually have to make the material fit perfectly where as custom cutting they stretch a large piece and cut everything by hand. MOST custom installers cut the paint up. You just don't know it because the cuts are along the film lines.... so unless you remove it you wont know its cut. I have done both types of installs and both are very different. A good precut kits with wrapped edges is just as good as a custom cut. its all coming out of the same material.
By the way who is your guy? I am pretty sure I have been out to your place before... if you are who I think you are.
By the way who is your guy? I am pretty sure I have been out to your place before... if you are who I think you are.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2005
Posts: 6,652
Likes: 2,106
From: Left Coast, San Diego
Well, I had mine installed at ClearPro this past Saturday. They had a precut kit that they then trimmed down to make it fit perfectly. Yesterday I did notice a couple of bubbles. When I contacted ClearPro, Lance the owner set up a date the next day (today) to fix the problem areas. They came to my house and not only removed the bubbles but reinstalled a couple of pieces on the mirrors. It really looks good. If you are on the fence about pulling the trigger on a clear bra...DO IT! I appreciate the work ClearPro did.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 1,171
Likes: 3
From: DFW Texas
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 2,942
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From: McKinney, texas DPD Sergeant
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 835
Likes: 9
From: Odessa FL
Well, I had mine installed at ClearPro this past Saturday. They had a precut kit that they then trimmed down to make it fit perfectly. Yesterday I did notice a couple of bubbles. When I contacted ClearPro, Lance the owner set up a date the next day (today) to fix the problem areas. They came to my house and not only removed the bubbles but reinstalled a couple of pieces on the mirrors. It really looks good. If you are on the fence about pulling the trigger on a clear bra...DO IT! I appreciate the work ClearPro did.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 258
Likes: 2
From: Gurnee IL
Having mine done tomorrow. Expel Ultimate. Bumper, healights, partial hood (bikini cut), rockers, area in front of the rear wheels (the absolute most prone areas on 427 for rock chips) and mirrors. I believe it is like 4 separate "kits" although my guy cuts on a plotter. Several guys I already spoke with have used this installer and HIGHLY recommend him. He has personally been doing clear bras for 10+ years.
We all need protection for these cars because as I've learned these massive tires love to throw rocks and gravel.
I'll post some pics upon completion mid week.
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We all need protection for these cars because as I've learned these massive tires love to throw rocks and gravel.
I'll post some pics upon completion mid week.
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Last edited by Lerxst; May 18, 2014 at 08:43 AM.
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 847
Likes: 4
From: Atlanta
Get a professional to do it. I've had it done twice by same guy. He does it for a living. Very meticulous. I have seen other cars he has done. He has the machine and software to make the perfect cuts for your car. He has already gotten past the learning curve of how to stretch it to fit without wrinkles (but not stretch too far). I often look for ways to save a few bucks and am fairly handy. But for a few hundred extra dollars getting a professional to do it was a no-brainer for me.
Enjoy...Mark
Enjoy...Mark
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,101
Likes: 719
From: Northeast MA & Mad Beach FL
But, as others have mentioned, it's Definitely not easy and takes a loooong time to do it and do it right.
You need a real clean environment, paint needs to be cleaned of all wax and polish etc and then totally dry and clean.
And most of all, you need lots and lots of patience
Mine came out just OK and I'm happy with it because it serves it's purpose and saved the paint numerous times since putting it on.
Most people don't know it's there ... but I ended up with lots of imperfections.
Everything from small bubbles that never went away, to small cloudy spots here and there.
It did get better and the imperfections were less noticeable over the next week or two after the film settled.
It took me a total of about 12 hours over 2 days and learned a lot about how it should be done.
BUT, .. I don't feel I could do it any better if I had to do it again and will have it done Professionally next time.
So if you're looking for a perfect job, then find a good installer and spend the money.
It's well worth it IMO
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 4,075
Likes: 6
From: Wilmington NC
The installer removed mine half way thru and started over because he didn't like the way it was coming out. Another reason I wouldn't attempt it myself. It's going on 8 years and it still looks perfect.