3M Clear bra self install?
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3M Clear bra self install?
How difficult should this be? When I bought her, the previous owner had purchased the kit from ClearMask, but didn't install it (unfortunately for me). I do have it (still sealed in the box, with the water sprayers and squeegees,and even an installation video on a CD/DVD. Who the hell has a CD or DVD player??)
I'm about to have the car detailed locally, but they didn't sound too enthused about putting the new kit on. Also have a mobile tinter coming out afterward. Asked them but didn't sound too interested either.
Famous last words - how hard can it be? I've watched several videos and seems straightforward (if time-consuming), but I've never done anything like this before. Interesting but there is a clear bra on the hood, and the mirrors, but nowhere else. I guess if I f it up, it's not a huge loss since I didn't pay for it (well I guess maybe I did since I bought the car!)
Any pointers from someone who's attempted this (successfully or not)? Thanks!
I'm about to have the car detailed locally, but they didn't sound too enthused about putting the new kit on. Also have a mobile tinter coming out afterward. Asked them but didn't sound too interested either.
Famous last words - how hard can it be? I've watched several videos and seems straightforward (if time-consuming), but I've never done anything like this before. Interesting but there is a clear bra on the hood, and the mirrors, but nowhere else. I guess if I f it up, it's not a huge loss since I didn't pay for it (well I guess maybe I did since I bought the car!)
Any pointers from someone who's attempted this (successfully or not)? Thanks!
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Probably why it wasn't done prior lol. The videos make it look pretty straightforward, lots of spraying soapy water, stretch it out, use an alcohol solution on the edges and squeegee it out. But I'm sure I'd mess something up.
I'll see if when I drop it off at the detailer if they will give it a shot or not. I'll pull the existing stuff off first so they can detail every bit. If not, maybe try with the tinter again.
I'll see if when I drop it off at the detailer if they will give it a shot or not. I'll pull the existing stuff off first so they can detail every bit. If not, maybe try with the tinter again.
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What else needs to be done to remove it? I was able to get the mirror one off, but took it slow and used a heat gun on low. I would assume the hood will take awhile using that method.
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Id rather find someone to do it if I can.
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How difficult should this be? When I bought her, the previous owner had purchased the kit from ClearMask, but didn't install it (unfortunately for me). I do have it (still sealed in the box, with the water sprayers and squeegees,and even an installation video on a CD/DVD. Who the hell has a CD or DVD player??)
I'm about to have the car detailed locally, but they didn't sound too enthused about putting the new kit on. Also have a mobile tinter coming out afterward. Asked them but didn't sound too interested either.
Famous last words - how hard can it be? I've watched several videos and seems straightforward (if time-consuming), but I've never done anything like this before. Interesting but there is a clear bra on the hood, and the mirrors, but nowhere else. I guess if I f it up, it's not a huge loss since I didn't pay for it (well I guess maybe I did since I bought the car!)
Any pointers from someone who's attempted this (successfully or not)? Thanks!
I'm about to have the car detailed locally, but they didn't sound too enthused about putting the new kit on. Also have a mobile tinter coming out afterward. Asked them but didn't sound too interested either.
Famous last words - how hard can it be? I've watched several videos and seems straightforward (if time-consuming), but I've never done anything like this before. Interesting but there is a clear bra on the hood, and the mirrors, but nowhere else. I guess if I f it up, it's not a huge loss since I didn't pay for it (well I guess maybe I did since I bought the car!)
Any pointers from someone who's attempted this (successfully or not)? Thanks!
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Taken in everyone's input - hopefully I can find someone to install it for me.