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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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WHERE DO YOU GET THE CLEAR BRA FOR THE C7?
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Old Nov 7, 2013 | 08:56 PM
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custom job for now probably, any reputable place should be able to put and stretch the pieces i am not sure if the Xpel website list the custom machined cuts yet or not
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http://www.xpel.com/products/paint_p...&submodel=8279
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 01:36 AM
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 05:44 AM
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I had an XPEL clear bra put on mine last week. I have bubbles on my lower front bumper due to the angles; I have already taken it back once and have to go in again. The pictures below are from two different times.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jdb1218
I had an XPEL clear bra put on mine last week. I have bubbles on my lower front bumper due to the angles; I have already taken it back once and have to go in again. The pictures below are from two different times.

That's not what I would expect!
Guess I will not be getting a clear bra!
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:20 AM
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That's not what I would expect!
Guess I will not be getting a clear bra!
Those bubbles are where the installer did not heat the film down. The C7 is a much easier car to install film on than the C6. Find a good installer and you wont have any issues.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:21 AM
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WHERE DO YOU GET THE CLEAR BRA FOR THE C7?
Are you looking to buy one for a self install or are you looking to get one installed? We have had the kits for a while now.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 08:24 AM
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I had one installed last week by speed film Roswell Ga. X-pel David cuts his patterns from roll stock, and does a great job
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 08:57 AM
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Has anyone had the Xpel installed while getting museum delivery?

It is an option I am considering, and while more expensive it appears, at least I'll have some protection on the car for the drive home, especially this time of year.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 10:40 AM
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Any recommendations near Greenville SC? Or Greenwood SC?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 10:41 AM
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GM will be releasing a clear bra product for the C7 available as a Genuine Corvette Accessory (GCA) product and it will be available via the dealer network. You will likely be able to find it through the GM Accessory Zone website when available.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 10:42 AM
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I had a 1/4 clear bra installed at my dealership. It covers the nose of the Stingray (up to the hood).
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 11:04 AM
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Had a clear bra put on about 2 weeks ago using the Xpel. Did front nose, 24" up on the hood, mirrors, and rocker panels. The installer did an flawless job.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 12:01 PM
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I had museum delivery oct 21. At that time they were not able to do a clear bra, because they were too busy with deliveries. That may have now changed.
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Originally Posted by talon90
GM will be releasing a clear bra product for the C7 available as a Genuine Corvette Accessory (GCA) product and it will be available via the dealer network. You will likely be able to find it through the GM Accessory Zone website when available.
That is really great news
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 05:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Texas_Venom
Those bubbles are where the installer did not heat the film down. The C7 is a much easier car to install film on than the C6. Find a good installer and you wont have any issues.
I used the official XPEL dealer in Houston. If they don't know who will.
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Is 30 days a reasonable time to wait before installing xpel due to paint curing? Going to do front end wrap on AW.
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Is 30 days a reasonable time to wait before installing xpel due to paint curing? Going to do front end wrap on AW.
My dealer uses a local installer who used a 3M product, I am very satisfied with it and these guys know what they are doing. 300 miles on vin #368 and so far no problems with my car that was in Nashville for four weeks. Mike
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Had a few come thru the shop last week.






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