Clear Bra Recommendation - Page 2

fishnbugdude · 10-31-2006, 07:40 PM

I had mine put on but did not get the bumper done - just the hood and the top of the front quarter panels.

I like it a lot. I can tie down my canoe on top without having the plastic one getting in the way. It protects what I need from the stones on back roads (hunting spots) and keeps the bugs off the paint.

Don't use a car wash but don't see a problem - other then what it would do to the unprotected surfaces.

I would recommend it before you get chips though. A lot harder after a couple of stone ships and scratches.

jjr · 10-31-2006, 08:00 PM

I've used the 3M product on a couple of my cars now...and love the product. Yes, it will survive the carwash, although I usually use a brushless one! My wives Volvo has been through countless carwashes and the stuff looks good even after 5 yrs.
jjr

doc_cj · 11-04-2006, 01:07 AM

Not sure if anyone has posted this before, but I found this at Ebay ...

Clear Bra for $9.99

It's not something I'm interested in so I don't know the quality or overall value ... but at less than $10 it's hard to go wrong.

BannedUser · 11-04-2006, 08:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doc_cj

Not sure if anyone has posted this before, but I found this at Ebay ...

Clear Bra for $9.99

It's not something I'm interested in so I don't know the quality or overall value ... but at less than $10 it's hard to go wrong.

That is a great deal doc_cj. Nice find.

Jake94526 · 11-05-2006, 06:25 PM

I live in Danville California, I just had Matt of Central Coast Clear Bra do the front of my 06 Ridgeline, he uses 3m product, Matt did the hood, frt fender tips, mirror covers, headlights and fog lights as well the the front door edges, it came out beautiful, and Matt is a real pro, very reasonably priced and I highly recommed him and plan on referring him to customers from Dublin Auto Body where I work.
He is mobile and came to my house and did it on a Saturday morning, about 2hours.

If your interested his number is 925-588-5644

Bob, aka Jake94526

Jay Cee · 11-06-2006, 05:36 AM

Does anyone know if removing this film a year or more later will potentially remove any paint with it? I'm very interested in adding to my Black Ridgeline but need to know that first. Thanks!

RockBlocker · 11-09-2006, 11:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay Cee

Does anyone know if removing this film a year or more later will potentially remove any paint with it? I'm very interested in adding to my Black Ridgeline but need to know that first. Thanks!

It will not harm any properly prepared paint ie factory paint or a good repaint if the installer or yourself does not get hasty during the removal and try to rip it off. Takes time, but can be down with harming your paint.

In most cases teh product will last at least 5 years if not more. I have seen cars with the product that are ten years old and look breand new. The trick/key is the keep them washed and waxed just like you should the rest of the vehicle. The more you take care of your vehicle the nicer it will look.

Teh stuff on ebay isnt all that is made to seem.You get it for that low price for a reason. If I can help answer any clear bra questions let me know. Been doing it for years.

**Jason B** · 11-17-2006, 03:47 AM

Thought I would share my experience here... Even though it's not a Ridgeline, it's the same process and my installer can also do any Honda.

I decided not to clear bar the HOOD like most.

Why? I didn't want to see that "line". I know it would drive me nuts when waxing, and when dust collects. Plus, my car is a 2002, and no chips really anywhere on the hood anyway - - they all seem happen on the bumper, and lower lip spoiler.

I had the lower lip spoiler done and the full front bumper, and thicker pieces on the headlights. You cannot tell this has the clear bra with this setup unless your eyes are 2 inches from the car, not like others.

All work was performed by:

Negley Enterprises
Mobile Service
Harrisburg, PA 17111
717-574-1323
negleyj@yahoo.com

If you go with him, tell him Jason sent you. He said he will DISCOUNT if I send him more people!

Great guy, as anal as I am, which is anal! His hobby is cars as well, and flawless work.

Now for the pics:

**Jason B** · 11-17-2006, 03:48 AM

Jay Cee · 11-17-2006, 09:22 AM

Thank you for the replies. Nice pics - and roadster! I've found driving a roadster on a nice twisting road to be one of the best experiences in life!

I think I may order the ebay product and apply it myself to the bumper under the front hood and over the headlights in addition to adding a bug shield- to both the Ridgline and convertible. Sounds to me like the thinner stuff would be easier to apply and offer enough protection, and be less visible to boot.
Does anyone know if the ebay product is available by the square foot/yard so I can order only what I need?
Thanks again.

10-31-2006, 07:40 PM	#11
fishnbugdude ROC Rank: Junior 2006 RT Steel Blue Metallic Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 254	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation I had mine put on but did not get the bumper done - just the hood and the top of the front quarter panels. I like it a lot. I can tie down my canoe on top without having the plastic one getting in the way. It protects what I need from the stones on back roads (hunting spots) and keeps the bugs off the paint. Don't use a car wash but don't see a problem - other then what it would do to the unprotected surfaces. I would recommend it before you get chips though. A lot harder after a couple of stone ships and scratches.

10-31-2006, 08:00 PM	#12
jjr ROC Rank: Freshman 2006 RTL Redrock Pearl / Beige Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Eastern Washington Posts: 72	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation I've used the 3M product on a couple of my cars now...and love the product. Yes, it will survive the carwash, although I usually use a brushless one! My wives Volvo has been through countless carwashes and the stuff looks good even after 5 yrs. jjr

11-04-2006, 01:07 AM	#13
doc_cj ROC Rank: Sophomore 2007 RTL Nimbus Gray Metallic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Utah Posts: 110	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation Not sure if anyone has posted this before, but I found this at Ebay ... Clear Bra for $9.99 It's not something I'm interested in so I don't know the quality or overall value ... but at less than $10 it's hard to go wrong. __________________ If a woman has to choose between catching a fly ball and saving an infant's life, she will choose to save the infant's life without even considering if there are men on base. ~Dave Barry

11-05-2006, 06:25 PM	#15
Jake94526 ROC Rank: Sophomore 2006 RTL White / Olive Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 106	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation I live in Danville California, I just had Matt of Central Coast Clear Bra do the front of my 06 Ridgeline, he uses 3m product, Matt did the hood, frt fender tips, mirror covers, headlights and fog lights as well the the front door edges, it came out beautiful, and Matt is a real pro, very reasonably priced and I highly recommed him and plan on referring him to customers from Dublin Auto Body where I work. He is mobile and came to my house and did it on a Saturday morning, about 2hours. If your interested his number is 925-588-5644 Bob, aka Jake94526

11-06-2006, 05:36 AM	#16
Jay Cee ROC Rank: Junior 2007 RTX Formal Black Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY Posts: 402	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation Does anyone know if removing this film a year or more later will potentially remove any paint with it? I'm very interested in adding to my Black Ridgeline but need to know that first. Thanks! __________________ '07 Formal Black Ridgeline RTX - - Hood deflector, dvd head unit w/rear camera/ipod/sirius, splash gaurds, GE Nighthawks, seat extension.Wishlist: Clear bra, tinted windows, gold emblems, door visors, roof rack, billet grill, zmax brush gaurd, molded stepboard, fog lights, side protectors, front/rear chrome trim, tailgate pad, rear window graphic, woodgrain dash kit, remote starter/alarm, 5 ch amp, component speakers, sub. Last edited by Jay Cee; 11-06-2006 at 05:38 AM.

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11-17-2006, 03:47 AM	#18
Jason B Site Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 836	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation Thought I would share my experience here... Even though it's not a Ridgeline, it's the same process and my installer can also do any Honda. I decided not to clear bar the HOOD like most. Why? I didn't want to see that "line". I know it would drive me nuts when waxing, and when dust collects. Plus, my car is a 2002, and no chips really anywhere on the hood anyway - - they all seem happen on the bumper, and lower lip spoiler. I had the lower lip spoiler done and the full front bumper, and thicker pieces on the headlights. You cannot tell this has the clear bra with this setup unless your eyes are 2 inches from the car, not like others. All work was performed by: Negley Enterprises Mobile Service Harrisburg, PA 17111 717-574-1323 negleyj@yahoo.com If you go with him, tell him Jason sent you. He said he will DISCOUNT if I send him more people! Great guy, as anal as I am, which is anal! His hobby is cars as well, and flawless work. Now for the pics:

11-17-2006, 03:48 AM	#19
Jason B Site Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: USA Posts: 836	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation

11-17-2006, 09:22 AM	#20
Jay Cee ROC Rank: Junior 2007 RTX Formal Black Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY Posts: 402	Re: Clear Bra Recommendation Thank you for the replies. Nice pics - and roadster! I've found driving a roadster on a nice twisting road to be one of the best experiences in life! I think I may order the ebay product and apply it myself to the bumper under the front hood and over the headlights in addition to adding a bug shield- to both the Ridgline and convertible. Sounds to me like the thinner stuff would be easier to apply and offer enough protection, and be less visible to boot. Does anyone know if the ebay product is available by the square foot/yard so I can order only what I need? Thanks again. __________________ '07 Formal Black Ridgeline RTX - - Hood deflector, dvd head unit w/rear camera/ipod/sirius, splash gaurds, GE Nighthawks, seat extension.Wishlist: Clear bra, tinted windows, gold emblems, door visors, roof rack, billet grill, zmax brush gaurd, molded stepboard, fog lights, side protectors, front/rear chrome trim, tailgate pad, rear window graphic, woodgrain dash kit, remote starter/alarm, 5 ch amp, component speakers, sub.

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