Solarguard Clear Bra?
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After already finding several small chips in my bumper I have decided that I need a clear bra for protection. I found someone who does this for a dealship and he uses the Solarguard product. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on how good this product is? Looking on the net it looks like the actual product is called Clearshield.
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From: st. louis, mo
Originally Posted by Capt_Crunch
After already finding several small chips in my bumper I have decided that I need a clear bra for protection. I found someone who does this for a dealship and he uses the Solarguard product. Does anyone have any experience or knowledge on how good this product is? Looking on the net it looks like the actual product is called Clearshield.
Mark the bra man.
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Pros:
Nice kit for the 04+ TL (not sure about the fit of the kit, but the coverage looks good)
Urethane film
Cons:
No clearcoat (likely to stain, etc._
I would personally go with 3M film. By the way, I do not work for 3M, just love the film above others. I have used other films (including Bekaert) and always keep coming back to 3M.
My
Good luck,
Mark.
Nice kit for the 04+ TL (not sure about the fit of the kit, but the coverage looks good)
Urethane film
Cons:
No clearcoat (likely to stain, etc._
I would personally go with 3M film. By the way, I do not work for 3M, just love the film above others. I have used other films (including Bekaert) and always keep coming back to 3M.
My
Good luck,
Mark.
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anybody know of a place in the southern wisconsin/northern illinois area to do the 3M? One place said he wouldnt do it because its too much of a pain in the a$$ to install which I thought was a bunch of BS.
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Hey there. I live in Pewaukee, WI and just had it done on my SSM right down in Milwaukee. It is the only guy in the area that really specializes in this and does a lot of high end cars in the city.....Porsches, Benzes etc. PM me and I will send you his contact info if you want. Very nice guy and did a great job on my car! And for a great price! Even got a discount from what the MSRP on XPel actually is......
He does have the laser cutter machine thing, so the kit is cut perfectly....
You can tell I am happy with his work I guess.....
He does have the laser cutter machine thing, so the kit is cut perfectly....
You can tell I am happy with his work I guess.....
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Originally Posted by johnny--2k
anybody know of a place in the southern wisconsin/northern illinois area to do the 3M? One place said he wouldnt do it because its too much of a pain in the a$$ to install which I thought was a bunch of BS.
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Originally Posted by marousek
Hey there. I live in Pewaukee, WI and just had it done on my SSM right down in Milwaukee. It is the only guy in the area that really specializes in this and does a lot of high end cars in the city.....Porsches, Benzes etc. PM me and I will send you his contact info if you want. Very nice guy and did a great job on my car! And for a great price! Even got a discount from what the MSRP on XPel actually is......
He does have the laser cutter machine thing, so the kit is cut perfectly....
You can tell I am happy with his work I guess.....
He does have the laser cutter machine thing, so the kit is cut perfectly....
You can tell I am happy with his work I guess.....
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Originally Posted by johnny--2k
I konw. I am just looking for the front bumper. I dont want it on the hood or fenders. Cant stand the line it creates, even though it is barely noticeable, I still dont like it.
And if you want just the bumper, most installers can do that too instead of the full kit.
Good luck, Mark.
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Originally Posted by johnny--2k
I konw. I am just looking for the front bumper. I dont want it on the hood or fenders. Cant stand the line it creates, even though it is barely noticeable, I still dont like it.
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Originally Posted by johnny--2k
I konw. I am just looking for the front bumper. I dont want it on the hood or fenders. Cant stand the line it creates, even though it is barely noticeable, I still dont like it.
Originally Posted by teranfon
I've used an alternative to the 3M film for close to seven years now. I found the 3M would dull over time. What I do is have the body shop I deal with apply aluminumized clear to the surface being protected. First the surface to be cleared is masked off. This works very well because you get the desired angles and surfaces to be covered without having to compromise with the constraints of the 3M film. The surface is then etched with a product that dulls the factory clear and allows the aluminumized clear to be applied. It is then applied over several coats and left to dry for 12 hours. Aluminumized clear is the same product applied to factory wheels. It is extremely durable yet does not become as hard as factory clears coats. This allows for a surface that is able to withstand contact from road debris. The finished product is just beautiful. Its looks like a factory clear coat and can applied to most difficult of angles. Once the masking tape is removed you have a very slight ridge than you have to look for. And it will not fade or yellow.
The last four vehicles I have had done with this procedure have been new vehicles and I have yet to receive a single chip. This includes a pickup that is for farm use and sees a few gravel roads. I've also had this procedure done to the lower rockers of my Grand National and corvette as I hate splash guards. You cannot see the finished product and no chipping since its been applied.
It may be a consideration for you.
I've used an alternative to the 3M film for close to seven years now. I found the 3M would dull over time. What I do is have the body shop I deal with apply aluminumized clear to the surface being protected. First the surface to be cleared is masked off. This works very well because you get the desired angles and surfaces to be covered without having to compromise with the constraints of the 3M film. The surface is then etched with a product that dulls the factory clear and allows the aluminumized clear to be applied. It is then applied over several coats and left to dry for 12 hours. Aluminumized clear is the same product applied to factory wheels. It is extremely durable yet does not become as hard as factory clears coats. This allows for a surface that is able to withstand contact from road debris. The finished product is just beautiful. Its looks like a factory clear coat and can applied to most difficult of angles. Once the masking tape is removed you have a very slight ridge than you have to look for. And it will not fade or yellow.
The last four vehicles I have had done with this procedure have been new vehicles and I have yet to receive a single chip. This includes a pickup that is for farm use and sees a few gravel roads. I've also had this procedure done to the lower rockers of my Grand National and corvette as I hate splash guards. You cannot see the finished product and no chipping since its been applied.
It may be a consideration for you.
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