3M clear bra
04-09-2008, 09:29 PM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Toronto, Canada
Posts: 83
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535i, carbon black on black, sport automatic, M package (M-tech), Premium package, tech package, USB...
I have never done 3M clear bra before. I think I know the advantage of doing it, but what about the disadvantages? My car is carbon black, so I am not worrying about it turning yellow. As for the stone chip on my current car, I am really thinking seriously about this 3M clear bra. Do it or not to do it. I like to hear your feedback, thanks in advanced...
Is there anyone who did it but regret about doing it??
Is there anyone who did it but regret about doing it??
04-10-2008, 01:43 AM
#4
Members
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Minneapolis MN USA
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535xi
3M Scotchgard Film
Cost is around US$300-1000 depending on installer and amount of surface area covered.
Cost is around US$300-1000 depending on installer and amount of surface area covered.
04-10-2008, 04:04 AM
#5
Senior Members
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Western Washington
Posts: 538
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 Space Gray 550i, Light Poplar Wood, Anthracite Head Liner, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Front Ventilated Comfort Seats in Black Nasca Leather, NAV, HUD, Active Steering, Comfort Access, Night Vision, Lane Deviation Warning, Active Cruise Control, Heated Rear Seats, Folding Rear Seats, Power Shade w/ Rear Side-Shades, Rear Air Bags, Logic 7, HD Radio, Sirius Satellite Radio, iPod/USB Adapter. Car in BMW Body Shop, estimated completion 01/24/07.
I actually went with Venture Shield rather than the 3M product due to the longer warranty. In either case, I think it's a good way to go. I did a poll a while back here or on the other site, only about 40% of us agree however, 60% don't want a clear bra. I haven't heard from anyone who have one that wishes they hadn't but they're probably out there.
Cal
Cal
04-10-2008, 05:05 AM
#6
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: new york
Posts: 5,073
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2011, E90 M3 Sedan. Alpine White.Competition package, Keyhole cover, fender reflectors in Alpine white, RPI Exhaust, 19
Originally Posted by 08E60' post='558940' date='Apr 10 2008, 01:29 AM
I have never done 3M clear bra before. I think I know the advantage of doing it, but what about the disadvantages? My car is carbon black, so I am not worrying about it turning yellow. As for the stone chip on my current car, I am really thinking seriously about this 3M clear bra. Do it or not to do it. I like to hear your feedback, thanks in advanced...
Is there anyone who did it but regret about doing it??
Is there anyone who did it but regret about doing it??
my friend has it on his new porsche(did i spell that right?) and i while i see the advantages of it.. i didnt like the way it looked.. I personally could see the line where it ended and didnt like it at all..
04-10-2008, 05:10 AM
#7
Members
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 11
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
It would be nice to have opinions from those that have done it. I am having my Carbon Black 550is done at the PDC prior to PU, and I am interested to see what experiences folks have had. Pictures always help. What kind of maintainence is required. I also understand that if you want to do headlights you need to do them yourself as in some states it's illegal to cover them..But all in all it seems like a good idea to me.. I had a 2002 carbon black M5 and it did show road rash on the hood, lights mirror and front grill area..so I'm hoping to avoid this..
04-10-2008, 05:17 AM
#8
Contributors
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Exeter, RI
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2008 535xi, Monaco Blue, Premium, Cold Weather, Nav, M Aero Kit, Ipod, Escort Passport SRX
I was thinking about getting a clear bra for my 535xi - but I asked a friend who is a used car wholesaler about whether they made a difference - and he said don't do it. It actually reduces the value of the car over the long haul. He said after 3-4 years there is a noticable color difference between areas of the car that had the bar and those that did not. If you leave the bra on - after 3-4 years it gets kind of frayed and looks lousy. If you take it off it looks even worse because of the color difference. You could have a new bra installed but it would have to be lined up perfectly with the color lines.
On top of all that - the car will still pick up dings here and there depite the bra (consider if I put a piece of the plastic material on your forehead and then shoot a pebble at 70 mph at it - would it leave a mark???)
How about feedback from folks that have had a clear bra on their cars for 3-4 years (not folks who just put one on). What is the long term experience?
On top of all that - the car will still pick up dings here and there depite the bra (consider if I put a piece of the plastic material on your forehead and then shoot a pebble at 70 mph at it - would it leave a mark???)
How about feedback from folks that have had a clear bra on their cars for 3-4 years (not folks who just put one on). What is the long term experience?
04-10-2008, 06:21 AM
#9
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Birmingham AL
Posts: 1,128
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like
on
1 Post
My Ride: 2010 VW Passat Wagon 2.0l Tsi
Grey/Grey Budapest 18"
Lost to HPFP issues:
08 535i sport pkg
Lost to Dreaded E61 Sun roof leaks:
07 E61 530Xi
Are the BMW ones just as bad? I was thinking of getting one since I do a lot of highway driving.
04-10-2008, 06:36 AM
#10
Contributors
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Chicagoland (US)
Posts: 572
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2005 545i with Sport Pkg, Nav, HUD, Cold Weather Pkg, Rear Shades
Originally Posted by Slowhand11404' post='559035' date='Apr 10 2008, 08:17 AM
.... He said after 3-4 years there is a noticable color difference between areas of the car that had the bar and those that did not. If you leave the bra on - after 3-4 years it gets kind of frayed and looks lousy. If you take it off it looks even worse because of the color difference. .......