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06-22-2006, 09:22 PM
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My Ride: I have a 2007 Black Sapphire BMW 530i with SMG. It has the auburn interior, has PDC, Sports Package, Premium Package, rear automatic sunshades with manual side sunshades, 35% black tint, Upgraded angeleyes from Angelibrights, and Logic 7 Sound System
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I know a lot of you have the clear bra on your car, what is the best brand put there?? I heard 3M??
06-22-2006, 09:42 PM
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Hey houbmw,
I noticed that a few of the other members like your avatar.
I just wish that I could get one with Mercedes and Audi. So many requests for the Mercedes
06-22-2006, 09:44 PM
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thanks, got it from you.
06-22-2006, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by jiio' post='301830' date='Jun 22 2006, 10:42 PM
Hey houbmw,
I noticed that a few of the other members like your avatar.
Uh .... I don't. Always have and always will be a fan of Honda Motor Co.
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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
3M for me.
But both 3M and Avery I think are good.
3M are still the only one that has a clear coat on top of their film making it a little more sturdy. some dont like 3M as much because theres a little bit of a orange peel look to it if you look at it at the right angels...
Avery makes film too and is a little bit "more clear" no clear coat.
as for yellowing... all clear bras will yellow if you dont take care of them it due to contaminats that gets into the pores of the clear bra not due to the sun. you ahve to care for the bra. Clean it often get the dust dirt and mud off it.
But both 3M and Avery I think are good.
3M are still the only one that has a clear coat on top of their film making it a little more sturdy. some dont like 3M as much because theres a little bit of a orange peel look to it if you look at it at the right angels...
Avery makes film too and is a little bit "more clear" no clear coat.
as for yellowing... all clear bras will yellow if you dont take care of them it due to contaminats that gets into the pores of the clear bra not due to the sun. you ahve to care for the bra. Clean it often get the dust dirt and mud off it.
06-23-2006, 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by JDN' post='301966' date='Jun 23 2006, 04:19 PM
I give my clear bra the same treatment I give my paint -- RejeX.
Me too, wash and wax.
I buy the bras I like for my girlfriend (and other sexy underwear).
The car drinks 98 "proof" all the time so we're having a ball all three all the time
06-23-2006, 11:50 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
Silver Gray - Black Leather - Anthracite Maple
Manual Transmission
Premium Audio
Cold Weather Package
Rear sunshade
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Autobahnd Roadblock (3M) film kit
Originally Posted by blingo' post='302057' date='Jun 23 2006, 12:21 PM
How much does it cost for a 3M 'bra job' over there?
It varies by region.
The business model is that small independent shops license "patterns" for a set of cars. These patterns, and adherence to a set of warranty guidelines constitute the brand of the clear bra. Some brands people may have heard of are Xpel, ClearBra, Autobahnd, etc... These brands almost universally use 3M, but some do not.
Each has its own unique cut for a given car. Coverage can vary, and adding some things can add to the cost. For example, some cover the lights, while others do not or cost extra. I paid for door edging in addition to a complete front-end with lights and mirrors. I would definitely recommend the door edge guards. I have banged the door into concrete building block, and not only was the edge of the door unmarked, the film was completely unharmed. Pretty amazing.
My install was $900, but everything costs more where I live - just outside of Washington, DC. I called just about every place that did this, and it was that much or more when comparing the same amount of coverage. You could skimp and pay less, but why?
My installers told me to use Meguiar's Quick Detail on it. Said after a wash to spray that on and wipe it off with a terry or micro towell. It brings the slickness back to the surface, and can help to clean stubborn deposits off of it.