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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 02:49 AM
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I just got my front bumper painted from the body shop. Paint fully cures in 2 weeks. I am afraid to drive it due to rock chips since my bumper is so low. Talked to a clear bra guy and he told me let it fully cure since when he installs the bra, it may rip the paint when its not fully cure and aftermarket paint is not always 100%. And clear bras can have immense orange peel and not as shiny as the clearcoat. I then was thinking, does anyone make a spray on clear bra?? Google is my friend!

Duplicolor makes a temp clear bra:
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There's http://www.chipmagic.biz/clear_bra.html but they're in CO.

Anyone have more info on this?
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 03:18 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
I just got my front bumper painted from the body shop. Paint fully cures in 2 weeks. I am afraid to drive it due to rock chips since my bumper is so low. Talked to a clear bra guy and he told me let it fully cure since when he installs the bra, it may rip the paint when its not fully cure and aftermarket paint is not always 100%. And clear bras can have immense orange peel and not as shiny as the clearcoat. I then was thinking, does anyone make a spray on clear bra?? Google is my friend!

Duplicolor makes a temp clear bra: http://www.amazon.com/Duplicolor-Shi.../dp/B000FNAEOE
There's http://www.chipmagic.biz/clear_bra.html but they're in CO.

Anyone have more info on this?
need to look into this as well. im going to repaint my front bumper and put on side skirts + rear bumper. would like to get this done as soon as its painted, so no f'en rock chips happen. i guess we can keep eachother posted.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:44 AM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0OuRrNoEoA

Seems like a really good idea for track days/autocross...
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 06:57 AM
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Seems a cool product but I don't think I would want to have to re-apply after every car wash.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung
Seems a cool product but I don't think I would want to have to re-apply after every car wash.
That would suck...I would just use it for track days and long drives...
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by cleung
Seems a cool product but I don't think I would want to have to re-apply after every car wash.

You can always NOT wash your car... I know I know haha. NOT an option of course.
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 09:54 AM
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they said u gotta remove it within 3 days and it doesnt say it will protect from rock chips. :thumbsdown:
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Old Apr 27, 2010 | 10:07 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg
they said u gotta remove it within 3 days and it doesnt say it will protect from rock chips. :thumbsdown:
That kills it for me...

Back to good 'ol cellophane and painters tape
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