for those who have clear bras on their cars......

[tmctguer]

for GT owners who have clear bra'd their cars, how much of the car did you cover?

i am going to do the entire front end, the rocker panels, bottom rear of the car (behind the wheels), and the headlights/foglights.

however, i am also wondering if i should do the doors on either side (for door dings), the air inlets in the side panel, and the upper part of the rear fenders.

i feel like i am putting a damn condom on my car, but i want to keep it protected as much as reasonably possible.

your opinions on extra coverage would be appreciated.

 

[Triheart7]

My roof is covered, and at the rally it got scraped. Looked like brand new after the clear bra was replaced.

 

[Specracer]

I did the side scoops, basically where the FGT stripes are on the door, also a good one, the door sills. I have seen the roof done, I did not.

 

[Superfly]

In addition to what you're doing (but NOT the doors), I also did the side scoops (including the leading edge of the scoop) and a 1/2 to 3/4" strip across the front of the roof (windshield line). Basically anywhere that has the potential to get a direct rock or a self thrown tire rock. Someone scratched my front bra (right near the Ford Oval) [doesn't look like it was truly intentional, looked more like someone tried to wipe something off and scratched it as a result], and all it took was a simple replacement of the vinyl to have the car perfect again. Never gonna be that easy if it needed paint.

 

[Waxer]

I did the front fenders, nose, rocker panels up over the rocker panel stripes, rear fenders, rear duck tail, and behind the rear tires.

I use Venture guard.

 

[GTNJ]

I did the front fenders, nose, rocker panels up over the rocker panel stripes, rear fenders, rear duck tail, and behind the rear tires.

I use Venture guard.

I'd like to see the rear fender coverage.

But.................................... you have to bring your GT to our events :thumbsup

Happy Passover handsome











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[HHGT]

You have to be careful with clear bras. At some point the GT will become your Grandma's sofa.

 

[2112]

I use Venture guard.

Is there a difference?

You have to be careful with clear bras. At some point the GT will become your Grandma's sofa.

I hate dings and dents, but over all the years loving cars, when I saw a cool sports car with a little rock chipping, it just seemed to be the desirable patina of usage.

Of course they did not have clear bra back then. :bored

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[Cobrar]

Is there a difference?




I hate dings and dents, but over all the years loving cars, when I saw a cool sports car with a little rock chipping, it just seemed to be the desirable patina of usage.

Of course they did not have clear bra back then. :bored

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I think he intended to write - Venture Shield. It least that's what is was called until 3M bought them (in '08). At that time it was superior to 3M as it didn't yellow w/age and less orange peel (from the 3M tech people).

 

[2112]

At that time it was superior to 3M as it didn't yellow w/age and less orange peel.

Is that still the case?

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[teej]

I am thinking of doing the whole car. Waiting for good weather and a day off to take it to Premier

 

[Cobrar]

Is that still the case?

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I assume you asking about the yellowing of the 3M? At least as recently as last year.

As there was much discussion on earlier threads here, so I had my local installer provide one extra piece of each material that I subsequently applied to the back of my (silver) cell phone. Now, every time someone says there is no difference, or 3M doesn't yellow, I just flip over my phone. And that's from UV exposure in Michigan ~ no less.

 

[sr71]

Sounds like you're going driving...better consider venture shield for the windshield...saves a lot of micro-pitting & easy to replace.

 

[Superfly]

Oh yah, I forgot, I also had my windshield done. That's a good one to do.

 

[S592R]

I've used Expel with great results .. no yellowing. nose, hood, front fenders, lower valance to rear defuser, front of scoops, and on this car inside rear tire well (to protect the clamshell)

 

[2112]

I've used Expel and on this car inside rear tire well (to protect the clamshell)

Interesting, how did it turn out? Others have described how they were discouraged to do this by installers.

Any pics to show off the final result?

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[SYCO GT]

Be careful on the headlights. Use a thinner film or it could possibly trap heat.

I had nice results with Venture Shield on the car body.

 

[2112]

Be careful on the headlights. Use a thinner film or it could possibly trap heat.

I had nice results with Venture Shield on the car body.

Did Venture shield use a thinner film on the lights?

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[SYCO GT]

Did Venture shield use a thinner film on the lights?

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Venture Shield is a manufacturer. They have product available in different thicknesses.

If you do decide to cover the lights, ask the installer about a thinner film.

 

[Waxer]

Yes, its Venture Shield not Guard. Sorry. :thumbsup

And yes, the Venture Shield looks great on her rear. :biggrin

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