3M Sotchguard Clear Bra - just installed
1 - 20 of 62 Posts
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
If I was going to have anything put on our Enclave it would be this, but, I really don't think it will do much to protect the front end. Do a search and you will find a body shop somewhere that has before and after pics. Because it's clear, obviously it's hard to tell anything has been done, it's something that needs to be seen in person. The guy that told me about it had a friend that had it on his car that a loose tire hit going down the interstate, he said that it at least held all the chunks of car together. ;D ;D The 3M version I found can be done at home but I wouldn't do it personally.
If I was going to have anything put on our Enclave it would be this, but, I really don't think it will do much to protect the front end. Do a search and you will find a body shop somewhere that has before and after pics. Because it's clear, obviously it's hard to tell anything has been done, it's something that needs to be seen in person. The guy that told me about it had a friend that had it on his car that a loose tire hit going down the interstate, he said that it at least held all the chunks of car together. ;D ;D The 3M version I found can be done at home but I wouldn't do it personally.
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
I have a friend who has it on their Cooper Mini. It is VERY hard to even see it if you're not looking for it. They actually put it on a second car as well. Always a good recommendation if a person will do the same thing more than once! It should really be put on professionally. They have the experience and a few extra "special" tools. The material is custom cut for each vehicle. Do they have an Enclave pattern yet? Does it work? My firends seem to think so, primarily for those very small stone chips that you get on the hwy. I would NOT recommend the black vinyl bras. I've used them on another car. They are a royal pain! You have to take them off when you wash it, when it rains so that it can dry, and in the winter, crud gets in at the margins and scratches the paint. Never again!
I have a friend who has it on their Cooper Mini. It is VERY hard to even see it if you're not looking for it. They actually put it on a second car as well. Always a good recommendation if a person will do the same thing more than once! It should really be put on professionally. They have the experience and a few extra "special" tools. The material is custom cut for each vehicle. Do they have an Enclave pattern yet? Does it work? My firends seem to think so, primarily for those very small stone chips that you get on the hwy. I would NOT recommend the black vinyl bras. I've used them on another car. They are a royal pain! You have to take them off when you wash it, when it rains so that it can dry, and in the winter, crud gets in at the margins and scratches the paint. Never again!
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
It is the first thing I will add once my Enclave arrives. We had it on our 2006 Nissan Armada (1/4 hood, front bumper and rear view mirror...$498). We just sold it. One of the things the buyer loved was the fact that there were no chips in the paint. It made washing the bugs off the front very easy. I would get it as soon as possible as you don't want to risk a rock chip as you drive around thinking about it. Have a professionals (with experience) install it. If you spend $40k+ on an Enclave, you don't want to cut corners to save $200. I think their site will let you know of authorized installers in your area. Most professional installers will buy the clear material in a roll and cut to fit your car. You can buy it in a pattern already cut for your car...not sure if they have a pattern for the Enclave. Bottom line...get it, get it, get it! Helps protect your paint, makes it a lot easier to wash and helps resale value.
http://www.invisiblepatterns.com/ or http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html
It is the first thing I will add once my Enclave arrives. We had it on our 2006 Nissan Armada (1/4 hood, front bumper and rear view mirror...$498). We just sold it. One of the things the buyer loved was the fact that there were no chips in the paint. It made washing the bugs off the front very easy. I would get it as soon as possible as you don't want to risk a rock chip as you drive around thinking about it. Have a professionals (with experience) install it. If you spend $40k+ on an Enclave, you don't want to cut corners to save $200. I think their site will let you know of authorized installers in your area. Most professional installers will buy the clear material in a roll and cut to fit your car. You can buy it in a pattern already cut for your car...not sure if they have a pattern for the Enclave. Bottom line...get it, get it, get it! Helps protect your paint, makes it a lot easier to wash and helps resale value.
http://www.invisiblepatterns.com/ or http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
Smokey,
I couldn't agree with you more as this is the venture shield product that I was talking about on another thread. You can goto their direct site as well... http://www.ventureshield.com. You can also check for authorized installers in your area. This product has a LIFETIME warranty where 3M has a 5yr warranty. This is what I'm getting when my Enclave comes in. The shop I'm going to said that he won't install 3M anymore because it turns yellow after a while and isn't as strong as venture shield. If you click on pattern search you will see that they already have the precut film for the Enclave. ;D
Smokey,
I couldn't agree with you more as this is the venture shield product that I was talking about on another thread. You can goto their direct site as well... http://www.ventureshield.com. You can also check for authorized installers in your area. This product has a LIFETIME warranty where 3M has a 5yr warranty. This is what I'm getting when my Enclave comes in. The shop I'm going to said that he won't install 3M anymore because it turns yellow after a while and isn't as strong as venture shield. If you click on pattern search you will see that they already have the precut film for the Enclave. ;D
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
It was easy for the body shop to remove it. Someone backed into my Armada that had the clear bra. It didn't seem hard for him to remove it. They were going to repair the fender but decided to replace it. I didn't see any negatives with mine. I can't tell you all enough...I will get it for EVERY new vehicle I buy from now on.
It was easy for the body shop to remove it. Someone backed into my Armada that had the clear bra. It didn't seem hard for him to remove it. They were going to repair the fender but decided to replace it. I didn't see any negatives with mine. I can't tell you all enough...I will get it for EVERY new vehicle I buy from now on.
Joined
·
25 Posts
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
I had the ventureshield installed on our Enclave 2 weeks ago. Also, I've had it on my other car for 2 years. The latest version of the ventureshield has the clearcoat layer like the 3M product but without the orange peel look you'll see with the 3M material. I'm very happy with it.
I had the ventureshield installed on our Enclave 2 weeks ago. Also, I've had it on my other car for 2 years. The latest version of the ventureshield has the clearcoat layer like the 3M product but without the orange peel look you'll see with the 3M material. I'm very happy with it.
Joined
·
1,302 Posts
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
could you post some pics with it on?
could you post some pics with it on?
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
Is this going to cover the grille or hood in any way? Have you guys checked your engine heat? My Enclave gets mighty hot just sitting idling and I know complaints have been posted over on AcadiaForum about the heat, I'd be real leary of restricting airflow or even putting anything plastic over the front end. After a while, you might not be able to peel it off!
Is this going to cover the grille or hood in any way? Have you guys checked your engine heat? My Enclave gets mighty hot just sitting idling and I know complaints have been posted over on AcadiaForum about the heat, I'd be real leary of restricting airflow or even putting anything plastic over the front end. After a while, you might not be able to peel it off!
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
My dealer has a product called "RoadBlock" (www.autobahndint.com) that is a urethane film that seems to be similar to the other products listed on this thread. Is anyone else familiar with this product, which I can have installed for under $500?
My dealer has a product called "RoadBlock" (www.autobahndint.com) that is a urethane film that seems to be similar to the other products listed on this thread. Is anyone else familiar with this product, which I can have installed for under $500?
Joined
·
1,999 Posts
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
Enclave4Her, Pls give us some details. I'm considering as so many are pleased w/it! Who did yours? Approx cost, if you don't mind? Did you get hood? Bumpers? headlites? Thks in advance for any tips!! :thumb:enclave4her said:
Joined
·
509 Posts
Re: Clear Bra...is it worth it?
Yeah, sounds like the same thing, just another one of many different brands.Gator said:
hno: 1 - 20 of 62 Posts
Join the discussion
Join now to ask and comment!