CincyScott

Well, I went and checked out my car while it was in for the scratch work ala tire shrapnel, and here's what's going on:

1) Weld/repair the door hinges ... didn't want to spend the money on this, but do it while it's there

2) Remove the hardback seats to paint Guards Red

3) Hood off, Front bumper off to be prepped for paint

4) Removed all of the clear bra...which makes me start to think about whether I'd like to put it all back on. When they took it off, they took the paint with it in parts. If it's gonna pull the paint off, that kinda defeats the purpose, no? If it won't come off so you can replace it easily, it makes no sense to have it.

What's the general thought around it? It's a love/hate thing?

No HTwo O

Might be old paint work under the clear bra, if it is pulling paint with it.

I bet these seat backs are going to look great!!!

One of Twenty

Yes to clear bra.

TTKan

I agree; I can't imagine not putting a clear bra on the TT. That said, I have learned that (i) the seams are less visible on some color cars than others; and (ii) it important to get someone who really knows what they are doing to put it on.

Texas993

Scott. I see your dilemma. What is the point?

However, I trust that the films don't chip and handle road rash better than normal paint.

curve lover

Scott-- I recently went with clearbra, so that 'splains my view.

Important: to prevent paint damage, I've heard recommendations to wait up to 30 days after fresh paint.

PS From what I recall, I really dig your 993 & its interior, but my memory may be fading . So, I'll use this as an excuse to request more photos, or a link to a recent picture post of yours!

CincyScott

I'll post new ones and in progress ones as soon as I get them, I promise

Turbodan

+1 on clear bra.
be safe and wait a month to do it.
btw I had a 67 fastback I restored 25 years ago.
how about clear bra on the seat backs?

Acropora

Doesn't the clearbra have an orange peel effect and so forth that doesn't look so hot?

d-land

I haven't experienced that on my car.

-David

TWTURBO

Definitely wait atfer paint to install and looks much better if you go all the way up the hood and fenders as the edges show after some time and look a little distracting in the middle of the hood ,i had this on my 993tt and now on y 997tt & it just does a great job of deflectling the rocks .

Richgreenster

Say no. Dont do it..

Just my vote.

pstoppani

Depends on the brand and thickness. It is noticable on my 993TT but not on the Boxster...

WHB Porsche

Get a custom clear bra that is wrapped around the edges of the body panels and thus there are no "seams." I would do front bumper, full fenders, and full hood. No reason not to - just make sure you find the right installer. Your body shop isn't necessarily the best place to have it done.

Quadcammer

Who are you saving it for?

If you don't mind having clear plastic over your paint, then go for it, but most people prefer pure paint.

If it gets chipped up, repaint it.