to CLEAR BRA a new 991 or not?
03-07-2015, 04:43 PM
#16
Drifting
And yes, mine is the Viper Green car. Here is the link
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03-07-2015, 05:07 PM
#17
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Very nice car. I owned one that color back in the old days. My current early long hood is Gemini Blue.
If you put the bra on it, you'll never be able to wax the paint that is covered by the plastic. What will it all look like in 10 years?
Like all new cars that I have owned, the rocks will attack it during the first year. It's a given fact.
So far, my front clip and windshield have deflected the attack without any visible damage.
If you put the bra on it, you'll never be able to wax the paint that is covered by the plastic. What will it all look like in 10 years?
Like all new cars that I have owned, the rocks will attack it during the first year. It's a given fact.
So far, my front clip and windshield have deflected the attack without any visible damage.
03-07-2015, 05:24 PM
#18
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Yes. I can't speak for all films but on my car you can wash/wax as you would normally... just take care wherever there may be an exposed seam which should be rare if you get the full front clip done. The surface is actually quite soft and feels like paint. I was getting the car detailed afterwards including Opticoat Pro and my shop recommended that I Opti-coat over top for an added layer of protection. My plan is to wash weekly or so and use quick detailer as required, no probs.
Just don't use a buffer/abrasive polish and be careful around any seams... otherwise business as usual.
Just don't use a buffer/abrasive polish and be careful around any seams... otherwise business as usual.
This has been my experience as well. The film technology has advanced and a good shop specializing in putting it on will not make any of the typical mistakes and will advise you how to take care of it and avoid the usual hazards. To me it is valuable protection.
03-07-2015, 08:20 PM
#19
i would have never done it but i bought my car with 1300 miles and it had the full clear bra treatment. i will do it from now on. no brainer. i wish all my paint were covered. the doors get minor swirls and the rear bumper and grills on the back deck are almost impossible not to get light clear scratches on. i do the full ammonyc wash treatment so its not technique, but black paint shows everything.
so end result.. do it. you will be glad you did.
so end result.. do it. you will be glad you did.
03-07-2015, 08:46 PM
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#1 - I have a 911 on order... due to arrive in 6 - 8 weeks.
#2 - This will be my first Porsche.
#3 - I've never had a Clear Bra on any of my cars
#4 - I anticipate my car will spend a lot of time in my garage and that I will spend a lot of time washing and waxing it.
My question to those with experience...
One of the things I look forward to most over the next several years will be the washing and waxing of my 911. Somehow the thought of washing and waxing a plastic covered car doesn't appeal to me as much as washing and waxing the real car's painted surface. But... I have no experience with the Clear-Bra technology.
So the question is... Can you wash and wax the protective film covering and enjoy that experience like you would enjoy the experience of doing it to the real car?
Those with experience, I look forward to your thoughts.
#2 - This will be my first Porsche.
#3 - I've never had a Clear Bra on any of my cars
#4 - I anticipate my car will spend a lot of time in my garage and that I will spend a lot of time washing and waxing it.
My question to those with experience...
One of the things I look forward to most over the next several years will be the washing and waxing of my 911. Somehow the thought of washing and waxing a plastic covered car doesn't appeal to me as much as washing and waxing the real car's painted surface. But... I have no experience with the Clear-Bra technology.
So the question is... Can you wash and wax the protective film covering and enjoy that experience like you would enjoy the experience of doing it to the real car?
Those with experience, I look forward to your thoughts.
03-07-2015, 10:05 PM
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Well, since you asked the question . . . Yeah, I can afford it but I have no desire to. The $10K or so it would cost is money I'd rather spend taking my wife to Paris. But that's just me, I'd rather have an experience than an unblemished car. However, I wouldn't deride anyone for covering their car if that's what gives them satisfaction/comfort. (Nice GR by the way. If we could find a Speed Yellow, Signal Green, RS Orange and Macadamia (brown) we could have an M&M rally!)
03-07-2015, 10:45 PM
#22
Three Wheelin'
Not sure if the OP was referring to full body coverage or not but it should not cost that much even for a full car. Best bet is to get the full front clip done which should be in the $1500-2000 price range depending on where you are located.
Key is to not get it done at the dealer! My dealer pricing was over 2x the cost of my local shop that I've been dealing with for years... same as with tint, dealer sends it out to the same place and you pay 2x for their efforts.
Key is to not get it done at the dealer! My dealer pricing was over 2x the cost of my local shop that I've been dealing with for years... same as with tint, dealer sends it out to the same place and you pay 2x for their efforts.
03-08-2015, 04:47 AM
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20k miles.
Half Los Angeles and Orange County dry freeways and city/suburb driving.
Bought my plain black car new with 11 miles on it.
I'm one of those guys that says drive it, don't save your girl for the next guy, laugh at the old people with plastic on their furniture etc.
Guess what?
If I had a chance again I would have clear bra the:
Front bumper
Hood
And the rockers (the skirts below the doors all the over the rear fenders.)
That's it.
Those are the only areas that get pitted on this version of the 911.
Half Los Angeles and Orange County dry freeways and city/suburb driving.
Bought my plain black car new with 11 miles on it.
I'm one of those guys that says drive it, don't save your girl for the next guy, laugh at the old people with plastic on their furniture etc.
Guess what?
If I had a chance again I would have clear bra the:
Front bumper
Hood
And the rockers (the skirts below the doors all the over the rear fenders.)
That's it.
Those are the only areas that get pitted on this version of the 911.
03-08-2015, 04:49 AM
#25
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Oh yea, and he headlights.
The rest of the car doesn't need it.
The disclaimer is this is from use on dry roads, no track time in the South West.
After 20k miles the paint pitting just gets worse. The film would have saved those areas of the car.
C'est la vie !
The rest of the car doesn't need it.
The disclaimer is this is from use on dry roads, no track time in the South West.
After 20k miles the paint pitting just gets worse. The film would have saved those areas of the car.
C'est la vie !
03-08-2015, 01:17 PM
#27
Sure I've gotten some chips, I just spend a little time fixing them to the point they are unnoticeable,....and to me that is much better then any clear bra install I have seen.
Just my .02[/QUOTE]
How do you fix chips in the clear coat.
Just my .02[/QUOTE]
How do you fix chips in the clear coat.
03-08-2015, 02:50 PM
#28
Three Wheelin'
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I had been searching for a viper green Porsche for at least 5 years. In all that time I only saw two for sale, counting both new and used. Anyway, when Geoff @ Isringhausen posted that they had a new one for sale I was shocked (supposedly Porsche only made two viper green cars in 2015). He was kind enough to mention it to the Rennlist enthusiasts before putting it on all of the other car sites (cars.com, Autotrader, other Porsche dealers, etc).
Quite honestly I had blown it off at first as I've always been an air-cooled Porsche guy (latest was a '97 993 TT). I really don't know much about 991's at all (except for the fact that they are obviously great cars). I had just sold my 993 turbo two weeks ago as I was afraid to drive and enjoy it due to its rapidly increasing. I feared putting miles on it or getting in an accident and severly depreciating its value. Quite frankly the added stress negated all of the positive benefits of driving it.
So I was in a position to act and bought it immediately. And these guys knew what they had, too. No discount off of MSRP
But I am very happy and am looking forward to having a great looking car that has new technology. I'll be on the '991' boards in the future with what may seem like some dumb questions to you guys so please be easy on me
And if u have any '993' questions I may be of help
03-08-2015, 05:03 PM
#29
Three Wheelin'
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