Bra or no-bra?
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I think a car bra can do more harm than good. Paint will fade differently under the cover and any movement or abrasion to the paint surface will cause harm (flapping while driving). I’d live with road rash instead. Plus I don’t care for the look. Maybe a black bra on black car is ok but otherwise I wouldn’t bother. And even then, the line across the hood... ugh.
Agree with stevensivak not to waste time as the windscreen alone is more than $500.
Drive it and enjoy
Agree with stevensivak not to waste time as the windscreen alone is more than $500.
Drive it and enjoy
Burning Brakes
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I have worries about the stone damage to my 96 Cab's nose, and wondered about getting a bra for protection.
I have seen some threads on this on Rennlist, and several talk about removing the bra often to get rid of moisture, etc.
OTOH, I have heard too much abou the clear wrap, in that it turns yellow and might affect the paint when removing it.
What's the present thinking about protecting from stone damage?
Thanks.
I have seen some threads on this on Rennlist, and several talk about removing the bra often to get rid of moisture, etc.
OTOH, I have heard too much abou the clear wrap, in that it turns yellow and might affect the paint when removing it.
What's the present thinking about protecting from stone damage?
Thanks.
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The beauty of the clear BRA is that it keeps everything perky and “youthful” (less patina) but you still get to see the “naked” finish beneath.
The feel is different (silicone-ish
) but maybe PPF is the best of both worlds.
The feel is different (silicone-ish
) but maybe PPF is the best of both worlds.
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My caveman estimates to avoid wearing a bra. Based on my car actuals the last couple of years by high end shops and perfect results.
- Paint correction and Ceramic Pro including wheels and calipers. Paint was perfect prior just swirl marks = $1500
- Clearplex on ws = $500
- Xpel or similar on headlights, fogs, full nose, side mirrors, inner fender painted arch area and redo factory PP forward of rear wheels. After 18 years of ownership that’s all that needs protection = $1500
- Paint correction and Ceramic Pro including wheels and calipers. Paint was perfect prior just swirl marks = $1500
- Clearplex on ws = $500
- Xpel or similar on headlights, fogs, full nose, side mirrors, inner fender painted arch area and redo factory PP forward of rear wheels. After 18 years of ownership that’s all that needs protection = $1500
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^thanks mike.cars
Oops. Should have been two different threads:
https://rennlist.com/forums/rennlist...d.php?t=755070
Oops. Should have been two different threads:
https://rennlist.com/forums/rennlist...d.php?t=755070
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A roll of the clear protective film is just a few bucks on eBay. It is really easy to apply with water and a little wetting agent. It is similar to the factory-applied protection to the rear wheel arches but a little thinner.
For me throwing hundreds or thousands of dollars at a process that can cost twelve bucks to do without trying my hand at it first fails the logic test for me. I made the cut-out shapes and replaced the wheel arch protectors myself.
Turns out it was exceedingly simple and easy. Applying a 12" wide band of the protective film across the bottom of the hood to protect from stone chips seems like a DIY no brainer.
I am sometimes shocked at what folks are willing to pay for sealing or putting other easily applied non-paint coatings on their cars, it's just me I guess. Then again I don't own a black car and I do drive my 993 as my primary vehicle, so to each their own I say.
Andy
For me throwing hundreds or thousands of dollars at a process that can cost twelve bucks to do without trying my hand at it first fails the logic test for me. I made the cut-out shapes and replaced the wheel arch protectors myself.
Turns out it was exceedingly simple and easy. Applying a 12" wide band of the protective film across the bottom of the hood to protect from stone chips seems like a DIY no brainer.
I am sometimes shocked at what folks are willing to pay for sealing or putting other easily applied non-paint coatings on their cars, it's just me I guess. Then again I don't own a black car and I do drive my 993 as my primary vehicle, so to each their own I say.
Andy
Last edited by pp000830; Sep 18, 2020 at 10:44 AM.
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A roll of the clear protective film is just a few bucks on eBay. It is really easy to apply with water and a little wetting agent. It is similar to the factory-applied protection to the rear wheel arches but a little thinner.
For me throwing hundreds or thousands of dollars at a process that can cost twelve bucks to do without trying my hand at it first fails the logic test for me. I made the cut-out shapes and replaced the wheel arch protectors myself.
Turns out it was exceedingly simple and easy. Applying a 12" wide band of the protective film across the bottom of the hood to protect from stone chips seems like a DIY no brainer.
I am sometimes shocked at what folks are willing to pay for sealing or putting other easily applied non-paint coatings on their cars, it's just me I guess. Then again I don't own a black car and I do drive my 993 as my primary vehicle, so to each their own I say.
Andy
For me throwing hundreds or thousands of dollars at a process that can cost twelve bucks to do without trying my hand at it first fails the logic test for me. I made the cut-out shapes and replaced the wheel arch protectors myself.
Turns out it was exceedingly simple and easy. Applying a 12" wide band of the protective film across the bottom of the hood to protect from stone chips seems like a DIY no brainer.
I am sometimes shocked at what folks are willing to pay for sealing or putting other easily applied non-paint coatings on their cars, it's just me I guess. Then again I don't own a black car and I do drive my 993 as my primary vehicle, so to each their own I say.
Andy
Damn, you're right!
Sounds like a DIY video someone should make!
Three Wheelin'
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From: San Rafael, CA
After having the bumperette holes filled and then the bumper-cover painted I had a PPF applied to the front of the car up to the windshield and also on the mirrors and headlights. You have to look very carefully to see it and I don't think it cost that much but gives great piece of mind. Each to his or her own!
Burning Brakes
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A roll of the clear protective film is just a few bucks on eBay. It is really easy to apply with water and a little wetting agent. It is similar to the factory-applied protection to the rear wheel arches but a little thinner.
For me throwing hundreds or thousands of dollars at a process that can cost twelve bucks to do without trying my hand at it first fails the logic test for me. I made the cut-out shapes and replaced the wheel arch protectors myself.
Turns out it was exceedingly simple and easy. Applying a 12" wide band of the protective film across the bottom of the hood to protect from stone chips seems like a DIY no brainer.
I am sometimes shocked at what folks are willing to pay for sealing or putting other easily applied non-paint coatings on their cars, it's just me I guess. Then again I don't own a black car and I do drive my 993 as my primary vehicle, so to each their own I say.
Andy
For me throwing hundreds or thousands of dollars at a process that can cost twelve bucks to do without trying my hand at it first fails the logic test for me. I made the cut-out shapes and replaced the wheel arch protectors myself.
Turns out it was exceedingly simple and easy. Applying a 12" wide band of the protective film across the bottom of the hood to protect from stone chips seems like a DIY no brainer.
I am sometimes shocked at what folks are willing to pay for sealing or putting other easily applied non-paint coatings on their cars, it's just me I guess. Then again I don't own a black car and I do drive my 993 as my primary vehicle, so to each their own I say.
Andy
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Had a friend who tried applying clear film to his murcielago. Disaster! Looked awful. Spent hours trying to apply like a pro and then hours in the sun hoping the bubbles subside and finally hours removing from the car and hiring a pro.
We’ve had PPF applied to a couple cars in our garage. We create as clean an environment as possible. Watching the pros work I would never attempt it myself. Maybe I’d try the stone guards as they are small areas. But other areas?? Fuggedaboddit!! It truly is an art. Worth the cost for a well vetted pro.
We’ve had PPF applied to a couple cars in our garage. We create as clean an environment as possible. Watching the pros work I would never attempt it myself. Maybe I’d try the stone guards as they are small areas. But other areas?? Fuggedaboddit!! It truly is an art. Worth the cost for a well vetted pro.