Clear bra DIY install, any advice ?
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Clear bra DIY install, any advice ?
West Texas roads are full of gravel and everything on the road is 4x4 and 5 feet taller than my small 911. So I am contemplating the install of a 3M clear bra, for some protection.
I found one on eBay, but I heard they are a pain to install. This particular kit seems to be cut specifically for the 996.
what do you think ? should I try it ? or it is a PITA ?
I found one on eBay, but I heard they are a pain to install. This particular kit seems to be cut specifically for the 996.
what do you think ? should I try it ? or it is a PITA ?
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Oh no, get ready for the 'bra' advice... the price seems cheap, but labor for a professional install needs to be added unless you do it. Let us know how it goes.
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The advice I will give is get a PROFESSIONAL!!!! This is not something for an amateur to do. Headlight protection film? Yes. Front wrap? Not a chance.
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I used the http://www.invisiblemask.com/site.html kit
Was super easy to install and I recommend this site and product. I did the short hood and fender and the headlight kit since my bumper had too many chips already. After installing the parts I did I would have no qualms about doing the full bumper after a repaint.
I posted about my first time successful install awhile back so I must be a 'professional' now. The way I looked at it, I could f'up 2-3 kits before getting it right and still be money ahead of a 'professional' install. Added plus, it's a cool and fun material to work with.
Was super easy to install and I recommend this site and product. I did the short hood and fender and the headlight kit since my bumper had too many chips already. After installing the parts I did I would have no qualms about doing the full bumper after a repaint.
I posted about my first time successful install awhile back so I must be a 'professional' now. The way I looked at it, I could f'up 2-3 kits before getting it right and still be money ahead of a 'professional' install. Added plus, it's a cool and fun material to work with.
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A good pro, about $450 bucks. They won't use precut. All of your edges won't go far enough, and that is where you will get chips.
I'm having mine done this week, I hope, after my respray. My guy claims he was one of the first 2 in the country to start using 3M film years ago. The other guy is in Texas.
I'm having mine done this week, I hope, after my respray. My guy claims he was one of the first 2 in the country to start using 3M film years ago. The other guy is in Texas.
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Much like any other trade, the 'pro's' can't afford to give away the margin on the precuts, they just hack it out of a sheet. Much, much cheaper for them. I am currently thinking of buying some sheet for some other projects and it prices very well, only 20-30% of the cost of the pre cuts
no, it is ridiculously easy.. just keep it wet plus the kit gives you a DVD instruction how to if you are worried about the install
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Well the hard part is the bumper and the piece that gets the most damage. Just had my new racer done and the guy spent almost all day on it for $450! Well worth it. He used a steamer, heat gun chewing gum and a stripper....Ah, his wife, sorry? Way too much going on during this job for me to even consider!
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I'm gonna try it all by myself
Cause that's the kind of guy I am
(one who spends an inordinant amount of money, time and frustration on a project....then has to take it to a pro to fix. That's how I roll )
Cause that's the kind of guy I am
(one who spends an inordinant amount of money, time and frustration on a project....then has to take it to a pro to fix. That's how I roll )
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Thats my kind of thinkin!
Do it twice though.... THEN be pissed forever and too proud to take it to a shop... tell everyone you "bought it that way" LOL
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I recall reading somewhere that Porsche does not recommending covering Litronics with film - something about overheating?????
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Well the hard part is the bumper and the piece that gets the most damage. Just had my new racer done and the guy spent almost all day on it for $450! Well worth it. He used a steamer, heat gun chewing gum and a stripper....Ah, his wife, sorry? Way too much going on during this job for me to even consider!