Yeah, I have one and would do it again. The criticisms are warranted; however, there is just too much debris on the roads in my area and I don't like re-spraying (a whole 'nother can of worms).

 

I'm on my 3rd car with a clear bra and all the nicks, cuts and gouges prove to me why it works and why I will keep putting them on my cars. It's a sacrificial piece of equipment! If it looks beaten up and the paint below is undamaged then it's done its job. Mine looks like it's been chewed by a Rottweiler, but I can see the paint below is unmarked.

 

I have it on mine, DD did a great job, but you can tell it's there from a mile away. My next car won't have it.

 

I kinda like NOT havin' it.

I like keeping things nice, but shrink wrapping a car is a level I can't get my head around.

to each their own

 

I think in the end, the cost to replace the bra may be equal to a respray; but the the bra may save you from the usual stuff that would chip the paint. I guess the abuse on the bra varies.

 

Clear Bra installers can be junior high school educated and walk away with a lot of money from those believing that it's something they disparately need!

 

The point of the clear bra is to keep your paint immaculate yet while it is on it makes the car visually unappealing. Seems to be counterintuitive. My great grandmom used to cover her furniture in plastic and use runners on the floor from room to room. Kept things pristene, but looked like crap..

 

+1 ....No issues after 2 1/2 years....

 

Never had it on any car I've owned, and never will.

 

+1

Reminds me of a buddy's father that used to remove the hood ornament every time he bought a new Cadillac because he was worried that someone would steal it.

Anyway...er, TWO GRAND?

 

To be fair, for two thousand dollars, Premier does cover a lot on the cars. In my case, the price includes all 1/3 of my car covered, with show car quality. These guys really don't cut corners and take their service with pride & love, like a father to their kids.

I think Premier focuses more, but not limits to, higher end cars. For owners who just spent $100K+ on a new 997, the $2K on a professional show-quality film protection is understandable. From its thread in the 997 GT2/GT3 board, many of their customers speak up for them.

With best regards,

 

I paid $1000 for a clear bra that covers the lower 12" or so of the hood, and the front fenders, and all the lower plastic below the hood. It is a 3M product and if I was to replace it would probably be with a different manufacturer. The nicks and cuts are part of the wear and tear that protects the paint. I keep thinking of putting some on the light covers as well, but haven't to this point. At $1000, I think a good investment, and at 3 years or so, I might replace it. At $2000, Yikes!

 

I've had on my last 2 black cars. The first was a black 350Z and I had a license 3M installer up here in Canada. He did a faboulus job. On my 997 it was on the car when I bought it outside of Boston. Quality seems good so far

 

Mine were $800 each. Had three. They're cheaper than a repaint and really fun to pull off when it's time for a fresh one. I put them only on low cars like 911... no need on high riding cars like the Cayenne, IMHO. But, it's all about price. Low price and biennial replacement. Around here pick up trucks with giant tires and no mud flaps absolutely ruin the paint of the cars behind them.

Front glass and clear plastic takes a sandblasting either way.

 

Guys I have to chime in here; but it appears there are a lot of misconceptions about what it's supposed to do. First off a typical system costs retail about $700-900. That includes front of car, front portion of fenders, about 5-8" of hood and partial covering of the mirrors (side rearview). If you want full hood and fenders it usually costs more. But the point of the system is to protect as best a piece of thin plastic can against objects smashing against the front of the car @30-100+ MPH. If one how yoere expectig a miricle, well for get the sheild and go right to church. Sorry colm two of those pics look like the sheild took the brunt of the damage - what it's supposed to do, no? And for those whom would rather respray think again. Your throwing resale/trade in $ out the window. Painting kills value. Just my .02 worth.