GBGT

If clear bra is applied to certain body panel on a car and left on for an extended period of time, when removed, will the paint be a different color than panels that weren't covered? Over time it would the paint finish would obviously be different on the noncovered parts compared to the covered. It would seem possible that the paint may minorly discolor differently too.

WSH

Short answer...No

I just replaced the (3M) film on my '02 Turbo.
Was installed 11/01 and removed 6/07 with no issue
Paint underneath was perfect...no chips, fading or issues whatsoever

Was replaced with Avery film, which looks much better.

Bill

normank

^+1 No actual experience, but that's what the dealer and the installer (Accu Guard) claim and guarantee.

YA911Fan

Skip the Saran wrap!

The few rock chips you'll get can easily be repaired and a properly maintained "naked" Porsche looks much better and less poseur-ish, imo.

Premier

No it will not. UVs will penetrate the film allowing it to fade at teh same rate.

GBGT

If you use a paint sealant on your paint, can you put the same stuff on the clear bra so as to prevent unequal discoloration?

NJcroc

this is a tricky question without knowing what brand of clear plastic is being applied. Some cheap plastics can and will allow fading at differant rates. while the high quality ones have proven that they work and work well

mooty

depends on how you drive.
without clear bra, i will have ZERO paint left after 6 months. my 6gt3 has nothing left on the skirts.

YA911Fan

True. You drive infinitely more track miles than I do, for instance.

Also, it depends on what you drive. I think I'd have to grit my teeth and accept the plastic wrap on a Lotus, even without any track intentions!

mooty

you got lotus too?
if so, clear bra on the sill area is useless, you need to have tape over the clear bra. my exige looks like it went through a tour of iraq. multiple penetration of the film at sill area.

YA911Fan

Not yet -- still hoping for a factory SC'd Elise!

But I know how fragile the bodywork and paintwork is...

mooty

fragile bodywork. hahahaha, i know from experience.