Vivid

My clear bra on just the bumper has yellowed so I was thinking about having it replaced when I go in for a detailing. Funny thing is that it's only the front bumper that has yellowed, the hood, lights and mirrors are fine. I have spoken to two installers, one who likes SunTek, the other Xpel Ultimate. They both warned of the risk of damage to the paint when removing a clear bra, especially the bumper where the bond of the paint to the plastic bumper is weaker. They put the risk at about 5%, which to me seems high and is a legitimate concern/hesitation. I'm sure the risk is dependent on the manufacture and maybe even the color of the paint.

Has anyone removed clear bra from their bumper, were there any issues and what color is your car?

sidwin

chris said on his other 997t the clear bra damaged the paint.

to be honest, i want to repaint my bumper and hood so bad but that would hurt the resale value of the car. i've seen clear bra on silver cars that even the fenders yellow.

Thanks,
Sid

jhbrennan

I had a problem with removing clear bra on a black 2008 TT. Bought the car used so don't what original material was used. Anyway experienced installer started removing and paint started coming with it. Ended up having the whole front end re-painted at a high end paint shop and then had Expel Ultimate installed on the new paint (of course after letting paint cure for a month).

Igooz

Sid, TT Surgeon is correct...there is a good chance that once they start removing the clear tape that some paint or clear will come off...sorry...but this stuff sticks really well.

As far as repainting...IMHO: do what you like!!! If you want a perfect perfect car with no chips in he front, then take pix of the "before", have the bumper facia and hood re-done by a first class shop and take pix of the "after". But get ready that you will pick up chips again...

TONY AIR C2S

Had mine removed and replaced earlier this year. No issues, original paint, glacier white. New film is Xpel Ultimate. I was nervous about the factory rear fender guards being removed, no issues.

CincyScott

I had it removed on my 993tt and it took a lot of paint with it. But those cars aren't in the same league paint system wise.

Mine hasn't yellowed at all on my 07 but I don't know when it was installed either.

Farfelc2s

I bought my car a few months ago. The orig owner wrapped the whole front end. Had the hood and front fender protection removed without any damage AT ALL.
Didn't want to polish plastic
2012 TTS, Basalt Black