replacing the clear bra, any risk to the paint?
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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?
Has anyone removed clear bra from their bumper, were there any issues and what color is your car?
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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
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
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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?
Has anyone removed clear bra from their bumper, were there any issues and what color is your car?
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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...
Last edited by Igooz; 07-04-2014 at 12:35 AM.
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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.
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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.
Mine hasn't yellowed at all on my 07 but I don't know when it was installed either.
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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
Didn't want to polish plastic
2012 TTS, Basalt Black