clear bra-long term experience
06-25-2015, 08:53 PM
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clear bra-long term experience
got my first stone chip the other day for my otherwise near mint Platinum Silver 981 w 10K miles on it. Wondering for those of you have front end clear bra coated for a while, do you see it fade to dull pale yellowish color over time (years)? She is a garage queen and continue to be, only see sunny days, get taken out may be once a week max.
06-26-2015, 11:02 AM
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What are you using to clean /maintain the surface?
Traditionally, plastic cleaners were the main source for cleaning paint protection film. However, these products were never designed specifically for clear bras. Chemicals within plastic cleaners can actually be harmful to the film if left on for an extended period of time. Certain propellants within aerosol canisters are responsible for excessively drying out the pores of the clear bra, which then leaves them open to the elements and yellowing.
Traditionally, plastic cleaners were the main source for cleaning paint protection film. However, these products were never designed specifically for clear bras. Chemicals within plastic cleaners can actually be harmful to the film if left on for an extended period of time. Certain propellants within aerosol canisters are responsible for excessively drying out the pores of the clear bra, which then leaves them open to the elements and yellowing.
06-26-2015, 12:43 PM
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My real world experience has been that on a darker colored car you will not see a color variation on a garage queen car that sees sunny day driving and is well cared for. My bra is 4.5 years old and there is no discernable color difference between the covered and uncovered areas.
Having said that, my clear bra has taken a beating over the past 4.5 years and I'm ready to have it changed. The bumper has pitting and bug spatter damage on a good portion of it and the hood has spots where larger debris has slid across it and left deep scratches. Without the bra that would be my paint that gets damaged and it would need to be buffed out and touched up. Overall I'm very happy with the protection, so much so that I put Clearplex on my windshield earlier this year.
I have already investigated the cost and I'm looking at $1800 to have the old bra removed and the new bra installed, full custom cut with no visible edges on most panels. I'll probably get it done in the spring.
Having said that, my clear bra has taken a beating over the past 4.5 years and I'm ready to have it changed. The bumper has pitting and bug spatter damage on a good portion of it and the hood has spots where larger debris has slid across it and left deep scratches. Without the bra that would be my paint that gets damaged and it would need to be buffed out and touched up. Overall I'm very happy with the protection, so much so that I put Clearplex on my windshield earlier this year.
I have already investigated the cost and I'm looking at $1800 to have the old bra removed and the new bra installed, full custom cut with no visible edges on most panels. I'll probably get it done in the spring.
06-29-2015, 01:20 PM
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got my first stone chip the other day for my otherwise near mint Platinum Silver 981 w 10K miles on it. Wondering for those of you have front end clear bra coated for a while, do you see it fade to dull pale yellowish color over time (years)? She is a garage queen and continue to be, only see sunny days, get taken out may be once a week max.
Sorry to hear about the stone chip, but what a great color for the car!
As far as the the clear bra fading or dulling to a yellow color, clear bra aka paint protection film has come a long way... XPEL ULTIMATE is warrantied for 10 years against: yellowing, staining, cracking, blistering and delaminating...not to mention it is also a self-healing paint protection film.
If you have any questions please feel free to ask!
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06-29-2015, 01:26 PM
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What are you using to clean /maintain the surface?
Traditionally, plastic cleaners were the main source for cleaning paint protection film. However, these products were never designed specifically for clear bras. Chemicals within plastic cleaners can actually be harmful to the film if left on for an extended period of time. Certain propellants within aerosol canisters are responsible for excessively drying out the pores of the clear bra, which then leaves them open to the elements and yellowing.
Traditionally, plastic cleaners were the main source for cleaning paint protection film. However, these products were never designed specifically for clear bras. Chemicals within plastic cleaners can actually be harmful to the film if left on for an extended period of time. Certain propellants within aerosol canisters are responsible for excessively drying out the pores of the clear bra, which then leaves them open to the elements and yellowing.
Regarding XPEL we have a line of our aftercare products, as do other companies that are designed for the film after it has been installed.
If you have any questions please ask, even if its not about our film and we will try to help anyway possible.