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Old 02-11-2009, 04:33 PM
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So why isn't anyone installing a clear bra on a windshield? Is there a good reason why I shouldn't because I'm seriously considering doing that to all my cars.
Old 02-11-2009, 04:57 PM
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no use tear offs. they come in layers so you peel one off after it gets all crapped up
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After a day of the clearbra getting destroyed, you would probably ruin the window when you went to tear it off.

Definitely use tearoffs if you want to, but make sure you apply them carefully.
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Originally Posted by Chris Alvarado
So why isn't anyone installing a clear bra on a windshield? Is there a good reason why I shouldn't because I'm seriously considering doing that to all my cars.
I'm guessing because you wouldn't have very good visibility.

Here you go:
http://www.protint.com/racing_optics.php

Porsche specific:
http://shop.protint.com/category.sc?categoryId=126
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Lewis-
How hard are the tear offs to apply?
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http://shop.protint.com/product.sc?c...&productId=159
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http://www.showtrax.net/pdf/Showtrax-Optix-install.pdf
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I have a friend who has used the clear bra on his windshield for the past couple of seasons (Red, Instructor group) and it still looks very good. He has his GT3 completely done in 3M Clear Bra, except for the roof. There should be no impact on the windshield when removing the clear bra. We take them off of car paint frequently and easily.
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Hey Bull,

Your avatar is pretty funny, but since when do Polar Bears and penguins ever meet. Has global warming caused the poles to fuse together?
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Hey Bull,

Your avatar is pretty funny, but since when do Polar Bears and penguins ever meet. Has global warming caused the poles to fuse together?
Al Gore said so and sent me that picture. So, it must be true!
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Originally Posted by bobt993
Hey Bull,

Your avatar is pretty funny, but since when do Polar Bears and penguins ever meet. Has global warming caused the poles to fuse together?
Interesting.
This member, Worf928, has had that avatar for years......
https://rennlist.com/forums/members/17494-worf928.html
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Originally Posted by ltc
Interesting.
This member, Worf928, has had that avatar for years......
https://rennlist.com/forums/members/17494-worf928.html
I have never come across him/her.
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Originally Posted by Chris Alvarado
So why isn't anyone installing a clear bra on a windshield? Is there a good reason why I shouldn't because I'm seriously considering doing that to all my cars.
not sure why you shouldn't but i did install the 4 layer tear off a while ago and just tore off the the third layer and it was like having a new windshield in 30 seconds..
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It looks like something I could screw up. getting the bubbles out is the big issue. I put that film on my headlights and had a difficult time getting the air out on that small of an area, I suppose with experience you will get good at it.
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i just bought a 3 layer tare off cole motorsports in Virginia looks very nice and very high quality .i having id sighs co. (jose) in nj install it next week with a windshield banner. he does a lot of lettering and signs, custom airbrush and helmets too.
have a pro install it. it will save you a lot of headaches.

oh yea install it on a new windshield or your chips will still be their


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