plastidip or clear bra?
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plastidip or clear bra?
Seeing how easy it is to use, what are the pros/cons using plastidip to protect your finish on roads trips or track days vs. clear bra? Maybe the detailer savvy could weigh in on what could be damaged too.
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Ahh, now the helpful weigh in, thanks guys. 2 Go, I was referring to the 3M type custom precut film commonly referred to as ClearBra, vs. the spray on coating, fyi. I wouldn't dare use the old fashioned bra!
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Charlie, can anyone apply that, does it peel off easy, and how cost effective is it, if you would like to just use it for a road trip then get rid of it?
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They say it peels away. Mine has been on 5 years now and zero problems. I paid a pro to install it on my Bullitt.
Yes anyone can apply it but compound curves are more difficult. I should have had help when I did my Cruiser because I couldn't quite stretch it well enough for the compound curves it has and so I have a few puckers around the headlights. The kit from Invisible Mask gives you a spray bottle for soapy water (keeps it moveable while applying) and another for alcohol (which makes it tacky and setup while applying) - you can go back and forth until you get it situated just right. They also included a dvd, and their pattern was cut perfect. I also bought extra that I cut for door jambs, edges, rear bumper cover so I don't scratch it taking stuff out, etc. Sections without compound curves are a snap - even though I was a first timer.
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It is not cost effective for temporary use. But more than a few feet away you don't even notice it so why remove it?
They say it peels away. Mine has been on 5 years now and zero problems. I paid a pro to install it on my Bullitt.
Yes anyone can apply it but compound curves are more difficult. I should have had help when I did my Cruiser because I couldn't quite stretch it well enough for the compound curves it has and so I have a few puckers around the headlights. The kit from Invisible Mask gives you a spray bottle for soapy water (keeps it moveable while applying) and another for alcohol (which makes it tacky and setup while applying) - you can go back and forth until you get it situated just right. They also included a dvd, and their pattern was cut perfect. I also bought extra that I cut for door jambs, edges, rear bumper cover so I don't scratch it taking stuff out, etc. Sections without compound curves are a snap - even though I was a first timer.
They say it peels away. Mine has been on 5 years now and zero problems. I paid a pro to install it on my Bullitt.
Yes anyone can apply it but compound curves are more difficult. I should have had help when I did my Cruiser because I couldn't quite stretch it well enough for the compound curves it has and so I have a few puckers around the headlights. The kit from Invisible Mask gives you a spray bottle for soapy water (keeps it moveable while applying) and another for alcohol (which makes it tacky and setup while applying) - you can go back and forth until you get it situated just right. They also included a dvd, and their pattern was cut perfect. I also bought extra that I cut for door jambs, edges, rear bumper cover so I don't scratch it taking stuff out, etc. Sections without compound curves are a snap - even though I was a first timer.
Pain in the *** to get off, but it can be removed. Professionally installed it can cost about $500.00- $600.00 but would really protect your car and is virtually invisible on most color cars.
Wax will build up on the edges and requires a bit of extra TLC.
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