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.

 

Hi I have looked in to a product called Armor Coat that has to be sprayed on a few years ago.

 

Bras are for wimps... It worth it to me to get a rock chip here or there then for my car to look bad

 

Well, thank you both for the really thought-out and helpful information.

 

I can't think of any cons other than it may not match your paint perfectly and look a little tacky. Which would not matter at all on a track IMO

 

The problem with bras is that sand can get between the paint and the bra. Movement of the bra over the sand will erode the paint.

 

For track days I would use white plasti dip, can't beat it.

 

3M Clear Mask FTW!

 

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!

 

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?

 

That is good to hear.

 

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.

 

It does NOT just peel away - trust me on that one...

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.

 

^^^THIS^^^

 

3m clear bar on the wifes MKZ..can you see it. It's been on close to 3yrs now, best money spent

 

I have not tried myself but as I remember the body shop (fixing a key job on the RF fender) used a soapy spray to assist once a corner was peeled back.