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3m clear bra yea or nea

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by allrsdup, Nov 15, 2014.

  1. Nov 15, 2014 at 11:27 AM
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    allrsdup

    allrsdup [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Just picked up my 2015 last night and dealer installed 3m clear bra on hood and fenders. Not sure if im a fan. Debating on remobing it before its old and hard to get off. Whats everyone's thoughts?
     
  2. Nov 15, 2014 at 11:32 AM
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    User Name01

    User Name01 Little boy from FairyTale Land

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    I have had mine since I bought the truck in 2010. They have saved the paint on many occasions. I have had it replaced once, under warranty, because of bubbles under the film. In my opinion, it is better to have than to wish that you had it.
     
  3. Nov 15, 2014 at 2:27 PM
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    I ended up using a hair dryer and removing it. Took about 10 mins. I couldnt stand the line seems like dirt wS atracted to the edge of it.
     
  4. Nov 15, 2014 at 2:29 PM
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    Aaaaaaaand, end of thread..........

    Gotta be a record.
     
  5. Nov 15, 2014 at 5:16 PM
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  6. Nov 18, 2014 at 3:36 AM
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    full hood and fenders so there is no line!
    78242D4C-AD75-4586-8D58-1272D10842E8_6012ee97e1cdc586789452588bb8b22d611f0af7.jpg
     
  7. Nov 18, 2014 at 9:16 AM
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    User Name01 Little boy from FairyTale Land

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    Oooooooo fancy
     
  8. Nov 18, 2014 at 9:17 AM
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    Wrong idea of clear bra..
     
  9. Nov 18, 2014 at 9:45 AM
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    17" Method Grid Titanium rims w/ Pro Comp Sport A/T 265/70/17 tires, Mobtown Offroad ribbed Tailgate skin, installed LED lights in painted rear bumper black, faux TRD grill, color match grill surround. LEDs in map, license plate, center console, and dome lights. Anytime driving lite mod, debadged, vent visors, AA Maglite mounted under center console armrest. Antitheft hose clamp on tailgate, LED bed lighting kit. LED spot lights in lower front bumper. Weathertech floor mats. Painted various interior parts black, homemade 7 pin relocation bracket, Valet under door LEDS, CMC, SPC UCA, Bilstein 5100, OME 885, Headstrong AAL. Pop&Lock.
    How much money did the dealer charge you for this?
     
  10. Nov 18, 2014 at 2:09 PM
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    I do tint and clearbra for a living. I charge 1200 for full hood, fender, bumper, grill, A pillars and door cups. I do lots of full hoods and fenders.
     
  11. Dec 21, 2014 at 1:00 PM
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    OICU812

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    Xpel is far superior over 3m :)
     
  12. Dec 21, 2014 at 1:03 PM
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    ... for what reasons?
     
  13. Dec 22, 2014 at 5:44 AM
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    1-Xpel has the best clarity
    2-Xpel ultimate top coat is better
    3-Xpel's adhesive is 100 times better
    4-3m has a yellow hue on white cars
    5-Xpel specializes in PPF(clearbra) not millions of other products
    6-Xpel has a better warranty and customer service.

    I could pile on more but that should give you an idea.
     
  14. Dec 22, 2014 at 5:46 AM
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    Thanks.
     
  15. Feb 18, 2015 at 10:24 AM
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    +1 for Xpel. I have the full frontal on my other vehicles. As long as you wash regularly and spray polymer on it, it will look new. I had Venture Shield (owned by 3M) before and it does not compare to Xpel.
     

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