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Clear bra that saved my paint

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by jake slatnick, May 25, 2017.

  1. May 25, 2017 at 9:00 AM
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    gainman

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    what he is getting at is that investment is something you make money on. A vehicle is very rarely an investment because you start losing money on it pretty much right away.
     
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  2. May 25, 2017 at 9:01 AM
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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...
    The point of the material is to take the damage and not pass it on to your paint so after a certain period of time you can replace it or take it off. Of course it looks like shit if someone swipes you, but at least it's not permanent in your paint.
     
  3. May 25, 2017 at 9:02 AM
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    jake slatnick

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    So mine as well just shoot rocks into the paint, get chips and let it rust - right??
     
  4. May 25, 2017 at 9:03 AM
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    yes exactly, let it rust away
     
  5. May 25, 2017 at 9:04 AM
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    Don't do it bra....
     
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    lol :crapstorm:

    if you think driving off road in your taco caused paint issues

    do yourself a flavor and Never go wheeling
     
  7. May 25, 2017 at 9:05 AM
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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...
    I think some orange rust would be nice in replacement of the hideous clear bra

    IMG_0831.jpg
     
  8. May 25, 2017 at 9:08 AM
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    Technically, an investment is something you get a return on. Whether that return be monetary or material, negative or positive, its still an investment. Trying to maximize that return is a game I play pretty hard with all my expenses, especially my truck.
     
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  9. May 25, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    In my first post I said I had to take mine off and the adhesive of the material stripped my paint. So it caused damage to mine. Had to repaint the hood and front fenders. I also can buff and fix some scratching with paint, you cannot do that with film.

    To replace the film costs more money than sustaining damage and doing a repaint. Which is why I don't see their pupose. I've not see a bra application for less than $1,000. Thats a lot of dough joe. I'd rather double that and go full Line-X. Maybe just me.

    Ill never have a film touch my truck again.
     
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  10. May 25, 2017 at 9:09 AM
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    you have a beautiful truck and i love the color...

    not bashing you for keeping your 50k truck clean

    but when you drive a brand new 50k truck down a gravel dirt rocky road.... gotta assume some responsibility... albeit these cars have shit orange peel effect from the factory...
     
  11. May 25, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    You paid 50k for a Tacoma?

    Tyler
     
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  12. May 25, 2017 at 9:10 AM
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    It'd look better in place of that grille.


    :rimshot:
     
  13. May 25, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    geez dude, i hope you don't drive that truck too hard in that case
     
  14. May 25, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    An investment is an asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or will appreciate in the future. In an economic sense, an investment is the purchase of goods that are not consumed today but are used in the future to create wealth.
     
  15. May 25, 2017 at 9:14 AM
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    you keep taking my posts to the next level man. Think of it like this: when I'm doing my offroading (admittedly light, if that's alright with you), I'll take my time to analyze a route before possibly damaging my underside. Wouldn't you say you do the same?
     
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  16. May 25, 2017 at 9:16 AM
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    i agree 100%, take your time and approach it with some sense


    :typing:
     
  17. May 25, 2017 at 9:17 AM
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    I'm sure hoping my Tacoma appreciates lol.

    Sorry for the thread-jack everyone. If you want to continue talking about investments @uurx, PM me. I don't have anything to say about clear bra, so I'm done here.
     
  18. May 25, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    Mine has the characteristics of a howling vibrator and less of a truck. Chicks dig it.
     
  19. May 25, 2017 at 9:18 AM
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    anyone else remember the member who did a full ppf on his inferno 2nd gen pro and got blasted by members :anonymous:

    Not hating on OP, I have actually considered doing ppf but going with XPEL Stealth for a satin finish
     
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  20. May 25, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    285/75r16 KO2's, Baja XL 80's on CBI ditch brackets, TRD intake, opticoat pro, clear bra running the bottom sides, morimoto LEDs, all white LEDs inside, mounted shovel and axe above wheel well in the bed, linex'd the bed...
    Just taking some measure to keep it clean and not worry about hauling ass through the dessert at the same time
     

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