I am going to install a clear bra myself. Am I nuts ?
11-13-2006, 07:15 PM
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I am going to install a clear bra myself. Am I nuts ?
I have found a good price on a clear bra for my hood and bumper. 3M brand. I have also downloaded an instructional video from the web site and am thinking of doing it myself. The hood and fenders should be easy but not sure about the bumper. Has anyone tried this on their own?
https://www.autopaintguard.com/kit_s...e=29&model=740
https://www.autopaintguard.com/kit_s...e=29&model=740
11-13-2006, 07:20 PM
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I did my clear bra my self this past summer, but I only did the hood,fenders and mirrors. Suprisingly I did it myself and it came out pretty good, but the hood is the hardest part, takes alot of patience and I would recommend two people installing the hood and bumper, the fenders and side mirrors are a piece of cake.
11-13-2006, 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by deezz
When I get my bumper resprayed. Definitely getting a clear bra put on.
11-13-2006, 08:08 PM
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I would find someone with some experience to do the front bumper, I watched as mine was being done, and it definately takes some skill and patience. The guy even said that the Z's were one of the harder cars to do.
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11-14-2006, 01:25 AM
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make sure you let the paint completely cure before you do the clear bra. I would not want to try to put it on. I had my s2000 done after I resprayed the whole car and it did not look easy. I will be getting the 350Z done by the same place.
11-14-2006, 02:04 AM
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Takes a lot of skill especially if its not pre-cut. You have to be super careful with a razor blade! I should know, the ****ing dealer razor bladed my entire front end on my new 03 when I bought it back in 03! Idiots!
11-14-2006, 02:18 AM
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I did my own clear bra. It was not that hard. Well the hardest part was the bumper. I became frustrated with the front bumper because I did not realize how much the stuff stretches. So unfortunately I cut it into 3 pieces then applied the center piece first and then the 2 left over pieces. It still looks pretty good. As for the mirrors, hood, fenders and lights people think they were installed by a pro. Start by lining up the Nissan emblem and then squeegee outward. The trick I used was a hair dryer to get some area to tack so that I could pull and stretch to fit another area. DO NOT LEAVE DRYER ON TOO LONG THE BRA WILL MELT. The dryer almost seems to turn the bra into shrink wrap so conforms to curves better. I would recommend doing fenders, hood, lights then mirrors to get the feel of it. It not really hard just takes some patience.
11-14-2006, 05:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr. Black
I did my own clear bra. It was not that hard. Well the hardest part was the bumper. I became frustrated with the front bumper because I did not realize how much the stuff stretches. So unfortunately I cut it into 3 pieces then applied the center piece first and then the 2 left over pieces. It still looks pretty good. As for the mirrors, hood, fenders and lights people think they were installed by a pro. Start by lining up the Nissan emblem and then squeegee outward. The trick I used was a hair dryer to get some area to tack so that I could pull and stretch to fit another area. DO NOT LEAVE DRYER ON TOO LONG THE BRA WILL MELT. The dryer almost seems to turn the bra into shrink wrap so conforms to curves better. I would recommend doing fenders, hood, lights then mirrors to get the feel of it. It not really hard just takes some patience.
Ya the how to video I downloaded showed the instalation on a BMW and they started from the emblem and worked their way out as well. They sprayed a 70% solution of Isopropyl rubbing alcohol to get small areas to stick so they could pull from that area. The guy on the video made it look pretyy simple but he has probably done it a thousand times.
I have a buddy who does window tinting I will probably get him to help me.
11-14-2006, 10:41 AM
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Yeah I used all the recommended solutions as well. A higher % alcohol enables it to dry quicker. Remember it does stretch so don't flip out like i did. I was about to call the guy i bought it from and say he had given me the wrong bra. Oh and it's just like tinting so get your friend to help. good luck
11-14-2006, 02:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 97supratt
Do they make the clear bra for any bumper? I'm going to be purchasing and painting a V2 bumper soon, and was wondering if I would have to get a custom sheet.
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11-14-2006, 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by emtae
Mine was just sprayed, bumper and hood. The car is parked right now and I don't want to put it back on the road until I have the clear bra installed, however , I don't think there are any proffesional installers where I live.
11-14-2006, 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by bofa
I'd think tint guys are pretty good with this stuff.
