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Old May 14, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Hi,

I couldn't find anything when I searched so I hope this is not a repost.

I'm trying to find out how they look when installed on the Z.
Two options: curved hood edge and straight edge.

Just want to know what are the opinions on them and which one is preferred

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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:24 AM
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I wish I really knew what you mean but if you are referring thwe the bra being folded around the edges of the hood then I have not seen it done and would prefer it as long as it sticks to the bottom of the hood. I have had what you called straight edge and I received a rock chip right at the edge of the hood, just above the bumper, because there is an exposed area around the edge of the hood that the bra doesn't cover. Waxing/clay barring also kinda sucks because a build up will start along the edges which isn't hard to removed but it kinda eats up the claybar.

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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:50 AM
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yep, get the entire thing wrapped with folded edges. if you dont you will get chips right where you arent covered and like b1nks mentioned youll get buildup as well from wax/clay
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Old May 14, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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here's the picture of curved vs straight edge
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Old May 14, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Why put that crap on your car? Do you leave the plastic on your couch after you buy it as well?
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Old May 14, 2009 | 05:52 PM
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^

I don't, but I know some people who keep their sofa wrapped up for years
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Old May 14, 2009 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by crg914
Why put that crap on your car? Do you leave the plastic on your couch after you buy it as well?


Can you guess where the plastic was on the couch?
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Old May 14, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by crg914
Why put that crap on your car? Do you leave the plastic on your couch after you buy it as well?
Look at the front of your car and the front of someone with a clear bra. 0 chips vs swiss cheese....yes....it is crap indeed. Oh, and the fact that it is clear and you can't see it....such crap
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Old May 14, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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gr8scott_o, thanks for the pic.
Are those rock chips, right below the clear bra on the hood?
Do you have the straight or curved shaped bra?

hmm, I'm going to ask the installer if it's possible to get the bra tucked in/wrapped inside
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by bigpow
here's the picture of curved vs straight edge
these pre cut clearbras never have the coverage that you really want (it stops short of the edges. just look at the hood piece. it stops half way!
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Old May 15, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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not pre-cut - but will be cut like such
(i hope)
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covered looks better and covers a little more.
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Originally Posted by crg914
Why put that crap on your car? Do you leave the plastic on your couch after you buy it as well?
Are you serious? I have zero rock chips on the front of my Z because of this film!
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Old May 15, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Curve looks better. Take it to a reputable shop. Inviscrap kits are not good kits. Never fit right and don't have the best coverage.
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Originally Posted by bigpow
gr8scott_o, thanks for the pic.
Are those rock chips, right below the clear bra on the hood?
Do you have the straight or curved shaped bra?

hmm, I'm going to ask the installer if it's possible to get the bra tucked in/wrapped inside
Yes... the worse part are the chips just above where my clear bra ends on the hood. Next time, I would have the whole hood done.
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Old May 16, 2009 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by WXSigns
Curve looks better. Take it to a reputable shop. Inviscrap kits are not good kits. Never fit right and don't have the best coverage.
I have Xpel myself.
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Xpel are good kits. Most shops use their template kits.
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Old May 23, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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Installed!
It's time to wash and wax the car.
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