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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:28 PM
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Default Just installed my Clear Bra!

Here are some pics and my thoughts!

Where did I buy it - www.invisiblemask.com
How much was it - $360 - Entire kit shipped!
Film Choosen - Invisible Mask w/Lifetime Warranty
Film Thickness - 8 mil
What was included:
1) Hood Piece - 1 Piece (Goes up almost 2 feet on the hood)
2) Fender Pieces - 2 Pieces (Covers just past the headlight)
3) Headlight Pieces - (Both)
4) Mirrors - 2 Pieces for each Mirror
5) Front Bumper - 1 Large Piece with 2 Smaller Pieces
6) Lower Bumper - 1 Large Piece with 4 Smaller Pieces (for the pillars in the grill)
7) Door Sill - 2 Pieces (one for each door) - I probably won't bother installing these, they serve little purpose
7) Install Kit - (2 Squirt Bottles, Squeege, Needle to remove bubbles, Install CD/DVD and Manual, MicroFiber Cloth and Razor blade)

What did I have to still buy to install it (didn't have any in the house):
1) Large bottle of Rubbing Alcohol (70% Isopropyl) - Couple of bucks
2) Small bottle of Johnson and Johnson baby shampoo - Couple of bucks

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This is not a quick and easy job. It took me about 5.5 hours to install the entire kit AFTER you clean and remove all wax from the front portion of the car. The majority of the small items can all be done by one person (mirrors, headlights, fenders, grill pieces) but when it comes to the large pieces (hood, front bumper and lower bumper) you will definitely need an extra set of hands. These pieces are very large and the last thing you want to do is drop it on the ground to get it all dirty and ruin it. All in all, definitely worth the money and the time spent. Such a great way to save a few bucks and save the front portion of your car. Would recommend everyone to get one.

Pictures: ( 20% Tint for those who care )

Full Car Pictures:



Fender Line:


Hood Line:


Front Bumper: (can you even see it?)


Front Bumper: (this is where the small piece meets the large piece)


Mirror:


Looking down the Car: (about the only way you can really see it)


Side Shot:
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 05:32 PM
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Looks Great!
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 06:23 PM
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Wow, very nice! Btw, did you get that tint from the same website?

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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by musubi
Wow, very nice! Btw, did you get that tint from the same website?
The tint was not purchased from the same website. I got someone local to do the whole tint job for $120. So $30 would have been saved I guess but didn't bother.

Thanks for the comments!
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Nice job.
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Old Jul 9, 2008 | 08:38 PM
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Nice job.
+1
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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Looks good. I like my Xpel kit alot.
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 12:07 PM
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looks great. nice job. how long did that take?
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Thanks for all the kind remarks!

Took just under 6 hours to complete.
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 01:42 PM
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i know i might be to late to come out and say it now...but seriously ...dont' get the film anymore...b/c i used to use films too..but then after year, the film will have deposit on the side of it..and when u wax ur car those wax will stick on it.....even tho i had it professionally done...so recently i changed it to spray on protection bra...is alot smoother, cleaner, better looking ....so all u guys still try the spray on instead....
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Old Jul 11, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ~SpInNeY~
i know i might be to late to come out and say it now...but seriously ...dont' get the film anymore...b/c i used to use films too..but then after year, the film will have deposit on the side of it..and when u wax ur car those wax will stick on it.....even tho i had it professionally done...so recently i changed it to spray on protection bra...is alot smoother, cleaner, better looking ....so all u guys still try the spray on instead....
how long will that spray on liquid last? don’t you need to re-spray it every time after a car wash? Is it sort of like those liquid from a pressurized container?
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Old Jul 12, 2008 | 02:27 AM
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Originally Posted by galant350z
how long will that spray on liquid last? don’t you need to re-spray it every time after a car wash? Is it sort of like those liquid from a pressurized container?
is it kinda like rubber texture clear protection bra...so u don't have to re-spray it after it.....and if u wanna see...u might able to see it on my car ...https://my350z.com/forum/new-owners/371970-hi-guys-i-am-new-to-here.html
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Old Jul 13, 2008 | 12:12 PM
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Use this coupon to get 10% off your order at InvisibleMask.com

Type - 10OFF - in the coupon area.
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Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:39 PM
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i'm hating
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Old Aug 16, 2008 | 05:33 PM
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i have a clearbra on my nismo and it works great. i have taken some large rocks and it leaves marks in the bra, actually ripped the bra and didnt mark the car. best thing to clean it with it the turtle wax liquid polish. if you put any abraisive cleaner on it, it will get swirls and marks in it just like the paint. after 18000 miles my car still looks great but you can see a lot of marks on the clear bra from rocks.
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