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m3larson · 04-24-2008, 02:54 PM

Did a search but could not find anyone that has posted pics of there clear bra. Want to do it on the M and the X5 but years ago I had it done and it looked

I know they have come a log way. Some pics would be good.

ersin · 04-24-2008, 03:39 PM

When you did it last, did they cover the whole hood? Or did they just cover the first foot or two up from the bumper?

m3larson · 04-24-2008, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by ersin

When you did it last, did they cover the whole hood? Or did they just cover the first foot or two up from the bumper?

This was back in 98 and they just did a strip on the hood

DJ9 · 04-24-2008, 03:50 PM

I mean, i can show you pics of the film during the different stages of the application process, but you wont be able to tell from the before or after shots on guys that do a full frontal application(no lines).

I'll try and post pics off my camera tonight, depends how happy hour goes.

m3larson · 04-24-2008, 03:52 PM

So people are doing the whole hood and bumper?

dangoma · 04-24-2008, 03:56 PM

It so obnoxious when people post just to post.

There is a post out there, Ill let you search yourself with someone who actually took pictures of the entire application process from start to finish. The entire front of the car was covered.

sayemthree · 04-24-2008, 03:56 PM

if its a good job you wont see it in the pics.

DJ9 · 04-24-2008, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by m3larson

So people are doing the whole hood and bumper?

Not sure, I opted to this time as the cost difference was not that large from the kit vs. custom full application.

It's personal preference. If the lines do not bother you, that get the kit, if they do and you don't mind paying a few extra bucks, why not do the custom.

I will say though, the hood bulge on the e92 is quite large, and if you track or do any back road driving, it will definitely get nailed by road debris.

Davinhci · 04-24-2008, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sayemthree

if its a good job you wont see it in the pics.

+1

m3larson · 04-24-2008, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by dangoma

It so obnoxious when people post just to post.

There is a post out there, Ill let you search yourself with someone who actually took pictures of the entire application process from start to finish. The entire front of the car was covered.

However haven't seen one with just a strip. You know what is obnoxious is people like you that cruise around the forum and post little comment like this when someone is just trying to find more info...

ersin · 04-24-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by m3larson

So people are doing the whole hood and bumper?

Yes, they do the whole hood and bumper, along with side-view mirrors and front fenders. IIRC some even get the rear done.

I don't know exactly why they used to do just the first foot or so of the hood, but it seems that doing the whole thing is the right thing to do.

Now, if they could only get some sort of coating for the windshield ...

Newb · 04-24-2008, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by dangoma

It so obnoxious when people post just to post.

There is a post out there, Ill let you search yourself with someone who actually took pictures of the entire application process from start to finish. The entire front of the car was covered.

This is why we have so many "viewers" and non-posters on this forum (like myself)...too many wanna-be administrators that just want to harp on people to get their post numbers high. If a post annoys you; it's very easy to just click the "back" button. Talk about "posting just to post"

AlpWtE92 · 04-24-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by m3larson

Did a search but could not find anyone that has posted pics of there clear bra. Want to do it on the M and the X5 but years ago I had it done and it looked

I know they have come a log way. Some pics would be good.

Not sure what terms you used in your search, but here is a link to a post about my clearbra application. I got the full hood an fenders done and can't tell that it's there.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=126357

If you look in the Wash, Wax, Detail, Internal/External Maintenance & Repairs forum, you'll find some additional discussion. Good luck.

Eclipsis · 04-24-2008, 06:22 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125990

SnowsM3 · 04-24-2008, 06:43 PM

Anyone know the long term effects of the Venture Shield clear bra? If I want to remove it for some reason in a couple years does it come off easily or does it discolor the paint underneath? Are you forced to keep using some sort of clear bra forever once you start or can you change your mind in a couple years and go "topless"?

Basically just need to know if it is easily removed or leaves a permanent mark. Thanks.

montreal red · 04-24-2008, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SnowsM3

Anyone know the long term effects of the Venture Shield clear bra? If I want to remove it for some reason in a couple years does it come off easily or does it discolor the paint underneath? Are you forced to keep using some sort of clear bra forever once you start or can you change your mind in a couple years and go "topless"?

Basically just need to know if it is easily removed or leaves a permanent mark. Thanks.

good question... i see a lot of clean installs but i've never seen what the after pictures look like when you take the clear bra off...

Ramphaus · 04-24-2008, 09:14 PM

I'd post pics of it, but they would just be pics of my car, as you cannot see the bra. It covers THE ENTIRE front, including the lights and the full hood. Even the intake vents where there is paint. Fantastic job. There is one 3 mm defect that you can find if you search hard enough.

sayemthree · 04-25-2008, 12:18 AM

I am doing the full hood. my e46 M3 got chips above the hood.

Yes you can remove it, clean the paint, polish it and you will never know the clear bra was there -except for one thing - it wont have chips!!!!

skierman64 · 04-25-2008, 01:33 AM

No closeups of the bra itself, but the Gray car in these pics has a clear bra

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...highlight=blue

ideliver · 04-25-2008, 09:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Newb

This is why we have so many "viewers" and non-posters on this forum (like myself)...too many wanna-be administrators that just want to harp on people to get their post numbers high. If a post annoys you; it's very easy to just click the "back" button. Talk about "posting just to post"

+1

Couldn't have said it better

ideliver · 04-25-2008, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by SnowsM3

Anyone know the long term effects of the Venture Shield clear bra? If I want to remove it for some reason in a couple years does it come off easily or does it discolor the paint underneath? Are you forced to keep using some sort of clear bra forever once you start or can you change your mind in a couple years and go "topless"?

Basically just need to know if it is easily removed or leaves a permanent mark. Thanks.

This is a very important question. Does anyone have any experience of removing the clearbra? How does the car look? Does it pull off any of the paint or any other harmful effects?

PCGuRu2K · 04-25-2008, 09:36 AM

I had a clear bra on my prior car my '07 STI which was Statin White Pearl. After a few months you could start to tell that the car had a clear bra on. I guess it started to yellow? But on a darker car it might not be as noticeable. The clear bra is a good thing to have though, saved my paint from a lot of bumper scratches parking in the City

04-24-2008, 02:54 PM	#1
m3larson Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 2008 X5 4.8I Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 289 iTrader: (0)	Clear Bra Pics? Did a search but could not find anyone that has posted pics of there clear bra. Want to do it on the M and the X5 but years ago I had it done and it looked I know they have come a log way. Some pics would be good.

04-24-2008, 03:39 PM	#2
ersin Colonel Drives: 08 IB E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,051 iTrader: (0)	When you did it last, did they cover the whole hood? Or did they just cover the first foot or two up from the bumper? __________________ I've been assimilated. 6MT/ZPP/18"/PS extended.

04-24-2008, 03:50 PM	#4
DJ9 Captain Drives: 2008 E92 M3_SG Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Francisco/Marin County, CA Posts: 659 iTrader: (0) View DJ9's Garage	I mean, i can show you pics of the film during the different stages of the application process, but you wont be able to tell from the before or after shots on guys that do a full frontal application(no lines). I'll try and post pics off my camera tonight, depends how happy hour goes. __________________ -Dave 2008 E92M3-Space Gray Eisenmann Sport Exhaust_MT/Loaded

04-24-2008, 09:14 PM	#17
Ramphaus Private First Class Drives: E92 Melbourne Red/Beige Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 168 iTrader: (0)	Same here... I'd post pics of it, but they would just be pics of my car, as you cannot see the bra. It covers THE ENTIRE front, including the lights and the full hood. Even the intake vents where there is paint. Fantastic job. There is one 3 mm defect that you can find if you search hard enough.

04-25-2008, 01:33 AM	#19
skierman64 Colonel Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 2,628 iTrader: (0) View skierman64's Garage	No closeups of the bra itself, but the Gray car in these pics has a clear bra http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthr...highlight=blue __________________ Space Grey/Black Novillo Leather, Carbon Leather Trim, Cold Weather, Premium, Technology, M-DCT, Sunshade, Park Distance Control, HD Radio, Ipod/USB, Premium Sound, Rear Fog Light Mod/// Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

04-24-2008, 03:52 PM	#5
m3larson Second Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 2008 X5 4.8I Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 289 iTrader: (0)	So people are doing the whole hood and bumper?

04-24-2008, 03:56 PM	#6
dangoma Your Mom Drives: 2008 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Danville, CA Posts: 231 iTrader: (0)	It so obnoxious when people post just to post. There is a post out there, Ill let you search yourself with someone who actually took pictures of the entire application process from start to finish. The entire front of the car was covered.

04-24-2008, 03:56 PM	#7
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	if its a good job you wont see it in the pics.

04-24-2008, 06:22 PM	#14
Eclipsis Colonel Drives: 2008 M5, 2008 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Beverly Hills, CA Posts: 2,003 iTrader: (6)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=125990

04-24-2008, 06:43 PM	#15
SnowsM3 Enlisted Member Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: United States Posts: 43 iTrader: (0)	Anyone know the long term effects of the Venture Shield clear bra? If I want to remove it for some reason in a couple years does it come off easily or does it discolor the paint underneath? Are you forced to keep using some sort of clear bra forever once you start or can you change your mind in a couple years and go "topless"? Basically just need to know if it is easily removed or leaves a permanent mark. Thanks.

04-25-2008, 12:18 AM	#18
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	I am doing the full hood. my e46 M3 got chips above the hood. Yes you can remove it, clean the paint, polish it and you will never know the clear bra was there -except for one thing - it wont have chips!!!!

04-25-2008, 09:36 AM	#22
PCGuRu2K Enlisted Member Drives: 2010 JB E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NY Posts: 46 iTrader: (2)	I had a clear bra on my prior car my '07 STI which was Statin White Pearl. After a few months you could start to tell that the car had a clear bra on. I guess it started to yellow? But on a darker car it might not be as noticeable. The clear bra is a good thing to have though, saved my paint from a lot of bumper scratches parking in the City