3M Clear bra question

tripberger · 01-03-2011, 03:31 PM

I am investing in a clear bra for my new M3 that will be here in a few weeks. I contacted a local installer and he said that 3M does not make a sheet big enough to cover the entire hood, is this true? I thought I have seen others that have the entire hood done. I really do not want the line halfway up my hood. Any help would be appreciated.

jwg133 · 01-03-2011, 03:59 PM

probably what they were referring to is that there is no precut pattern for the entire hood offered by 3M. their patterns are usually 1/3 the size of the hood. but there is absolutely no reason you can't get one custom made by someone. and might i suggest another product besides 3M's - like XPEL. I had both - and preferred XPEL.

dpsfm3 · 01-03-2011, 04:05 PM

^ +1

I have it 1/3 way up (it was pre-cut). I'm sure you can find someone who'd be happy to offer doing your entire hood.

evilspiritM3 · 01-03-2011, 04:07 PM

I think that your installer may be correct, I had a long discussion about this when I had mine installed. There is no single sheet made by 3M that will fit the whole hood. There are other manufactures that do. I think with the 3M you can do the whole hood, but it has to be in 2 pieces.

mPlasticDesign · 01-03-2011, 05:05 PM

Please get Ventureshield!

dardeca · 01-03-2011, 05:06 PM

Go with Ventureshield. One sheet = entire hood.

tripberger · 01-03-2011, 07:58 PM

hmmm...Ventureshield, I'll have to look for an installer in my area(Cincinnati/Northern KY)

Gkap · 01-11-2011, 10:48 AM

full hood or nothing, its looks terrible when you can see the line half
way up the hood IMO.

tripberger · 01-11-2011, 11:21 AM

I just got a quote from my local Ventureshield guy and he charges $1595 for the entire frontend including mirrors, hood, front fenders, bumper and headlights. Is this a good deal?

ricm3 · 01-31-2011, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tripberger

I just got a quote from my local Ventureshield guy and he charges $1595 for the entire frontend including mirrors, hood, front fenders, bumper and headlights. Is this a good deal?

I paid 1400 in MD in Nov to include full hood, bumper, front quarters, side mirrors and rockers.

CBS · 01-31-2011, 08:22 PM

I tried to get Ventureshield in my area but wasn't available. Went with 3M. Yes, I would have liked the full hood. My price was $950 installed. They came to my local dealer to install. Price included partial Hood, full front bumper and front fascia, headlamps, rocker panels, rear panels and mirror caps. Hope this helps.

VonSwoopington · 02-01-2011, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ricm3

I paid 1400 in MD in Nov to include full hood, bumper, front quarters, side mirrors and rockers.

I paid roughly the same for Ventureshield and got the same package. Did you go with Cliff?

Vrrooom3 · 02-01-2011, 01:13 PM

For those that have done the entire hood, fender, etc... is it noticable? One thing that bothered me in a friend's M is you can see that the parts with the shield look a little more dull and not quite as crisp and shiny as the natural paint.

tripberger · 02-01-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Vrrooom3

For those that have done the entire hood, fender, etc... is it noticable? One thing that bothered me in a friend's M is you can see that the parts with the shield look a little more dull and not quite as crisp and shiny as the natural paint.

I have AW and this is EXACTLY the reason I decieded not to do it. FYI...I will also be Zaino'ing the car.

ES_TRADER · 02-04-2011, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by tripberger

I have AW and this is EXACTLY the reason I decieded not to do it. FYI...I will also be Zaino'ing the car.

Yes, i have AW too and this is the EXACT reason why i choose to only ventureshield only the front bumper...zaino the hood

Joonsup · 02-08-2011, 10:51 AM

Isn't Ventureshield the same as 3M now? I thought one company bought out the other. A local clear bra installer in my area uses this brand and he's done full hoods on many bimmers.

ES_TRADER · 02-08-2011, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Nick@DetailAddict

Isn't Ventureshield the same as 3M now? I thought one company bought out the other. A local clear bra installer in my area uses this brand and he's done full hoods on many bimmers.

yes this is true, 3m bought ventureshield

tripberger · 02-08-2011, 11:44 AM

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Originally Posted by richpuer

yes this is true, 3m bought ventureshield

But they are still 2 different products, just one company.

Nine · 02-08-2011, 12:25 PM

Has anyone done their carbon fiber roof? I live near a lot of trees and birds as well as sun, I don't want any bird doo ruining the carbon fiber roof....

SGBAILEY79 · 02-26-2011, 01:49 AM

I had clear bra installed on my entire car, sounds weird but I am that anul. It looks good on the roof no problem at all.

nick3753 · 02-26-2011, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SGBAILEY79

I had clear bra installed on my entire car, sounds weird but I am that anul. It looks good on the roof no problem at all.

Apparently not that "anul".

PINHEAD · 02-26-2011, 07:09 AM

only venturshield can cover whole E9x hood

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tripberger Private 25 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	3M Clear bra question I am investing in a clear bra for my new M3 that will be here in a few weeks. I contacted a local installer and he said that 3M does not make a sheet big enough to cover the entire hood, is this true? I thought I have seen others that have the entire hood done. I really do not want the line halfway up my hood. Any help would be appreciated.
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jwg133 it's my dog 7 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 (ordered) Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	probably what they were referring to is that there is no precut pattern for the entire hood offered by 3M. their patterns are usually 1/3 the size of the hood. but there is absolutely no reason you can't get one custom made by someone. and might i suggest another product besides 3M's - like XPEL. I had both - and preferred XPEL.
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dpsfm3 M enthusiast. BMW CCA member. 13 Rep 156 Posts Drives: 2011 M3 E92 7MDCT AW loaded Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (0)	^ +1 I have it 1/3 way up (it was pre-cut). I'm sure you can find someone who'd be happy to offer doing your entire hood. __________________ 2011 ///M3 e92 7MDCT 19", Alpine White, Black Leather/Carbon, Loaded 2005 ///M3 e46 6MT 19", ZCP, Carbon Black, Black/Alcantara seats (sold, but not forgotten!)
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evilspiritM3 Captain 409 Rep 632 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3, 2018 F87 M2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia Beach, VA iTrader: (6) Garage List 2018 F87 M2 [0.00] 2011 M3 [0.00]	I think that your installer may be correct, I had a long discussion about this when I had mine installed. There is no single sheet made by 3M that will fit the whole hood. There are other manufactures that do. I think with the 3M you can do the whole hood, but it has to be in 2 pieces.
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tripberger Private 25 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	hmmm...Ventureshield, I'll have to look for an installer in my area(Cincinnati/Northern KY)
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Gkap BMF Movement 51 Rep 3,024 Posts Drives: Women Crazy Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: GTA iTrader: (1)	full hood or nothing, its looks terrible when you can see the line half way up the hood IMO.
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tripberger Private 25 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2016 F80 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (2) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I just got a quote from my local Ventureshield guy and he charges $1595 for the entire frontend including mirrors, hood, front fenders, bumper and headlights. Is this a good deal?
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Vrrooom3 Private 11 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	For those that have done the entire hood, fender, etc... is it noticable? One thing that bothered me in a friend's M is you can see that the parts with the shield look a little more dull and not quite as crisp and shiny as the natural paint.
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