Frozen White Clear Bra

akioo · 09-07-2013, 01:48 PM

Greetings!

Like many of us frozen owners, I've been looking for awhile for a clear bra which would match up well with the frozen paint. After getting a couple chips on the front end, I decided I something needed to be done sooner than later.

I couldn't be happier with the results, Xpel Stealth is the solution. Once the film is on, I couldn't tell (AT ALL!) that there is film there...unless you find the edges. I made the trip down to SD to see Evan Rowe of autoarmour.com. He was highly recommended for his work on the frozen paint.

Evan placed a sample on the hood before the install, and I was shocked to see it disappear into the paint. You can obviously see the edges, however the section with the bra installed, had no noticeable increase or decrease in sheen.

I had the following done: full front bumper, full hood, front fenders, rocker panels, full rear bumper, headlights, rear view mirror covers, inside trim of door handles, and a section in front of the rear tires on the quarter panel. On with the pics...

I'm very happy with the results, and considering getting the rest of the car done for peace of mind. For pricing or more info, shoot Evan at Auto Armour a email: erowe916@gmail.com

BTW - for the chips on the front end, I purchased the Brilliant White touch up paint (since I cannot find frozen anywhere) and applied it before the clear bra went on. The matte finish of the Xpel Stealth helped to blend it into the rest of the paint.

Thanks!
Tyson N.

kaleb · 09-07-2013, 02:23 PM

Looks very nice. Are the edges wrapped around on the leading edge of the hood, fenders,etc?

jacobe92 · 09-07-2013, 03:59 PM

Man, she looks sharp!

akioo · 09-10-2013, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaleb

Looks very nice. Are the edges wrapped around on the leading edge of the hood, fenders,etc?

Yep, everywhere which could be wrapped, was. Anywhere else, it was cut very close to the edge. I tried to take a couple close ups showing this.

HansW · 09-11-2013, 04:47 PM

Wow great job. I had my Frozen Silver done about three months ago and it was done very similar to yours, full hood etc. my guy also did the sample and it was unreal how invisible it is, I have a hard time remembering what is wrapped and what isn't. The only issue I have had us that track day rubber marks seem to stick to it more than the exposed paint areas. Bugs and other nasties area pretty easy to remove and the usual wash and dry is nice and easy to deal with. Your car looks great and your photos are well done. The black ZCP wheels really set off the car. Enjoy

THE TECH · 09-11-2013, 05:12 PM

Looks good.

dozaiya · 09-14-2013, 01:55 AM

omfg looks gorgeous

GOLFFRR · 09-14-2013, 09:52 AM

r3zon8 · 10-14-2013, 02:55 PM

nice color + nice work!

the edges on the clear bra look factory if i was walking by and saw the car.

mosborn78108 · 12-28-2013, 03:37 PM

Nice!

Gtalancon · 02-17-2018, 12:39 PM

Bump on this topic. Akioo do you still have those pictures?

Mjhyslop · 02-17-2018, 12:53 PM

I can't view the pictures but this is interesting. I have a frozen white as well that has some minor chips on the very front of the hood. Also have minor chips on mirror covers. My bumper probably needs to just be completely repainted as it is full of small chips so I am looking at getting this finished this upcoming spring. What was the cost on that whole project?

09-07-2013, 01:48 PM	#1
akioo Private 11 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2013 Frozen White Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (1)	Frozen White Clear Bra - Installed w/PICS Greetings! Like many of us frozen owners, I've been looking for awhile for a clear bra which would match up well with the frozen paint. After getting a couple chips on the front end, I decided I something needed to be done sooner than later. I couldn't be happier with the results, Xpel Stealth is the solution. Once the film is on, I couldn't tell (AT ALL!) that there is film there...unless you find the edges. I made the trip down to SD to see Evan Rowe of autoarmour.com. He was highly recommended for his work on the frozen paint. Evan placed a sample on the hood before the install, and I was shocked to see it disappear into the paint. You can obviously see the edges, however the section with the bra installed, had no noticeable increase or decrease in sheen. I had the following done: full front bumper, full hood, front fenders, rocker panels, full rear bumper, headlights, rear view mirror covers, inside trim of door handles, and a section in front of the rear tires on the quarter panel. On with the pics... I'm very happy with the results, and considering getting the rest of the car done for peace of mind. For pricing or more info, shoot Evan at Auto Armour a email: erowe916@gmail.com BTW - for the chips on the front end, I purchased the Brilliant White touch up paint (since I cannot find frozen anywhere) and applied it before the clear bra went on. The matte finish of the Xpel Stealth helped to blend it into the rest of the paint. Thanks! Tyson N. __________________ 2013 Frozen White \| DCT
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09-14-2013, 01:55 AM	#7
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r3zon8 Banned 29 Rep 270 Posts Drives: F82 AW Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (2)	nice color + nice work! the edges on the clear bra look factory if i was walking by and saw the car.
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12-28-2013, 03:37 PM	#10
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02-17-2018, 12:53 PM	#12
Mjhyslop Private 6 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 2013 frozen white e92M3 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Spokane WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2013 Bmw M3 [0.00]	I can't view the pictures but this is interesting. I have a frozen white as well that has some minor chips on the very front of the hood. Also have minor chips on mirror covers. My bumper probably needs to just be completely repainted as it is full of small chips so I am looking at getting this finished this upcoming spring. What was the cost on that whole project?
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