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was wondering if anyone here has installed clear bra themselves.
i travel on an expressway to work and my car bumper just gets beat up
by little rocks and road rash. alot of trucks and trailers. it really sucks when ur stuck behind one. i see that the car dealers install these clear bras but was wondering if u csn buy urself and how hard or easy it is to install
 
most car dealers sub it out.. You can buy the kit.. will need a heat gun, felt covered squeegee, a lot of patience, and clean off all wax/sealants, etc.. and that is all i know.. I'm sure you could try yourself and see how it goes as most charge a lot to put these on. Watch some youtube videos
 
HD.Detailing said:
most car dealers sub it out.. You can buy the kit.. will need a heat gun, felt covered squeegee, a lot of patience, and clean off all wax/sealants, etc.. and that is all i know.. I'm sure you could try yourself and see how it goes as most charge a lot to put these on. Watch some youtube videos
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thanks for ur input
 
I can tell you from experience take it to a pro don't do it your self I went to classes and have installed several clear bras bumpers are a pain hoods and fenders aren't to bad but take it to a pro.

Ask what warranty they offer product and ask to see some work because I have seen people do hack jobs and charge for it
 
To do it permanently and high quality, hire a pro to save you hours of yelling. For something you might redo, DIY. There is a big difference in installer quality at the end of the day.
 
Repair all your road rash and chips and then have the PPF applied. I have done an install on my son's new vehicle and although I have the patience to do it, my son does not. You can do it, but you will need to study-up on the subject, buy the right tools, and have the correct solutions mixed to apply the film. One huge advantage is a steamer; I have a Dupray Hill Injection. There a myriad of tricks that come with time and experience and if you attempt to do it yourself have another person (with patience) help you.

However, as others have mentioned, having someone that does this for a living pays off in both time and results. If you have someone else install it, look for the best as the extra money is worth it. I will not own a vehicle without PPF installed—it really saves your vehicle's finish.
 
Pay to have it professionally done.

To work with clear bra and get the results you want and expect will come from a pro who has been in the business for some time. Having the right kits the best film, knowlegde of the application process, and along with the right tools, gels, and solutions will go a long way.

Its more than just laying down the film, its about being able to over come obstacles that come up like when film gets bunched up in a area they are called fingers. If the fingers are not worked out properly then you can put a crease in the film. Also knowing how to keep you film from silver the adhesive underneath.

PPF is a very meticulous form of art IMO and takes a long time to really know how to do it properly. With all the curves and cuts of bumpers on cars now it can be a nightmare if you dont know what your doing.

I can say that if you are going to have your car done do all the prep work and polish out the paint to perfection prior to application of the film. This will make the film less visible and make the car look more uniform.

Where are you located?
 
Evan.J said:
Pay to have it professionally done.

To work with clear bra and get the results you want and expect will come from a pro who has been in the business for some time. Having the right kits the best film, knowlegde of the application process, and along with the right tools, gels, and solutions will go a long way.

Its more than just laying down the film, its about being able to over come obstacles that come up like when film gets bunched up in a area they are called fingers. If the fingers are not worked out properly then you can put a crease in the film. Also knowing how to keep you film from silver the adhesive underneath.

PPF is a very meticulous form of art IMO and takes a long time to really know how to do it properly. With all the curves and cuts of bumpers on cars now it can be a nightmare if you dont know what your doing.

I can say that if you are going to have your car done do all the prep work and polish out the paint to perfection prior to application of the film. This will make the film less visible and make the car look more uniform.

Where are you located?
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staten island n.y
 
dont do it.they dont last and then you have to pay to get them off. 1500.on and 1000 to get off.We farm it out.and lol when we give them the bill.cheaper to repaint.
 
All depends on how much coverage you are doing and the installer film/cost/region. Bad films don't come off correctly. A good installer knows the proper method to remove an older film. If it's brittle and cracking be prepared for the worse.
 
I paid 800 in indianapolis, cheap ppf will yellow and not last.. mine is just as good as day 1.. have had it for 4 years and take care of it as I do the paint.

It does have a couple ugly nicks from rocks.. but better on that than the paint, so I guess it's working
 
3m or xpel. the only way to go. I install xpel. but it can be difficult. I recommend you either take the time to learn and get everything otherwise you should pay a pro
 
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asalesagent912 said:
was wondering if anyone here has installed clear bra themselves.
i travel on an expressway to work and my car bumper just gets beat up
by little rocks and road rash. alot of trucks and trailers. it really sucks when ur stuck behind one. i see that the car dealers install these clear bras but was wondering if u csn buy urself and how hard or easy it is to install
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I did the xpel training and I've been offering to my clients since then. you definitely should leave it to someone who knows what they're doing. a number of things can go wrong and given the cost of the film, its better to pay for a knowledgable installer

and whoever is saying PPF is junk has probably seen junk film. I use / recommend Xpel 'Ultimate' (self healing with 10 yr warranty)
 
Yeah i think these suggestions are enough for you because everyone knows the in this situation what would you do.So i recommend the same things to you.You can buy a high quality kit especially for that.I hope now you can understand about it.
 
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