Clear bra Questions.....sorry

[CandyCandice]

I just bought a Rally blue subaru wrx and the dealer referred me to his buddy who does clear bras. At first I thought it was a scam and just another expense but ive been reading online and it seems to have gained some popularity. Now Ive got some questions for yall who have it done.

1) Is there going to be a paint quality/fade difference down the road when the clear bra is removed? The last thing id want would be to have a half new car half old car.

2) Is it difficult to clean? Im one of the few girls who do their own waxing and love detailing my car, and its kinda sad not being able to wax the entire hood lol.

Thanks for those who reply!
-Candice xo

[rage-wrx]

1)There shouldn't be any difference in paint

2) easy to clean,just wax like you would wax the car.

How much do they want for it?

And there is no need to be sorry Feel free to ask any questions. Everyone is friendly here.

[Sinister]

Don't be sorry...

There can be a difference in paint fade depending on how long the clearbra is on for, and how much direct sunlight the car sees. Also... in the brand of film you use.

[CandyCandice]

Don't be sorry...

There can be a difference in paint fade depending on how long the clearbra is on for, and how much direct sunlight the car sees. Also... in the brand of film you use.

ooooo thanks rage-wrx and sinister, in that case i might just get the bumpers done and maybe the fenders. Leave the hood exposed so its not differently colored. Rage: Do you mean the price of the car? or the price of clearbraing?

[rage-wrx]

Price of clear bra.I don't think leaving out the hood will make much of a difference in price.I got just 1/3 hood done as that is the vulnerable area.

[twister8008]

Same here...I got the bumper, fenders, 1/3 hood and side mirrors. Looks great!

[jgardiner]

Don't leave the hood off. That is the part that will chip the most. When the clear bra fades, as I'm sure it will in about 5 years, then just get it replaced. I have it and wouldn't go without it. On my first Subaru I didn't think I needed it and had to have the hood and bumper repainted a couple of times.

[AmateurX]

Same here...I got the bumper, fenders, 1/3 hood and side mirrors. Looks great!

As did I. Very happy with the results. Although, after nearly a year since its application, I have a couple tiny places where it's starting to pull-away. It's pretty small, so at this point I don't care - it's still functional.

Price of clear bra.I don't think leaving out the hood will make much of a difference in price.I got just 1/3 hood done as that is the vulnerable area.

+1

[tommy_c]

Clear bra... winning. I did the install myself so mine definitely doesn't look as these guys here posting. It think its essential since I can already see where I would of gotten chips and scratches on the bumper and hood if I didn't have it. Congrats on the purchase and welcome!

[gorgekiter]

Got my clear bra put on my 2011 wrx two weeks ago. You almost can't see it. I also had 4 small custom patches put under rook rack feet, as the vibration trashes the paint. I couldn't resist a 35% front, to 20% rear tint while I was at it... Really happy with the job and can't imagine not having it now. Also consider some mud flaps if you have the 2011, as the wide front wheels kick up gravel that hits the car right about 12" up at the front of the rear fenders, and passenger doors. I used Rallyarmor, but I am sure just about any brand works fine. This is a big issue for me as I drive to the mountains to ski and they put a lot of gravel on the roads.

[bluebattery70]

Love my clear bra on my hatch. I got the 3M scotchgaurd clear bra and got the bumper, hood, mirrors, door cups and door edges done for 600