Clear Bras

takedown8 · 06-26-2007, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rosierobins2003

Could you not sugar coat it and tell us how you really feel?

Could you not steal my posts?

Rick Hunter · 06-27-2007, 12:38 AM

Huh? You've got plenty of posts to steal from, mate. Still averaging 19 posts per day... share the love, ya?

155MPH · 06-27-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Don't sugarcoat it. What do you really think?

Okay, I am sorry for holding back. Thanks. Why would anyone screw up a perfectly good paint job by putting this crap over it. This is like buying new furniture and then putting those friggin' plastic slip covers over it. How the hell can you enjoy the furniture with plastic slip covers which is almost as bad as having sex with a condom (although this one I can understand if you equate it to driving someone else's car and you are not sure where it has been). Anyway, the only place a clear bra belongs is on a pretty woman in a Z!

takedown8 · 06-27-2007, 07:59 AM

I don't know what the quality of the clear bra you saw, but the ones I've seen are pretty much invisible except at certain angles in bright daylight. I think they're pretty neat. They polish up, they durable, clear, and prevent those annoying rock chips. You may change your mind once you get a couple of nasty ones.

imz4n · 06-27-2007, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by acrazygolfer

Imz4n,

Since you're down in the OC, give Sean at Ultimate Shield a call (714) 412-4851. He did a wonderful job covering 30 inches of the hood plus full bumper/fender, mirrors, fog lights and headlights on my Z4. All for $700.

Thank you for that one. He is even local. Awesome!!!! I will be looking into this after HC 07. I plan on replacing the bumber and a repaint of the hood.

I hoped that there would be someone local. Thank you again!!!!

Rick Hunter · 06-27-2007, 08:57 AM

I've got a bra on. Click my signature... and tell me if you can even notice it on my pics.

155MPH · 06-27-2007, 11:36 PM

No, can't tell from the pics, although I am not sure what the defects are on the front bumper, it is where stone chips hit you? Looks like that or water drops but there are only a couple in a small group.

FloridaBoy · 06-29-2007, 07:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

Okay, I am sorry for holding back. Thanks. Why would anyone screw up a perfectly good paint job by putting this crap over it...

Why? Maybe you missed post no. 9... I don't think you get it---this keeps the paint from gettin "screwed up." You wanna a screwed up paint job in Florida? Try this...

Rick Hunter · 06-29-2007, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

No, can't tell from the pics, although I am not sure what the defects are on the front bumper, it is where stone chips hit you? Looks like that or water drops but there are only a couple in a small group.

Haha... you freaked me out for a sec. Yup, those "stonechips" are water drops. I had washed my car and then took pics just before the sun went down (thus couldn't dry it fully in time). It rained the next day too. Damned Seattle weather...

BTW, I have the clear stuff on the hood/bonnet (front part), part of the front quarter panels, headlamps, sideview mirrors, and door edges.

rosierobins2003 · 06-29-2007, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Could you not steal my posts?

Hey bud, our similar posts were minutes apart...i was probably just reviewing it or something before i hit the send.

AND do you really want to be saying that you are thinking like a blonde? I mean REALLY?

Rosie

takedown8 · 06-29-2007, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rosierobins2003

Hey bud, our similar posts were minutes apart...i was probably just reviewing it or something before i hit the send.

AND do you really want to be saying that you are thinking like a blonde? I mean REALLY?

Rosie

I'm the blondest person you'll ever meet!

What can I say? Great minds think alike!

155MPH · 06-29-2007, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

Haha... you freaked me out for a sec..

LOL, didn't mean to alarm you! Sorry! Anyway, it was a cheap thrill. Cost you nothing with no adverse side effects...

Rick Hunter · 06-29-2007, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

I'm the blondest person you'll ever meet!

What can I say? Great minds think alike!

Are you sure you didn't just keep that blonde wig they put on you during your Stag?

takedown8 · 06-29-2007, 07:20 PM

Happy birthday......Mr. President....

155MPH · 06-30-2007, 06:35 AM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

Happy birthday......Mr. President....

imz4n · 06-30-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Rick Hunter

I've got a bra on. Click my signature... and tell me if you can even notice it on my pics.

Clear bra looks good. From a distance , you can't see it at all. Do you wax over it or use a plastic cleaner?

Dammmittt · 06-30-2007, 10:54 AM

Probably wouldn't wax over it. Most waxes tell you not to apply it to plastic parts. I don't see what the harm would be if you really wanted to tho.

takedown8 · 06-30-2007, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by imz4n

Clear bra looks good. From a distance , you can't see it at all. Do you wax over it or use a plastic cleaner?

I was told to just wax over it, but avoid the bra edges or to use liquid wax for the edges.

155MPH · 06-30-2007, 02:05 PM

So, in a couple of years when I have stone chips and you have peeling edges that are white, brittle and frayed from being in the sun (because ultraviolet light breaks down plastic) which will look better (or worse)?

takedown8 · 06-30-2007, 02:44 PM

How many years are you talking about? 'Cause the 3M stuff has a 5 year warranty against peeling, fading, yellowing, etc.

155MPH · 06-30-2007, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by takedown8

How many years are you talking about? 'Cause the 3M stuff has a 5 year warranty against peeling, fading, yellowing, etc.

5 Years, 1 day...

takedown8 · 06-30-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by 155MPH

5 Years, 1 day...

The Z4 with the clear bra will look better than yours for 5 years, and then at the 5 years, 1 day mark, yours will look better. But then at the 5 years, 2 day mark, when all your rock chips start to rust, then the clear bra car will look better again.

06-27-2007, 12:38 AM	#24
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06-27-2007, 07:59 AM	#26
takedown8 Major 56 Rep 1,068 Posts Drives: 2005 BMW Z4 3.0i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	I don't know what the quality of the clear bra you saw, but the ones I've seen are pretty much invisible except at certain angles in bright daylight. I think they're pretty neat. They polish up, they durable, clear, and prevent those annoying rock chips. You may change your mind once you get a couple of nasty ones.
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Rick Hunter Skull Squadron Leader 307 Rep 2,031 Posts Drives: '07 M Coupé & '16 435xi GCoupé Join Date: May 2007 Location: The Emerald City iTrader: (20)	I've got a bra on. Click my signature... and tell me if you can even notice it on my pics. __________________
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