I was reading the latest edition of import tuner. they have an
article about an invisible bra for your car. read the article
looks interesting.

 

So THAT'S what those ugly things are for.

 

Yep, X-pel actually makes one for 2k2's, and previous years. They make a kit for the 2k2 headlights and fogs, part #Ho414A for $69.96. Front bumper $229.95. Hood and mirrors $99.95.. Phone number is 1-800-447-9928.. check out there website.. Gives you all applications and how to install.. I guess it kinda goes on like window tint, and you can heat it a little to conform nicely to corners... I will definitely be doing this, but need new fogs seeing as though mine are both cracked..

STEVE

 

what about when you need to wash your car?
does it come right off and then back on easily?

 

And it is not the heated type. There is no need for this. I have the 3M Xpel 8mm. I have it on the lower portion on my hood and the mirrors. It is applied with alcohol and water along with an adhesive back. You do everything to it that you would your paint. It is very nice but I high recomend you DO NOT get it on your front bumper. Reasons being one fender bender and it is shot. The fender is plastic and it has give. A small chip can easily be repaired with a little touch up paint and an art brush.

 

I have this on my car, also. It works great. Wash, wax just like the rest of your car. I also have the head light protection - it is much thicker than the bra. You can search for 3M, xpel or clear bra and find many threads about hood protection products. It's a little expensive but well worth it in my opinion. I had mine applied professionally - takes time and much patience.

 

I have a Clear Bra. It was already installed on the car when I bought it. So far it's been good. Mine covers the lower hood, headlights and mirrors. I had part of the mirror that was bunched up and took it in for a re-do. All it needed was to have that little piece trimmed. I was asking the guy about getting the front bumper done and he said he could do it, but really advised against it. He said it would be great for his business as it would be fairly expensive, but he said the bumper and it's paint was made more to take some of the beating that the paint on metal is not. Do what you think works best for you, but just something I was told, by someone who works with the stuff.

 

Are you saying the film is 8mm thick? That's THICK! I can't see how it won't be very noticeable but I guess it's still better than those silly bug deflectors some people use.

 

I have the entire clear guard/3m/expel kit on my maxima and i wouldnt have a max without it. I disagree with the ones saying not to have the bumper installed......i mean come on we are talking about Nissan paint....you cant take too many precautions with the front of your max. So much easier to clean bugs and debris off the front including the bumper with the clear bra....keeps things looking new....

 

I have this kit for my headlights and fogs and I did the install myself. The appearence is seamless and the install took some time and patience. However once on, it does'nt come off. It is applied with an adhesive backing on the product itself and with a alcohol water mixture. You have to heat the product a little so that it comforms to the lights. It was a little frustrating at first but with a litte patience and the tools given the look is seamless. You can't even tell that this product is on the lense. The hood and bumper is an other issue. I would rather us a bra which I have. The only draw back is you have to be **** with taking it on and off when washing. Also if your car sits outside and you leave the bra on it will discolor. Other than that the bra works great. Easy on easy off.