I've scanned through the threads but haven't found any more information on the invisible bras that some of you guys recommend. How much are they, and where can I find one? I've read that the front paint on our 5th Gens is pretty soft in the front, so I'd like to get one before I start doing any more serious driving, especially to San Diego/Vegas, etc. to avoid being nicknamed "chippy" by you guys later on... Also, if the invisible bra isn't such a good idea, which bra do you guys recommend?

Thanks in advance!

 

Look in the GD's, there's a company out in San Francisco I believe that is installing the clear bras out there (new Org sponsor). Otherwise, try Xpel.com or Invinca-shield.com for the 3M film; runs about $300 shipped for the kit to protect front of hood, entire bumper and front wheel-well flares. Another option that I've looked into is your local window tinter. Mine here offered to put the invisisble bra film on all of the aforementioned places plus the mirrors and a strip above the windshield for $400 installed...good luck.

 

can you wax the car after you have clearbra on it?

 

I bought mine from http://www.invinca-shield.com/main.htm

You can wax your car w/ the bra.

 

thats a crazy amt of dough for the damage little chips do. I would do it if could fit a custom kit. Otherwise a $60 black bra is the way to go from nissan. Depends on what u like/

 

It's all about the look you want. I think the regular car bras make our cars look like some old guy is driving, so I'll pay the extra for a clear bra and no more paint chip worries. BTW Ammi does you clear bra keep the salt off as well? (Moving up north in like 6 months).

 

Clear bra really works. My hood and bumper is still chip-free; under clear bra that is

 

hey now that was uncalled for! Don't make me put the "whole" bra on there!

 

Sorry Silver, I'm sure it looks good to some, I just like the clean look better.

 

yea i like the look of the clear better (cause you cant see it) better than the black leather type things... just personal preferance though

 

I like the clear look too....the leather one is old school but better that nothing

 

I researched this extensively! Rockblocker provides bulk issue for 7.50 a foot. It would be 24"X5 feet. This stuff is easy to install on the hood, mirrors, and fenders. If you buy the bulk roll it doesn't require much effort if you have tinted windows before. Similar process.
1. add a lid of soap to a spray bottle
2. clean entire area uncluding the underedges of the hood
3. tape together some paper to fit on your hood that will cover the area the 3M film will be covering
4. etch or mark the form of the hood on that paper as it is on your hood (creating a template) leaving about a 1/4 inch on all sides of hood (will explain later)
5. Put that template on the 3M film you bought and cut
6. Spray the hood ontop and underneath the edges
7. Take the white tape off of the 3M film and apply the film on the hood with clean hands. ENSURE YOU WASH YOUR HANDS GOOD SO THE OILS ON YOUR HAND DONT LEAVE PRINTS
8. With a rubber squeegy start from in the middle of the hood and rub outward, pushing the soapy solution out and away from the middle. To be safe you can even put a cloth fabric on the squeegy so it doesn't leave rub marks.
9. Continue to squeegy outward and if the film is being a pain and not forming as easily as you want apply some heat ( blow drier to the area) and you can form fit it that way
10. Fold the egdes under the hood and on the corners of the hood make a cut at a 45 degree angle from the corner of the hood outward so it can fold under the hood as well.
11. Any unused film you can apply to your mirror or even your fog lights
12. There is someone on the org that has pictures of how they did it.
13. I will have to get back with that address for you.
14 OR you can even just buy a bugdeflector like I did because it offers the bug protection from hitting your windshield and upper portion of your hood. Just seems like more protection for me in Alaska. And it looks nice too! The 3M film only protects the area it covers which is the first 24 inches of the hood because 3M film doesn't come any wider.

I will say though I am going to buy the bulk issue and do the bumper. The 300.00 kits include the bumper. I am going to buy the 24 inch bulk film and do this myself *** well as the mirrors. I think i will just have to be alittle creative and use my wifes help with the heating of the film to get in the corner areas of the front bumper.

When I do this is questionable now cus I'm getting ready to deploy to Ballad. When i do get around to it though I will take the pictures and post them.

 

ONE other quick note......after all these guys that prefer the clear bra, REMEMBER it will only last several years! Eventually IT WILL turn to a yellowish color. None of the manufacturers have a lifetime warranty against turnig colors. So in the long run you will be replacing it. I think, just my opinion.....why buy the kit for 300.00 and installed up to 450.00 when you know it wont last. The leather bra.....that is old school and we all know if you dont wash under the bra on a regular basis you are looking at scratching your paint. You also will have the paint under the bra and the 3M film look brighter than the rest of the hood from uv protection. So when you take that equipment off your hood you will see where it was once installed. With all of this in mind..........only seemed smart to buy the bug deflector that carries a lifetime warranty. Looks or functionality is what it boils down too and then consider the cost and the effectiveness of the product your going to buy! GOOD LUCK

 

I had the full kit on my 944, worked amazing and you cant even tell, wish i woulda done the same to my maxima as it now looks like it rains rocks daily on it.

 

Go to http://www.innerbean.com/housecor/clear_bra.html for pictures of this process.

 

Thanks for the suggestions, guys!

@My first maxima... That was really informative, brotha! Thanks so very much for taking the time to respond to this. I really appreciate it!

 

Anytime. I am about the looks of a vehicle as well as the functionality of the equipment our HARD earned money buys. So I try to put it in perspective. Take Care and let me know what your choice was between the three: clear bra, leather bra, or bug deflector.

 

After getting a rock chip on my windshield to bad i cant use the Paint Protection film on that!