10-13-2015, 11:11 PM
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Location: Phoenix
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Looking for a clear car bra
Or something like that. Just something clear I can apply to the front of the car. A quick search reveals plenty of stuff on eBay but I wanted to check here and see if there's a particular product you guys use to protect the front of your boxster. I like the idea of the clear vinyl but I know it will be a pain to apply.
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10-14-2015, 06:04 AM
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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In 2013 I had the front bumper holes filled and the bumper repainted due to rock chips. I began investigating the different films. For me, the best film was 3M Scotchgaurd. The problem is, the film is thick and very difficult to install and most shops shy away from it. Most shops are installing VentureShield. VentureShield is a film the 3M company bought out and now sells. It is a lot thinner and easier to install than the 3M Scotchgaurd. In 2004 I installed the thinner stuff on my 993 and it was pretty easy. I wouldn't try to do the thicker film.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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10-14-2015, 06:46 AM
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On the slippery slope
Join Date: Mar 2014
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Xpel is top of the line Clear Bra
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
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2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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10-14-2015, 10:57 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chuck W.
In 2013 I had the front bumper holes filled and the bumper repainted due to rock chips. I began investigating the different films. For me, the best film was 3M Scotchgaurd. The problem is, the film is thick and very difficult to install and most shops shy away from it. Most shops are installing VentureShield. VentureShield is a film the 3M company bought out and now sells. It is a lot thinner and easier to install than the 3M Scotchgaurd. In 2004 I installed the thinner stuff on my 993 and it was pretty easy. I wouldn't try to do the thicker film.
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Did you buy a whole big sheet and do it yourself with a heat gun? I've actually used scotchguard before to wrap motorcycles which was very challenging.
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10-14-2015, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JayG
Xpel is top of the line Clear Bra
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I can't seem to find an online vendor, any suggestions?
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10-14-2015, 12:22 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: San Jose, CA
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Wasn't able to find a bra - but did find panties...
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2000 S - Borla Exhaust, TS Cat Deletes, RSS UDP, B&M Short Shift, T96 Steering Wheel, Potenza RE-71R's,
Mantis 2.0L Deep Sump, de-snorkeled, Bilstein PSS9 Coil-Overs, Rennline lug studs, and auto crossed regularly.
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10-14-2015, 12:35 PM
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On the slippery slope
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenand1988
I can't seem to find an online vendor, any suggestions?
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did you try a google search????
https://www.xpel.com/products/paint_protection_kits.asp
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2004 Boxster S 6 speed - DRL relay hack, Polaris AutoTop DIY
2004 996 Targa Tip
Instructor - San Diego region
2014 Porsche Performance Driving School
2020 BMW X3, 2013 Ram 1500, 2016 Cmax, 2004 F-150 "Big Red"
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10-14-2015, 12:36 PM
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Location: Agoura Hills (LA) So.Cal.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by kenand1988
Did you buy a whole big sheet and do it yourself with a heat gun? I've actually used scotchguard before to wrap motorcycles which was very challenging.
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Good point... I should have added that I took it in and had it done professionally. From my reading you are right. It is thick and difficult to apply. As a result, most pros will not install it.
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1995 Porsche C4 Cab
2016 BMW M2, 6 Speed LBB - ED 7/2016
1997 993 Cab - Sold; 1997 993 Turbo - Sold
2001 Boxster S - Original Owner - 30K Miles -SOLD
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