987 clear corners - 986 Forum - The Community for Porsche Boxster & Cayman Owners

mrsparkle · 05-28-2005, 11:21 PM

Eslai, where did you get your clearbra and how long is the warranty? The dealer was asking for $950 so I declined.

eslai · 05-29-2005, 02:34 AM

I had mine done by a body shop near me that specializes in Porsches. I know the guys that work there so they cut me a deal. Even so, it was $750. That's the typical 3M film. It was the first time they'd done a Boxster but I'm pretty positive that it was some kind of kit. They covered the whole bumper, the headlights (with a really thick plastic), part of the hood and fenders. In addition they cut out some pieces for the rear of each fender to protect them from rocks flung up by my tires. A nice addition!

What I really like about it is that I can scrub the bugs off the front with impunity--don't have to worry about swirling the paint or anything.

rickhuizinga · 05-29-2005, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by mrsparkle

Eslai, where did you get your clearbra and how long is the warranty? The dealer was asking for $950 so I declined.

My dealer was asking $1895!

I found a local shop that will do it for $495. The shop happens to be located right behind the dealer. I'd bet that the dealer just sends the cars there...

Uncle Bob · 02-20-2006, 01:47 AM

Some pics of a painted clear bra

eslai · 02-21-2006, 11:56 AM

I meant to ask you this in that other thread you had about this, but what's the point of painting the clear bra? I'm a bit confused on the concept.

Uncle Bob · 02-21-2006, 05:25 PM

It's more durable than the 3M, no edges and looks a lot better as well as provides better chip resistance. Other than that? Not much that I could see. Just mho.

eslai · 02-21-2006, 11:28 PM

But I can totally see the line in those photos...how does it look better? Less "ripple" to the surface than a clear bra? You can get a clear bra with wrap-around sides so you don't get any edges too.

Can you tell us more about this product? It's not a clear bra that's been painted, I take it. Who makes it, etc?

Uncle Bob · 02-22-2006, 03:45 AM

The only line you will see is the one where it ends at the upper edge. Other films applied in pieces have many edges. More info on the product is available here:
http://armorcoat.armorauto.com/
I saw two Porsches side by side with brand new applications and this was "clearly" (pun intended) better.