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Infiniti G35 - Clear Plastic Bra by laawaaris
May 27, 2007 (3:24 pm)
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I am thinking of getting the clear plastic bra (protective film) installed on my Infiniti G35.
 
Does anyone have pictures of their G35 after the bra has been installed. I can't seem to find any good ones on the web.
 
Also, I heard the plastic bra can vibrate and scratch the paint underneath at high speeds - is this the same experience for others?
 
Thanks!
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Re: Infiniti G35 - Clear Plastic Bra [laawaaris] by zekeman1
May 27, 2007 (7:53 pm)
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Replying to: laawaaris (May 27, 2007 3:24 pm)

Does anyone have pictures of their G35 after the bra has been installed
Now come on, if there is a clear plastic bra installed, do you really think you can see it in a picture?
 
Seriously, if you go to the G35 Care & Maintenance forum on this board, search on 3M, you'll get a number of postings addressing the 3M clear plastic.
 
I heard the plastic bra can vibrate and scratch the paint underneath at high speeds - is this the same experience for others
 
I believe what you've heard relates to the solid material which is usually black maybe vibrating if it's not attached tightly with the velcro, causing some rubbing. Besides looking like hell, I would NEVER put something like that on my car due to the possibility of paint fading and/or the friction. The clear material, made by 3M and other manufacturers, is far superior and virtually invisible. Personally, I opted for it installed aftermarket since a dealer is going to charge way too much, throwing in his markup, since he either takes it to an installer (like you could) or the installer comes to the dealership. Cut the dealer out and save yourself $.
Z
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Re: Infiniti G35 - Clear Plastic Bra [laawaaris] by zekeman1
May 27, 2007 (8:13 pm)
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Replying to: laawaaris (May 27, 2007 3:24 pm)

The clear bra I had installed on the entire front end + covered headlights & mirrors - product used was Venture Shield...highly recommended over 3M. This is the 2nd car I've had covered with Venture Shield and am totally pleased with the results; cost approx $550, I believe.
Z
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3M clear bra by bocatrip
May 29, 2007 (5:30 pm)
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I have the 3M on my front bumper on my 04 G35 Coupe since 03. Looks as good today as the day it was installed. Very expensive but worth every penny. Some clear bra products do not have a protective film on top and although look great upon installation, lose the finish after a year in the sun. I'm very please with the protection and the durability.
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Re: 3M clear bra [bocatrip] by mnrep2
May 30, 2007 (2:25 am)
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Replying to: bocatrip (May 29, 2007 5:30 pm)

I too have a clear shield on the hood only. It is not the 3M product but looks as shiny today as it did two years ago. I keep a coating of wax on it. The bumper has lots of spots on it from pebbles and stones thrown up on it. The hood looks like it did when we picked the car up in 05.
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Re: 3M clear bra [mnrep2] by scottm123
May 30, 2007 (4:12 am)
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Replying to: mnrep2 (May 30, 2007 2:25 am)

I'm very happy with the 3M on my 07.
It covers the hood, fenders, entire front bumper and side mirrors.
 
Another great thing about the film is how easy dead bugs wipe off.
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Re: 3M clear bra [scottm123] by tang2
May 30, 2007 (5:43 pm)
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Replying to: scottm123 (May 30, 2007 4:12 am)

I am lookng for an installer of the 3M in Louisiana....this is off the subject but what products do you use for your sealant and wax if you top off the sealant........
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Re: 3M clear bra [tang2] by bocatrip
May 30, 2007 (5:47 pm)
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Replying to: tang2 (May 30, 2007 5:43 pm)

I'm not sure what you mean by topping off the sealant, but I use Liquid Glass for my paint. I use Plexus for the clear bra.
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Re: 3M clear bra [bocatrip] by tang2
May 30, 2007 (6:36 pm)
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Replying to: bocatrip (May 30, 2007 5:47 pm)

I have used Poorbooy's EX as a sealant and then top it with a coat of P21s wax.I have a 07 G35 on order... Blue Slate in color and debating if I should use FMJ on it. Not sure how this product will look on the slate blue......
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Re: 3M clear bra [tang2] by scottm123
May 31, 2007 (5:36 am)
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Replying to: tang2 (May 30, 2007 5:43 pm)

I "Dawn" and clay my car twice a year... Spring and Fall.
I then layer my Zaino products.
Z-5, Z-6, Z-2, Z-6, Z-2, Z-6, Z-2, Z-6 and then I just keep it looking great with coats of wax until I strip and clay again.
I treat the film like all other parts of the car, no special products.

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