# Clear Bra? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [September 9, 2005, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215 "2005-09-09T21:20:58Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2005, 9:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/1 "2005-09-09T21:20:58Z")
Well I just got a new ride and I do alot of highway driving, so I was thinking about getting that clear bra stuff for the front of the evo. I have never used the stuff so I have some questions: 1. Has anyone Installed this themselves? and how was it? 2. Do you know anyone that does this locally and very well? 3. Your general opinion on this product, if you have experience with it? Here is some kits I was looking at: Let me know what you think… **2005 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII:** **Hood, Fender and Mirror kit** Part Number: P2919 **Our Price: $97.96** [**![http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif](http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif)**](http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin/products/cart.cgi?action=add_product&crc=5017d40938412fdc9a1cc784479c59b1&price=97.96&product_id=P2919&product_name=2005+Mitsubishi+Lancer+Evolution+VIII%3A+Hood%2C+Fender+and+Mirror+kit&quantity=1&return_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.invisiblemask.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fproducts%2Fbrowser.cgi%3Fprevtype%3D1%26prevyear%3D2005%26prevmake%3D28%26prevmodel%3D842%26prevsubmodel%3D0%26prevseries%3D0%26type%3D1%26year%3D2005%26make%3D28%26model%3D842%26submodel%3D2721) **![http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2919.gif](http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2919.gif)** Standard coverage **Bumper Kit** Part Number: P2919B **Our Price: $195.96** [**![http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif](http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif)**](http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin/products/cart.cgi?action=add_product&crc=d4e76809856b2d1d0eb798f0fc0dda5a&price=195.96&product_id=P2919B&product_name=2005+Mitsubishi+Lancer+Evolution+VIII%3A+Bumper+Kit&quantity=1&return_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.invisiblemask.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fproducts%2Fbrowser.cgi%3Fprevtype%3D1%26prevyear%3D2005%26prevmake%3D28%26prevmodel%3D842%26prevsubmodel%3D0%26prevseries%3D0%26type%3D1%26year%3D2005%26make%3D28%26model%3D842%26submodel%3D2721) **![http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2919B.gif](http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2919B.gif)** Standard coverage **Hood, Fender and Mirror Kit** Part Number: P2921 **Our Price: $181.96** [**![http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif](http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif)**](http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin/products/cart.cgi?action=add_product&crc=4c6395aa2a7db16827ce96808db6ddf0&price=181.96&product_id=P2921&product_name=2005+Mitsubishi+Lancer+Evolution+VIII%3A+Hood%2C+Fender+and+Mirror+Kit&quantity=1&return_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.invisiblemask.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fproducts%2Fbrowser.cgi%3Fprevtype%3D1%26prevyear%3D2005%26prevmake%3D28%26prevmodel%3D842%26prevsubmodel%3D0%26prevseries%3D0%26type%3D1%26year%3D2005%26make%3D28%26model%3D842%26submodel%3D2721) **![http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2921.gif](http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2921.gif)** extended coverage **Bumper Kit** Part Number: P2921A **Our Price: $216.96** [**![http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif](http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif)**](http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin/products/cart.cgi?action=add_product&crc=3cd5c7c51d31111e72bd586eb3642c13&price=216.96&product_id=P2921A&product_name=2005+Mitsubishi+Lancer+Evolution+VIII%3A+Bumper+Kit&quantity=1&return_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.invisiblemask.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fproducts%2Fbrowser.cgi%3Fprevtype%3D1%26prevyear%3D2005%26prevmake%3D28%26prevmodel%3D842%26prevsubmodel%3D0%26prevseries%3D0%26type%3D1%26year%3D2005%26make%3D28%26model%3D842%26submodel%3D2721) **![http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2921A.gif](http://www.xpel.com/products/media/images/parts/P2921A.gif)** extended coverage **Installation Kit** Part Number: IK2005 **Our Price: $25.00** [**![http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif](http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/addtocart.gif)**](http://www.invisiblemask.com/cgi-bin/products/cart.cgi?action=add_product&crc=818d017f77b96dd79af2cf5aa014c764&price=25.00&product_id=IK2005&product_name=Installation+Kit&quantity=1&return_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.invisiblemask.com%2Fcgi-bin%2Fproducts%2Fbrowser.cgi%3Fprevtype%3D1%26prevyear%3D2005%26prevmake%3D28%26prevmodel%3D842%26prevsubmodel%3D0%26prevseries%3D0%26type%3D1%26year%3D2005%26make%3D28%26model%3D842%26submodel%3D2721) Our installation kit includes the specialty items you will need to install this kit properly. **Items include:** Professional soft squeegee, microfiber lint free towel, air bubble popper tool, rigid squeegee, sample piece of 3M film, and full detailed instructions. ![http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/installkit.jpg](http://www.invisiblemask.com/images/installkit.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2005, 9:59pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/2 "2005-09-09T21:59:15Z")
depends on what kind of crap u expect to have hitting your car that stuff does nice against sand, but anything heavy that would leave a nice mark will still leave a nice mark ---
**Author:** ![AKA-FERRARI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/aka-ferrari/32/7260_2.png) [@AKA-FERRARI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AKA-FERRARI)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2005, 10:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/3 "2005-09-09T22:01:45Z")
jeller, i can do the good and fender and mirror intall but not into doin the bumper, ive done alot of that shit at work in the past ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2005, 10:17pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/4 "2005-09-09T22:17:33Z")
installing it yourself for the first time is definantly the suck get some headlight films, as headlights usualy look crappier then the paint after a while. and sandblashed headlights are the suck for night driving swapping headlight films is WAY easier then doing a cut / buff on the headlight itself ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2005, 10:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/5 "2005-09-09T22:34:35Z")
Jeller, the stuff is ok but #1 it takes away from the smooth, clean look of the car #2 you can have the entire front bumper repainted for a hair over $300 I would rather have the part repainted because then you have a brand new finish. I would get a quality bra that you put on when driving to work or on long trips… making sure to take it oft and clean the backside when you wash the car… ---
**Author:** ![Z24Challenge](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/z24challenge/32/7231_2.png) [@Z24Challenge](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Z24Challenge)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 2:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/6 "2005-09-10T02:23:05Z")
I believe Lafengas did one… [http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494](http://www.nyspeed.com/forums/showthread.php?t=494) > [@LAFENGAS](#): > > Also threw a 3M clear bra on… as everybody knows…that was a bitch. ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 4:55am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/7 "2005-09-10T04:55:07Z")
I know this stuff looks kind of ghey, and I assume it is a PITA to install (If Lafengas says it is then I believe it) But I dont want to have to paint the thing in a year, cause aftermarket paint just chips even easier after its been painted; well at least the things that I have had painted before never seemed to hold up as good as the OEM paint. I do want to get some headlight film/protectant though for sure. :tup: Jeller ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 6:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/8 "2005-09-10T06:07:57Z")
My point was the fact that this film crap costs almost the same as paint work. Paint will renew the ENTIRE bumper. If you get it done at a pro shop the paint will not chip at all. Its really up to you. I would probably get the hood and headlight protection and refrain from tailgating. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LAFENGAS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lafengas/32/7573_2.png) [@LAFENGAS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LAFENGAS)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 6:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/9 "2005-09-10T06:28:57Z")
wow, i can’t believe the negative responses towards the clear bra, i think the clear bra is amazing. Installing it isn’t “easy” it’s kinda like doing window tint. If you don’t know what you’re doing it’s a real bitch and the results are less than appealing. But when done right or by somebody who knows what they are doing it turns out amazing. Kleeman had his evo covered on the hood and fenders and it looks pretty damn good. The bumper looks to be really difficult though. Planning on having your body panels resprayed to me is stupid. Because they only look good the day you get them back, the next day you hit a rock and you’re back to square one. Besides that, having a quality paint job would cost a lot more than $300 to have the hood, fenders, and bumper sprayed. I forget what color your car is Jeller, but if it’s black, i’d reccommend the bra that much more. Rock chips will show up a lot more especially after you wax the car or if the chips are deeper and get to the lighter colored primer. Cliff notes: when the 3M bra is applied correctly, it is virtually undetectable and protection is amazing. check this site out: [http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear\_Bra\_3M.shtml](http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml) ---
**Author:** ![Twizted](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/twizted/32/7206_2.png) [@Twizted](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Twizted)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 8:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/10 "2005-09-10T08:29:25Z")
> [@Violator](#): > > Jeller, the stuff is ok but > > #1 it takes away from the smooth, clean look of the car > #2 you can have the entire front bumper repainted for a hair over $300 > I would rather have the part repainted because then you have a brand new finish. > > I would get a quality bra that you put on when driving to work or on long trips… making sure to take it oft and clean the backside when you wash the car… i dont think it takes away ffomr the look of the car @ all. if anyone has seen the Silver 02 NSX rolling arouns with Vrooom As the license plate he has 1 and i never even noticed till the 3rd time i seen it ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 9:03am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/11 "2005-09-10T09:03:43Z")
^^^lives down the street from me…car is IMO the hottest car around…i see it all the time and i have never noticed it has one on it…maybe find out what brand it is?? if its a little more $ = worth it ---
**Author:** ![Ninja](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/53a042/32.png) [@Ninja](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ninja)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/12 "2005-09-10T09:21:23Z")
hmm… the title of this thread is very misleading… :mad: ---
**Author:** ![ly555is](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@ly555is](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ly555is)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 9:29am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/13 "2005-09-10T09:29:12Z")
yeah really :tdown: ---
**Author:** ![sureshot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/sureshot/32/7578_2.png) [@sureshot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/sureshot)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 9:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/14 "2005-09-10T09:40:46Z")
there is no doubt you should get one go meet up with kleeman, his apex silver evo already has it on, and you can barely tell its there, unless its very dirty. edit: he did it all himself the paint on our cars suck. my bumper and hood is chipped to shit, when i repaint, i will definately put the 3M on ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 11:54am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/15 "2005-09-10T11:54:17Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > wow, i can’t believe the negative responses towards the clear bra, i think the clear bra is amazing. > > when the 3M bra is applied correctly, it is virtually undetectable and protection is amazing. > > check this site out: > > [http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear\_Bra\_3M.shtml](http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml) Well there you have it. Sounds like people with experience highly recommend. If its undetectable then I would have no issue with it. $300 was for shooting the front bumber only. Buy it and have Josh install it 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Locutus](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/locutus/32/7574_2.png) [@Locutus](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Locutus)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 11:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/16 "2005-09-10T11:57:16Z")
kevin had one on his sti too… :tup: ---
**Author:** ![SilencingMachine](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/silencingmachine/32/7593_2.png) [@SilencingMachine](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SilencingMachine)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/17 "2005-09-10T12:01:12Z")
those are hot, i’ll definitely get one for my next cah. ---
**Author:** ![jrex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jrex/32/7232_2.png) [@jrex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jrex)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 12:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/18 "2005-09-10T12:23:01Z")
> [@krazyjon](#): > > kevin had one on his sti too… > > :tup: He installed it himself too, you could see a small fold or bubble but only if you really looked. I think it’s worth it and not as bad as everyone says… ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/19 "2005-09-10T12:24:58Z")
> [@LAFENGAS](#): > > check this site out: > > [http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear\_Bra\_3M.shtml](http://www.automotivearticles.com/Clear_Bra_3M.shtml) daaaamn … maybe the stuff i have seen is the cheap stuff maybe the only customers that had it put on were the ones that knew they would be folloing others to close on a gravel road go for it, after seeing that site i cant argue , just get the more expensive hood / fender kit to give yourself as much protection as possible, the smaller rocks wont damage a hood father up, but the bigger stuff can still leave a small mark if they land right no reason to save 100 bucks now just to wind up still having your hod rock chip just behind the smaller film ---
**Author:** ![wickedcivy](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/wickedcivy/32/7295_2.png) [@wickedcivy](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/wickedcivy)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2005, 12:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215/20 "2005-09-10T12:40:21Z")
i would def get one if i could find a good installer around here… who does them? [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/clear-bra/2215.md?page=2)