Kaizen-san Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 Hi, I am a new comer. I just want to ask if anyone has ever installed a 3M clear bra on their car? I am considering putting one on my car but I just wonder how does it work? Can it be uninstalled easily without damaging the paint? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 You have ot have a professional do this, it takes a lot of skill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted April 1, 2006 Share Posted April 1, 2006 And they CAN be taken off, but that also requires a bit of skill... and they're junk once removed. (Can't be reused) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizen-san Posted April 3, 2006 Author Share Posted April 3, 2006 Thanks for the reply. I know it can't be re-used, but my concern is that during the process of removal, will the paint be scratched or damaged? My main interest is how they remove the film. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john j Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 You just spent a ton of money on a new IS. I'd opt to have it done professionally. Do you remember all those stupid people who tried to tint their windows? They wanted to save a few bucks. The other day I saw a Lexus LS430 with the bubble window in the back. I just started laughing out loud because here was someone who spent more than $60k for a car but refused to pay $250 for window tinting. Doesn't make sense to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Thanks for the reply. I know it can't be re-used, but my concern is that during the process of removal, will the paint be scratched or damaged? My main interest is how they remove the film. Thanks! It can be peeled off after being heated with a heat gun. As long as its done properly it won't leave any damage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaizen-san Posted April 4, 2006 Author Share Posted April 4, 2006 Heat gun.... wow.... sounds scary. Don't worry guys, I would never do it myself, I saw the installation video, it took a lot of skills! Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 4, 2006 Share Posted April 4, 2006 Nothing scary about it, just a higher powered hairdryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macamore Posted April 7, 2006 Share Posted April 7, 2006 Hi, I am a new comer. I just want to ask if anyone has ever installed a 3M clear bra on their car? I am considering putting one on my car but I just wonder how does it work? Can it be uninstalled easily without damaging the paint? Thanks! I have the 3M bra and mirror on my IS350 Red. A rock hit the hood two days after I received the car and the 3M saved the car. My dealer has a four year warranty on the product, so it was replaced for free. I would have to agree with the other posts, spend the money and safe guard the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott M Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 My dealer has a four year warranty on the product, so it was replaced for free. Are you saying that the clear bra needs to be replaced after it was hit with the rock? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 8, 2006 Share Posted April 8, 2006 Only a really bad rock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REVO350 Posted April 9, 2006 Share Posted April 9, 2006 Hi, I am a new comer. I just want to ask if anyone has ever installed a 3M clear bra on their car? I am considering putting one on my car but I just wonder how does it work? Can it be uninstalled easily without damaging the paint? Thanks! I bought precut 3M clear bra on ebay, and installed it by myself, no paint damage. Just follow the instructions, and be patience. Its easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW03ES Posted April 10, 2006 Share Posted April 10, 2006 I'd like to see pictures of that install. Having seen pros do it and the tools they use and how the stretch the material around the curves in the body, there's no way someone without tinting experience would be able to do it properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl5002 Posted June 7, 2007 Share Posted June 7, 2007 you could try to install a door edge guard to see how hard it is - http://www.3mestore.com/75347018865.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nejy Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 hi, another good method of getting the 3m clear bra off is a mini steam cleaner from Walmart.. It leaves nothing behind and works better than a heat gun. In my opinion the heat gun tends to melt the vinyl and ends up breaking off in pieces. I figure I'd add something being the newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd157k Posted June 8, 2007 Share Posted June 8, 2007 I just let the wife drive the car. She's BOUND to hit something sooner or later.. then repaint. :whistles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumaself Posted June 9, 2007 Share Posted June 9, 2007 I bought precut 3M clear bra on ebay, and installed it by myself, no paint damage. Just follow the instructions, and be patience. Its easy. Which one did you buy? I see three distinct ones, $55, $135 and $180, but none of them have pictures of what is actually included in the kit. cg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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