Clear Bra Part II

ssauer2004 · 03-03-2008, 02:56 PM

I had strarted a thread a few weeks back regarding the installation of a clear bra (XPEL) on the 08 STi. I have received several requests via PM regarding pics taken in the sun. My other post contained pics of the car inside the garage. If anyone is looking for more detailed shots, just post up in this thread. The car was pretty dirt when I took the pics.

By ssauer2004

ploney · 03-03-2008, 03:03 PM

Do you recomend professional installation for the front end kit??

I ordered a set for the side rails and plan to do that myself.

I already installed some on the bottom of the doors from invisguard.
Wasn't that difficult.

talsnic · 03-03-2008, 03:08 PM

I recently have every kit X-pel offers, in full kits. plus custom wheel arch and rear fender flares. The full hood, and such are very difficult. hence the 5/5 stars in difficulty. If you want a full job, def get a professional.

The smaller kits could be done yourself, but as the sheets of plastic get larger, the more difficult to get it on correctly.

ssauer2004 · 03-03-2008, 03:08 PM

I would rather have a pro install the nose and hood area. The nose section was huge. I wouldn't even think about doing the job myself. The way I look at, I spent 35k, what's another couple hundred.

ssauer2004 · 03-03-2008, 03:11 PM

I also have the headlights done. The spots you see on them are just from a recent rain/snow storm. You can't even tell they are on there. The installer custom cut the headlights, hood, fenders, and a couple of smaller sections in the "rock chip problem area". I have not had a problem yet.

**Digitalfiend** · 03-03-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ssauer2004

I also have the headlights done. The spots you see on them are just from a recent rain/snow storm. You can't even tell they are on there. The installer custom cut the headlights, hood, fenders, and a couple of smaller sections in the "rock chip problem area". I have not had a problem yet.

Thank you very much for the pics. Out of curiosity though, some of the pics don't seem to be coming through...only the first three are showing.

How do you find the film holds up to everyday highway grit and crap? Does it wash completely off?

NauticaUnited · 03-03-2008, 08:02 PM

ive been reading on this forum that the new 08 sti has paint chipping problems from rocks n debris comin from the tires n chipping paint off the side skirt, doors, fenders n wat not, so im wondering if i can actually put those clear bra on the parts that do get chipping from the debris?
ive also seen post made from people putting on those rally mud flaps or just store bought ones do work, but im not too into the looks of mud guards.

ssauer2004 · 03-04-2008, 04:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

Thank you very much for the pics. Out of curiosity though, some of the pics don't seem to be coming through...only the first three are showing.

How do you find the film holds up to everyday highway grit and crap? Does it wash completely off?

That's strange, I can see more than three. Anyone else having this problem?

Spork · 03-04-2008, 04:30 AM

I can see the first 3 and then the rest are all photobucket icons saying the pic has been moved or deleted.

ssauer2004 · 03-04-2008, 04:35 AM

I'll take care of that.

ssauer2004 · 03-04-2008, 04:43 AM

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Originally Posted by ssauer2004

I'll take care of that.

Here we go:

**Digitalfiend** · 03-04-2008, 09:27 AM

When your installer did the custom job on the hood, how did he cut the film at the corners? Is it cut right on the car? I'm actually a tiny bit worried about that part.

Dj Hurricane · 03-04-2008, 09:37 AM

How much did the kit cost??? how much should it cost to get installed?

ssauer2004 · 03-04-2008, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Digitalfiend

When your installer did the custom job on the hood, how did he cut the film at the corners? Is it cut right on the car? I'm actually a tiny bit worried about that part.

He cut it on the car with an x-acto-knife. I went inside the house because I didn't want to watch.

ssauer2004 · 03-04-2008, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dj Hurricane

How much did the kit cost??? how much should it cost to get installed?

He does side jobs in regards to clear bra and tint. He charged me $425.00 for the tint and the clear bra (nose, hood, headlights, mirrors, a 1/4 of the front fenders, and behind the rear doors).

03-03-2008, 02:56 PM	#1
ssauer2004 Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 SSM Sti Fav Mod: Just Getting Started..... Location: R.I Posts: 182 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Clear Bra Part II I had strarted a thread a few weeks back regarding the installation of a clear bra (XPEL) on the 08 STi. I have received several requests via PM regarding pics taken in the sun. My other post contained pics of the car inside the garage. If anyone is looking for more detailed shots, just post up in this thread. The car was pretty dirt when I took the pics. By ssauer2004 By ssauer2004 By ssauer2004 This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

03-03-2008, 03:03 PM	#2
ploney Senior STI Driver Car: White 08 STI Fav Mod: Volk RE30's and 255-35 Dunlop Z1's Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 312 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II Do you recomend professional installation for the front end kit?? I ordered a set for the side rails and plan to do that myself. I already installed some on the bottom of the doors from invisguard. Wasn't that difficult.

03-03-2008, 03:08 PM	#3
talsnic Junior STI Driver Car: White 08 STI Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 137 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II I recently have every kit X-pel offers, in full kits. plus custom wheel arch and rear fender flares. The full hood, and such are very difficult. hence the 5/5 stars in difficulty. If you want a full job, def get a professional. The smaller kits could be done yourself, but as the sheets of plastic get larger, the more difficult to get it on correctly.

03-03-2008, 03:08 PM	#4
ssauer2004 Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 SSM Sti Fav Mod: Just Getting Started..... Location: R.I Posts: 182 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II I would rather have a pro install the nose and hood area. The nose section was huge. I wouldn't even think about doing the job myself. The way I look at, I spent 35k, what's another couple hundred.

03-03-2008, 03:11 PM	#5
ssauer2004 Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 SSM Sti Fav Mod: Just Getting Started..... Location: R.I Posts: 182 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II I also have the headlights done. The spots you see on them are just from a recent rain/snow storm. You can't even tell they are on there. The installer custom cut the headlights, hood, fenders, and a couple of smaller sections in the "rock chip problem area". I have not had a problem yet.

03-03-2008, 08:02 PM	#7
NauticaUnited Amateur STI Driver Fav Mod: Coming Soon Posts: 38 Join Date: Feb 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II ive been reading on this forum that the new 08 sti has paint chipping problems from rocks n debris comin from the tires n chipping paint off the side skirt, doors, fenders n wat not, so im wondering if i can actually put those clear bra on the parts that do get chipping from the debris? ive also seen post made from people putting on those rally mud flaps or just store bought ones do work, but im not too into the looks of mud guards.

03-04-2008, 04:30 AM	#9
Spork Silver Member Car: AW 08 STi Fav Mod: snow tires Location: Waltham, MA Posts: 176 Join Date: Dec 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II I can see the first 3 and then the rest are all photobucket icons saying the pic has been moved or deleted.

03-04-2008, 04:35 AM	#10
ssauer2004 Junior STI Driver Car: 2008 SSM Sti Fav Mod: Just Getting Started..... Location: R.I Posts: 182 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II I'll take care of that.

03-04-2008, 09:27 AM	#12
Digitalfiend Super Moderator Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: My wife :) Location: Brooklin, Ontario Posts: 5,514 Join Date: Oct 2003 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II When your installer did the custom job on the hood, how did he cut the film at the corners? Is it cut right on the car? I'm actually a tiny bit worried about that part.

03-04-2008, 09:37 AM	#13
Dj Hurricane STI Driver Car: 08 DGM BBS NAV Fav Mod: Cobb AP Location: Miami Beach Posts: 297 Join Date: Jan 2008 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Clear Bra Part II How much did the kit cost??? how much should it cost to get installed?