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06-28-2007, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by sunnyyan,Jun 28 2007, 02:13 PM
anyone know a good place to install clear bra and how much? should have done this when car was new
06-28-2007, 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RedlinedITR,Jun 28 2007, 02:19 PM
Brian's correct.. that is a black gel coat. Kaan, you need to ask your bodyshop how long it will take the paint to cure. Brian again is right, the paint needs to breathe because solvents and other paint stuff (I don't remember the names of the components) need to evaporate over the course of almost two-three months sometimes.
Once you have a bra on (assuming 3M), let THAT cure as well. There is a layer of clear coat on it (ask your body shop for advice on the duration of this as well). You will then be able to use a wax or sealant. Avoid petroleum products.
Off topic/but related: I had a clear bra on my old STi. A trick my roomate (obsessed with keeping cars clean, and obsessed with Zaino car care stuff... he was like a filipino version of Jake but looked like Blue) had was to use some painters tape over the seams. This avoids build up.
(How do you guys get to be on a forum at work!? I have to be home to do this, our browser security is tougher than alcatraz on the work computers). I miss the small company days...
Once you have a bra on (assuming 3M), let THAT cure as well. There is a layer of clear coat on it (ask your body shop for advice on the duration of this as well). You will then be able to use a wax or sealant. Avoid petroleum products.
Off topic/but related: I had a clear bra on my old STi. A trick my roomate (obsessed with keeping cars clean, and obsessed with Zaino car care stuff... he was like a filipino version of Jake but looked like Blue) had was to use some painters tape over the seams. This avoids build up.
(How do you guys get to be on a forum at work!? I have to be home to do this, our browser security is tougher than alcatraz on the work computers). I miss the small company days...
06-28-2007, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by sunnyyan,Jun 28 2007, 02:13 PM
anyone know a good place to install clear bra and how much? should have done this when car was new
06-28-2007, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by gpwuster,Jun 28 2007, 07:48 PM
Hmmm..helloooooooooooooooo, Vicent.. screen name "Huy Tran"!! He does tinted window and clear bra..
very cool guy.
And your CF mirrors are just a matter of taking your door panels off and removing the nuts from the inside of the door... think of it as a castration for your doors...
but seriously... there are a lot of DIY's on the forum that you can find
06-28-2007, 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by sunnyyan,Jun 28 2007, 02:13 PM
anyone know a good place to install clear bra and how much? should have done this when car was new
getting my car done by him again after it comes outta the shop. only guy i'll ever use for clear bra.
pm me if you want his number and he'll give you a quote.
06-28-2007, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by kaansahbaz,Jun 28 2007, 02:36 PM
lets go to a shop together , we can get better price if we go together
plus the guy's mobile so he goes to you haha
