Invisible Bra / Stone Guard for Prius

Areometer · 11-17-2004, 10:03 PM

My few friends have had 3M invisible bra (and possibly another brand called StoneGuard or are these the same thing?) installed on their sedans for a few years now. One major issue being that the edge of the bra has started to collect micro-dust & yellowed up, so, it is no longer invisible. Have you noticed this or can this be perfectly reverted to like-new condition w/ normal cleaning?

Also, how do you like the bra/guard in general? Has anyone still got dings/dents with the guard on?

wb9tyj · 11-19-2004, 10:47 AM

i like mine ...after almost 4 months...cant even tell its there...it really kept the bugs off in the summer and helps with the sand being thrown on the roads as well...with a 5 yr warranty on it, any peeling, fading or coloring will be replaced free in my case...well worth it...

bolo5757 · 11-19-2004, 01:47 PM

Hiya...newbie here...where can you get one those inviso bras?

Thanks
Ronn

techogurl · 11-23-2004, 12:09 PM

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Easiest way is to use the website of whatever brand of film you want and look for a list of installers for your area. The distributor may or may not offer the brand listed, but that's a good place to start off. Alternately you can call most tinting places and ask if they have paint protection film.

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sailboss · 12-13-2004, 01:46 AM

Still Like mine after 5 months. Especially the headlight covers. Highly recommended. 8)

ALoLA · 12-15-2004, 12:36 AM

Too bad they don't make something like this for the windshield. I just got hit by another rock and this time it didn't just chip the glass, it left visible cracks. Luckily, it didn't crack all the way through.

disneydad · 12-15-2004, 01:28 PM

I think we should have peel off windshield film like they have in NASCAR!!!

xevious · 12-25-2004, 07:43 PM

I've had my ClearBra, which is thicker than the 3M product, for a year now and still love it! I had my entire hood, front bumper, and side mirror housings covered and my paint looks factory-new.

By contrast, the hood of my friend's Prius, which doesn't have ClearBra, is stating to look a little war-torn. The hood of the '04-'05 Prius makes as good a ding-attractor as the hood on the classic.

Bill60546 · 12-25-2004, 08:50 PM

Had 3M product applied in late April or early May as I recall. Had the hood, upper and lower front bumper, front of front fenders, rear view mirrors and A pillars covered. Everything looks great, no peeling, cracks or delamination. It protects the car very well.
One thing I have noticed. In the sun with polarized glasses I can see discolored stretch marks which appear or look like a blue rainbow in certain light. Without the polarized sun glasses, the film looks absolutely clear. It appears to be in the area that the installers stretched the most or is on the curves of the front bumper. It only happens in certain light conditions and with polarized sun glasses.
The protection the film offers is, IMHO, priceless.

11-17-2004, 10:03 PM	#1
Areometer Silver Business Sponsor Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tyngsboro, MA Posts: 569 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Friends: 0	Invisible Bra / Stone Guard for Prius My few friends have had 3M invisible bra (and possibly another brand called StoneGuard or are these the same thing?) installed on their sedans for a few years now. One major issue being that the edge of the bra has started to collect micro-dust & yellowed up, so, it is no longer invisible. Have you noticed this or can this be perfectly reverted to like-new condition w/ normal cleaning? Also, how do you like the bra/guard in general? Has anyone still got dings/dents with the guard on?

11-19-2004, 01:47 PM	#3
bolo5757 Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 16 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Invisible Bra / Stone Guard for Prius Hiya...newbie here...where can you get one those inviso bras? Thanks Ronn

12-13-2004, 01:46 AM	#6
sailboss Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Augusta, GA Posts: 10 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Invisible Bra / Stone Guard for Prius Still Like mine after 5 months. Especially the headlight covers. Highly recommended. 8)

12-25-2004, 08:50 PM	#10
Bill60546 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 347 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Invisible Bra / Stone Guard for Prius Had 3M product applied in late April or early May as I recall. Had the hood, upper and lower front bumper, front of front fenders, rear view mirrors and A pillars covered. Everything looks great, no peeling, cracks or delamination. It protects the car very well. One thing I have noticed. In the sun with polarized glasses I can see discolored stretch marks which appear or look like a blue rainbow in certain light. Without the polarized sun glasses, the film looks absolutely clear. It appears to be in the area that the installers stretched the most or is on the curves of the front bumper. It only happens in certain light conditions and with polarized sun glasses. The protection the film offers is, IMHO, priceless.

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11-19-2004, 10:47 AM	#2
wb9tyj 2004 2009 prii dual owner Join Date: May 2004 Location: Indiana and Nevada Posts: 274 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: N/A Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	i like mine ...after almost 4 months...cant even tell its there...it really kept the bugs off in the summer and helps with the sand being thrown on the roads as well...with a 5 yr warranty on it, any peeling, fading or coloring will be replaced free in my case...well worth it...

12-15-2004, 12:36 AM	#7
ALoLA Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Southern California Posts: 110 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Too bad they don't make something like this for the windshield. I just got hit by another rock and this time it didn't just chip the glass, it left visible cracks. Luckily, it didn't crack all the way through.

12-15-2004, 01:28 PM	#8
disneydad Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Leominster, MA Posts: 82 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I think we should have peel off windshield film like they have in NASCAR!!!

12-25-2004, 07:43 PM	#9
xevious Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 187 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	I've had my ClearBra, which is thicker than the 3M product, for a year now and still love it! I had my entire hood, front bumper, and side mirror housings covered and my paint looks factory-new. By contrast, the hood of my friend's Prius, which doesn't have ClearBra, is stating to look a little war-torn. The hood of the '04-'05 Prius makes as good a ding-attractor as the hood on the classic.