clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE

maclion · 06-25-2008, 11:34 PM

Alway heard such things as " do not install by yourself, otherwise you will regret". Maybe it is true for installing bumper piece, but not for hood, fender and mirror.
Before do that last weekend, I even prepared to fail. However it is only took me two and half hours to finish these (including 45 min to clean my car, it is so dirty and lots of tar, bug). it is not 100% perfect (there are only one bubble because of bug residue), but I am very very satisfied with my job.

Just want let some DIYer to know, you can definitely handle these.

charlotte · 06-26-2008, 03:56 AM

What brand did you install?

patsparks · 06-26-2008, 05:37 AM

Does it have the hook at the front or the back?

A clear bra, I might enjoy looking into that.

Freedom · 06-26-2008, 07:45 AM

Yes, tell more, which brand, where did you get it from??

echase · 06-26-2008, 12:01 PM

Tell us more! I'm taking delivery next week, and would love to install this while it's still "dealer-clean".

Any chance of photos?

maclion · 06-26-2008, 12:02 PM

Website: invisiblemask.com
These kit including: hood, fender, mirror and door edge guard, also installation kit. total is $89.
They have 3M Scotchagard and Invisi-Mask (8mils thick), same price. I choose Invisi_Mask, which come with lifetime guarantee and easier to install (they said).

I attach some pics. Those marks are not bubble, but water mark. The only bubble is at right corner of hood, it is so tiny that I can not get it by my cellphone.

orracle · 06-26-2008, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by patsparks

Does it have the hook at the front or the back?

A clear bra, I might enjoy looking into that.

Just don't snap it!

BIGGDOGG · 06-26-2008, 12:11 PM

it looks good,$89. is a good deal. I wish they had a front bumper one as well though.

maclion · 06-26-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by echase

Tell us more! I'm taking delivery next week, and would love to install this while it's still "dealer-clean".

Any chance of photos?

My cents:
1. Fender (zero difficulty)
it is easiest. so you may want to do this first and let you familiar with those kits.

2. Hood: (1.5-2 difficulty). two persons are recommended
a. start from center of hood (A)
b. then go to (B.)-alignment points
c. do most of other area of hood (C)
d. at last, (D). they may lifting back up, do not worry, use your thumb and hold for seconds.

3. Mirror: not that easy. (2-2.5 difficulty)
first squeegee alone the red line, and stretching to the corner. to avoid any edges, use your palm to hold for over 10 sec.

maclion · 06-26-2008, 01:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIGGDOGG

it looks good,$89. is a good deal. I wish they had a front bumper one as well though.

Yes, they do have. Price is $157 (bumper only).
::Invisible Bra 3M ScotchGard Paint Protection for your car

06-25-2008, 11:34 PM	#1
maclion Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE Alway heard such things as " do not install by yourself, otherwise you will regret". Maybe it is true for installing bumper piece, but not for hood, fender and mirror. Before do that last weekend, I even prepared to fail. However it is only took me two and half hours to finish these (including 45 min to clean my car, it is so dirty and lots of tar, bug). it is not 100% perfect (there are only one bubble because of bug residue), but I am very very satisfied with my job. Just want let some DIYer to know, you can definitely handle these.

06-26-2008, 03:56 AM	#2
charlotte Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Madison, Ohio Posts: 10 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE What brand did you install?

06-26-2008, 05:37 AM	#3
patsparks Uneducated bird-brain Aussie Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Adelaide South Australia Posts: 4,438 My Car: 2004 Prius Package: Base Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 12	Re: clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE Does it have the hook at the front or the back? A clear bra, I might enjoy looking into that. Last edited by patsparks; 06-26-2008 at 08:21 AM.

06-26-2008, 07:45 AM	#4
Freedom Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 151 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #3 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 1	Re: clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE Yes, tell more, which brand, where did you get it from??

06-26-2008, 12:01 PM	#5
echase Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 202 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 2	Re: clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE Tell us more! I'm taking delivery next week, and would love to install this while it's still "dealer-clean". Any chance of photos?

06-26-2008, 12:02 PM	#6
maclion Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12 My Car: Package: Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 0	Re: clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE Website: invisiblemask.com These kit including: hood, fender, mirror and door edge guard, also installation kit. total is $89. They have 3M Scotchagard and Invisi-Mask (8mils thick), same price. I choose Invisi_Mask, which come with lifetime guarantee and easier to install (they said). I attach some pics. Those marks are not bubble, but water mark. The only bubble is at right corner of hood, it is so tiny that I can not get it by my cellphone. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by maclion; 06-26-2008 at 12:45 PM.

06-26-2008, 12:11 PM	#8
BIGGDOGG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Morristown,NJ Posts: 297 My Car: 2008 Prius Package: #2 Nominated 0 Times in 0 Posts TOTM Awards: 0 Friends: 4	Re: clear bra installation is JUST A PIECE OF CAKE it looks good,$89. is a good deal. I wish they had a front bumper one as well though.

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