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Old 10-26-2004, 03:59 AM   #1
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Default Invisible Bras??

Does anyone know the scoop on the "invisible bras"?? I heard there's a company based out of Greenwich, CT that does this kind of thing....however I don't want to spend a fortune. My ti is black and I already see chips in the paint developing from normal everyday driving let alone the once-in-awhile track driving I do as well. I'd be really interested to know if anyone else has every tried to do this themselves or if you've gotten it proffesionally done at a shop. Thanks!!
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Old 10-26-2004, 05:26 AM   #2
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hehe. bras.

haha. sorry. it's late. and i haven't slept much lately.
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Old 10-26-2004, 01:32 PM   #3
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I've got BavAuto's 'invisible' headlight shields; there pretty much the same thing. They are pretty much invisible (unless you're really close up), and haven't faded/cracked/colored in the 1.5 years I've had them and only put a slight haze on the light. They are about... 2 or 3mm thick and looking at them, they have stopped some decent nicks.

I've thought about the full bra... not a bad idea. But applying the thing, I imagine, would be fairly difficult.
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Old 10-26-2004, 06:18 PM   #4
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It's an awesome thing to have. I got mine from a local window tinting shop. Check out in your area. I got mine for the front hood and mirrors for $180 installed. Make sure you bring your car clean and waxed before the installation. Also, make sure you get 3M brand. It's one of the best out there.

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Old 04-28-2005, 05:09 AM   #5
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I would recomend it but don't wax your car before you do it,they will have a hard time putting it on and they will then have to remove the wax i work for a detailing co. that does them and we put the kit on before we wax i am going to have mine done it is well worth it and they are hard to do. It takes us about 3-4 hrs depending on car and what you want done. Full kit is about 3-4 hrs Oh Ya make sure it is 3M
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www.umnitza.com offers automotive paint protection products (ie clear bras). For anyone with glass-lensed ellipsoids, i highly recommend the headlight protection. Its only a couple of bucks and well worth it.
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Old 05-10-2005, 09:13 PM   #7
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I second what Mendi3 said. Ive got the samething for about the same price. Its awesome. You cant tell its on the car from 3 feet away. Up close all you see is a line where the film ends. It looks way better than a black leather bra.
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Old 05-10-2005, 11:28 PM   #8
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Anybody have any recommendations for both good pricing and good installation? I'm interested in having this done on my car...TIA...motorwerk
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if you do have this done, make sure you at least keep the front end waxed/detailed. Nothing worse than being able to see the invisi-bra on the front of a car.

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Old 05-18-2005, 05:26 AM   #10
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hehe. bras.

haha. sorry. it's late. and i haven't slept much lately.
lmfao!! We can let it fly this time! But next time watch out ! JK
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I had one of these on my Mini Cooper. It was rated for 3 years, but six years later it looked great. Once I get Trixie fixed up, I plan to put one of these on. (Okay, I'll say it - Trixie needs a bra, but I'm letting her run around without one for now!)
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