steilkurve

Morning all. Picking up my fully loaded 2013 GS on Tuesday (can't wait). Bought the protective film for the hood... but I'm having second thoughts and little time to tell the dealer whether or not to put it on. Didn't put it on my HS and regretted it after a pretty bad rock chip. Still, the thought of sticking plastic on the pristine body of my new GS bugs me! Have others done it? Looks ok? Thanks!

lexesty72

I had the complete front end custom wrapped with clear bra (bumper, whole hood, headlights, both fenders, A pillar, mirrors, even the big "L" logo on the front grill when I had the car for about 15 miles. You can't even tell it's on the car since everything is tucked underneath the panel or behind the grill. It's better to have it wrapped professionally right away instead of seeing stars on the front end of your brand new car. I don't regret it.

steilkurve

Thanks Lexesty72. Think you're right. Didn't do it last time around and then regretted it with the first chip.

LexusNN

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I think it is a good investment and it really isnt noticeable unless you are looking for it. Just take care of it like your paint so it doesnt collect grime and turn yellow

nyczyang27

Has anyone tried to detail a car with clear bras? Can you clay, seal and wax over it? I'm thinking about getting the film installed but I'm worried that when i wax it, the parts of the car that has the protective film over it will look different than parts that are not.

Got PSI

I went over to the dealership yesterday and got a pamphlet of the clear film they offer at the dealer. They do it in-house for $699. It covers the front section of the hood, the mirrors and only some areas of the front bumper. The manager showed me a car that had it on and the line looks HORRIBLE. The film has an orange peel texture to it and really kills the effect of the beautiful paint. I'm wondering, are they ALL like that ?

I also asked if they would do the whole hood and they said NO.

HUSKERnKS

Find a shop that does it. They would do the entire hood.

They definitely dont all look like that. Mine is very clear. Not noticable.

HizGSF

I had mine done a week ago and it looks great. The kit I purchased (3M) covers the Hood, Finder, the whole Bumper, Windshield Pillars, mirrors, front end of the roof, rocker panels, and top of rear bumper. The dealership recommended a pro that does theirs. The job turned out very clean. Most places that does window tinting are experienced in installing the clear protective covers.

mikli

dont do it at the dealer. they call someone else in any ways

mikli

call around. the price varys and look at one of their work. there are a couple types of films. thick and thin

mrpartsman

i just got mine done yesterday, partial hood ,partial fender,full bumer,headlights,mirrors,door edges,door hadles,side skirts and upper rear bumper,and you just have to make sure its 3M,and dont have dealer do it , they are ripp offs, if anybody intrested in ca. let me know, i will hook u up.

patricksr5

To my knowledge you cannot clay and wax the 3M Clear Bra...it will scratch it. Just wash and use a Finishing Spray (like Zaino Z-8 Finale Spray Seal) and it will stay nice.

jj14

You can and should wax it. Claying is safe too (to remove dirt) - just don't polish it.

mrpartsman

yep , don't polish it, just use spray wax and keep it clean.

Sevn86

Get it, I regret not getting it on my obsidian RX.