Does anybody know if clearbra can be applied right after (next day) the bumper is painted or should there be a wait period for the paint to cure or something like that?

 

I would give it a few days. PM me as I found my clearbra guy and he will do it on the side outside of the Lexus dealer. He did many cars for me and I never had one issue. Best to ask them as they will know. I need to get my wifes car done also.

 

Lemme know if you guys wanna make it a group trip to Mike's guy.

 

I have heard you are supposed to wait 30 days for the paint to cure... the only problem is that during that 30 days, you are highly susceptible to rock chips.

 

I'm dropping my car off at a bodyshop next week to have the front bumper cover replaced. I was going to have them do the crearbra too since the car will be there for 2 weeks (I'm going on a vacation) but I'm not sure if that is a good idea.

Is one brand of clearbra better than others? If so, what is it?

 

Common sense would dictate that there should be some curing period for the paint. I think it's probably better to be safe than sorry and wait a few weeks before the clearbra is applied.

 

Here are answers supplied as part of a FAQ on Clear Bra...

Q. WILL THE PAINT PROTECTION FILM HARM THE PAINTED SURFACE IF THE FILM IS REMOVED?

A. If the film is properly applied to a fully cured painted vehicle, it can be removed, usually in one piece, without damaging paint surfaces beneath the film.
Q. CAN THE PAINT PROTECTION FILM BE APPLIED OVER A VEHICLE THAT HAS HAD THE PAINT TOUCHED UP?

A. Precision Clear Bra and 3M recommends that any repainted surfaces on your vehicle be professionally painted and fully cured before applying the Invisible Bra. If you have touched up scratches or chips with a tube of “touch-up” paint and then apply the Invisible Bra over it, the film will protect that area until it is removed. If the Invisible Bra is removed, it is possible that the area around the non-professional touch-up paint could peel off.
Q. WILL THE PAINT SMEAR IF THE PAINT PROTECTION FILM IS APPLIED OVER A NEWLY PAINTED VECHICLE?

A. The paint on a newly painted vehicle must be cured according to manufacturer's recommendations. Your body shop should be able to provide you with this information.

So - bottom line is you need to know the curing time if the paint.

 

I highly recommend Ventureshield. My clear bra is about 20 months old and still looks new.

 

definitely ventureshield over 3m. Some films tend to turn yellow over time or may have that "orange peel" look. But thats also dependent on the installer.