01-12-2013, 12:44 PM | #1 |
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Clear Bra Recommendations ?
My alpine white M5 only three weeks old and
While having a wash today noticed like two Small rock chips in the air damn area. Was So pissed. Any recommendations for clear bra or any other Options ? Know of any places in miami that does The clear bra ?? Bought the touch up paint but that's not the long term Solution. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks |
01-12-2013, 03:20 PM | #2 |
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Since I am not in Florida, I do not know installers there to recommend. I only have suggestions as I am also having my 2013 M5 paint film protected.
My only suggestion is to go for custom install. Some shops use pre-cut sheets (supposedly computer cut for specific cars) which may be fine for a week or two, however, when dirt start accumulating, you will easily see the edges of those pre-cut sheets. Personally, I would insist on the installer to use 60" sheets cut in such a way that allow for over the edge folds so no seam/edge is visible. Areas I had wraped are front bumper, full hood/fenders, headlights, side sills, mirrors, fins, rear wheel arches and rear bumper. |
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Yes suntek ppf film is really the most clear, super auto shield does it, make sure he does all the corners nice and tight/right, I am impressed with it. Always looks waxed.
I would highly suggest doing opticoat on the entire car before the suntek ppf film |
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Replaced with Xpel and has been perfect. No issues. Can't go wrong with either as long as it sticks. Can't tell the difference between the two on a black metallic M5 as far as clarity feel or performance. One tip either way is to have your car polished professionally (or if you are really really good do it yourself) and then lay down the film. Because whatever the condition of you paint it will be locked in. BMW clear coat is "orange peel" and not smooth/flat. Polishing makes a big diff on black. Not so much on other colors. |
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So if I went your route I could get Clear Bra immediately then do opti-guard/coat later on?
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2. Clear Bra of your choice 3. Optiguard You will be happiest this way. My car had #1 and #3 done at same time. Best to do it 1,2,3. Still, my car looks insane, wet and deep. Stealth's does too. World of difference. |
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I got XPEL Stealth Ultimate and it's been amazing so far. Can't even tell its on the car. I got the front bumper, hood, front fenders, rockers and half the rear bumper wrapped with it. I just posted some pics here if you want to see.
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