Clear Bra

ryouth · 02-03-2016, 01:03 PM

My dealer is asking if I want a clear bra on my white 2016 2SS Camaro.

Has anyone put this on their Camaro? Can you tell that its on? I want to protect it but I also don't want to ruin the look right off the bat!

Thanks!

SS 1LE · 02-03-2016, 01:07 PM

There are like two or three threads on this in the cosmetic/modifications/maintenance sections...

Glen e · 02-03-2016, 01:09 PM

It s very clear and hard to tell. The new camaro is a difficult job, and the skill of the installer is paramount. XPEL , SUNTEK and 3m PRO are three of the best.

ryouth · 02-03-2016, 02:00 PM

Hopefully the dealer would be experienced with putting it on. Sounds good! Thank you!

Glen e · 02-03-2016, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryouth

Hopefully the dealer would be experienced with putting it on. Sounds good! Thank you!

the odds are not with you that they will do a good job....do some investigation with the dealer, who does it? can you see another job that's done? etc...

Xpel installers are reporting the new camaro is one the hardest cars to do , due to the complex radius curves of the front cap.

2016SS · 02-03-2016, 02:30 PM

I'm taking mine right from the dealer to my installer to get this done with tints I have had it on a Z for 10 years looks like new still.

I rubbed my truck off the bumper (small driveway to many Veichles) and heard a screeching noise thought for sure new paint nope just a scuff on the clear bra polish done like new.

Find a good installer!
Good luck

bpang1234 · 02-03-2016, 04:30 PM

I have 3M on my car and you CAN see the end of the sheet on your car. There is no way around this other than have them do a full wrap not just the front "bra" area. From what I know, a full wrap would be super-expensive.

However, it is still pretty damned awesome. Obviously my paint is protected and the bra is actually more slippery than the painted surface which is pretty neat. It is also great for those of us that Autocross because rubber transfer from hitting cones is not on your paint but on the plastic bra.

paul84043 · 02-03-2016, 07:08 PM

The dealer almost never does installs of tint and clear bra. Usually they will have a local shop that they send their business to even though you pay the dealer.

If you like your paint, get the clear bra. If you like chips, don't.
I regretted not getting it on my 2010. by the time I hit the 2 year mark the front end was beat to crap.

andrec10 · 02-03-2016, 07:47 PM

I am getting SUN-TEk installed on mine. Picking it up and driving it to the installer 20 mins away. Also having Ceramic Pro installed.

cwatson6 · 02-03-2016, 08:35 PM

You will be happy that you did it.

63falcondude · 02-04-2016, 08:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by paul84043

The dealer almost never does installs of tint and clear bra. Usually they will have a local shop that they send their business to even though you pay the dealer.

If you like your paint, get the clear bra. If you like chips, don't.
I regretted not getting it on my 2010. by the time I hit the 2 year mark the front end was beat to crap.

Hmm, I like chips so I think I wont.

02-03-2016, 01:03 PM	#1
ryouth Drives: Camaro 2SS Summer White NPP MRC Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 18	Clear Bra My dealer is asking if I want a clear bra on my white 2016 2SS Camaro. Has anyone put this on their Camaro? Can you tell that its on? I want to protect it but I also don't want to ruin the look right off the bat! Thanks!

02-03-2016, 01:09 PM	#3
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	It s very clear and hard to tell. The new camaro is a difficult job, and the skill of the installer is paramount. XPEL , SUNTEK and 3m PRO are three of the best. __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

02-03-2016, 02:30 PM	#6
2016SS Drives: 2016 Summit White 2SS Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Ontario Posts: 423	I'm taking mine right from the dealer to my installer to get this done with tints I have had it on a Z for 10 years looks like new still. I rubbed my truck off the bumper (small driveway to many Veichles) and heard a screeching noise thought for sure new paint nope just a scuff on the clear bra polish done like new. Find a good installer! Good luck __________________ 2003 Cadillac CTS Sold 2006 Nissan 350Z Sold 2008 Cobalt SS/TC Sold 2016 Camaro 2SS Summit built 3/28/16 delivered 2018 Camaro ZL1 cancelled by GM 😡 2019 Corvette 2lt Z51 Last edited by 2016SS; 03-24-2016 at 12:40 PM.

02-03-2016, 07:47 PM	#9
andrec10 Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS 6SP/Suby Legacy 6 Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Hyde Park, NY Posts: 844	I am getting SUN-TEk installed on mine. Picking it up and driving it to the installer 20 mins away. Also having Ceramic Pro installed. __________________ TFPK40 Its Here! Finally came home on 3-31-16! Red Hot 2SS,6 Speed, NPP, MRC, Adrenaline Red interior, Silver Rally Stripes, NAV, Sunroof, 56W Split Spoke Wheels, Body color Hood vents, Body color Splash Guards and winter protection package. Ordered 1-28-16: 1100 2-11-2016 :2000 2-15-2016: 3000 TPW of 3/7...That went quick! 2-26-2016: 3400 Status TPW 3/7 3-5-2016 : 3800 3-8-2016 : 4300 3-11-2016 : 4B00 3-15-2016 : 4200 3-22-2016 : 4800 3-29-2016 : 6000!

02-03-2016, 01:07 PM	#2
SS 1LE マスタング = 遅い Drives: 2017 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Florida Posts: 7,061	There are like two or three threads on this in the cosmetic/modifications/maintenance sections...

02-03-2016, 02:00 PM	#4
ryouth Drives: Camaro 2SS Summer White NPP MRC Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 18	Hopefully the dealer would be experienced with putting it on. Sounds good! Thank you!

02-03-2016, 04:30 PM	#7
bpang1234 You can only YOLO once. Drives: '16 2SS & '15 Subaru Forester Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Albany, OR Posts: 1,677	I have 3M on my car and you CAN see the end of the sheet on your car. There is no way around this other than have them do a full wrap not just the front "bra" area. From what I know, a full wrap would be super-expensive. However, it is still pretty damned awesome. Obviously my paint is protected and the bra is actually more slippery than the painted surface which is pretty neat. It is also great for those of us that Autocross because rubber transfer from hitting cones is not on your paint but on the plastic bra.

02-03-2016, 07:08 PM	#8
paul84043 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Lehi, Utah Posts: 1,349 View My Garage	The dealer almost never does installs of tint and clear bra. Usually they will have a local shop that they send their business to even though you pay the dealer. If you like your paint, get the clear bra. If you like chips, don't. I regretted not getting it on my 2010. by the time I hit the 2 year mark the front end was beat to crap.

02-03-2016, 08:35 PM	#10
cwatson6 Drives: 2016 Camaro SS - Red Hot Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greensboro, NC Posts: 343	You will be happy that you did it.

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