Is anyone using that clear poly bra coating?

Cphooper · 09-23-2007

Just wondering oif anyone was using that clear film coating (3M makes it as do others) and what your opinion may be on the product? Would you use it again?

Tia,
Cph

Gayle280 · 09-24-2007

I wouldn't. Looks crappy as it ages and once on your stuck with it. that's my experience anyway on a former car.

bob44 · 09-24-2007

I have it on my car, and love it. Good quality film is hardly noticeable and it protects from road debris. I had a previous Mercedes Benz with it (aftermarket film) and was disappointed with the optics (you could see the difference from the film to the unprotected paint). The current film, applied by my dealer when I got the car, is much better. 9 months now and still crystal clear. I had a Vette previously, and it was peppered with small chips because of where I drive, so I think it's worth it.

Bob

VitaminT · 09-24-2007

I have been thinking of this but was told it would yellow with time and decided against it but with my car being a daily driver it is getting pounded by interstate driving.

**jbanks15** · 09-24-2007

whatever brand you choose, they have yellowing warranty. at least mine did. i had ventureshield before my accident and clearbra after. i like the clearbra better. highly recommend it. it also depends on the experience of the installer.

slk55er · 09-24-2007

I wouldn't drive a new car without this, particularly if you plan to drive in the winter with sand and gravel on the road. I've had it installed by the dealer on 4 cars, including a white BMW and an yellow M3 and absolutely praise it. I've purchased additional material and have the front of my Orion blue SLK55 pretty much completely protected. Plus I have the thicker material over the headlights. It is barely noticeable up close and personal. From 4-5 feet it can't bee seen.

09-23-2007	#1 (permalink)
Cphooper SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Central Florida Vehicle: 05 SLk 350 Other Toys: Buell ST, Triumph sprint Posts: 11 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Is anyone using that clear poly bra coating? Just wondering oif anyone was using that clear film coating (3M makes it as do others) and what your opinion may be on the product? Would you use it again? Tia, Cph

09-24-2007	#5 (permalink)
jbanks15 Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Valrico, Florida Vehicle: 2009 SLK 55 AMG Posts: 684 Country: Thanks: 8 Thanked 40 Times in 29 Posts	whatever brand you choose, they have yellowing warranty. at least mine did. i had ventureshield before my accident and clearbra after. i like the clearbra better. highly recommend it. it also depends on the experience of the installer. __________________ Jeff 2009 SLK 55 AMG Black/Black Premium 1, Multimedia, Lighting packages Clearshield Protective Film OEM MB Plexiglass Windscreen Eurolight Clear Side Markers Smarttop version 3.22 Kleyman 3rd Brake Light Flashing/Strobing Module V1.5 (Noregrets Custom Works)

09-24-2007	#6 (permalink)
slk55er SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: St. George, UT Vehicle: '05 SLK55 AMG, Orion Blue Posts: 29 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Clear Bra Praise I wouldn't drive a new car without this, particularly if you plan to drive in the winter with sand and gravel on the road. I've had it installed by the dealer on 4 cars, including a white BMW and an yellow M3 and absolutely praise it. I've purchased additional material and have the front of my Orion blue SLK55 pretty much completely protected. Plus I have the thicker material over the headlights. It is barely noticeable up close and personal. From 4-5 feet it can't bee seen.

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09-24-2007	#2 (permalink)
Gayle280 Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Henderson Nevada Vehicle: 2006 SLK280 Pewter,heating package,comfort package,satellite radio Posts: 133 Country: Thanks: 20 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I wouldn't. Looks crappy as it ages and once on your stuck with it. that's my experience anyway on a former car.

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bob44 SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Ramon, CA Vehicle: 07 SLK55 Designo Graphite Posts: 30 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have it on my car, and love it. Good quality film is hardly noticeable and it protects from road debris. I had a previous Mercedes Benz with it (aftermarket film) and was disappointed with the optics (you could see the difference from the film to the unprotected paint). The current film, applied by my dealer when I got the car, is much better. 9 months now and still crystal clear. I had a Vette previously, and it was peppered with small chips because of where I drive, so I think it's worth it. Bob

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VitaminT Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Alabama Vehicle: 2005 SLK55 Posts: 361 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have been thinking of this but was told it would yellow with time and decided against it but with my car being a daily driver it is getting pounded by interstate driving.

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