[anderson_b76]

Has anyone put on a Clear Bra on their car? After 1,000 miles on my car I already have two rock chips midway up the hood and several in the front bumper. The Ghibli takes a lot of rocks due to the hood slanting down and the nose being so big. I am not a fan of clear bras but I don't see any other option…thinking about have the whole hood clear bra along with the nose. Any recommendations on which clear bra to use?

 

[Ghibli S Q4 MN]

I have clear bra on mine. It is the 3M product and came from the dealer with it installed. In addition, I am a big fan of the 3M clear bra. I have it installed on all my cars that are subjected to the rotten Minnesota winter.

 

[doubledeetob]

I have not been inclined to use one before - but with a Maserati, given the number pf posts all ready about paint chips, I am also inclined to use. I found this 'review' of most of the options available:

Test of durability of PPF (3M, Avery, KPMF, ORAFOL, XPEL) - Paint Protection Film, Clear Bra Forum - TintDude Forum

and an older one from Jaguar forum for:

Invisible Bra - The fact on Paint Protection Film - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

 

[anderson_b76]

I decided to use the Xpel Ultimate after lots of research. I'm having it put on the entire hood after I've noticed a few chips. I'll post pictures next weekend following my install.

 

[bjg625]

We're doing Xpel also before road trip. My installer says most people do whole front to avoid the line. He says not really necessary.

 

[anderson_b76]

We're doing Xpel also before road trip. My installer says most people do whole front to avoid the line. He says not really necessary.

Except the chips two chips on my hood are more then 1/2 way up the hood. This car's hood slopes downward and you will get chips past the front half or third of the hood.

 

[bjg625]

Thanks, I guess I'll splurge.