View Full Version : 3M CLEAR BRA INSTALLED ON TECK MR2
DUSTIN WORLES
11-23-2004, 10:58 PM
I highly recommend getting the 3M clear bra for your car. PFTfilms.com just installed a custom bra to Daniel's freshly painted MR2. PFTfilms also sponsor's Dado's M3. You can see first hand what road debris can do to a car without the clear bra in Mischief 3000. Remember how the Ferraris and even Dado's M3 got their front bumpers sand blasted during the Gumball? Reza's Modena protected by the clear bra and the paint was practically flawless after the 3,000 mile rally.
I will get it installed on the banana whenever I get around to painting it again. You can see how bad my front bumper is chipped up in my sig down below. I have had my bumper repainted several times. Wish the bra was around a couple years ago.
PFTfilms does awesome custom work and can work with any bodykit. For further info on this product, contact Skip at 703-944-7076 or check out PFTfilms.com.
Here are some pics of the recent installation:
SKIP CUTTING THE 3M TAPE
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FINISHED PRODUCT
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EXAMPLE OF A CAR THAT WOULD NEED A CUSTOM KIT
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YOU WOULD NEED TO COVER THE REAR FENDER TO PROTECT THE EXTRA WIDE FENDER
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Looks awesome. It's funny, my paint is so shitty and rough that it doesn't get rock chips (Maaco paintjob). My mom's car on the other hand (Z3) that needs a clear bra.
DUSTIN WORLES
11-23-2004, 11:12 PM
Looks awesome. It's funny, my paint is so shitty and rough that it doesn't get rock chips (Maaco paintjob). My mom's car on the other hand (Z3) that needs a clear bra.
Too late for my mom's Z3. It's going to be expensive to repaint that big ass hood.
Juice
11-23-2004, 11:29 PM
Holy shit, dude. That's cool as hell. Even looking right up close to it, can you tell that it's there?
And even when <I>it</I> get sandblasted, does it ever fade or lose its shine?
Ooohhhh, I never thought about it losing it's shine. That is a good question Juice, because plastic does tend to fade after a while.
Looks good, my dad is getting everything on his M3 touched up and plans on doing one then since he wishes he had when the car was new. So many damn rockchips...
The Godfather
11-24-2004, 12:05 AM
I need a clear bra so bad! :(
Juice
11-24-2004, 12:07 AM
If anyone else had said that, Doc, I don't think I would have taken that as perversion :O
Vader13
11-24-2004, 01:01 AM
super clean, nice work!
Very nice. When I throw a new bumper on, I'll definately have to do this...
B1T3M3
11-24-2004, 01:21 AM
thats heaps neat
LOKI2
11-24-2004, 06:25 AM
Its worth it. Skip did an awsome job. Its less then getting your bumper repainted.
chunky
11-24-2004, 09:28 AM
Looks awesome. It's funny, my paint is so shitty and rough that it doesn't get rock chips (Maaco paintjob).
ohh god, don't use that M company's name. they give a bad name to auto body. they don't prep there car right at all and they are stupid as fuck, a buddy took his probe in there and they didn't tape up any of the rubber moldings around the doors and windows, and get this, they pained the glass in the sunroof, not just some overspray, they painted the whole thing, and be drove an hour home on the highway and the paint on the hood was already flaking off in spots.
if you are low on money and need a paint job your batter off dipping a broom in a bucket of paint than going to macco.
l3it3r
11-24-2004, 09:31 AM
Its worth it. Skip did an awsome job. Its less then getting your bumper repainted.
It's about time you got that.. now you won't have painters tape tearing up your car! :idea: <-where'd this guy come from?
btw, were'nt they offering a deal to us at Diamond Grill a while back?
chunky
11-24-2004, 09:44 AM
ohh yeah, those bras are insanely nice, i've been trying to get my stepdad to get one because he always bitches about not wanting to go to shoe's cuz he'll have to drive on the highway and might get stone chips.
LOKI2
11-24-2004, 09:45 AM
It's about time you got that.. now you won't have painters tape tearing up your car! :idea: <-where'd this guy come from?
Actually my painter didnt spray my bumper very well. Thats why it flaked off. He messed up his hand and kind of through it together for the trip. Its all fixed and I dont have to worry about it now
AnGeLeIgH
11-24-2004, 09:48 AM
You could have just sprayed black Rhino Liner on the front clip and called it a day.....silly newbies!!
ohh god, don't use that M company's name. they give a bad name to auto body. they don't prep there car right at all and they are stupid as fuck, a buddy took his probe in there and they didn't tape up any of the rubber moldings around the doors and windows, and get this, they pained the glass in the sunroof, not just some overspray, they painted the whole thing, and be drove an hour home on the highway and the paint on the hood was already flaking off in spots.
if you are low on money and need a paint job your batter off dipping a broom in a bucket of paint than going to macco.
That really sucks. My paintjob actually was pretty good for the money I paid. They did a good job and taped everything off really well. The problem is that I haven't taken care of it like I should have. Honestly, I'm lazy and I've only waxed it once in the 3 years since I've had it repainted. So I know that has something to do with it.
AnGeLeIgH
11-24-2004, 09:58 AM
If you prep the car yourself, sand and primer, a Maaco job isn't that bad....because they don't do that shit, they just spray over whatever you have on there when you brought it to them.
When I took my car to Maaco it needed a lot of body work, popping out small dents, buffing scratches, etc. So they had to sand down most of the car, plus my body kit was already prepped for painting, so my car came out pretty good. But I am a rare case I guess. I also paid for a few extra coats of clear.
LOKI2
11-24-2004, 10:36 AM
You could have just sprayed black Rhino Liner on the front clip and called it a day.....silly newbies!!
O shoot!! I forgot about that. Maybe if it doesnt work out I'll take it to them
That looks so clean and smooth:).
toplessnturboed
11-24-2004, 07:03 PM
its nice
Why not Rhino Lining like said above? It would go with the carbon fiber hood/trunklid(engines in back).
AnGeLeIgH
11-24-2004, 07:29 PM
My child, I hope you are just being humorous.....
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/5756/LINEEXcopy.jpg
empire
11-24-2004, 07:34 PM
Wow that looks great.
JIMCJ1301
11-24-2004, 07:36 PM
My child, I hope you are just being humorous.....
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/5756/LINEEXcopy.jpgLMAO, I was going to suggest that he get that instead. I found a LINE-X distributor here in town.
blak max
11-24-2004, 08:18 PM
how long would it last?
My child, I hope you are just being humorous.....
http://img131.exs.cx/img131/5756/LINEEXcopy.jpg
Yes, I am 100% I would cover myself in Line-X before it goes anywhere near my car. Unless I get a pickup than I'd coat the whole car in it so I can roll the damn truck and now have much to worry about.
blak max
11-24-2004, 09:32 PM
how long would it last?
LOKI2
11-24-2004, 09:36 PM
how long would it last?
Check out the site. http://pftfilms.com/
I'm tempted to get one.
Just currious Daniel, but how much would you guess an MR2 like yours but stock would cost ?
AnGeLeIgH
11-24-2004, 09:51 PM
Yes, I am 100% I would cover myself in Line-X before it goes anywhere near my car.
:lool:
I'm serious about that lol.
EDIT: Maybe I'd cover our mini-van. I hate driving that damn car.
FitusMilbarge
11-29-2004, 04:23 AM
they don't prep there car right at all and they are stupid as fuck
if you are low on money and need a paint job your batter off dipping a broom in a bucket of paint than going to macco.
I have been in the same boat as Chris, that hurting ass company painted my car... looked great! A few days later... i got paint coming off from my dentresistant panels, and its cracking everywhere. Anyone know where i can get a sweet ass paint job without breaking the bank?
Maybe after the car gets repainted i can cover the whole care in that stuff!!! :dancingco
ProMSL
11-29-2004, 04:25 AM
do they make a clear bra in my size?
FitusMilbarge
11-29-2004, 08:32 AM
what size are you? B... C... DOUBLE D!!!
doihavebdis
12-01-2004, 11:38 PM
i'm gonnas get some made for my fender wells, where my kit gets harassed by salt in the winter and chips it up...
Sassy Chassis
12-02-2004, 01:11 PM
I could use that...after I get my bumper re-painted (it looks like crap when you look closely at it).
AlphaAndOmega
12-02-2004, 03:54 PM
Anyone know where i can get a sweet ass paint job without breaking the bank?
not possable lol...its either you do it yourself and trust your own skills or you pay up the ass for someone else. my friend paints cars, its all in the prep and finish. i've see rattle canned cars that look better than a maaco because they took time with prep and finish.
doihavebdis
12-02-2004, 05:26 PM
i got the hook-up in maryland. $200 to spray it. you just gotta buy the supply, prep it, and then get a silly buff job. :)
PreludeGotRice
12-08-2004, 02:25 AM
I was wondering............Did you use a heat gun to smooth it out? If not if you hold it at a distance it would help with the curves don't wanna melt it. When I do most of my tint jobs I have to use a damn heat gun. I miss the old days of the 1980's when windows were flat lol. Been tinting since 1984 god I'm getting old but I still feel 20.
LOKI2
12-08-2004, 06:10 AM
Im not sure what he used to smooth it out, Dustin dropped my car off
1080ME
12-08-2004, 08:17 AM
I had it on my Jetta and it was totally awesome. If you drive hard ... this is a must have!
doihavebdis
12-08-2004, 09:51 AM
they won't email me back :(
LOKI2
12-08-2004, 01:18 PM
Skip@pftfilms.com email skip
DUSTIN WORLES
12-08-2004, 03:10 PM
Call Skip 703-944-7076
chunky
12-08-2004, 03:31 PM
Anyone know where i can get a sweet ass paint job without breaking the bank?
Maybe after the car gets repainted i can cover the whole care in that stuff!!! :dancingcofind out where the local lowrider guys hang out and go talk to them, lowriders always have super clean paint jobs.
doihavebdis
12-08-2004, 07:20 PM
done. emailed him direct. where did u have to go to get it "installed"?
LOKI2
12-08-2004, 09:43 PM
He travels to different shops, I actually got it done in Ellicot City MD
doihavebdis
12-08-2004, 10:33 PM
sweeeeeeeet!
AMGgirl
12-14-2004, 09:14 PM
we have the 3M on all the cars. It is the best. On the Murcielago and the Gallardo, the whole hood is done up to the windshield.
Hawaii
12-14-2004, 09:20 PM
A auto paint shop just started offering 3m bras. thinkin about gettin one.
FitusMilbarge
12-14-2004, 11:49 PM
i need a paint job :-(
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