Clear Bra? - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

GusGus91 · 2010-11-12, 01:56 PM

So I'm looking to get some clear bra on the sti before winter.. Anywhere you guys recommend to take it? And if you know, what price range it would be to do the hood, bumper, mirrors? Thanks!

sperry · 2010-11-12, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GusGus91

So I'm looking to get some clear bra on the sti before winter.. Anywhere you guys recommend to take it? And if you know, what price range it would be to do the hood, bumper, mirrors? Thanks!

I'm currently talking with the guys over at Sierra Invisible Shield about some sort of club deal. I'm out of town this coming week, but I should be over there to check them out next Friday.

rory_a · 2010-11-12, 02:07 PM

When I was about to buy the Evo last summer Dodge said they are charged ~$1k for the clear bra on the Challengers - I was looking at it cause it was peeling off of a car inside the showroom with 23 miles. My mom's Mariner (don't laugh, it's her first new car EVER, and she loves it, and it's a hybrid, and way better than the Escape) was ~$1k, done by the highest-volume seller of Mariners in the US down in so cal.

Seems like the ballpark is $500-$2k, depending on car. Your STI isn't too easy, and not sure how many shops around here have the software files to cut it.

I'm about to hand-cut/install a clear bra on Jenn's 2010 hatch. Figuring ~$150 just in materials, and I got the cheaper, thinner material as I know it sticks and holds up to weather as it's just a clear version of the vinyl I use for everything else.

Might be able to hook it up if you can't find it reasonable in town.

MattR · 2010-11-12, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sperry

I'm currently talking with the guys over at Sierra Invisible Shield about some sort of club deal. I'm out of town this coming week, but I should be over there to check them out next Friday.

Are those the guys that share space with C&C and Sierra Autosport?

sperry · 2010-11-12, 03:20 PM

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Are those the guys that share space with C&C and Sierra Autosport?

Holy shit! It is!

I had no idea when I called Dexter... I was just going off the couple of people here that recommended them back in like 2006.

100_Percent_Juice · 2010-11-12, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by GusGus91

So I'm looking to get some clear bra on the sti before winter.. Anywhere you guys recommend to take it? And if you know, what price range it would be to do the hood, bumper, mirrors? Thanks!

Dustin used to do this for a side job years ago. He actually did some work for a few members I think. I know that he did the yellow headlights on qksubi's 04 STI. I will ask him what product that he used. I know that he said there are a lot of products that will change color over time so you need to be careful.

MattR · 2010-11-12, 03:29 PM

They've had some SICK cars in there lately, some AMG and Scuderia awesomeness...I'll leave it at that.

sperry · 2010-11-12, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by MattR

They've had some SICK cars in there lately, some AMG and Scuderia awesomeness...I'll leave it at that.

Dexter mentioned doing a clear bra on one of the IGT's exec's new SLS. Nice to know the guys at the top are still able to afford new supercars while the rest of us are dodging layoffs!

zpeed · 2010-11-12, 04:17 PM

I highly recommend them. I just have my wife new Legacy done at Sierra Invisible Shield with Dexter. The price should be close to other shop around $600 - $800. The new bra material is a lot better than the one I have back in 2006. It is more smoother and less orange peel reflex. They also have a carbon fiber wrap. There are a lot of nice cars in the shop (C&C and Sierra).

The reason I pick them because they have a nicer and cleaner shop than the other 2 that I check it out. They also done a lot of high end cars, Ferrari, Lambo. I saw a new Audi S5 getting bra done same day as my wife Legacy.

Tell them that Nat send you, you might get a discount.

If you decide you want a clear bra, you should get it done asap before any dings.

GusGus91 · 2010-11-12, 06:04 PM

Ok I'll wait til you know sperry. If all else fails I'll go to Sierra Invisible Shield. but before it snows..

GusGus91 · 2010-11-19, 05:16 PM

Any word on a group thing for the clear bra yet?

Tahoe C5 · 2010-11-20, 11:01 AM

I had one installed on my wife's A6 in 2002. They did the headlights, mirrors, grill, lower valance and the front of hood and fenders. The brand was 3M. I can honestly say that it was the best $550 we ever spent. After 8 years driving in snow, sand and everything else across Donner Summit the material is intact and has never yellowed or pealed. The lower valance has been curbed on parking bollards and the material is shreaded. Even at that the damage has remained local to that area.

GusGus91 · 2010-11-20, 12:14 PM

C5, where did you take it?

sperry · 2010-11-20, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by GusGus91

Any word on a group thing for the clear bra yet?

The weather forced my parents to come into town a day early, so I had to reschedule for Tuesday. It sucks having to keep the car hiding in the garage considering it's by far our more capable car for the snow.

Tahoe C5 · 2010-11-21, 10:26 AM

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C5, where did you take it?

There was a black guy who did the detailing at Sport Haus, I can't remember his name but he did a perfect job. He hasn't been at the SportHaus in years.

sperry · 2010-11-29, 04:32 PM

FYI: my review of Sierra Invisible Shield is in the reviews area:

http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?p=153669

2010-11-12, 01:56 PM	#1
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Clear Bra? So I'm looking to get some clear bra on the sti before winter.. Anywhere you guys recommend to take it? And if you know, what price range it would be to do the hood, bumper, mirrors? Thanks! __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2010-11-12, 03:29 PM	#7
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	They've had some SICK cars in there lately, some AMG and Scuderia awesomeness...I'll leave it at that. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2010-11-12, 06:04 PM	#10
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Ok I'll wait til you know sperry. If all else fails I'll go to Sierra Invisible Shield. but before it snows.. __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2010-11-19, 05:16 PM	#11
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	Any word on a group thing for the clear bra yet? __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2010-11-20, 12:14 PM	#13
GusGus91 EJ205 Real Name: Austin Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Reno, NV Posts: 1,406 Car: 2006 WRB WRX TR, 2008 LR STI Class: Too classy Dont sweat the petty... Pet the sweaty.	C5, where did you take it? __________________ "Like" me on facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/AP-Cre...2196449?v=wall _______________ 06 WRX w/ 6MT UNDER CONSTRUCTION 09 chicane yellow 370z

2010-11-12, 02:07 PM	#3
rory_a EJ251 Real Name: Rory Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 607 Car: Miata, shit. Class: Out Classed NOW WITH 100% LESS STI!	When I was about to buy the Evo last summer Dodge said they are charged ~$1k for the clear bra on the Challengers - I was looking at it cause it was peeling off of a car inside the showroom with 23 miles. My mom's Mariner (don't laugh, it's her first new car EVER, and she loves it, and it's a hybrid, and way better than the Escape) was ~$1k, done by the highest-volume seller of Mariners in the US down in so cal. Seems like the ballpark is $500-$2k, depending on car. Your STI isn't too easy, and not sure how many shops around here have the software files to cut it. I'm about to hand-cut/install a clear bra on Jenn's 2010 hatch. Figuring ~$150 just in materials, and I got the cheaper, thinner material as I know it sticks and holds up to weather as it's just a clear version of the vinyl I use for everything else. Might be able to hook it up if you can't find it reasonable in town.

2010-11-12, 04:17 PM	#9
zpeed EJ251 Real Name: Nat S Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Reno, NV USA Posts: 743 Car: 06 S2000 Class: RNP & PDX	I highly recommend them. I just have my wife new Legacy done at Sierra Invisible Shield with Dexter. The price should be close to other shop around $600 - $800. The new bra material is a lot better than the one I have back in 2006. It is more smoother and less orange peel reflex. They also have a carbon fiber wrap. There are a lot of nice cars in the shop (C&C and Sierra). The reason I pick them because they have a nicer and cleaner shop than the other 2 that I check it out. They also done a lot of high end cars, Ferrari, Lambo. I saw a new Audi S5 getting bra done same day as my wife Legacy. Tell them that Nat send you, you might get a discount. If you decide you want a clear bra, you should get it done asap before any dings.

2010-11-20, 11:01 AM	#12
Tahoe C5 EJ22 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lake Tahoe Posts: 175 Car: 05 Legacy GT, 81 RX7	I had one installed on my wife's A6 in 2002. They did the headlights, mirrors, grill, lower valance and the front of hood and fenders. The brand was 3M. I can honestly say that it was the best $550 we ever spent. After 8 years driving in snow, sand and everything else across Donner Summit the material is intact and has never yellowed or pealed. The lower valance has been curbed on parking bollards and the material is shreaded. Even at that the damage has remained local to that area.

2010-11-29, 04:32 PM	#16
sperry The Doink Real Name: Scott Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Portland, OR Posts: 20,335 Car: '09 OBXT, '02 WRX, '96 Miata Class: PDX/TT-6 The way out is through	FYI: my review of Sierra Invisible Shield is in the reviews area: http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?p=153669 __________________ Is you is, or is you ain't, my con-stit-u-ints?

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