m444

There is a lot of info here on the Tintdude.com forum;

http://www.tintdude.com/forum/index.php/forum/321-paint-protection-film-clear-bra-forum/

helix139

Just get full panel coverage and have the edges wrapped. That way you avoid any dirt or wax residue build up at the edges of the film. Additionally, clean it regularly with something like Premier PF1 Film Cleanse to remove contaminants from the pores and ensure it doesn't yellow.

FWIW, I'd highly recommend XPel Ultimate or Avery Dennison Nano Fusion. You can't do full hood in the Avery, but those two films are the most durable and best looking films you can buy today.

helix139

You can if the film has a bonded clearcoat such as Xpel or Avery. I have actually even used the Nanoskin Autoscrub system on the Xpel on my hood. Just use plenty of lube and it will be fine.

nick71692

The bra is not that noticeable at all until you get dirt build up on the edges. I have never had any issues of using a clay bar on the bra as long as you keep it properly lubricated while doing it (this goes for anything!). The clay bar has also done an awesome job for me of cleaning up the edge. If you do it very lightly you can clean the edge without leaving any clay behind. As far as wax on the bra, I dont have experience with many, but thats because I swear by Einszett Glanz Wax and havent used anything else since Phil at detailers domain turned me onto the product.

Naota

Thanks for all the responses guys. I will be getting the full hood and front fenders wrapped. It'll be Xpel Ultimate on the hood and Scotchgard on the fenders, bumper, etc.

The side mirrors are chromed so no covering for those.

I'll be sure to post again afterwards.

nick71692

The mirrors can be covered and I would highly recommend getting them done. I didnt think it would be that big of a deal but I have had many rocks hit them on the highway that have saved them and the ease of removing bugs from them is worth it alone. You will be happy if you get them done trust me.

helix139

I'd avoid 3m scotchgard unless you really have a thing for orange peel

Naota

Oh? The installer said he wouldn't put it on there since it was chrome. I'll see if maybe he thought I didn't need it or something. Thanks