Has anyone attempted to apply the clear bra themselves?

[JoeySperz]

http://m.ebay.com/itm/84-x60-Clear-...3D272315655767&_trksid=p2056116.c100408.m2460

I'm thinking about rolling the dice and trying it myself. Has anyone else? Hard to justify dropping $1,000 on having it done...

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[Shouldhavegotthegt]

There's a reason why they charge $1000. If you're good with vinyl and cutting go for it. It's not easy to do. Even the precut kits are a pain to install with so many bends and creases.

 

[tsunami]

Pre-cut clear bra

I thought I would apply the clear bra myself and save a lot of labor charges.
The bra had pre-cut pieces. I used the recommended isopropyl alcohol as a lubricant. I even bought a special squeegee made for the installation.
After four attempts at getting the bubbles and creases I made out of the plastic..I gave up and peeled all of the material off.
Subsequently I picked up the convertible from the dealer...not a bubble or crease. The only way to detect the plastic was to carefully use a flashlight along the edges. The installer has been doing this for a decade and it showed.

 

[P51DNA]

It's not easy. Wrapping a roof is one thing but a bumper is another.

It's only $33, so big whoop if you fail. Go for it

 

[dfrost]

Yes. I have done a few of my cars. The Mustang isn't the easiest. The front bumper takes time and patience. One key is the film itself. I use xpel and is very easy to work with. I would NOT recommend that or any film costing that little. Ask for a sample. I've ordered low cost films before and the quality was a joke and impossible to install. Not having it precut will also be a challenge.

 

[JoeySperz]

I'm more worried about my hood. I have a ton of chips in it and it is getting repainted by Ford, so I want to protect it when I get it back. I'm hoping it won't be too bad if I remove the heat extractors.

What's the advantage of using alcohol vs soap? I've seen both used on the YouTube videos I've watched.

 

[dfrost]

Hood is pretty easy.
Soap is used to make the film moveable for positioning.
The alcohol is a tacking solution, used in spots to hold the film down so you can stretch it.
Xpel has a good video of this. Just YouTube it.

 

[Weather Man]

It takes a special touch and eye to get it right without bubbles.

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