View Full Version : 9 dollar clear bra off ebay - anyone?


SSQ
08-10-2008, 06:21 AM
Hey guys,

There's this seller on ebay selling pre-cut clear bras for like under 30 dollars, and I'm very tempted to get one. I am wonder if anybody has tried these and if they are any good. The seller is xtremecity.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/SCION-TC-2005-2008-Clear-Bra-Protection-for-Bumper_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1031Q7c39Q3a1Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14Q2el1318QQhashZitem120290739812QQitemZ120290739812

I have read about the cheap films damaging paint, but at the same time, there is one peron on this forum and a few people on other forums who used and it they seem ok, so I'm trying to decide what to do here.

Any input would be great.

blacktrdtc
08-10-2008, 06:41 AM
*watching*

chicotunner07
08-10-2008, 06:45 AM
looks good and sounds legit!

even if it needs a little trimming to fit perfectly, i dont think it would hurt to try

be the ginny pig, take the plunge

SSQ
08-10-2008, 06:50 AM
well, there's an xb on this site that has this same bra on there.

http://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=225751&highlight=xtremecity

But I'm still debating though.

TylerC08
08-10-2008, 06:57 AM
Hmm I wonder what the company name is that produced the actual vinyl.

SSQ
08-10-2008, 07:24 AM
and here's what's keeping me away:

http://www.justppf.com/index.php?showtopic=105

TylerC08
08-10-2008, 08:16 AM
That's why I was pondering the company name. There is no way someone could profit off a 3M clear bra that costs 10 dollars.
I saw this on an older car that went through our detail shop. It didn't have a vinyl on it but it showed a bit of the aftermath when it did. There had to be some kind of chemical agent in the so called 'adhesive' vinyl that reacted over time to the outdoor elements.
When it comes to my car's paint, I never ever cheap out on products.

jmt7080
08-10-2008, 09:25 AM
considering real clear bras cost like 200+, i don't know how good the quality of this one will be

racingmansu05
08-10-2008, 01:42 PM
dont do it...those pictures are already a bad sign. get something with a warranty

tclicious
08-10-2008, 06:03 PM
I've purchase those on ebay long time ago for my tc...they are not a thick as the 3m but it still works pretty good, the outline for the bumper is a little off, but its works for the money. just to let you guys have heads up....well i dont have it anymore because i took it off for a trade. anyways have fun.

ichibansf
08-11-2008, 04:35 PM
I would love to try to install this on somebody's tC! Somebody in SF order this and I'll help you install it free!! =)

tclicious
08-11-2008, 10:25 PM
well its the same process of tinting windows, pretty easy. actually easier, because you don't have to kill your self making it perfect when its already cut for you.