Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you for visiting the FAQ Vancouver ClearBra page. Below on the FAQ Vancouver ClearBra page you’ll find the most frequently asked questions about clear bra and then lead over to the must read section along with the Vancouver ClearBra vs the competition page to help you understand the quality Vancouver ClearBra offers to our clients. Please be sure to read through all section and then the last page will link over to the clear bra paint protection film page to learn even more about our vehicle protection services.
Be sure to go through all the pages from this FAQ Vancouver ClearBra page onto the Vancouver ClearBra vs the Competition then Must Read and onto the Bad Jobs page which will then forward to the paint protection film Vancouver page to learn more about the quality films we offer to protect your vehicle.
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What is Paint Protection Film or Clear Bra?
Paint Protection Film or Clear Bra is a urethane thermoplastic film that can be professionally applied to most areas of a vehicle to prevent costly damage from rocks, sand, road debris, and insects, winter driving, thus preserving the value and beauty of the painted finish and preventing rusting. In addition to this, you will also have a higher resale value or less lease return fees. Most all modern films now have a top coat to prevent yellowing to varying degrees and why we normally use Xpel ULTIMATE and Xpel STEALTH as it’s a top quality clear bra paint protection film.
What’s Vancouver ClearBra experience?
Vancouver ClearBra has experience installing 3M, Xpel, VentureShield clear bra paint protection film goes back to the mid 2000’s when I brought clear bra paint protection film to the Vancouver market through my high end Vancouver car detailing company with 3M clear bra paint protection film. More to be said on the next page.
Where did Clear Bra paint protection film originate?
Clear Bra paint protection film was originally developed for the military to prevent damage to helicopter rotor blades. Clear Bra paint protection film eventually moved into the aircraft and racing industry to protect the sponsor clad paint jobs that used to require a repaint after every race. Now it is available to our clients to protect their daily drivers, RV’s, exotics, motorcycles and race cars.
What can I get covered in Clear Bra?
There is almost no limit as we can cover with Clear Bra paint protection film, just about every square inch of the vehicle if desired. Our typical pre-cut clear bra kits are available for the most common areas of damage; Hoods, fenders, mirrors, bumpers, headlamps, wheel wells, door sills, rocker panels, etc…
Can Clear Bra Paint Protection Film be removed?
Yes the Clear Bra paint protection film can be removed at any time with no damage to the paint in most all circumstances. The covered portion of the vehicle will remain pristine. The rest of the vehicle will depend on how it was maintained and as long as it had been regularly and properly washed and waxed there would be no indication that a Clear Bra paint protection film was ever installed. We do suggest a full coverage option so the whole vehicle is protected from rock chips, scratching, sandblasting etc…
Can the Paint Protection Film Clear Bra be seen?
This depends on what film, who’s installing it and the patterns they use. If Vancouver ClearBra does a paint protection film installation using our custom full coverage method it will be very hard to see or notice the film unless vigorously inspecting the car close up. If going with a partial hood coverage a slight line is visible from certain angles where the film ends on the hood and fenders unless a whole hood and fenders package was installed. The headlamp and bumper kits are virtually invisibly as they follow body lines. For those who are apposed to the line 3 options remain; full frontal clear bra paint protection film installation to eliminate the line, no clear bra leading to chipped and pitted paint or a very apparent vinyl black bra that will damage your paint by itself.
How long will Clear Bra Paint Protection Film last?
While Clear Bra paint protection film manufactures offer a minimum 10 year warranty, tests have seen an average lifespan of 10 or more years with no loss of protective function on clear bra paint protection film. This said, if you’re using a cheaper film you can expect it to physically last but, it will yellow in a short amount of time. This is the reason Vancouver ClearBra uses Xpel ULTIMATE and Xpel STEALTH as it has a 10 year warranty against yellowing, staining, fading, bubbling, cracking etc… of the film.
What advantage is clear bra paint protection film to me if I lease my car?
As reported in Motor Trend Magazine, ‘A Clear Bra paint protection film may even offer a good return on investment for those who lease their cars, as compared with possible paint touch-up costs or reduced vehicle value (most lessors deduct for damage and excessive wear and tear) at lease turn-in.’ And since a Clear Bra paint protection film from Vancouver ClearBra is virtually invisible, you can appreciate the beauty of your car while protecting your investment.
How do I care for the clear bra Paint Protection Film?
Simply wash the clear bra paint protection film as you would the rest of the vehicle. If waxing a once over any edges with a micro-fiber or q-tip prevents wax build up. Many clients no add a Vancouver Ceramic Coating to their clear bra and any exposed paint if you opt to not go with the full coverage.
How long does a Clear Bra Paint protection Film installation take?
Typical installations range for Vancouver ClearBra clear bra paint protection film from 1-3 days depending on if installing a 24″ front end or a full custom clear bra paint protection film.
I found a guy that will do a Clear Bra Paint Protection Film for $50 cheaper, will you match his price?
We do not price match although we do have sales and special offers from time to time. The fact is that Vancouver ClearBra uses premium pattern designs, the best film coverage, Xpel ULTIMATE Plus or Xpel STEALTH clear bra paint protection film and install techniques. While there are time and monetary costs associated with those facts we are proud to provide the highest level of installation excellence to our clients. We offer a premium service at a very fair price. Be sure you’re educated and aware of the different Clear Bra paint protection film coverage’s and options before you price shop. See example below of what competitors consider hood and fender coverage.
 Competition Infiniti FX35 Hood & Fender Kit |  Vancouver ClearBra Infiniti FX35 Hood & Fender Kit |
What is the Clear Bra Paint Protection Film Warranty?
Our Clear Bra paint protection film offerings are guaranteed to be free from defects in materials for 10 years from date of clear bra paint protection film installation as covered by the manufacturer. This warranty does not apply to damage caused by misuse, accident, or ordinary wear. We provide our clients with a lifetime warranty on our clear bra paint protection film installations. No fine print or hoops to jump through, just 100% customer satisfaction as my business is built by word of mouth reputation since the clear bra paint protection film is rarely seen or noticed when out in public.
What if my car has been repainted or touched up?
We can install the Clear Bra paint protection film over repaints but most body shops will recommend about 30 days for the paint to fully cure. This said, you can safely apply the film 72 hours after the paint has come out of the bake booth from the body shop. This said, always talk with the body shop. Your paint job is only as good as the prep job and because there is no way for us to be sure of the prep job, Vancouver ClearBra will not be held liable for any paint damage associated with a repainted vehicle due to this fact.
Do I need to prep the car before our appointment?
Although we do a thorough cleaning process before installation, we appreciate and recommend a vehicle is clean and from dirt and road grime for the best clear bra paint protection film installation possible. Very dirty vehicles may have an extra charge so please do clean off the vehicle before dropping it off as best as reasonably possible.
Can I install this Clear Bra Paint Protection Film myself?
It is of course possible to do a self install but with the Clear Bra paint protection film however, we do not recommend it much like building your own home if not experienced. The film is expensive to begin with and gets even more expensive when you have to replace a clear bra paint protection film piece due to a mistake. Proper installation is an art and requires a great deal of understanding and experience with the Clear Bra paint protection film. We are constantly reminded of this when we see other bad Clear Bra paint protection film installations that leave much to be desired.
What are some characteristics of a poorly installed clear bra paint protection film?
The idea is to basically install a one dimensional piece of film on a 3 dimensional object. This creates plenty of issues for all but the most competent installers. Below is information on the FAQ Vancouver ClearBra page for you to go over and understand some issues and their common names.
- Stretch marks – Visually significant change in adhesive texture due to improper stretch technique. A near imperceivable amount is acceptable, but should be very minimal.
- Silvering – Tiny white or silver looking specs clumped together caused by an adhesive disturbance in the clear bra paint protection film were it adhered unevenly to the body panel and stuck during installation.
- Misalignment – Excessive gap from body edge to film end caused from improper alignment and stretching or poor pattern design. 1/16 gap or less is what you’re looking for
- Air / water bubbles – Poor squeegee technique has left either air or water where it shouldn’t be. Very little if any water should remain under the film but will always be seeable on Xpel ULTIMATE due to its optical clarity and orange peel free finish until the clear bra paint protection film dries
- Lift marks / stop marks – A straight line raised or indented slightly represents where the film was improperly pulled back up and stretched after adhering thus disturbing the adhesive at the point it was pulled back to
- Dirt or Hair – Dirty installation leaving unwanted matter underneath the clear bra. Some very minor lint or a small sand spec may be acceptable.
- Razor cuts on paint – self explanatory!
FAQ Vancouver ClearBra Pictures of Bad Clear Bra installations
Just a small portion of the bad clear bra paint protection film jobs we’ve seen
Xpel FUSION Plus Ceramic Coating
Vancouver ClearBra offers two quality Vancouver ceramic coating Nano sealants being Xpel FUSION Plus and Ceramic Pro to help protect your clear bra or other unprotected surfaces. This includes paint clear coat, plastic trim, fabric, leather, rims, windows, chrome and many other areas where ceramic coatings can be applied. Ceramic coating is designed and proven to prevent the contaminants from sticking and destroying areas protected. If you choose not to have clear bra installed on all painted clear coat areas, we’ll need to polish aka do color correction on those areas to remove swirl marks, holograms and spiderwebbing in order to obtain the best look possible in preparation for the clear coat paint surface to be protected.
Keep in mind, ceramic coatings are not meant to stop rock chips, scratches etc… They’re designed to add gloss and help make washing your vehicle much easier by not allowing contaminants to stick to your paint, clear bra, leather etc… Think of a ceramic coating as a new generation of sealant or wax, designed to get into smaller pores.
Xpel PRIME XR Window Tinting
ClearBra offers quality Vancouver window tinting services using Xpel Prime XR tint from Xpel. This is a lifetime warranty Nano ceramic series window tint designed to reject infrared heat and not just shade or darken the windows like many other cheap window tint film on the market. Options range from 80% VLT to 5% VLT with the higher number being the lighter film and lower number being the darker. VLT stands for Visual Light Transmission. 5% is known as limo tint in the window tint industry and the higher 80% and 70% films are virtually see through and generally used on front windows as it does very little to change the look of the window or limit the view from in and outside of the windows where applied.
Xpel FUSION Plus Ceramic Coating
Vancouver ClearBra offers two quality Vancouver ceramic coating Nano sealants being Xpel FUSION Plus and Ceramic Pro to help protect your clear bra or other unprotected surfaces. This includes paint clear coat, plastic trim, fabric, leather, rims, windows, chrome and many other areas where ceramic coatings can be applied. Ceramic coating is designed and proven to prevent the contaminants from sticking and destroying areas protected. If you choose not to have clear bra installed on all painted clear coat areas, we’ll need to polish aka do color correction on those areas to remove swirl marks, holograms and spiderwebbing in order to obtain the best look possible in preparation for the clear coat paint surface to be protected.
Keep in mind, ceramic coatings are not meant to stop rock chips, scratches etc… They’re designed to add gloss and help make washing your vehicle much easier by not allowing contaminants to stick to your paint, clear bra, leather etc… Think of a ceramic coating as a new generation of sealant or wax, designed to get into smaller pores.
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