NeedaC6

Thought these pictures might be helpful for someone that is looking to put a clearbra on their Corvette or any other vehicle. These give a detailed look from start to finish.

My impressions so far - exceeded my expectations on the finish and gloss. Since I had it done only to the edges, you cannot tell that the film is there. Again, the finished product is only as good as the installer and Norm at Invisibra is definitely on top of his craft.

AirBusPilot

One of the best mods you can do. I did the install myself with a precut kit from Invisible mask.com. I didn't trust myself with a razor. I actually did a good job.

Did he do the headlights? I did mine and no issues.

NeedaC6

Yes, he suggested to do the headlights also. I went ahead and had those done as well.

spicytuna

I did it myself with a precut kit as well. Also did the headlights, foglights and mirrors.

After all that, I was able to apply the Cleartastic kit to the sides with my eyes closed.

Crowhater

I have been wanting to do this to my car but I have been scared to tackel the job. Window tinting looks real easy when a pro is doing it also.

peter pan

Looks good and now you got some good protection

nmerhaut

Great job. I too could never trust my skill and patience with this which is why I had someone apply the 3M product last year. I'd be very interested in the nano product if I choose to do it again in a few years.

spicytuna

It isn't an easy job but it's definitely do-able if you have the patience.

I've compared my own job to other Z06s which were professionally done and there's virtually no difference when I compare my car to other cars.

Of course I'm comparing pre-cut kit installs.

A custom job (like the one in the original post) where the installer removes the emblems and carves a design out of a sheet of film are beyond comparison and is something best left to the pro's.

Invisibra_Norm

Just wanted to hop on & say THANKS NeedaC6! I enjoyed working on your car, & for everyone who is talking about the Avery Nano-Fusion film, it is EVERYTHING that all the other films on the market should be. The film feels like freshly waxed paint, right off the roll. Bugs & other splats wash off much easier than any other film, & the finish is also the best out there.

Plus, the Nano-Fusion film is the ONLY film on the market with a lifetime warranty backed by the manufacturer.

I also have to give Kudo's to you guys that did your own installation! Even with a kit, it isn't an easy thing to do and have it come out clean without distortions and stretch lines!

AirBusPilot

I have to tell you when I was wrestling with the nose section (by myself), I nearly went into a homicidal rage, then all of a sudden it fell into place (I finally figured out stretching).

Invisibra_Norm

Stretching is where it's at!

The other tricky thing with kits, is that you MUST put your fingers on the same material that will end up stuck to the car. If it is a white car or a black car, it can be a nightmare to keep the fingerprints from showing up. That's just one of the reasons I like working with the bulk material, right off the roll. The film that I grab & pull & stretch into place will end up being cut away, leaving the rest of the underside untouched!

I also like to 'roll' the material around the sides of the bumper & have the edges disappear into the wheel-well, or under the headlights. That makes it more invisible, & if there is no edge on the side of the bumper, then you cannot get wax buildup lines on the edge, which is one thing that can make a kit look bad. (You can use a soft toothbrush, or a q-tip to clean those edges by the way, but don't run your fingernail along the edge to clean off wax! It will scratch your paint.)

One more note. I hope everyone is waxing the film every 3 months or so. All the films out there are porous. They will slowly absorb contaminants over time. The wax seals the film & protects it, just like your paint.

Don't wax it once a week. That's overkill, & can make the film turn cloudy.

Shrike6

Boy, I wish you were in Northern Virginia!
I don't know who to trust here.

Invisibra_Norm

Road trip! haha

pro-tect mobile

Norm there are kits out there these days with wrapped edges... I am sure Xpel will be happy to jump in on this as they specialize in desigining their kits with wrapped edges... ProForm Designs does as well. So with a good kit there doesnt have to be the amount of stretching since you are not cutting on the car. Finger prints are also not an issue if you keep your hands wet (and honestly I never grab the film to stretch it)... at least with VentureShield and Avery Nano. Bulk installing is much cheaper for the installer since you arent paying the overhead for a plotter, the software, or the kits being cut. Only a few installers around the country can properly do this without cutting the paint up... and I am guessing you are one from what I have seen. I know personally of another installer in our area that has cut the paint on numerous cars even though they swear they dont. So just something for everyone to keep in mind when looking for an installer. Those cuts dont show up until the film is removed... to me that defeats the purpose of getting film and is also vandalism in my book.

Great job on the install... and a really nice job on the 458 you did. Very clean.

KarlK

I had the nose of my C6 was done a few months back.
Satisfied with the look, precision cuts and protection.
There is a slight matte finish to it IMO.
And, it has weird look with polarized sunglasses.

Invisibra_Norm

Thanks sir,

I haven't really messed with kits to see the ones that have wrapped edges, so that's a nice upgrade they have now!

I have to say however, that while I don't have the plotter expense, I do often put a full day into doing an install that would be done within 3 or 4 hours with a kit. Doing the bulk installation is very time consuming, IF it is done with the goal of highest precision.

I just got done doing work on a Maserati today that had a previously installed kit at the dealership. There were numerous cuts in the paint however. I assume because it was 'slightly' off in size after getting it into place, & the installer trimmed it. So this would be someone with very little experience with a knife.

I spent two full days on this car, covering the entire hood, entire fenders, bumper, a-pillars, roof in front of the sunroof, etc... I removed the grill, fender trim pieces, etc, so that the film would be totally clean tucked behind everything. The fenders had the film roll over the top, into the fender well, & back behind where the door meets.

The Maserati also had 3 or 5 seams on the lower sections of the bumper, where the kit has to make allowances for not stretching it. My method left no seams at all. Just a couple of relief cuts in deep valleys.

Using the knife every day for the past 20 or so years. First for window tinting, & then for the last 16 years doing paint protection, has taught me a number of tricks that I've picked up along the way!

When it comes down to it, whether kits, or not, it's the quality of the job that matters, so I'm glad there is another quality installer in the area.

Thanks again for the thumbs up.

Invisibra_Norm

Yea, any film, including window tint will have a funny look with the polarized glasses. It's because of the stretching, or heat shaping (For tint).

RGT

I always heard that you do NOT wax the clear bra, but rather use a product such as plexus, which is a cleaner/polish.

jversluis

Had the Nano bra installed on my 2011 GS. Awesome product and yes use plexus to polish . Easy to clean and apply. My car is white and the installer did a great job. Auto Apperance Specialist in Columbus, OH.

pro-tect mobile

Do NOT use Plexus on paint protection film. It has Butane in it which burns out the pores of the film and causes the film to yellow. Plexus in only made for hard plastics, not paint protection film. A good sealant will work well and there are many out there made for paint protection film.

Here is a quick quote from Xpel made a few months ago after their testing.

"Definately avoid Plexus on polyurethane paint protection film. We have done studies on this, and it will turn the film yellow over time (have the test panels in my office to prove it)."