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    Taking clear bra off?

    So I have this clear bra that was on Gretchen when i got the car...
    I know it has been and still is protecting the car's paint, but it was a poorly done job to begin with, (not very exact, and at some points where there are cuts/joints of the clear bra, dirt has seeped inside when it rains etc) and it has become rather yellow - enough to be noticeable at most times and pics. Some of the corners have started peeling a bit, and one day I slowly lifted a corner and peeked underneath : the paint still looks great and doesn't show any difference from the rest of the pain on the hood and fenders, which has been maintained pretty well.

    However the raggedy look and the 'dirt lines' on the bumper where water has seeped in through the middle of the bar and has run towards either end look terrible, and has started annoying me lately...

    So I have decided to take it off, and risk it a bit - I know I might regret it later when I see the first stone chip etc, but the bra is starting to look worse and worse...can't clean it either...some of the stains and chip marks don't go away.

    Shall I do it? I will take good care of the paint and keep it protected as much as I can with detailing products but I know it won't equal a bra...

    OR:

    I can see if I can get paint protection/clear bra redone - similar product but hopefully better craftsmanship...it might cost a bit though...

    what would you guys do?

    Here's a pic that illustrates what I am talking about (It's a bit worse in reality)

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    Get a new one?
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    That is just poor material.

    Strip it and find ventureshield dealer


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    I would redo it. But immediately, not to get any chips in between.

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    Yes that must come off, whether you decide to put a new one on or not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by M0nk3y View Post
    That is just poor material.

    Strip it and find ventureshield dealer


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    ventureshield sucks, go with xpel ultimate

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    Quote Originally Posted by sillieidiot View Post
    ventureshield sucks, go with xpel ultimate
    Why do you say that?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sillieidiot View Post
    ventureshield sucks, go with xpel ultimate
    Yes, ventureshield sucks because I've personally worked with it for over 4 years, has had it on my Z4M for 3 years and currently have it on my 128i.

    But what do I know.

    Please, elaborate on YOUR PERSONAL experience with Xpel. Please note the additional price difference if you want.

    Here is my Z4M, not washed at it's first AutoX a couple weeks ago. Please if you want do tell me where my Ventureshield is at on that car...





    Or if you want to do the same with my 128i, please let me know. I'm really interested to hear why Ventureshield sucks, I'll wait





    Read all the review you want, you can't trump personal experience with the material.


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    Quote Originally Posted by sillieidiot View Post
    ventureshield sucks, go with xpel ultimate
    In for reasons you say this as well.

    Let's keep is civil in here though.
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    Quote Originally Posted by danewilson77 View Post
    In for reasons you say this as well.

    Let's keep is civil in here though.
    In for civil. I just want honest information.


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