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Drake Heminger · 06-04-2012, 09:58 AM

Yea man ima get mine fixed ASAP!

kbar4782 · 06-04-2012, 10:17 AM

Yep, I have 620 miles on mine and have noticed the same thing. I figured it wasn't going to get any better so I called my autobody guy and will take it to him when I get home from work. I think we will end up buffing the current ones out and them applying the 3M product. I would hate to see what it will look like after 10,000 miles if I leave it as is.

HDRDTD · 06-04-2012, 11:14 AM

The price to get clear bra applied is well worth the money.

having the Avery Nanofusion applied to my front facia, the mirrors and the gills set me back $900, but it's money well spent to avoid rock chips in those areas.

Dr Jkel · 06-04-2012, 11:16 AM

I put the painted guards on mine and it helps alot.

SlingShot · 06-04-2012, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Jkel

I put the painted guards on mine and it helps alot.

They don't work on the ZL1 ...

Drake Heminger · 06-04-2012, 12:32 PM

Will the clear bra on black look ugly? Just wondering

kbar4782 · 06-04-2012, 01:12 PM

Yeah, I looked into the clear bra before I got my car. There were many threads on here talking about the pros and cons to it. I didn't opt for it because if you don't follow too close it usually isn't an issue besides on-coming traffic.

affox83 · 06-04-2012, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger

Will the clear bra on black look ugly? Just wondering

I have mine done. It is very hard to see unless you are in the correct light and looking for the seam. The front end, mirrors, and hood back to the extractor vents is covered. I will take a pic or two and post when I get home...if the wife didn't take the camera. My cell camera sucks.

zfuzz · 06-04-2012, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger

Will the clear bra on black look ugly? Just wondering

On my black you cannot tell it is on the car. Just make sure you use an installer that has access to the correct templates and all of the seem's should fall on a natural lines of the car.

I did not put anything on the hood for fear of seeing an unsightly seem across the lower portion of the hood. However after seeing the finished product on the car I will be scheduling to get it done as well.

Drake Heminger · 06-04-2012, 01:51 PM

Thanks zfuzz I'll look into it!

HDRDTD · 06-04-2012, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Drake Heminger

Will the clear bra on black look ugly? Just wondering

Clear bra is just that, it's clear.

I have it on my black Vert, and as others have said, unless you know exactly where to look to see the edges, you'd never know it was on the car.

v8 · 06-04-2012, 03:05 PM

I have the clear bra on the front end, full hood, mirrors, lights, around the windshield, and probably the best place, the gills and love it. I noticed after only a few hundred miles that the rear gills were prone to chipping so I believe thats where its most important. I got a real good deal on mine so I kind on went overkill but the guy did a really good job

Drake Heminger · 06-04-2012, 03:58 PM

i called and im going to get it done!

htron50 · 06-04-2012, 05:01 PM

Drake...

These are for you!

Hood Emblem
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=22830718
Trunk Emblem
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-CHEVY-C...-/280891483434

06-04-2012, 09:58 AM	#15
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	Yea man ima get mine fixed ASAP! __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

06-04-2012, 12:32 PM	#20
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	Will the clear bra on black look ugly? Just wondering __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

06-04-2012, 01:51 PM	#24
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	Thanks zfuzz I'll look into it! __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

06-04-2012, 03:05 PM	#26
v8 Drives: 19 Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Oakville Ont. Posts: 1,427	I have the clear bra on the front end, full hood, mirrors, lights, around the windshield, and probably the best place, the gills and love it. I noticed after only a few hundred miles that the rear gills were prone to chipping so I believe thats where its most important. I got a real good deal on mine so I kind on went overkill but the guy did a really good job __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 1974 Corvette Stingray 454 1986 Z28 2009 Mustang GT convertible 2012 45th 2SS Vert 2013 ZL1 M6 2014 Zl1 M6 2014 GT500 2016 Challenger Hellcat M6 www.youtube.com/c/garageking

06-04-2012, 03:58 PM	#27
Drake Heminger Drives: 2014 Stingray Z51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Stafford, VA Posts: 2,951	i called and im going to get it done! __________________ "What a coincidence, Drake returns and brings brand new ZL1's with him...." - CAM....ZL1

06-04-2012, 10:17 AM	#16
kbar4782 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 00016 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesville, NY Posts: 265	Yep, I have 620 miles on mine and have noticed the same thing. I figured it wasn't going to get any better so I called my autobody guy and will take it to him when I get home from work. I think we will end up buffing the current ones out and them applying the 3M product. I would hate to see what it will look like after 10,000 miles if I leave it as is.

06-04-2012, 11:14 AM	#17
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	The price to get clear bra applied is well worth the money. having the Avery Nanofusion applied to my front facia, the mirrors and the gills set me back $900, but it's money well spent to avoid rock chips in those areas.

06-04-2012, 11:16 AM	#18
Dr Jkel and MR. HYDE Drives: 2010 2SS RJT/BLK 6Spd Man Join Date: May 2009 Location: Oxford, Alabama Posts: 4,375	I put the painted guards on mine and it helps alot.

06-04-2012, 01:12 PM	#21
kbar4782 Drives: 2012 ZL1, 00016 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Whitesville, NY Posts: 265	Yeah, I looked into the clear bra before I got my car. There were many threads on here talking about the pros and cons to it. I didn't opt for it because if you don't follow too close it usually isn't an issue besides on-coming traffic.

06-04-2012, 05:01 PM	#28
htron50 Drives: 2017 ZL1 Status "Thank You!" Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,498	Drake... These are for you! Hood Emblem http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/results...umber=22830718 Trunk Emblem http://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-CHEVY-C...-/280891483434