Clear Bra Again ...
 

I'm seriously considering getting a clear bra type protection for the front-end. The only problem is that I haven't seen this in person. Does anyone have any good pictures that show this stuff installed?

ThanX!!!

Yeah, i haven't seen any pics so it probably looks like crap!
 

heh, heh.... a little harmless prodding sometimes yeilds results.... :)

Nothing on the A4, but ...
 

I have some pics from my M Coupe.

Trust me ... from further than 20 feet away, you can't tell this stuff is here.

When the car is clean, you have to get really close.

Look VERY closely, the edges are there. This particular kit is the Stongard kit.

Josh<ul><li><a href="http://www.sirota.org/josh/images/stongard/">Stongard pics on BMW M Coupe</a></li></ul>

Questions about Stoneguard
 

Where can you get this stuff and how is it applied? Is it like a film or sticker or is actually made for each individualcar? Thanks for your help.

Re: Clear Bra Again ...my experience....>>>>>
 

Looks great on darker colors like red, blue, black etc. Silver and white are the "worst" but it still looks good imo. I have it on my lake silver 225TTQC and have been very happy with it. Waaay better than any "bra". Keep in mind, it takes time and patience to install if you do it yourself.

I organized a GP for the TT folks a while back with Invinca shield and they're still offering us the %20 discount. Just use "JJ-then the item number" as the discount code. You can also order it by the pice which is nice. I think the new A4 kit will be out at the end of this month or so. For more info check out the link below.<ul><li><a href="http://www.invinca-shield.com">http://www.invinca-shield.com</a</li></ul>

Answers ...
 

<center><img src="http://www.stongard.com/images/patterns/0220.gif"></center><p>It's an adhesive clear film made by 3M.

A number of companies make templates and pre-cut the raw material to fit particular cars. The two that come to mind are Stongard and X-Pel.

It should be put on by someone experienced. The vendors can recommend installers local to you.<ul><li><a href="http://www.stongard.com/sgcontent/result2_sgNEW.asp?SG_Retail_Pack_ID=998">Stongard kit for 2002 A4</a></li></ul>

3M uses the name "Scotchcal Paint Protection Film"
 

All these films that go by names such as Stongard are a 3M urethane film in either a 6 mil ( by far the most common) or 12 mil thickness. The product is applied wet with a solution of 25% isopropyl alcohol and 75% water. You can buy the product in kits from companies such as Stongard or Invictashield or strips from any 3M Automotive Aftermarket distributor such as NAPA or Carquest. If you get it through a NAPA or Carquest store it will probably have to be special ordered. Here are some 6 mil 3M part numbers: 4" x 84" - 84904
6" x 84" - 84906
12" x 84" - 84911

Tahoebum

Checked Victoria's Secret catalog ... couldn't find one for your front end.

I recently clear bra'ed my A4...
 

I have a Dolphin Grey A4, and you can't even tell it's there. The guy who installed mine said it has alot to do with what color car you have if it's noticeable or not. My advise...ask your dealer who they use, and then talk to them. But here in Colorado...it's well worth it!

If you find you don't like it, can you remove it and everything is back to normal?
 

and is there a paint color change if you remove it a few years later? thanks