Niko Posted 2July, 2015 Report Share Posted 2July, 2015 I have tentatively booked the Cayman in for an invisible car bra to be fitted, over bonnet, guards, front bar, headlights and mirrors.has anyone had their car done and what are the pros and cons if you have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airhead Posted 2July, 2015 Report Share Posted 2July, 2015 That should keep the front up and pointed in the right direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 2July, 2015 Report Share Posted 2July, 2015 I will be doing the same Niko when the day finally arrives and I take delivery ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGB Posted 2July, 2015 Report Share Posted 2July, 2015 Niko, who are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiX Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 I recall talking to Jim in regards to this, he had it done on his Turbo Niko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 3July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 Niko, who are you using?A local company called Invisible Car Bras. http://www.invisiblecarbras.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 3July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 I recall talking to Jim in regards to this, he had it done on his Turbo Niko. Thanks Nix. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ByronBayChris Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 Ask Hugh. His looks the goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 3July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 Thanks Chris, have just done that, and his was done at the same place I am looking at. Cheers mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redracn Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 Had my Cayman R done at http://www.invisiblecarbras.com.au/ 3years ago. It was an excelent job. As well I also had the lower edge of the rear gaurds and the full length of the sill under the doors.I found the material does mark a bit more eaisly than paint and it is far more susceptible to bird droppings and jucy bug innards. You can reduce some marks with the right polish but not remove them. After a while it looks a bit grubbier on the film surface than the paint would have but you can just remove the film when it looks to shabby. Overall a great product that does the job as advertised and protects the paint from everything but the larger stones which can still damage the film and mark the paint but probably doing less damage than without the film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spiller Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 I had my GT3 done right after I bought it, mine has Xpel Ultimate on it, the pros far outweigh the cons and I wouldn't be without it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhh Posted 3July, 2015 Report Share Posted 3July, 2015 I've used ICB several times and been very happy with them. James is a professional and is highly proficient. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 4July, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 That all sounds very positive, so thanks all for making the effort and leaving your feedback, looks like a done deal for me then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris-p Posted 4July, 2015 Report Share Posted 4July, 2015 Yes, thanks everyone for sharing your experiences with the clear bra film. I am in the same situation as Niko and will be doing this now as soon as I take delivery of my car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike737 Posted 20July, 2015 Report Share Posted 20July, 2015 Yes, thanks everyone for sharing your experiences with the clear bra film. I am in the same situation as Niko and will be doing this now as soon as I take delivery of my car. I think your car bra will be stopping more drool from other members than stone chips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMan Posted 25August, 2015 Report Share Posted 25August, 2015 Hi Niko, how did you go with the car bra? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 25August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2015 Hi Niko, how did you go with the car bra?Well its all done, and I am awaiting some nice hot days to hopefully bake a few little blemishes out. A few of the guys have seen it and say it looks good.Chris being one of them, and he said he would be very happy with the job if it was on his car, so that is a pretty good opinion, because as we know Chris has high standards.The service was excellent there, and James stressed if I was not happy he would re do the parts I wasn't happy with.When the car is under cover or in the garage, I can see cloudy sections when you look at the bonnet on certain angles, and also a couple of streaks on the bar. But having said that when it is out in the clear of day, it is pretty damn good. I do think they are slowly dispersing, and on a lighter colour car probably wouldn't be visible.Maybe I am being a bit finnicky. But James did stress the sun (if and when we ever see it again here in Vic) will bake the film on properly and those cloudy sections will disappear.So I'm not complaining, if your at DAK DAK I will give you a look, see what you think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedMan Posted 25August, 2015 Report Share Posted 25August, 2015 Thanks Niko, I will probably get James to do mine. Don't think I'll make Dak Dak. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 25August, 2015 Author Report Share Posted 25August, 2015 Thanks Niko, I will probably get James to do mine. Don't think I'll make Dak Dak.Yes I think they are the best, very hard to see where the film finishes on the main panels, I had the front bar the bonnet, the guards, mirrors and head and driving lights done. Would you believe I have since picked up a couple of small chips on the front area of the roof now....can't beat them all I guess, although the day after mine was done they were doing a complete wrap on a FIREARRIE, so I guess if your prepared to spend the money you can beat them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Niko Posted 12February, 2016 Author Report Share Posted 12February, 2016 Sorry.... it was a bit tardy of me not too finish this topic earlier. As stated previously, there were some blemishes on the hood and the guards. Mainly only visible in the shade.I waited for the sun to give it a good dose of rays, but it didn't take all the imperfections out.I hummed and harred about whether to speak to James about it, but in the end it peed me off every time I looked at it.Anyway, I gave it near enough to 5 months and it hadn't cleared itself up, and just before I Christmas sent an email to James, with some photos.James, true to his word, invited me to being the car back after Christmas, which I did in the first couple of weeks of January.James re did the bonnet and guards, and explained to me,that it was a new type of film that they had used, and he had thought it would have come good with the sun.Anyway, the job has been re done, and I am now 100% satisfied with the result. I also had James do the A pillars and the front of the roof area while he was doing it.There was no problems having it re done, and James was a true gentleman and professional in rectifying my complaint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs11 Posted 12February, 2016 Report Share Posted 12February, 2016 I saw Niko's car at Dak Dak. Nice work. Even the little filler piece on the roof gutter was covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pork Chops Posted 25October, 2016 Report Share Posted 25October, 2016 Just to add to this, I've had 2 cars done recently by ICB and both turned out great. Second job had a problem (they accidentally damaged something) and they took full responsibility and got it fixed and didn't bill me until it was 100% resolved. Shit happens, it's how you deal with it that counts. Not often you deal with people like this so would agree James is an old fashioned gent. I would recommend using James specifically if you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimig Posted 12October, 2017 Report Share Posted 12October, 2017 Hi, I was thinking about getting this done to my car and was wondering rough cost and how long will they need the car for to do the front. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozvino Posted 12October, 2017 Report Share Posted 12October, 2017 If you take it to them factor half a day - depends on the car and what you get done but typically 2k ish and upmake sure your paint is cleaned, polished and ready, once it’s on it’s on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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