3m Film?

PIEZON · 08-28-2011, 09:53 AM

Has anyone applied this? Any feedback in terms of it being necessary?

11x35SapphireBlk · 08-28-2011, 10:13 AM

3M window tint or 3M clear Bra?

3M Crystaline Window tint has good heat rejection. I think it has a cloudy look to it compared to other tints.
3M clear bra is a great option for protecting your front end. It looks better on darker cars. I have put it on white and it does have a slight yellow tint to it. But it does keep your FE looking newer longer. It is warrantied for 5 yrs. If it gets beat up (vs your paint) you can have it pulled off and reapplied. Prices vary tremendously. Dealers will charge $800 to $1000. I think a really low price is $500.

richardew · 08-28-2011, 11:01 AM

I think that it is the only option for front end protection at this point. I called Colgan and they don't make a bra for the new X3 yet. I requested that they make one. Maybe if they get enough requests they will come out with an X3 bra soon. I had the clearbra on my '04 350Z roadster. The car was grey and it looked O'K. The problem I have with the clear bra is that it needs to be changed when it takes a good hit and tears. Then it looks like crap. When I got one it had no warranty. I do a lot of highway driving and pick up a lot of nicks from debris on the road.

08-28-2011, 09:53 AM	#1
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11x35SapphireBlk Enlisted Member 1 Rep 45 Posts Drives: 2011 X3.5 Black Sapphire Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Scottsdale Arizona iTrader: (0)	3M window tint or 3M clear Bra? 3M Crystaline Window tint has good heat rejection. I think it has a cloudy look to it compared to other tints. 3M clear bra is a great option for protecting your front end. It looks better on darker cars. I have put it on white and it does have a slight yellow tint to it. But it does keep your FE looking newer longer. It is warrantied for 5 yrs. If it gets beat up (vs your paint) you can have it pulled off and reapplied. Prices vary tremendously. Dealers will charge $800 to $1000. I think a really low price is $500.
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08-28-2011, 11:01 AM	#3
richardew Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 2011 x335i Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: suburban Phila iTrader: (0)	I think that it is the only option for front end protection at this point. I called Colgan and they don't make a bra for the new X3 yet. I requested that they make one. Maybe if they get enough requests they will come out with an X3 bra soon. I had the clearbra on my '04 350Z roadster. The car was grey and it looked O'K. The problem I have with the clear bra is that it needs to be changed when it takes a good hit and tears. Then it looks like crap. When I got one it had no warranty. I do a lot of highway driving and pick up a lot of nicks from debris on the road. __________________ Rich '96 911 C4 Cab (276,000 1 owner smiles) '11 X3 35i Black Sapphire/Beige,SAP, CP, CWP, DHP, PREM, TECH, Sat radio, Hi Fi, BMW apps, smartphone, 19" w/mixed performance tires.
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