Clear Bra or not?
 

I am thinking to get clear bra for my R56. How many of you guys have it. Do you like it? Thank you.

I didn't get it on my R53. Two weeks into ownership I was regretting not having it. IMO yep get it.

I have it on both my MINIs and swear by it, unless you enjoy touching up paint chips. It was expensive, but it was the best thing I could do to keep my cars looking like new, besides keeping them washed and detailed.:thumbsup: I'd even venture to say that whenever it comes time to sell them, their value will be better than those cars without the ClearBra.:nod:

Go for it. The nose of youre car will thank you.

Use Plexus or a similar product to keep "road crap" from sticking.

I guess Im the ONLY one that SWEARS AT IT!:mad: :lol:

It is a "must do."

I didn't have one on my R50 and over time picked up some stone chips, which on Indi Blue didn't look too good. After a wreck :cry: I wound up w/ a new, freshly painted bonnet and this time put a clear bra on. It was great! So, when I got my R56 I got one, too. I think they're very worthwhile...lots of MINI owners get them.:)

Get it. Definitely.

10 months, 22k+ miles, ZERO rock chips.

Yeah.. I've got rock chips that need to be fixed, then I'm getting one. I wish the dealership told me about them when I got the car.

I just found a guy recommended by the local BMW dealership. He quoted me $399 for hood/fenders/mirrors and $569 for all that plus the front bumpers. He admitted only having done one other MINI before, but promised he'd do a flawless job after I told him I had MINI owner friends who needed this done also.

Is this a resonable price?

Not sure what's normal to your local area, but that's a good price compared to what we're paying here!

It's a must, I have one on my 04 MCS and no repeat no chips...

Got it when I got my MINI and have never regretted it. IT has saved me several time already from some nasty stone chips.

judging my the nicks and scratches i have already.. most definitely worth it, i'm getting it next week

I have an R56 and i have the whole hood, front bumper, mirror caps, roof before sunroof, by the back hatch, headlights and fog lights. I installed it a week after I bought her and it was the best thing I ever did, every time when I get home I wipe the hood with a wet towel to get off the bugs etc... and I dont have to worry about scratching her. "I SAY GO 4 IT" (but it did cost me $800)

Do it, Do it

Anyone know a good place to have it done in L.A.?? -SPF

Mine is in getting it done as we speak. I feel like I left my first born with a stranger, guess in a way I did.

But, its for his own good.. kind of like giving a kid immunizations.

My Mini is a daily commuter. Lots of chips on the front third of the bonnet now. I wish I had gotten the clearbra. Do it.

Only had my MINI for a week and I decided to go with it (Autobahnd Road Block brand), so I don't have anything negative to say about it right now. :wink:

I too have been thinking about it...Have an appointment booked, I am a country bumpkin, and commute highway daily to work....
I don't know why I worry if it is a good decision or not, it is right!
Any brands people would specifically stay away from? Or specifically recommend?
This company I am going to uses Clear Bra...Lifteime warranty if bubbles,yellows or peels

I would say put it on for the winter months (if you live in a cold climate where grit is used), and take it off for the summer. Don't worry about bugs- there's claybar for that!

Oy, that would get mighty expensive at $400-900 a pop, depending on where you live. And it's not about bugs - it's about rocks! There are definitely rocks in the summer.

Take it off? Why would you take it off with the expense of putting it back on?

i certainly would NOT be taking it off...Rocks all year round, the delight of bugs in the summer, and salt in the winter, mmmmm hmmmmmm