The Clear Bra Installation (Part II)

Jeff · 05-20-2007, 01:27 PM

Well the Redline is at the shop getting the "new and improved" clear bra Kit installed......AGAIN...

....My man Gene assured me that this is going to be a better fit than the last "Venture Shield" Kit that was installed. Apparently we are using the "Venture Shield" film but with a different design software to cut it. He showed me the pattern and if it comes out like he showed me, I will be very happy

I do have to give credit to Brett. After a lot of needless back and forth, he finally

saw the light and realized that there ARE subtle differences between the base and the redline that need to be considered. We will have to see how this one looks..........more to follow

BlueSkyRL · 05-20-2007, 01:50 PM

Is this done at Saturn or after market? My bra looks terrible and has been replaced twice and still has strech marks...no pun intended

Superchevy427 · 05-20-2007, 02:39 PM

Have you seen anywhere to get the side film? Kappasphere is temporarily out of stock.I need it soon as I am getting some chips taken care of at the end of the month

Jeff · 05-20-2007, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by BlueSkyRL

Is this done at Saturn or after market? My bra looks terrible and has been replaced twice and still has strech marks...no pun intended

Most I have heard is aftermarket.........

Jeff · 05-20-2007, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Superchevy427

Have you seen anywhere to get the side film? Kappasphere is temporarily out of stock.I need it soon as I am getting some chips taken care of at the end of the month

www.invisiblepatterns.com I believe you can get film here...or check venture shield

duck833 · 05-20-2007, 03:05 PM

Had mine done on Thursday, front and sides, Ventureshield. I had ordered the sides pieces from Kappa but it turned out that they sent me two right hand sides. My installer used the extra piece for a templet for the left side. Everything looks perfect, can not see it on the front.

Three different paterns show up when the Ventureshield installer looks for available templetes. We chose the top one that had more pieces but was easier to install. The bumper is in two pieces instead of one large one. My guy did a great job and you can not hardly see the seam unless you are a foot away.

Will see how it holds up but so far it is a perfect installation.

Total cost $435

Jeff · 05-20-2007, 10:25 PM

Well it's finally done....

....Looks WAY better this time than the last attempt. It turns out though that Gene (my installer) tried with a second venture kit pattern, didn't like it and went to ANOTHER pattern. Much more coverage. I think in time as more and more people attempt these cars the patterns will improve. I never really noticed before how many little curves and angles are in the front end of this vehicle. It really makes a clean, tight fit a difficult task to perform for sure. My hat is off to Gene and a big thanks for all his efforts!!

Jeff · 05-21-2007, 10:30 PM

Here is another link to perhaps get film..........www.stopstonechips.com

05-20-2007, 01:27 PM	#1 (permalink)
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 429 My Photos: (7)	The Clear Bra Installation (Part II) Well the Redline is at the shop getting the "new and improved" clear bra Kit installed......AGAIN... ....My man Gene assured me that this is going to be a better fit than the last "Venture Shield" Kit that was installed. Apparently we are using the "Venture Shield" film but with a different design software to cut it. He showed me the pattern and if it comes out like he showed me, I will be very happy I do have to give credit to Brett. After a lot of needless back and forth, he finally saw the light and realized that there *ARE* subtle differences between the base and the redline that need to be considered. We will have to see how this one looks..........more to follow __________________ Bluestone/Redline Order 11/04/06 3000-11/16/06 3300-12/20/06 Delivered 12/28/2006 In the Driveway 12/29/2006 Monsoon/single CD Rear Spoiler Tan/Tan Chrome Auto CLEAR BRA

05-20-2007, 03:05 PM	#6 (permalink)
duck833 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eugene, Oregon/Scottsdale, AZ Posts: 417 My Photos: (0)	Had mine done on Thursday, front and sides, Ventureshield. I had ordered the sides pieces from Kappa but it turned out that they sent me two right hand sides. My installer used the extra piece for a templet for the left side. Everything looks perfect, can not see it on the front. Three different paterns show up when the Ventureshield installer looks for available templetes. We chose the top one that had more pieces but was easier to install. The bumper is in two pieces instead of one large one. My guy did a great job and you can not hardly see the seam unless you are a foot away. Will see how it holds up but so far it is a perfect installation. Total cost $435 __________________ Ordered cars at two dealerships, ended up snagging one at Saturn of Beaverton, Oregon Member of the Snaggers Club RED Line Yellow Magna-Flow. CAI, chromies, stubby ant Loaded

05-20-2007, 10:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 429 My Photos: (7)	Well it's finally done.... ....Looks WAY better this time than the last attempt. It turns out though that Gene (my installer) tried with a second venture kit pattern, didn't like it and went to ANOTHER pattern. Much more coverage. I think in time as more and more people attempt these cars the patterns will improve. I never really noticed before how many little curves and angles are in the front end of this vehicle. It really makes a clean, tight fit a difficult task to perform for sure. My hat is off to Gene and a big thanks for all his efforts!! __________________ Bluestone/Redline Order 11/04/06 3000-11/16/06 3300-12/20/06 Delivered 12/28/2006 In the Driveway 12/29/2006 Monsoon/single CD Rear Spoiler Tan/Tan Chrome Auto CLEAR BRA

05-21-2007, 10:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 429 My Photos: (7)	Here is another link to perhaps get film..........www.stopstonechips.com __________________ Bluestone/Redline Order 11/04/06 3000-11/16/06 3300-12/20/06 Delivered 12/28/2006 In the Driveway 12/29/2006 Monsoon/single CD Rear Spoiler Tan/Tan Chrome Auto CLEAR BRA

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05-20-2007, 01:50 PM	#2 (permalink)
BlueSkyRL First 2000 Sr. Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Up North! Posts: 975 My Photos: (0)	Is this done at Saturn or after market? My bra looks terrible and has been replaced twice and still has strech marks...no pun intended

05-20-2007, 02:39 PM	#3 (permalink)
Superchevy427 Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 39 My Photos: (0)	Have you seen anywhere to get the side film? Kappasphere is temporarily out of stock.I need it soon as I am getting some chips taken care of at the end of the month

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