REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - Undecided on clear bra and sealant for new car..thoughts?

clevernickname · 12-09-2014, 06:25 PM

First post. Might start coming to some meets soon! Picking up very first car very soon, being delivered as we speak. Have some questions.

Car: 2015 mustang GT magnetic
Live in: vancouver, BC - kerrisdale/dunbar area

Questions:

1) Clear bra worth it? I hear it might be better to just file a claim after a couple years of chips to the front of the car. $300 deductible and whole new paint job/windshield if its damaged? Or if clear bra is worth it...

1a) Who do you guys recommend? I've been quoted around $750 for a clear bra. So not sure if it's worth it or not.

2) Opticoat worth it? I've been recommended to take car straight to detailer, clay it, then get a sealant for scratch/door ding protection..

2a) anyone know a good place?

3) I want to put the front plate off to the side (don't judge..i like the look).

Probably in the area between the two grilles and between the horse and headlight, or right in between the headlight and the foglights, I've already asked the dealership not to drill the front plate on.. but I think it might come pre drilled? In that case...am i screwed?

3a) Input on the look or location of front plate?

3b) Does anyone know how I can get the plate on without drilling in case I change my mind?

3c) I've read you can use a no drill custom bracket, but that might take weeks to finish. Am I even allowed to drive off the lot in BC without a front plate? Isn't that just asking for a ticket?

12-09-2014, 06:25 PM	#1
clevernickname Wunder? Wonder?? Wander??? Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Vancouver Posts: 231 Thanked 111 Times in 29 Posts Failed 19 Times in 4 Posts	Undecided on clear bra and sealant for new car..thoughts? First post. Might start coming to some meets soon! Picking up very first car very soon, being delivered as we speak. Have some questions. Car: 2015 mustang GT magnetic Live in: vancouver, BC - kerrisdale/dunbar area Questions: 1) Clear bra worth it? I hear it might be better to just file a claim after a couple years of chips to the front of the car. $300 deductible and whole new paint job/windshield if its damaged? Or if clear bra is worth it... 1a) Who do you guys recommend? I've been quoted around $750 for a clear bra. So not sure if it's worth it or not. 2) Opticoat worth it? I've been recommended to take car straight to detailer, clay it, then get a sealant for scratch/door ding protection.. 2a) anyone know a good place? 3) I want to put the front plate off to the side (don't judge..i like the look). Probably in the area between the two grilles and between the horse and headlight, or right in between the headlight and the foglights, I've already asked the dealership not to drill the front plate on.. but I think it might come pre drilled? In that case...am i screwed? 3a) Input on the look or location of front plate? 3b) Does anyone know how I can get the plate on without drilling in case I change my mind? 3c) I've read you can use a no drill custom bracket, but that might take weeks to finish. Am I even allowed to drive off the lot in BC without a front plate? Isn't that just asking for a ticket?