If you searched for a clear bra, you are looking for paint protection film. The two names describe the same product: a clear film that sits on your paint and takes the rock chips and scratches instead.
Why people still say clear bra
The original clear bra covered only the front bumper and part of the hood. The name stuck, but today's film is made in patterns for whole front ends, and for the full body of a car.
What modern paint protection film does
- Takes rock chips and road debris on the hood, bumper, fenders and mirrors.
- Protects against light scratches and swirl marks.
- Guards against bird droppings, bug acids and tree sap.
LLumar states that Valor self-heals surface scratches with sun or engine heat, and that its Tetrashield technology is super hydrophobic so dirt and water slide off.
Coverage options
- Partial front: the areas that take the most hits.
- Full front: full hood, front fenders, front bumper, headlights and mirror caps, with edges wrapped where possible.
- Full body: the entire vehicle.
Cost and warranty in Milpitas
On a sedan, LLumar Valor starts at $1,999 for a full front and $6,499 for a full body, out the door (tax included). SUVs, trucks and other vehicles are quoted by vehicle. Valor is backed by a manufacturer's limited 12-year warranty.
Questions
Is a clear bra the same as ceramic coating?
No. Film is a physical layer that stops chips and scratches. Ceramic coating makes paint slick and easy to clean. Many owners use both.
Will it turn yellow?
Ask any installer about the film they use. We install LLumar Valor, which comes with a manufacturer's limited 12-year warranty. Text us if you want the warranty terms.
Text us your car for a quote. See paint protection film pricing, or Tesla paint protection film.