Clear bra paint protection, Has anyone done this to their 914, if so, what brand? looking at the do-it-myself option Options

[DRPHIL914]

I just started shopping this but I want to drive my car but this pain is not as durable as the original I think, maybe its the clear coat not thick or hard enough or maybe my painter used a lower quality paint? I have 3 chips all my fault , something bumped or hit but this seems to be way too easily chipped. SO before I have one chip on front hood or back, I am want to do a clear wrap or clear bra , on the whole surface.
I just saw an episode of the Bitchin' Rides and they did a whole car. no idea what product the used but I cant afford to pay someone else to do this. So it will be a do it yourself project. and I spent too much on paint and body to have to do this again in a few years! and I want to drive the car on the road some with out worrying about every piece of sand or bug etc possibly causing a chip.

Anyone with experience doing this? please share your thoughts and experiences here!

Phil

[Chi-town]

A good friend of mine has been installing it on high end cars for years.
It does work well.

A few things to note:
Don't put it on white or light silver cars as it will yellow more quickly

Try to find an installer who doesn't just use the standard templates as these normally don't wrap around the edges

Avery film usually has less issues than 3M

If you put it on a car that has been repainted wait at least 6 moths before installing it. (de-gassing)

If you want to try and install it yourself there are quite a few little tricks to getting it right.

Wash the area with a high quality car wash without a wax additive

Prep the area with a full alcohol wipe or panel prep solution

In your sprayer use distilled water & alcohol with just a drop or so of Johnson baby shampoo.

Keep your hands and all surfaces dripping wet while installing

Use a heat gun around complex curves to get a little stretch.

Good luck!

[DRPHIL914]

A good friend of mine has been installing it on high end cars for years.
It does work well.

A few things to note:
Don't put it on white or light silver cars as it will yellow more quickly

Try to find an installer who doesn't just use the standard templates as these normally don't wrap around the edges

Avery film usually has less issues than 3M

If you put it on a car that has been repainted wait at least 6 moths before installing it. (de-gassing)

If you want to try and install it yourself there are quite a few little tricks to getting it right.

Wash the area with a high quality car wash without a wax additive

Prep the area with a full alcohol wipe or panel prep solution

In your sprayer use distilled water & alcohol with just a drop or so of Johnson baby shampoo.

Keep your hands and all surfaces dripping wet while installing

Use a heat gun around complex curves to get a little stretch.

Good luck!

Great list of advice etc, all great comments. My paint was done in July so its been 6 months almost now so should be good to go. Don't get me wrong its a really nice paint job, as can be attested by anyone who saw the car at Okteenerfest or at Rare Shades, so I think this is a good idea to keep it really nice for a long time and I am considering a full wrap too. I might have mike the body and paint guy help me go back over it and make sure its spotless and the 2 small chips repaired before wrap is done. There are 2 companies I have seen advertising here at the Cars and Coffee, so I will discuss this with them too and get quotes. I think I can do it but if I am going that far , not just the front I may just buck up and pay for it. Will see, I might order the 3m product and try and do the rear deck lid and see how it goes.

Phil