3M vs. Coultards clear bra - Nissan Murano

SEAWD · 08-04-2004, 12:24 PM

I am a new owner of a Polished Pewter SE AWD 04 MO. I wanted to go ahead and get the clear film paint protection installed on the car. THe local dealer here in Springdale, AR told me that they use both 3M and Coultards films and that the Coultards films are better.

I believe that he said that the 3M films tend to show an orange peel effect once installed.

The prices he quoted are:
1.) Hood, fender, mirror kit - $239.95
2.) Bumper kit - $289.95
3.) Head lamp kit - $89.95

Any suggestions or advise will be very welcome.

Thank you,
Martin.

fir0070 · 08-04-2004, 03:45 PM

My opinion is not to get either. I saw the clear film on a MO hood/bumper/front fenders and you can see the seams in the film. Basically the film did not tuck up under the edges of the body panels. It looked exactly like what you already have on the bottom of the rear doors/rear quarter panels. Seems like the edge would also hold alot of wax if you didn't stay on top of keeping them clean. Just my 2 cents.

**Eric L.** · 08-04-2004, 04:01 PM

You can get similar protection from front end bra, such as the one from Colgan. Its much less expensive, and don't believe what people say about how it damages the paint - it doesn't provided you wax your car frequently (i say every 2 months).

SEAWD · 08-04-2004, 04:58 PM

Eric, could you post a picture of your MO with the Colgan bra please? I wanted to have a chip protection without the visual (dis)appeal of a bra. Maybe I'll change my mind when I see your car.

**Eric L.** · 08-04-2004, 05:02 PM

There are already pictures posted on this message board - try doing a search for Colgan bra.

milgrad · 08-04-2004, 05:43 PM

I would go with the clear bra...Check out the photos I have posted in the gallery..It has saved me a lot of time and money in getting some chips repaired...

all4me · 08-09-2004, 09:22 AM

I am picking up my MO tonight !!
I would recommend the 3M product, lifetime warranty.
Call around and get pricing from detail shops. My Nissan dealer wanted $700 to do the entire front, I can get it at a detail shop for $400 !!
I will be dropping it off this week to get it done. I started another thread on this subject, with alot of great responses !

08-04-2004, 12:24 PM	#1 (permalink)
SEAWD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, AR (via Slovakia) Posts: 5	3M vs. Coultards clear bra I am a new owner of a Polished Pewter SE AWD 04 MO. I wanted to go ahead and get the clear film paint protection installed on the car. THe local dealer here in Springdale, AR told me that they use both 3M and Coultards films and that the Coultards films are better. I believe that he said that the 3M films tend to show an orange peel effect once installed. The prices he quoted are: 1.) Hood, fender, mirror kit - $239.95 2.) Bumper kit - $289.95 3.) Head lamp kit - $89.95 Any suggestions or advise will be very welcome. Thank you, Martin.

08-04-2004, 03:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
fir0070 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Senoia, GA Posts: 19	My opinion is not to get either. I saw the clear film on a MO hood/bumper/front fenders and you can see the seams in the film. Basically the film did not tuck up under the edges of the body panels. It looked exactly like what you already have on the bottom of the rear doors/rear quarter panels. Seems like the edge would also hold alot of wax if you didn't stay on top of keeping them clean. Just my 2 cents. __________________ 04' Super Black Murano SL 03' Acura RSX

08-04-2004, 04:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	You can get similar protection from front end bra, such as the one from Colgan. Its much less expensive, and don't believe what people say about how it damages the paint - it doesn't provided you wax your car frequently (i say every 2 months). __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

08-04-2004, 05:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eric L. Moderator Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Champaign, IL Posts: 8,199	There are already pictures posted on this message board - try doing a search for Colgan bra. __________________ 2003 Midnight Blue SE AWD w/VDC Colgan Bra, Mobil One, JWT POP charger PAC aux input adapter, hardwired Escort Passport x50, KUDA mount for MP3 player, Porterfield R4S brake pads (now Akebono ProACT), ATE Superblue Yokohama Envigor (much improved over stock Goodyears) Lots of squeaks and rattles.

08-04-2004, 05:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
milgrad Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 430	I would go with the clear bra...Check out the photos I have posted in the gallery..It has saved me a lot of time and money in getting some chips repaired... __________________ New MO: 2009 SL AWD Platinum/Charcoal Tech, Premium, Nav, Leather, Dual Panel Roof, XPEL Clear Bra, Remote Start, K&N Air Filter, Tinted Front Windows, Rear Bumper Protector, Headrest DVD. Previous MO: 2005 SL AWD Platinum/Charchoal/NAV/VDC/Mobile Entertainment System/Touring Package, Tinted Front Windows, K&N Air Filter, X-Pel Clear Bra, OEM XM Radio, Remote Start, Front Window control from remote Previous MO:2004 SL AWD Blue/Latte/NAV/VDC/Touring Package/XM-SAT/Remote Start/X-Pel Clear Bra/Tinted Front Windows/K&N Airfilter

08-04-2004, 04:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
SEAWD Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Rogers, AR (via Slovakia) Posts: 5	Eric, could you post a picture of your MO with the Colgan bra please? I wanted to have a chip protection without the visual (dis)appeal of a bra. Maybe I'll change my mind when I see your car.

08-09-2004, 09:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
all4me Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 23	I am picking up my MO tonight !! I would recommend the 3M product, lifetime warranty. Call around and get pricing from detail shops. My Nissan dealer wanted $700 to do the entire front, I can get it at a detail shop for $400 !! I will be dropping it off this week to get it done. I started another thread on this subject, with alot of great responses ! __________________ In the need for SPEED ! '04 SE Deep Bordeaux/Cafe Latte Leather Premium/Touring Package

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