[flagg77]

Good Afternoon guys,

Wondering what opinions / experiences you all may have in regards to the two products. Looking to protect the front end of my new evo with something like a clearbra solution. ArmorCoat is something i've never heard of and seems to be a spray on version of the 3m ClearBra. The ClearBra stuff i've heard about and seen and was all set on getting until i heard about this armorcoat stuff. Seems like the armor coat would provide for better coverage, and perhaps a better price?

Thoughts?

 

[Kooldino]

Is the armorcoat optically perfect?

 

[EVOLUTIONARY]

http://www.armorauto.com/

Looks pretty cool. I'll have to check into this.

 

[flagg77]

Doesn't look like it if you look at some of their pics:

http://armorcoat.armorauto.com/jobphotos/

It looks to me based on those pics to give much the same "wavy" look that the 3m stuff gives? I think the big plus this stuff brings to the table is maybe no real seam for wax to accumulate on and no need for a pattern cutter. I'm thinking it will leave some nasty orange peel looking paint, but can't be too sure based on those pics.

 

[EVOLUTIONARY]

Yea, I think my concern would be long term effects on the paint and even the coating itself.

 

[PDXEvo]

I have the 3M stuff, and it is awesome. Since you can polish and wax the stuff, the line is near invisible until you get close to it. The more I polish, buff, and wax it the smoother it gets.

 

[flagg77]

Thats what i'm leaning towards as well but the price i'm getting quoted in the MA area is $900 :eek2:.

This would be using the 30 inch roll and doing the front bumper, side mirrors, and 20 inches up the hood as well as the rear portion of the bumper under the trunk. I have researched the local shop that would do it and they get glowing reviews but holy shite man. $900 is a new intercooler, boost gauge, mbc and i would probably still have enough for a tank of gas and a cheap hooker lol!

I was hoping someone would jump up and say "omfg yea that armorcoat stuff rules and is $2"

 

[PDXEvo]

Sorry man, I dont have any experience with them, but I am very happy with the 3M stuff. I got the entire front bumber, hood (up to the openings), door edges, mirrors, behind the rear wheels, trunk liner, and pillars done. It is quite expensive, and VERY labor intensive. Especially that front bumper, since I got the aero kit.

 

[gunzo]

Got my 3M for $200+ .. added the door options for additional $100 .. but its DIY .. so if you can get the material and then find someone to do the install .. that's your best deal .. we did 1 install and everything was smooth sailing until we hit the bumper .. and it went downhill quick ! {omg}

 

[ARC-170]

I would stay away from that 3M sheild stuff. I had them install it on my FX35 4 years ago and after a couple of years you will not like it at all. Even though they say it doesnt turn colors, it does, it will turn a dark transparent yellow. If it is really hot outside, the 3M tends to soften up, if you combine this soft state with a high speed bug impact, what you will get is a bug that is mixed in with the 3M (hardened state) and a nice dent in the 3M surface.

I say use the BRA when you are going to be traveling long distance and just take it off when you are not.