Clear Bra air bubbles
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Clear Bra air bubbles
I had my clear bra installed (VentureShield) a couple weeks ago. The install went pretty good, however, there were two spots by my headlights that the edges were not 'sticking'. My installer suggested bringing it back and he'd re-do the whole bumper. This initial installation went pretty good and there really wasn't ANY bubbles or anything wrong other than the two small spots as mentioned above.
I decided that it was bothering me enough to take it back......I made an appt for this morning and took it back. I'm hoping this wasn't a mistake. He had a heck of a time with it this time....the bumper took him 1.5 hrs as the material just wasn't cooperating. He mentioned to me that it was due to the heat (92 degrees) and high humidity. Anyways, after he was done I looked it over and it looked OK. I did see a couple of small bubbles and he said they would 'work themselves out' in a couple days. It really didn't look bad.
Well, now that I'm home and the car has sat for a few hours, I'm seeing more than just a couple spots. They seemed to have multiplied but none are very big but they are noticable. It's really bothering me and I'm wondering if I'm panicking too soon, or will most of these air bubbles disappear over time? Anyone with experience or knowledge in this area? I'm really kicking myself now as the initial install was 'perfect' with the exception of the two small spots that wouldn't stick.....
I decided that it was bothering me enough to take it back......I made an appt for this morning and took it back. I'm hoping this wasn't a mistake. He had a heck of a time with it this time....the bumper took him 1.5 hrs as the material just wasn't cooperating. He mentioned to me that it was due to the heat (92 degrees) and high humidity. Anyways, after he was done I looked it over and it looked OK. I did see a couple of small bubbles and he said they would 'work themselves out' in a couple days. It really didn't look bad.
Well, now that I'm home and the car has sat for a few hours, I'm seeing more than just a couple spots. They seemed to have multiplied but none are very big but they are noticable. It's really bothering me and I'm wondering if I'm panicking too soon, or will most of these air bubbles disappear over time? Anyone with experience or knowledge in this area? I'm really kicking myself now as the initial install was 'perfect' with the exception of the two small spots that wouldn't stick.....
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On my RX-8 I had the some problem with the clear bra not sticking on the inside lower corner of the headlight. I cut a small slit in the clear bra and that solved the problem but you can see a small smound of dirt were the pieces over lap. As fas a the bubbles go my car is yellow and after having it sit in the sun after about 2 week alwost all the bubbles went away. IF they don't the installer should have a tool that will puncture a hole in the clear bra to let out the air a solve the problem. Hope this helps
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There's a difference between air bubbles and water bubbles. The latter will eventually go away but the former won't. Park in the sun, wait a couple weeks and take it back if it doesn't get better. If you had installed it yourself there are some remedies for air bubbles but since an installer did it better to let them deal with it.
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Thanks for the responses. Since we're having a run of 90 degree days, I'll park her out in the driveway tomorrow and Sunday and be patient for a couple of weeks before pushing the panic button!
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hi i just applied visishield by 3m to my black honda s2000. i have small bubbles that showed up after i put it on. how can i get them out? should i wait and let the sun get rid of them? i saw an install video that showed using a syringe but i cant get ahold of one. so what do you suggest? help.....
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