Clear Bra from Desi

Just got my car back from Desi's Solar Control, and he did an amazing job installing the clear bra(Gotta get one for my wife too...her car, I mean). It is barely detectable. I would take a picture (of my speedy not my wife)and post it but you would not be able to see it.
The best thing about it... NO MORE ROCK CHIPS!!!
I love looking at other people's tubs but hate seeing all the road rash. One of the best investments so far on the speedy.
It is a must do for your car.

Robert,

Is there a product name or is this some proprietary thing that only that one shop does?

This is a product from one of our supporting merchants. Desi's Solar Control of Irvine, CA. I do not know if he sells it as a kit.
You can contact him at desi_dj2000@yahoo.com
Website http://www.desitint.com

Wild Bob:

Welcome to the club! Five years, 14,000 miles (over half on a trailer running back and forth between North and South homes) and only ONE STONE DING! (that one was the size of an egg which couldn't be avoided - it punctured the 8mm film, but didn't hit the paint)

OK, so it's a little expensive, BUT IT WORKS!

Gordon
Happy Invisible Bra wearer in South Carolina

Gordon in a bra - it boggles the mind.

Hi Robert.
I emailed you at your "nightgalleryceramics" email address a few days ago, but didn't hear back from you. I suspect that your spam filter may have filtered me out or that you have a newer email. Can you please email me off list at vanatic99@yahoo.com. Thank you.
Troy

it's cheaper than a paint job!!
this is a very difficult install ( one piece across the front and one hood piece) find a good installer in you area.
I choose to use Venture Shield over 3-M, Avery, Llummar film
If you need more info pm me.

Thanks Robert for the shout. Cabanaboy

Lane:

That's a "Bro" to you......

Gordon in a bro? I really hope I can shake that image quickly.

Desi, serious question pertinent to the clear film and its protective qualities; we just took delivery of a new fire truck. The right, rear side of the wagon has a flat surface about chest high where we're going to be putting hose packs for high-rise buildings. The compartments below that are in fresh, shiny new red paint, and that paint is likely to get beat up by aluminum hose couplings.
Pictures are of the "service loaner" we're using right now, but we'll be putting the new unit in service in a few weeks. Same idea.
What thickness of film would you recommend for routine beatings like that, and is the stuff you use up to the task? If not, what do you recommend? My outfit only buys these things abount once every twenty years, and I'd like to be able to recommend this as a preventive measure.

Quote " Gordon in a bra - it boggles the mind."

I think it Jiggles the mind....

LOL

Sort of titillating to you, is it?

Cory: Different suppliers mostly all make that clear film in a number of different thicknesses, all the way up to 20 mils. I've used it on various surfaces for computer products, but the environment was not as harsh as what you might see on the truck.

Thicker films can take a huge beating and continue to look better than OK, but if you're banging big hose couplings onto a coated surface then you have to worry about the integrity of the metal underneath; will it stand up to the beating of the couplings without deforming (bending or dimpling)? If so, then a clear film might make sense. If not, then the surface might have to be reinforced somehow and THEN put a film of some sort on it, or even something like stainless diamond plate to both reinforce and beautify. I think I would vote for the stainless diamond plate - it takes a lot of punishment and continues to look great.

Just something to think about.

gn

Cory - shoot that rig with some red Rhino guard!!

all the above suggestions are good, if you want to see the paint use clear bra, for rugged look and major abuse Rhino-guard it - that my 2c. Cabanaboy

More diamond plate behind the cab except it takes a while to polish it for inspection.