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I installed the first part of a ClearMask AeroGard clear bra kit on my '10 MS3 today.
I put an Xpel kit on my '02 VW Passat a few years ago. I loved it b/c it really protected the paint from rock chips. The ClearMask kit offers more edge protection than the Xpel kit did. That's good and bad. Good b/c you have more surface covered, but bad b/c it's more of a PITA to tack down the edges.
The part I installed is the central vertical piece surrounding the Mazda logo on the front. I figure that's one of the panels that are most obviously vulnerable to rocks and bugs. I ended up w/ a few small bubbles. If they don't evaporate through the plastic, I'll have to punch a small hole to release the air. I'd rate the overall installation process as moderately difficult. I watched the included video a couple of times and read the instructions. It's been about 5 years since I did it on the Passat, so it was almost like doing it for the first time. In terms of clearing bubbles, the hardest part was the compound curves surrounding the "M" logo in the center. I'll probably do the rest of the bumper and hood piece-by-piece over the coming weeks. The headlights and rear bumper area will probably be last. I'll keep you apprised of my progress.
Patrick.
I put an Xpel kit on my '02 VW Passat a few years ago. I loved it b/c it really protected the paint from rock chips. The ClearMask kit offers more edge protection than the Xpel kit did. That's good and bad. Good b/c you have more surface covered, but bad b/c it's more of a PITA to tack down the edges.
The part I installed is the central vertical piece surrounding the Mazda logo on the front. I figure that's one of the panels that are most obviously vulnerable to rocks and bugs. I ended up w/ a few small bubbles. If they don't evaporate through the plastic, I'll have to punch a small hole to release the air. I'd rate the overall installation process as moderately difficult. I watched the included video a couple of times and read the instructions. It's been about 5 years since I did it on the Passat, so it was almost like doing it for the first time. In terms of clearing bubbles, the hardest part was the compound curves surrounding the "M" logo in the center. I'll probably do the rest of the bumper and hood piece-by-piece over the coming weeks. The headlights and rear bumper area will probably be last. I'll keep you apprised of my progress.
Patrick.