Clear Bra Installation
Clear bra installer IN FORT WORTH, TX
A clear bra is paint protection film on the front of the car, the part that takes most of the rock chips. The film is clear, so the paint color and gloss still show through.
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Clear bra and PPF: the same film
Clear bra and paint protection film are two names for the same product: a clear urethane film applied over the paint to help absorb rock chips and resist light scratches. “Clear bra” is usually what people say when they mean film on the front end.
So if you searched for a clear bra, the real decision is how much of the front end to cover. Our paint protection film page explains the film and every package. This page is about the front end.
Front-end coverage
Self-heals light scratches
Partial or full front
Partial front or full front: which one fits
A full front covers the hood, front bumper, fenders and mirrors. Those panels face the traffic ahead, so they collect most of the stones thrown up by other cars.
A partial front covers less of the front end and costs less to install. Shops don’t define it the same way, so ask for the panel list in writing with your quote and compare it line by line against any other quote.
The trade-off is simple: any paint outside the film can still chip. If most of your miles are on the highway, the full front closes more of those gaps. Either way, film helps with chips and light scratches. It won’t stop dents.
How long a clear bra install takes
Plan on about one day for a partial front and two to three days for a full front.
The full front takes longer because there’s more to do: more panels to prep, more edges to finish, and mirrors to cover. Most of the time goes into prep and edge work. The paint has to be clean and free of wax or polish residue before any film is applied.
When to go past a clear bra
Edges are where front-end film shows its limits. Film can be wrapped around a panel edge, which hides the cut line, or finished on the face of the panel, where you may see the line up close. Wrapping needs extra material and a panel shape that allows it, so not every edge can be wrapped. Ask which edges on your car will be.
If you’d rather have film past the front end, on the doors, rear bumper and the rest of the body, look at full body PPF. If you are buying a new car, PPF for a new car covers when to put film on. And before you book anywhere, how to spot a bad PPF job shows what to check on finished film.
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INDOOR STUDIO
Installs are done in our indoor studio.
N Roma
Tesla Model S Plaid
“They did a great job on my Tesla Model S Plaid PPF. Quick turnaround and good communication! Thanks”
Alejandro D
2025 Suburban
“If you want a PPF shop that does amazing work and is huge on customer service, call Ryan asap! I couldn’t be any happier.”
Cody morris
Porsche Boxster
“My experience with the team started with Ryan driving across town during rush hour to meet me at the dealership and wrap my bumper so I could avoid any road rash on my way to the shop. It goes without saying that the results are fantastic.“
Patrick Frey
Lincoln Navigator
“Paint Protection DFW is where you want to go! I did some extensive internet research, and ended up here. You don’t have any need to look further. Ryan was extremely responsive and considerate during the process. They do a top tier job at a fair price.“
K. P
Porsche 718 Cayman
“Ryan and his team are fantastic! As a first timer, I had a ton of questions and Ryan was quick to respond. Turn around time was fast and they were super flexible and easy to work with.”
Bitaal
Civic Type R
“Ryan and Jose did a great job on my Civic Type R! Did ceramic coating, front ppf, and window tinting and am very happy with the results! Communication was stellar and the whole process was smooth. “
Paul Geresy
Ford F-250
“Ryan, Jose, and the team at Paint Protection DFW are outstanding. We ultimately went with a combination of PPF and ceramic, and the results are incredible.
They were extremely flexible with my schedule. This team does exceptional work and is truly trustworthy with your vehicle. Highly recommend!“
Jimmy G
Corvette C8
“Ryan was great! Very knowledgeable and used the best materials! PPF install is really an art form and he’s an artist!“
Richard C
Charger Hellcat Redeye
“Ryan is a professional. I trust Ryan with all of my cars. He ceramic coated my car three months ago and it still looks as fresh as the day Ryan coated it.“
Front end plus coating
Ceramic coating and clear bra
A common setup is a clear bra on the front end and ceramic coating on the rest of the car. Coating is a far thinner layer than film, so it doesn’t stop rock chips, but it makes the uncovered panels easier to wash.
Film on the front end
Coating on the rest
Easier washing
WE’VE DONE THIS BEFORE
Recent clear bra and PPF work
Skyscraper gray metallic BMW M2 + PPF
Clear, self-healing film over Skyscraper Gray Metallic paint.
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GT350 PPF & Ceramic Coating
A blue Shelby GT350 with paint protection film and a ceramic coating.
PPF + Ceramic Coating
See more film, coating and tint work in our projects.