What Is a Clear Bra

Clear bra = paint protection film. Here is what a proper install looks like.

A clear bra is a transparent urethane film, about 8.5 to 10 mil thick, installed over the painted panels that take the most abuse: the front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirrors. It absorbs rock chips, sand blast, and road rash so your paint does not have to, and its self-healing top coat erases light swirls and scratches with heat from the Arizona sun.

The name comes from the vinyl "car bras" drivers strapped on decades ago. Today's clear bra does the same job invisibly and permanently. In the industry it is called paint protection film, or PPF, and the two terms mean exactly the same thing. If you want the full technical breakdown, film comparisons, and every published price by vehicle, our paint protection film page goes deeper.

A proper install is what separates a clear bra you forget about from one you regret. Every pattern is plotted in design software to your vehicle's exact dimensions before the film ever touches your car — no free-hand blade work on your paint. Panel edges are wrapped and tucked wherever the panel allows, so there is no visible line to catch dirt or lift. And every install is backed by our workmanship warranty. If you want the installation done right, Auto Cosmetics® is the shop to trust.

Auto Cosmetics technician hand-finishing a protected vehicle panel inside the Chandler shop Edges wrapped & tucked, patterns plotted
Published Pricing

Clear bra prices (starting at)

Clear bra is PPF. Starting prices for a compact vehicle in 8.5 mil self-healing film. Exact price depends on year, make, model, film, and coverage.

Coverage Starting installed price What it covers
Front bumperFrom $479Bumper only
EssentialFrom $559Bumper, mirrors, door cups
Partial frontFrom $769Bumper plus leading hood and fenders
Full front (classic clear bra)From $1,299Bumper, full hood, full fenders, mirrors, headlights, door cups
Track packageFrom $2,229Full front plus rockers and rear impact zones
Full bodyFrom $4,719Every painted panel

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Film Specs

We publish the film numbers other shops hope you will not ask about

Every clear bra we install is a professional-grade, self-healing urethane film with a manufacturer-backed warranty and our own workmanship guarantee on the install.

SpecFlexiShield WSH ProSTEK DYNOshieldFlexiShield DPHSTEK DYNOmight
Film thickness8.5 mil urethane~8 mil urethane10.0 mil urethane9.8 mil urethane
Gloss (TDS)>96 GU>90 GU>96 GU>90 GU
Self-healing top coatYes, heat-activatedYes, heat-activatedYes, heat-activatedYes, heat-activated
Hydrophobic top coatNot specified in TDSYesNot specified in TDSYes
Manufacturer warranty12 years10 years12 years10 years
Cutting methodComputer-cut by pattern software to your vehicle's exact dimensions, no blades near your paint
Install guaranteeAuto Cosmetics workmanship guarantee on every installation
Why Arizona Cars Need It

Rock chips are not cosmetic. They are the start of paint failure.

Arizona freeways throw gravel, sand, and 110 degree UV at your front end every single day. A chip through the clear coat exposes bare metal, and repainting a bumper or hood costs more than protecting both for a decade.

Stops rock chips cold

8.5 to 10 mil of urethane absorbs the impact energy of gravel and road debris that chips unprotected paint on the 101, 202, and I-10.

Self-heals in the sun

Light swirls and wash marks in the film's top coat disappear with heat. In Arizona, the sun does the work for you.

Invisible on the car

Computer-cut patterns wrap panel edges with no visible lines. Gloss film disappears on any color, on any finish.

Protects resale value

A chip-free front end and original paint are the first things an appraiser and the next buyer look for.

Verified Results

The East Valley already voted: our clear bra work holds a perfect 5.0

★★★★★4.9 · 211 Google reviews

"I received a PPF full front and rear bumper. My last Audi was full of paint chips so I didn't want to go through that experience again. I was looking for a company that had a good reputation and a decent guarantee and ended up here. This was a great decision. Professional service."

AFAnastasia F. · Audi Clear Bra★★★★★ Google review

"I am in love with my car. I got a full front PPF package, everything in clear PPF with black gloss on the hood. It is so beautiful, I could not recommend a company more. Hector and his team were professional and answered all of my questions."

AMArianna M. · Full Front PPF Package★★★★★ Google review

"I recently had the pleasure of getting a full frontal Paint Protection Film installation for my Tesla and they executed the entire process flawlessly. The precision and attention to detail was outstanding. Highly recommend for anyone looking for top-notch PPF work."

NLNghiep L. · Tesla PPF Installation★★★★★ Google review
Service Area

Clear bra installation for the East Valley

Our shop is in Chandler at the corner of Arizona Avenue and Pecos Road, minutes from the 202. A front bumper can be same day, and a full front takes about two days with an overnight cure.

Clear bra Chandler

Home base. Drop your vehicle at our Chandler facility. A full front is ready in about two days, smaller panels sooner.

Clear bra Gilbert

Ten minutes up Gilbert Road. Gilbert drivers make up one of our largest clear bra customer groups.

Clear bra Tempe

Straight down the 101 or Rural Road. Book online, drop off in the morning, and commute home protected.

Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix

Worth the short drive for published pricing, factory-trained installers, and a workmanship guarantee on every panel.

Clear bra installed in Chandler

Auto Cosmetics is at 500 N. 56th Street, Suite 1, Chandler, AZ 85226.

Clear Bra Questions

Answers before you book

How much does a clear bra cost?
Starting prices for a compact vehicle in 8.5 mil self-healing film: front bumper from $479, and a full front, the classic clear bra covering the bumper, full hood, full fenders, mirrors and headlights, from $1,299. Coupes, SUVs, trucks and thicker film cost more. Every price is published: see your exact installed price for your year, make and model before you call.
Is a clear bra the same as PPF?
Yes. Clear bra is the traditional name and paint protection film, or PPF, is the industry name for the same self-healing urethane film. Same film, same installation, same price. If you would rather see the tool with PPF wording, use the PPF prices page.
Do you install a clear bra near me in Phoenix, Tempe, or Gilbert?
Our one shop is at 500 N. 56th Street, Suite 1 in Chandler, right off the 101 and 202, 15 to 25 minutes from Phoenix, Tempe, Gilbert, Mesa and Scottsdale. Drivers come to us because every price is published online. City pages: PPF in Phoenix, PPF in Tempe, PPF in Gilbert.
Do you install a clear bra on a Tesla?
Yes. Tesla patterns for Model 3, Y, S and X are plotted for each model, with full front from $1,349. See every Tesla coverage and price on the Tesla PPF page.
What is a clear bra for cars?
A clear bra is a transparent, self-healing urethane film installed over your car's most exposed painted panels, usually the front bumper, hood, fenders, and mirrors. It absorbs rock chips and road debris impacts so the paint underneath stays perfect. Clear bra and paint protection film (PPF) are two names for the same product.
Is a clear bra worth it in Arizona?
If you plan to keep your vehicle more than a year or two, usually yes. Repainting a front bumper typically costs more than protecting it, a repaint never matches factory paint quality, and Arizona's gravel-heavy freeways and intense UV are among the hardest conditions in the country on automotive paint. A clear bra protects the original factory finish for up to 12 years.
Does a clear bra really self-heal?
Yes. The film's elastomeric top coat re-flows when heated, so light swirl marks and fine scratches in the film disappear with sun exposure or warm water. Deeper gouges that cut through the film do not heal, but that is the film sacrificing itself to save your paint, and a single damaged panel of film can be replaced.
Clear bra or ceramic coating, which should I get?
They solve different problems. A clear bra physically absorbs rock chips; a ceramic coating adds gloss, slickness, and chemical protection but cannot stop a stone. Many customers do both: film on the impact zones, coating over everything. Our guide on paint protection film vs ceramic coatings covers the decision in depth.
Can I get a clear bra on a truck or SUV?
Yes. Trucks and SUVs benefit most from front-end protection because they see freeway miles, job sites, and desert roads. Coverage packages are the same, prices scale with panel size, and every truck and SUV price is published in the vehicle price search on this page.
How long does clear bra installation take?
A front bumper can be same day, and a full front typically takes about two days including an overnight cure. Full body coverage typically takes two to three days because every painted panel is wrapped and edges are tucked. We confirm your exact timeline when you drop off, and we hand-wash and prep every vehicle before film touches it.

Protect the paint while it is still perfect

Pick your coverage, see your exact published price, and book your clear bra installation online in about 60 seconds. We confirm your exact pickup time at drop-off.

Questions? Call (480) 331-7905, Auto Cosmetics®, Chandler, AZ