07-09-2009, 01:01 AM | #1 |
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Clear Bra Questions??
So believe it or not, Im new to this. I was wondering how is it applied? from what I've seen it looks like tinting. After you take it off if you do will it cause any damage to the paint? and last who do you usually go to to get this done? A body shop? A tinting place?
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07-09-2009, 01:10 AM | #2 |
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I don't know the exact application process as there are different brands. But it won't damage the paint. As far as getting it done... google clear bra and el paso?
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07-09-2009, 04:14 PM | #3 |
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Found a plce where they make custome ones I got quoted 450 to install it. The whole front end and about 25% of the hood.
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07-09-2009, 04:22 PM | #4 |
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Not a bad price! Do they use a 3M film?
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07-09-2009, 09:40 PM | #5 |
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Try this link:
http://www.xpel.com/support/installation/videos.asp# Hope this is what you were looking for ... |
07-09-2009, 09:44 PM | #6 |
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My dealership installed it for $595. Entire hood, side fenders, bumber/facsia, and back of side mirrors.
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07-10-2009, 09:02 AM | #7 |
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Yeah they'll use 3M film, and will give me a 5 year warranty.
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07-10-2009, 09:58 PM | #8 |
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I am in the industry and I have never heard of a good installer in El Paso. There is no way in hell I would trust anyone out there to do a custom install. They WILL cut your paint up... there are only a few good installers in the country that can do custom jobs without damaging your paint. I would also recommend going with a better film than 3M. It has way too much orange peel and does not hold up well. Go with VentureShield Ultra or ClearMask AR... no orange peel and both have LIFETIME warranties.
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07-11-2009, 02:10 AM | #9 | |
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The shop is nice too not the crappy ones I've seen, but like I said I dont have options here, I did ask around and they told me in other shops that nobody did custom installs in el paso. But I mean if they are giving me a 5 year warranty doesnt that tell something about them?? As a professional what do you recommend i do??
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07-11-2009, 08:07 AM | #10 | |
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So what is wrong with kits??? I have a feeling that this shop is telling you precut kits are not any good... and they are completely wrong. The companies making patterns these days are excellent at what they do. Proform makes patterns that roll almost every edge making it really hard to see. I think a lot of the bulk installers do not like using kits because it drives up their cost significantly. They have to buy a plotter ($5000) and all of the software that goes along with it... and will have to pay for cutting patterns. So a lot of companies try to boost their profits buy bulk installing. I will put one of my kit instals up against their custom jobs any day. They are also not standing behind the film for 5 years. 3M is. So dont think that its a better deal because they are not standing behind their product. The two films I use have a lifetime warranty... not just 5 years. So if something happens (yellows, peels, cracks, fades...) for as long as you VentureShild and ClearMask warranty it and provide the material. I understand htat you do not have many options but bevery careful when it comes to custom installs. The majority of the time installers will cut your paint up and they will always say "we didnt do that... we never cut the paint up". I have pulled many of these so called custom installs of only to find the clients paint damaged. To me that is just as bad or worse than getting rock chips... and falls into the same category as getting your car keyed. |
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07-11-2009, 08:17 AM | #11 |
I'm getting the VentureShield product installed Tuesday for $595 in N. VA. Doesn't include the headlights ($75). The reg price is $895. I'm looking for pics on a black car of what this looks like? Anyone?
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07-11-2009, 07:56 PM | #13 |
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i quite enjoy the proform kits. and he draws the high end stuff i do.
he needs to add the whole camaro hood yet, but xpel has that one. |
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Alex,
Hey there! What did you end up doing? I was searching for a good clear bra option. I have sooo resurrected this thread! I live in ELP by the way. |
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