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bucklwi1 · 02-01-2013, 10:34 PM

I am considering paint protection film for my camaro and avalanche.

Does anyone around southern MA / RI area have any recommendations for an EXCELLENT installer?

I have read lots of horror stories, so was hoping somebody on here has some first hand experience with an installer that knows what he is doing.

I am leaning toward ventureshield and was hoping for a place that uses a pre-cut kit as opposed to having it cut on the vehicle and risk paint damage

Rickrack · 02-02-2013, 06:09 PM

I own Unique Car Care in Boston/MA and do lots of clear bra installs. www.uccboston.com

I was using the 3M/Ventureshield product for a while, but completely switched to the new Xpel Ultimate film, which is far superior in my opinion. It has great clarity, no orange peel and has a clearcoat topcoat.

The best thing about this particular film is that is has self-healing properties if you happen to scratch it at some point. Any type of heat (sunlight, engine heat, hot water, etc. will promote the self healing and the scratches will disappear. It also has great UV protection and will not discolor, fade or get cloudy like other films on the market. Most films look great when first installed, but typically degrade not even a year later. This film is backed with a 10 year warranty.

One thing that I did notice with the 3m/Ventureshield is when bugs, sap, bird mess or stuff from trees remained on the surface for a couple days, the film would "etch" and I was unable to remove the etching. This is the main reason I switched to the Xpel Ultimate. It is extremely durable and you can even use lacquer thinner on the film without it eating the topcoat.

Here's a video showing Xpels self-healing properties: http://youtu.be/fUqzFvRw4-A

I perform mostly fully custom install instead of using pre-cut kits. Pre-cut kits typically have lots of critical areas that don't get covered and are prone to stone damage, not to mention lots of unnecessary seams. By performing a fully custom install, we use bulk film and are able to have all seams very close to any openings (park distance sensors, reflectors, headlights, foglights, etc.) for a cleaner install with added coverage. In addition, all edges are completely wrapped over (hood, fenders, etc.).

Once the installation is complete, I apply a paint protection film sealant to protect the film against bugs, bird mess, tree sap, etc., even though I have not experienced any problems with this film staining or etching.

Here's a couple examples of a few recent installs I have done:
http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/35427-xpel-ultimate-self-healing-clear-bra-install-bmw-1m-full-frontal-coverage.html[/URL]

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/33777-custom-porsche-clear-bra-install-xpel-ultimate.html[/URL]

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/35910-f10-bmw-m5-xpel-ultimate-full-frontal-clear-bra-install-opti-coat-paint-protection.html[/URL]

http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/32942-audi-rs4-custom-vevtureshield-install-unique-car-care.html[/URL]

Feel free to drop me a PM with any questions.
I look forward to hearing from you!

Best regards,
~Rick

Rickrack · 02-02-2013, 07:08 PM

We have experience doing clear bra's on both Avalanche's and Camaro's.

Here's a few pictures:

Happy_Dan · 02-02-2013, 10:27 PM

That looks like Brett and his dad's twin ZL1's. I can vouch for the work on those cars and I don't know the installer. It came out great!

SSICKO · 02-03-2013, 09:03 AM

www.drivenperfection.com out of Weymouth MA...I havent got my clear bra yet but I will. I get all my cars and trucks detailed and tinted here. great work. and id recommend them to anyone

Rickrack · 02-03-2013, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Happy_Dan

That looks like Brett and his dad's twin ZL1's. I can vouch for the work on those cars and I don't know the installer. It came out great!

Yup!

Brett and his dad are great people!

bucklwi1 · 02-03-2013, 11:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickrack

Yup!

Brett and his dad are great people!

PM'd you.

Evil-Bee-NH · 02-03-2013, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickrack

Yup!

Brett and his dad are great people!

All camaro owners are great people

Yellow Camaro · 02-03-2013, 04:35 PM

Nice RickRack...I live walking distance from your shop and drive past daily. If you ever see a Yellow SS driving by your shop it's usually me, lol.

One-Bad-ZL1 · 02-03-2013, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickrack

Yup!

Brett and his dad are great people!

Rick-please PM me with what you charge to do the ZL1. Thx.

Rickrack · 02-05-2013, 10:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yellow Camaro

Nice RickRack...I live walking distance from your shop and drive past daily. If you ever see a Yellow SS driving by your shop it's usually me, lol.

I see you drive by all the time! It's got a fairly loud exhaust, right?

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Originally Posted by One-Bad-ZL1

Rick-please PM me with what you charge to do the ZL1. Thx.

Will do!

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Originally Posted by KDimond

All camaro owners are great people

Yes sir!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by bucklwi1

PM'd you.

It was nice talking to you today and I look forward to meeting you next week...

Yellow Camaro · 02-06-2013, 06:04 PM

Sounds like the one! It's been garaged most of the winter but in the warmer months I'd see you guys a lot. I work in highline German cars so you often have cars parked outside that would catch my attention, and it seemed like you'd be out front a lot or working with the doors open. Do you have a younger brother too? I'm really into detailing and I was shooting the shit about it with a kid at the Dockside one night, and he mentioned his brother either worked at your shop or owned it.

lakersftbl69 · 02-10-2013, 10:13 PM

corvette mike in plymouth ma

02-01-2013, 10:34 PM	#1
bucklwi1 Drives: Chevrolet Malibu Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: MA Posts: 121	clear bra installers? I am considering paint protection film for my camaro and avalanche. Does anyone around southern MA / RI area have any recommendations for an EXCELLENT installer? I have read lots of horror stories, so was hoping somebody on here has some first hand experience with an installer that knows what he is doing. I am leaning toward ventureshield and was hoping for a place that uses a pre-cut kit as opposed to having it cut on the vehicle and risk paint damage

02-02-2013, 06:09 PM	#2
Rickrack Drives: BMW M5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wakefield, MA Posts: 19	Clear bra installer in Boston / MA - Unique Car Care I own Unique Car Care in Boston/MA and do lots of clear bra installs. www.uccboston.com I was using the 3M/Ventureshield product for a while, but completely switched to the new Xpel Ultimate film, which is far superior in my opinion. It has great clarity, no orange peel and has a clearcoat topcoat. The best thing about this particular film is that is has self-healing properties if you happen to scratch it at some point. Any type of heat (sunlight, engine heat, hot water, etc. will promote the self healing and the scratches will disappear. It also has great UV protection and will not discolor, fade or get cloudy like other films on the market. Most films look great when first installed, but typically degrade not even a year later. This film is backed with a 10 year warranty. One thing that I did notice with the 3m/Ventureshield is when bugs, sap, bird mess or stuff from trees remained on the surface for a couple days, the film would "etch" and I was unable to remove the etching. This is the main reason I switched to the Xpel Ultimate. It is extremely durable and you can even use lacquer thinner on the film without it eating the topcoat. Here's a video showing Xpels self-healing properties: http://youtu.be/fUqzFvRw4-A I perform mostly fully custom install instead of using pre-cut kits. Pre-cut kits typically have lots of critical areas that don't get covered and are prone to stone damage, not to mention lots of unnecessary seams. By performing a fully custom install, we use bulk film and are able to have all seams very close to any openings (park distance sensors, reflectors, headlights, foglights, etc.) for a cleaner install with added coverage. In addition, all edges are completely wrapped over (hood, fenders, etc.). Once the installation is complete, I apply a paint protection film sealant to protect the film against bugs, bird mess, tree sap, etc., even though I have not experienced any problems with this film staining or etching. Here's a couple examples of a few recent installs I have done: http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/35427-xpel-ultimate-self-healing-clear-bra-install-bmw-1m-full-frontal-coverage.html[/URL] http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/33777-custom-porsche-clear-bra-install-xpel-ultimate.html[/URL] http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/35910-f10-bmw-m5-xpel-ultimate-full-frontal-clear-bra-install-opti-coat-paint-protection.html[/URL] http://www.detailingbliss.com/forum/pro-studio/32942-audi-rs4-custom-vevtureshield-install-unique-car-care.html[/URL] Feel free to drop me a PM with any questions. I look forward to hearing from you! Best regards, ~Rick Last edited by Rickrack; 04-19-2015 at 09:15 AM.

02-03-2013, 09:03 AM	#5
SSICKO Drives: SSICKO Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: MA Posts: 754	www.drivenperfection.com out of Weymouth MA...I havent got my clear bra yet but I will. I get all my cars and trucks detailed and tinted here. great work. and id recommend them to anyone __________________ Slowhawk Performance Built & Tuned

02-10-2013, 10:13 PM	#13
lakersftbl69 Drives: 2010 camaro ss Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: conway sc. Posts: 1,453 View My Garage	corvette mike in plymouth ma __________________ ordered dec 15 2008 picked up on june 8 2009. upgrades kooks 1 7/8" LTH w/ deleted cats, corsa exhaust, hurst short throw shifter stage 3 comp cam, 3.91 gears ecs kit blower, meth injection, upgraded axles, drive shaft, McLeod rxt clutch, fully forged 416ci stroker all installed and dyno tuned by slowhawk performance in bridgewater ma.

02-02-2013, 07:08 PM	#3
Rickrack Drives: BMW M5 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wakefield, MA Posts: 19	We have experience doing clear bra's on both Avalanche's and Camaro's. Here's a few pictures:

02-02-2013, 10:27 PM	#4
Happy_Dan Happy_Dan Drives: 2012 IOM Camaro ZL1 #569 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: New Boston, NH Posts: 2,252	That looks like Brett and his dad's twin ZL1's. I can vouch for the work on those cars and I don't know the installer. It came out great!

02-03-2013, 04:35 PM	#9
Yellow Camaro Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 417	Nice RickRack...I live walking distance from your shop and drive past daily. If you ever see a Yellow SS driving by your shop it's usually me, lol.

02-06-2013, 06:04 PM	#12
Yellow Camaro Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 417	Sounds like the one! It's been garaged most of the winter but in the warmer months I'd see you guys a lot. I work in highline German cars so you often have cars parked outside that would catch my attention, and it seemed like you'd be out front a lot or working with the doors open. Do you have a younger brother too? I'm really into detailing and I was shooting the shit about it with a kid at the Dockside one night, and he mentioned his brother either worked at your shop or owned it.