Clear bra

jin.patrick · 08-10-2018, 02:10 AM

I was quoted $600 + tax to get PPF (clear bra) on:
- Front bumper
- Headlights
- Hood (partial)
- Front fender (partial)
- Mirrors

Is this a reasonable price quote?

Thanks in advance

Type-S · 08-10-2018, 10:15 AM

which film?

doubla_d · 08-10-2018, 12:50 PM

$600 is extremely low for all that. It’s $1800 to $2000 + in Vancouver

It’s sickening...

CigarPundit · 08-10-2018, 12:58 PM

That’s cheap, and I doubt you will be pleased with the results. Going partial will leave visible seams that will collect crud at the edge and will be unsightly. I don’t really see the point of creating an unsightly condition in service of protecting your paint. At that point, you get to live with the unsightly car and the next guy gets to enjoy the pretty paint.

If you are going to do it, you should go with a high quality film and do the complete front end with the film wrapped around the edges. It will be completely invisible, and stay that way. It will also be expensive, probably $2-$3k for good film and a good installer.

jin.patrick · 08-10-2018, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by CigarPundit

That’s cheap, and I doubt you will be pleased with the results. Going partial will leave visible seams that will collect crud at the edge and will be unsightly. I don’t really see the point of creating an unsightly condition in service of protecting your paint. At that point, you get to live with the unsightly car and the next guy gets to enjoy the pretty paint.

If you are going to do it, you should go with a high quality film and do the complete front end with the film wrapped around the edges. It will be completely invisible, and stay that way. It will also be expensive, probably $2-$3k for good film and a good installer.

You make a good point.
It's actually my tint guy who has been in business for years and tinted all my cars in the past 7 years or so with very good results. As for his service & attention to detail, I know I will be happy with his work.
I just asked him what kind of film he uses for clearbra, so I'll get back to you.

Dshady · 08-10-2018, 01:36 PM

Ask him if he is using a kit or wrapping it to fit. That will be the biggest difference in price.

F80zcp · 08-10-2018, 02:03 PM

Sounds too cheap. Full front in my area runs $2k+

dubsesd · 08-11-2018, 10:15 PM

I paid 1700 for full bumper, hood, headlights, mirrors, fenders, rockers and rear bumper stone kick area. I redid the quarter panel wheel flares with a larger custom piece, did the roof and tint for another 1k

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jin.patrick Lieutenant 33 Rep 433 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Montréal, QC iTrader: (0)	Clear bra - what's a "reasonable" price? I was quoted $600 + tax to get PPF (clear bra) on: - Front bumper - Headlights - Hood (partial) - Front fender (partial) - Mirrors Is this a reasonable price quote? Thanks in advance __________________ Current: 2016 F80 M3 (DCT) Black Sapphire Metallic Past: 2015 F82 M4 (6MT) Austin Yellow Past: 2010 E92 M3 (DCT) Silverstone II Metallic Past: 2008 E90 M3 (6MT) Sparkling Graphite Metallic
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Type-S Private First Class 36 Rep 110 Posts Drives: F82 M4/E92 M3/E82 1M Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	which film?
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doubla_d Private First Class 28 Rep 184 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Vancouver / Canada iTrader: (3)	$600 is extremely low for all that. It’s $1800 to $2000 + in Vancouver It’s sickening...
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