Clear Bra Installation on Thurs

CALIF65GM · 06-20-2006, 08:23 PM

Well, the rocks and the paint chips have won. I'm getting clear bra installed this Thursday. Got a pretty good deal on a referrral, so will let everyone know how it goes.

With Mystic Blue, it's suppose to work well.

bavarian19 · 06-20-2006, 08:26 PM

Awesome!!! You will love the clearbra... it protects like no other...

Asiann · 06-20-2006, 08:27 PM

Are you doing the hood, bumper? I posted a install DIY they posted it as Cleaning Clear Bra 101. Pretty easy to do the hood.

CALIF65GM · 06-20-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Are you doing the hood, bumper? I posted a install DIY they posted it as Cleaning Clear Bra 101. Pretty easy to do the hood.

Yea the usual areas, headlights and mirrors. I'm not installing it myself though.

ver.e90 · 06-20-2006, 08:45 PM

So, do you already have stone chips on your car? I was contemplating having the clear bra installed as well- I waited too long. Two months later, I now have a one little nick on my hood. At this point, I don't know if its worth installing the clear bra... what do you think???

Asiann · 06-20-2006, 08:46 PM

If you know how to apply tint then you can apply clearbra. The headlight kit is awesome and I put it on every car I have owned.

CALIF65GM · 06-20-2006, 08:56 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDriver

So, do you already have stone chips on your car? I was contemplating having the clear bra installed as well- I waited too long. Two months later, I now have a one little nick on my hood. At this point, I don't know if its worth installing the clear bra... what do you think???

I have at least 2 or 3 that I know of because I've touched them up. I don't know whether or not the paint will be more rock-proof as it ages more, but I'm getting a pretty good price, so I'm going to get it.

I had my Accord for 7-years and I don't think I ever got a rock chip on that car.

ver.e90 · 06-20-2006, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

I have at least 2 or 3 that I know of because I've touched them up. I don't know whether or not the paint will be more rock-proof as it ages more, but I'm getting a pretty good price, so I'm going to get it.

I had my Accord for 7-years and I don't think I ever got a rock chip on that car.

Wow- your accord must've been a happy camper! I'm considering getting the clear bra after I got my first little nick on my hood today.

How much are you paying for the clear bra?

CALIF65GM · 06-20-2006, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AWDriver

Wow- your accord must've been a happy camper! I'm considering getting the clear bra after I got my first little nick on my hood today.

How much are you paying for the clear bra?

$495 installed and this is a price based on a friend's referral. If you look the 3-series Accessories book, the parts itself from the dealership would be like $390 by itself. He's throwing-in the headlights parts for free.

Asiann · 06-20-2006, 10:28 PM

Wow! To buy the kit for the hood is 99.95 and the headlight kit is 68.95 plus shipping. The dealer got you for the install!

rpiopio · 06-20-2006, 10:42 PM

Hey Calif. What company is doing your install? I'm picking up my car this weekend and want to put one on as soon as possible. Unfortunately it won't be before I drive to LA for the weekend, but shortly thereafter.

3s-a-charm · 06-20-2006, 10:50 PM

I paid about $225 CDN for the hood, mirrors, headlamps and foglights. I went to "Shadow Tint" in Calgary and as it turns out, they do all the BMWs at the dealership... but the dealership tried to sell me the same thing for over $500!

CALIF65GM · 06-20-2006, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Asiann

Wow! To buy the kit for the hood is 99.95 and the headlight kit is 68.95 plus shipping. The dealer got you for the install!

No this is not through the dealer. I'm also getting the bumper done too.

CALIF65GM · 06-20-2006, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by rpiopio

Hey Calif. What company is doing your install? I'm picking up my car this weekend and want to put one on as soon as possible. Unfortunately it won't be before I drive to LA for the weekend, but shortly thereafter.

I don't know his actual company name. I just have the person's name. I had left a message before, but didn't catch the actual company name on the v-mail. It's a referral from someone that works for me.

2_Swift · 06-21-2006, 12:39 AM

Calif, when you get in touch with the company again, see if you can refer ppl there and let us know of the person/company to contact. =)

ZuerstBMW · 06-21-2006, 01:01 AM

Make sure they use 3M, its the best.

andrew 330i · 06-21-2006, 07:04 AM

i have the full "xpel" kit on my car including the front bumper & lamps. also... do the upper rear bumper.

http://xpel.com/products/configurato...8&submodel=100

i also decided to custom make some added protection for the lower half of the 3.

it turned out perfect... see pics.

during install:

completed:

during install:

completed:

Bimmer325 · 06-21-2006, 07:11 AM

i am starting to get tired to clean up those clear bra line edges on the side skirts. they accumulate dirt so fast. the more i clean them (the upper edges) the more they get peeled over time, i think it wont last very long before i take them down...ouch...its like throwing $$$ into the bin...

andrew 330i · 06-21-2006, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer325

i am starting to get tired to clean up those clear bra line edges on the side skirts. they accumulate dirt so fast. the more i clean them (the upper edges) the more they get peeled over time, i think it wont last very long before i take them down...ouch...its like throwing $$$ into the bin...

i haven't had any problems with this... i do wash, wax & quick detail with the line edge... i think this is key.

SCA · 06-21-2006, 02:24 PM

I wanted to get Xpel installed shortly after getting my car in Dec., but the closest installers are in GA & SC. The one is GA chargers a arm and a leg. The guy is SC is reasonable.

CALIF65GM · 06-22-2006, 10:24 PM

Ok got the clear bra installed today. It's 3M.

The hood, bumper, headlights and mirrors are now protected, so hopefully it'll be a few less rock chips.

ZuerstBMW · 06-22-2006, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

hopefully it'll be a few less rock chips.

Great, there will be, thats for sure.

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