Clear Protective Bra

JonBMW · 07-21-2006, 03:33 PM

My gf wants that clear protective bra that goes over the front of the car to stop "nics and dents" for her X5. My dealership doesnt do it as of right now, does anyone know a place in the chicagoland area that does?

335I talian Stallion NJ · 07-21-2006, 03:34 PM

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Originally Posted by JonBMW

My gf wants that clear protective bra that goes over the front of the car to stop "nics and dents" for her X5. My dealership doesnt do it as of right now, does anyone know a place in the chicagoland area that does?

I'll clear her bra for you

lol jk

canucklion · 07-21-2006, 03:44 PM

you're probalby one of them greasy hair dudes that wait forever to dish out a line like that at bars eh?

to the OP: a lot of window tint places do it as well, because dealerships contract out tints/clearbras to those shops. I don't know any in IL, but as around, or visit tint shops.

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Originally Posted by 335I talian Stallion NJ

I'll clear her bra for you

lol jk

SCA · 07-21-2006, 03:54 PM

Xpel - 3M Clear Bra Protection: http://www.xpel.com/

danglez1234 · 07-21-2006, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by canucklion

you're probalby one of them greasy hair dudes that wait forever to dish out a line like that at bars eh?

to the OP: a lot of window tint places do it as well, because dealerships contract out tints/clearbras to those shops. I don't know any in IL, but as around, or visit tint shops.

what a racist

Asiann · 07-21-2006, 08:13 PM

usually the tint shops will also carry the clear bra.

KevinC · 07-21-2006, 09:22 PM

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Originally Posted by danglez1234

what a racist

How in the HELL was that a racist remark? A bit harsh perhaps, but racist??! Puh-lease.

canucklion · 07-21-2006, 09:24 PM

I apologize to all the Greasy-Hairian (or is that Greasy-Hairese?) that I might've offended.

:finger:

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what a racist

ZuerstBMW · 07-21-2006, 09:25 PM

My friend has he best prices around. Check out www.autoclearguard.com

canucklion · 07-21-2006, 09:36 PM

is that in the IL area though? 'cuz he's looking for one that close to where he lives

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My friend has he best prices around. Check out www.autoclearguard.com

ZuerstBMW · 07-21-2006, 09:59 PM

No, but he can always buy the kit.

scubajag · 07-22-2006, 06:30 PM

It is better to have a certified 3-M installer put on the clear bra. This is not an experience you want to do yourself, unless you are a fan of air bubbles.

SCA · 07-22-2006, 06:34 PM

I've received several quotes (Xpel). $650 appears to be the best I can do for the bumper cover, and the extended hood and fenders with mirrors. Of course I have to travel 3 hours to get this deal. Local guy wants $825.00

ZuerstBMW · 07-22-2006, 06:40 PM

650.00 is a great deal, even though I only paid 375.00 for mine because my friend did it.

KevinC · 07-22-2006, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by SCA

I've received several quotes (Xpel). $650 appears to be the best I can do for the bumper cover, and the extended hood and fenders with mirrors. Of course I have to travel 3 hours to get this deal. Local guy wants $825.00

That pricing is hideous.. $425 for me here, and the guys are hardcore perfectionists.. their facility is right between the Porsche & BMW dealerships in Snottsdale, they'd never get away with being less than perfect up there.

Shop around - $650 is high, $825 is insulting.

ZuerstBMW · 07-22-2006, 07:37 PM

425.00 is dirt cheap. Most places do charge about 700 to 750 for that kit. But its always nice to get it cheaper.

sbw · 07-22-2006, 08:56 PM

I will buy the kit and install it myself. I will save $500.

Patience plus a lot of slip solution and I should be fine!

Master Deep · 07-24-2006, 06:12 AM

Hi. I live in Aurora/Naperville. I just had my clear bra installed last Wednesday by www.bodyskins.com. Rick is amazing and is probably the best clear bra installer in Illinois. Call him and he is very patient in answering all your questions. I had 3M installed on a Jet Black E90. Looks awesome. I can't even see it. Rick does stuff other installers don't do. Like hiding the line around the Headlight washers because he takes the washers out to install the film. He knows what he's doing. Tell him Sandeep sent ya.

(847) 530-8443

meruyailir · 07-25-2006, 03:00 AM

Won't the clear bra make the protected paint so protected that when you un-bra it some time in the future, you'll see the paint color/perfection difference compared to those unprotected areas?

KevinC · 07-25-2006, 08:33 AM

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Won't the clear bra make the protected paint so protected that when you un-bra it some time in the future, you'll see the paint color/perfection difference compared to those unprotected areas?

Doubtful. And why would you ever "un-bra" anyways? Trust me, once you have this stuff on your car, you'll never want another car without it. My last car was my first with it and I'll *never* get another new car without adding it immediately - it's that good.

ase2dais · 07-25-2006, 01:38 PM

I dunno guys, But Im seriously thinking of doing this myself.
Anyone out there who have done it themselves?

ZuerstBMW · 07-26-2006, 04:36 AM

Ive done certain pieces myself, but never the bumper. I highly recommend you get it professionally done, unless you have skills for this, then give it a shot.

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scubajag Scuba-JAG 24 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	It is better to have a certified 3-M installer put on the clear bra. This is not an experience you want to do yourself, unless you are a fan of air bubbles.
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SCA Brigadier General 565 Rep 3,742 Posts Drives: Multiple BMWs Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: 🇺🇸 iTrader: (0)	I've received several quotes (Xpel). $650 appears to be the best I can do for the bumper cover, and the extended hood and fenders with mirrors. Of course I have to travel 3 hours to get this deal. Local guy wants $825.00
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	650.00 is a great deal, even though I only paid 375.00 for mine because my friend did it. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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ZuerstBMW ¡Viva España! 373 Rep 7,803 Posts Drives: 2023 230i Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Apollo Beach, FL. iTrader: (68)	425.00 is dirt cheap. Most places do charge about 700 to 750 for that kit. But its always nice to get it cheaper. __________________ 23 G42 230i Mineral White Cognac, Aluminum With Mesh Effect Interior Trim MODS Clear Guard, 15% Ceramic Tint, Floating Caps
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sbw Ultimate Driver 35 Rep 368 Posts Drives: 2015 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	I will buy the kit and install it myself. I will save $500. Patience plus a lot of slip solution and I should be fine!
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Master Deep Captain 40 Rep 869 Posts Drives: 06 325xi Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325xi [0.00]	Hi. I live in Aurora/Naperville. I just had my clear bra installed last Wednesday by www.bodyskins.com. Rick is amazing and is probably the best clear bra installer in Illinois. Call him and he is very patient in answering all your questions. I had 3M installed on a Jet Black E90. Looks awesome. I can't even see it. Rick does stuff other installers don't do. Like hiding the line around the Headlight washers because he takes the washers out to install the film. He knows what he's doing. Tell him Sandeep sent ya. (847) 530-8443
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meruyailir Lieutenant 40 Rep 470 Posts Drives: E90 325, E70 X5 3.0 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Indonesia iTrader: (0)	Won't the clear bra make the protected paint so protected that when you un-bra it some time in the future, you'll see the paint color/perfection difference compared to those unprotected areas?
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