Hey guys. There's full clear bra kit for sale for $200 in group buy section. I was thinking about buying one but not sure if i can install myself. Any inputs? I dont even have experience on taking off bumper so.. u know how n00b i am. help?

 

I don't think you are going to be able to install it. You are in Kirkland WA? I suggest you speak with Rockblocker on here, he installed mine for me and did a great job. cost me only like 300+

 

hmm.. found the DIY.

Downloading this 277MB video ..

https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=19237

 

They are hard to install for someone who is not doing it on daily basis. I would not attempt to do it yourself. You may save money, but end up with wrikles and glue distortion marks. Not worth it in a long run. The videos available make it look easy, but if you do not do it professionaly, it is hard.

If you will have someone install it for you, then buy the kit from them as well. This way, you get warranty on the product and install. It will not cost you more, if not even less then buying it somewhere else and taking it to the installer.

You can visit www.ultrashieldusa.com to find an installer near you. If you will decide to do it yourself, e-mail me and I can help you with getting the kit at a steal.

Good luck and stay chip free.

 

Mark, any good places to go in NJ?

 

not in NJ, but see it there is anyone close to you at www.ultrashieldusa.com/l_distributors.asp

 

I have to disagree about them being too hard for the do-it-yourselfer to install. I installed a Clearguard bra on mine in about 3 hours. The only part that was difficult was the big piece that covered most of the front bumper. I had a little problem with the outermost edges that required some trimming. If I had it to do over I would be able to do a better job, and I can replace that one piece if I ever feel the need. If you read the instructions first, and then start with one of the small pieces to get the feel of it, you shouldn't have problems - that is, assuming that feel comfortable with do-it -yourself projects. If you don't know the difference between a flathead or phillips-head screwdriver, hire somebody. Otherwise you can do it yourself and save several hundred $$. I've had several friends with nice cars ask me if I could help them do the same.

Some of the kits are likely to be easier than others. Invincashield looks like the easiest because its cut up into the most small pieces. The main bumper requires 6. This makes the installation easier, but leaves you with more edges that came come undone and collect dirt. The Clearguard kit is one piece (unless you have a spoiler like me - then it's 3) which eliminates the seams and is much less visible, but it's tougher to get on cleanly. Clearguard is also the only one I could find that was available for the OEM front spoiler.

Remember, even if you screw it up you can remove the messed up pieces and replace them for less than the cost of an intstallation.

In the interest of full disclosure (can you tell I contract to the government?) I have to admit that one reason that I did it myself was that the nearest installer was 3 hours away. Still, the $$ savings made it a lot easier to get into the budget.

If you want I can borrow a digital camera and supply some pics.

(Edited) Hmmm... I just went and looked at the Ultrashield URL that was provided and there is an installer here and they do have a kit for the front spoiler. Wonder how I missed that.

Oh well. At least I saved some money.

 

I am glad you looked at the website.

The difference was couple hundred dollars if you did it yourself, but if you waste the kit, there is no difference. Plus if you have the kit installed by someone who is a specialist (not to say that all the people doing it for living are qualified), you have someone else to blame in case of wrikles or poor installation.

As to the different kits, why would you want to buy a kit in several little pieces rather then as few as possible. Spending as much money as these cars cost, $200 should not make a huge difference to make the car look as spotless as possible. That is the idea behind the clear bra, so it is as invisible as possible. I would hate to have several unnecessary seams it they would not need to be there just to make it easier and save few $$$.

But, it is all the matter of preferences and capabilities.

At least you went with least pieces possible and are happy with the looks of it. Most people aren't.

Good luck, Mark.