Where to find 3M Clear Bra????

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Old 08-24-2003, 10:37 AM
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Where to find 3M Clear Bra????

Where did you guys get your 3M Clear Bra at? did it come already made for the CL? Tryin to find somewhere that has it
Old 08-24-2003, 11:03 AM
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i don't think it comes made for the cl. I think they just come as large pieces of clear bra and you cut them to fit your application or have it installed by someone.
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My dealership offered it as part of the package...However, if you want it installed, many bodyshops offer it...
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here is a site to find local installers for your area.

http://www.xpel.com/products/zipsearch.asp

I have it installed on my car and I has saved my paint a couple of times already.
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how much does it cost?
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this is really expensive.... I've seen prices for the entire front bumper and partial hood for around $700-800 INSTALLED. It's not worth it for me because if you get into a fender bender, you're screwed. I also park in the city alot (Parallel parking), so people tapping your bumpers are inevitable..... if my bumpers get bad, I'll just repaint it in a few years.... I also avoid trucks at all cost on the highway, will increase the longevity of the paint if you do that.
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Originally posted by synth19
this is really expensive.... I've seen prices for the entire front bumper and partial hood for around $700-800 INSTALLED. It's not worth it for me because if you get into a fender bender, you're screwed. I also park in the city alot (Parallel parking), so people tapping your bumpers are inevitable..... if my bumpers get bad, I'll just repaint it in a few years.... I also avoid trucks at all cost on the highway, will increase the longevity of the paint if you do that.
Whoa...$700-$800USD?!?? Ack. I dunno, maybe the product is made of gold in the US...but, over here, I got it installed in the front portion of my car's hood for $75CAD. A whole bumper will run me about $200USD when I got the quote last time...Ouch, maybe you need to shop around?
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Originally posted by Yumchah
Whoa...$700-$800USD?!?? Ack. I dunno, maybe the product is made of gold in the US...but, over here, I got it installed in the front portion of my car's hood for $75CAD. A whole bumper will run me about $200USD when I got the quote last time...Ouch, maybe you need to shop around?
Doesn't help. I looked all over last summer, just after I bought mine, and the best quote I could find was $500 from the dealer. The aftermarket places were higher than that. Way too steep, so I decided not to do it.

Ahmad310, there are about 5-6 different brands of this stuff. It's all made out of the same material -- 3M plastic. A couple of the brands do make pre cut kits for some cars. Do a web search and you'll find them.
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The whole thing is about $450 for hood, bumper, mirrors and head lights. I got it cheaper because the same place did my window tint.
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I had my G done for $500 and that's cheaper than a repaint.
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I have it on my 03 6sp and love it. I think it is a must for a new car. And if you are in a fender bender, it's covered by insurance.
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