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Does anyone know where I can get a clear bra for my 200 TLS
installed for cheap. I have called alot of places and been quoted a price anywhere from $999-$1500....Thanx, I am sick of all the bugs on the bumper of my car.
installed for cheap. I have called alot of places and been quoted a price anywhere from $999-$1500....Thanx, I am sick of all the bugs on the bumper of my car.
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Re: Clear Bra
Originally posted by DarkStar
Does anyone know where I can get a clear bra for my 200 TLS
installed for cheap. I have called alot of places and been quoted a price anywhere from $999-$1500....Thanx, I am sick of all the bugs on the bumper of my car.
Does anyone know where I can get a clear bra for my 200 TLS
installed for cheap. I have called alot of places and been quoted a price anywhere from $999-$1500....Thanx, I am sick of all the bugs on the bumper of my car.
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The clear bra would be a really good investment for you car in the long run. You dont have to worry about stupid chips that you get when driving on a highway. I was getting it put on my car but decided not to because i dont plan to keep my car. THe clear bra for my 03TLS was going to be $350, which imo isnt expensive. It covers the entire front bumper, the top end of the hood, the front headlights (if they dont have any chips on them), the side view mirrors, side skirts, and fenders. BTW im located in so cal
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could someone tell me a site i might be able to find out more about this clear bra thing...never really heard of one outside of the forum and it would be interesting to know more about it...thanks
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gdatw019,
Here are a couple of links for ya
www.armourglove.com
www.xpel.com
ColdFusionTL,
Some dealers will offer this option, kinda like tint or alarm. They just get someone from the outside to install it, jack up the price, etc. My friend got it done on his G35 by the dealer and later found out they hired a guy who works out of his house.
If anyone gets this done, I suggest getting it done by a professional. Unless you doing something relatively flat or not too much curve like the headlight/fog option.
Here are a couple of links for ya
www.armourglove.com
www.xpel.com
ColdFusionTL,
Some dealers will offer this option, kinda like tint or alarm. They just get someone from the outside to install it, jack up the price, etc. My friend got it done on his G35 by the dealer and later found out they hired a guy who works out of his house.
If anyone gets this done, I suggest getting it done by a professional. Unless you doing something relatively flat or not too much curve like the headlight/fog option.
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Word of advice, don't shop just on price. Installing these things is not easy. I took a course wanting to become an installer and damn these things are a b!tch to install.
Check out the work before you jump on a cheap price.
Check out the work before you jump on a cheap price.
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I'm also considering a clear bra, but I've got Q's about it:
What kind of maintainance does clear bra require?
What if want to take it off, will it damage clear coat?
thnx
What kind of maintainance does clear bra require?
What if want to take it off, will it damage clear coat?
thnx
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What kind of maintainance does clear bra require?What if want to take it off, will it damage clear coat?
The product will not damage your paint if it is removed. There are easy and hard ways to remove the film. Consult a installer before removing.
The product will also allow your paint to fade equally where it is and isnt so it doesnt look two toned like a black bra would do.
Here are some pics to look at HERE
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Originally posted by goldendragon576
can someone take a picture of their car with this clear bra on? I'm curious on what it looks like on the TL.
can someone take a picture of their car with this clear bra on? I'm curious on what it looks like on the TL.
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The product looks better on the darker cars than say white. This would only be the case when the car is clean. You know what I mean black doesnt look good when it is dirty and either would this product on black, but wash it and you are back to looking good.
Here is a gallery of pics on different colors and cars for you to look at.
$1000 is way to high if you ask me. You can get the 2004 TL kit for $224. Does that mean they are charging almost $800 for the install. I know price isnt everything, but dont get taken to the cleaners either.
Here is a gallery of pics on different colors and cars for you to look at.
$1000 is way to high if you ask me. You can get the 2004 TL kit for $224. Does that mean they are charging almost $800 for the install. I know price isnt everything, but dont get taken to the cleaners either.
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Here is a company that has the exact cut out of the hood, mirrors, front bumper and head lights.
Check it out;
http://mishield.com/
Just select your Year, Make, Model and Series. Then scroll down to see the cut out.
Check it out;
http://mishield.com/
Just select your Year, Make, Model and Series. Then scroll down to see the cut out.
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Thanx for the great info, I have called about 10 places around here in MD. The best price I have gotten for the TLs is $900.00. I think I am gonna hold off for now since I might sell the my car and get something with a little more power. I test drove a MB E500, the dealer gave me a great price without even sitting down. I realy want a E55 but the wait is about 5-8 months. The insurance is crazy, almost as must as the my car payments was on the TLs.
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You can do better than that but you have to look and get recommendations. I know a guy in Kenilworth NJ who does a great job. I had it installed by a factory guy in NJ called Invincashield. I am still not satisfied with it. I paid $550 for hood and fenders. I later found a guy who would and will re-do it for $550 for the whole front end (hood, fenders, bumper, and mirrors). Like I say, shop around.
If you go to a dealer, you are paying another mark-up. If you search on google.com for 3M Clear Bra you will get all sorts of hits.
If you go to a dealer, you are paying another mark-up. If you search on google.com for 3M Clear Bra you will get all sorts of hits.
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