Hey I did a search on clear bras in the forum and got some pretty good information, but I wanted to start a new one so I could get a group of LA TL'ers that had good experiences and if they paid alot for installation. I was looking at Xpel and they are really expensive, and Rockblocker which is cheaper. Are there any others out there that have other products and like them?

I am leaving for New York in 3 days driving cross country in my TL and really want it protected before it gets about 8000 miles in a month.

Thanks for all your help

 

I haven't gotten it done yet, but I plan on taking mine to Sheeld Industries in Huntington Beach. It also looks like the installers get a huge break on the product beacuse I think the shops have been only asking around $500 (maybe a little more) installed.

 

what name brand are you having installed on your car?

 

Xpel

 

wow yea i was looking at xpels webiste and it was going to be around 600 for the whole front (bumber hood, mirrors) and if you got it for 500 then thats a pretty good deal...

 

In So Cal get a hold of the Guys at Envisage Design Labs http://www.envisagelab.com/page/page/240730.htm
They do great work and keep an excellent reputation with many other car forums, everyone I have sent their way has been completely satisfied. Tell them Jeremy from Invisiguard sent you!

 

Is it too late to get this done if you have had the car for a few months and there are chips already?
Paint is cheap....
Any suggestions on fixing the small chips?

 

I install on cars that have a couple chips on them all the time. In fact, with how soft the new water-based paints they are using now are, if you have more than a few hundred miles on your car you will certainly have have a couple chips somewhere. Touch ups will not affect the adhesion or installation of the material, but you will still be able to see the touch-ups through the film as well as you would see them without thte film, my usual advice to customers is if the chip is not down to the plastic/metal than they might just leave it alone since I have seen alot of sloppy touch ups that end up looking worse than the original chip!

 

thanks for the other installer, but when i clicked on the link, it said that the page had been moved... Are they decently priced? and where in so cal are they?

thanks

 

yes I just noticed that, looks like they are rebuilding their site. Anyhow they are in Torrance and have been VERY reasonably priced to other forum members, tell them you are on the TL forum and will mention them around and Im sure they will take that into consideration

 

do you have a number I can call because i cant seem to find this place anywhere.

When I go to that website also, and when it redirects me i get a messege saying that they wont be excepting any new appointments, but its a different company name so i dont know if its the same people or not.

 

Since this is an old thread, instead of making a new one, I would just like to bump this one and ask, if anyone has gotten their clear bra installed lately? I'm looking to get one installed asap. I already have a few chips on my brand new bumper. EDL nor does Sheeld Industries have a website and so I'm not sure if they are out of business or what not.

 

Take a look at the guys http://ultimateautocare.com/ultimate_shield.htm the did my TL and IS3350 and did a great job.

 

I was looking into that company but I noticed that not that many people have gotten their bra installed through them. How much did they charge you for the whole package? I see that they do everything, from detail to scratch/dent removal. Has anyone used this company other then the bra install? Since they happen to do everything, I wonder if I should get my chips repaired as well before installing the bra.

 

I got a quote back from ultimateautocare asking for total cash price installed for full kit = $750. Does that sound reasonable? They also said they will touch up the few chips on my bumper at no charge.

 

try stickercity in sherman oaks. 5 year warranty and cost $590 for hood, bumper, mirror.

 

Look on ebay for seller Extreme Tint, they sell the 3M product and a video -have 8mm thick stuff and extra pieces for in front of the rear wheels. Call themn direct and they will hook you up with a discount for purchase of items together- the deluxe kit plus some exrtra material etc. Have parts for mirrors front lower front, hood, extra for headlights
We are talking like 50 bucks and a few hours of your time
I do everything myself when I can!

 

And Blacktl

Yes you should do all your chip repair, touch up paint, and a really good wax job first.
You put the plastic on and leave it up to 5 years in most cases. It becomes the new clear coat on the paint

 

Thats a pretty good deal. What sucks is that its too far. I'm looking for places that are close to where I live (South Bay). I wanted to go to EDL since they were in Torrance but they told me they moved to Hollywood. Cerritos is the next closest place I can think of. Although their prices are pretty expensive, they are offering to fix my chips and tax free. Hood, bumper, fender, mirror, headlights, and luggage area (wherever that is) for $750 flat. Not sure if I want the headlights done so $690. EDL quoted me $740, but I'm not sure they will fix my chips, and $740 + tax it will be $800. I guess the better deal is with ultimate.

I would do it myself, but honestly, I just don't trust myself doing it. Doing a search about clear bras and doing the installation themselves, said they would never do it again.

 

check out inspireauto.com

did great work on my car... i wouldn't try this... the 3M film is expensive...

450 for hood, fender, mirrors, bumper! for xpel and 3m film...

 

I decided to just go with Ultimate. They will touch up my chips and do the install for me, full 3M package for $690. Getting it done tomorrow afternoon.

 

Anyone know the address to UltimateAutoCare? They said their address was on their website but, I guess I'm blind because I don't see it anywhere.

 

^ Scratch that, found it. Why can I not edit my posts anymore?

 

http://ultimateshield.com/contacts.php
Ultimate Auto Care, LLC.
Ultimate Shield
1718 N. Neville St
Orange CA 92865
T: 714.412.4851
F: 714.280.4499
E: sean @ultimateshield.com

 

Thanks. They told me to go under ultimateautocare.com and that is why I couldn't find their address. I got it done today, took about 4 hrs. Luckily they had movies to watch or else I would've went out of my mind. They did an excellent job. Had a choice between Avery and 3M and went with the 3M. Turns out that other brands scratch easily and wont come off whereas with 3M, just have to rub it with rubbing alcohol and it will look brand new again. Thanks for recommending them!

 

how much did they charge you>?

 

$690 without the headlights. Paid full in cash so they gave me that set price. I've been looking into other companies as well and a lot of them charged around $800. I don't know why I was getting charged more then other people but, I guess the TL-S is more difficult to do?