3M Clear Bra questions
#1
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3M Clear Bra questions
Hey guys. I've had my car for about 3 weeks now, and in those 3 weeks, I've picked up quite a few stone chips/nicks on the bumper and hood (I would say 4-5 small chips on the bumper and 1-2 small chips on the hood). My dealer tells me that they can touch up the chips and then put a 3M clear bra on the car. I know it won't look perfect, but at least then I won't have to worry about further chips. They are asking $700 for the install, which includes bumper, front of hood and fenders and the back of the side view mirrors.
Can I get some advice on this? Is this a good idea or not? Obviously it would have been better to do this 3 weeks ago, but I didn't and this is the decision I'm now facing. I'm planning on bringing the car in tomorrow.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Can I get some advice on this? Is this a good idea or not? Obviously it would have been better to do this 3 weeks ago, but I didn't and this is the decision I'm now facing. I'm planning on bringing the car in tomorrow.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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#3
Lead Lap
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I agree. $500 sounds much more reasonable. The problem is that I really have no basis to judge the price. They told me it would take about 4 hours to install.
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Hey guys. I've had my car for about 3 weeks now, and in those 3 weeks, I've picked up quite a few stone chips/nicks on the bumper and hood (I would say 4-5 small chips on the bumper and 1-2 small chips on the hood). My dealer tells me that they can touch up the chips and then put a 3M clear bra on the car. I know it won't look perfect, but at least then I won't have to worry about further chips. They are asking $700 for the install, which includes bumper, front of hood and fenders and the back of the side view mirrors.
Can I get some advice on this? Is this a good idea or not? Obviously it would have been better to do this 3 weeks ago, but I didn't and this is the decision I'm now facing. I'm planning on bringing the car in tomorrow.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
e
Can I get some advice on this? Is this a good idea or not? Obviously it would have been better to do this 3 weeks ago, but I didn't and this is the decision I'm now facing. I'm planning on bringing the car in tomorrow.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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#5
Lead Lap
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#6
Google it. 3M versus Venture Shield.
I checked the invoice. The price is $695. But the nego, is done for the whole car.
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I was offered $350 at my dealership but I need to paint my front bumper first as I have accumulated to many rock chips, my other dealership offered $700 so its a normal price but you need to talk them down. Im good with my service advisor and thats why I got that $350. I'd try around before settling on that price.
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#8
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I was offered $350 at my dealership but I need to paint my front bumper first as I have accumulated to many rock chips, my other dealership offered $700 so its a normal price but you need to talk them down. Im good with my service advisor and thats why I got that $350. I'd try around before settling on that price.
What do you guys think about the fact that I'm putting it over a dew touched up chips?
#10
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I'm sure it's $700 plus tax, so figure around $750 otd. I'll call a few dealerships in the morning, but my guess is that they'll all give me the stock answer of $700.
And good point about better now than later.
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Go to a good tint shop. You don't need the dealeship to do it. The tint shop I use has computer cut tint and clear bra's. Much less money than the $700 they are charging you, I'm sure. Here is a link. Just look for something similiar in your area. http://www.protintonline.net/ppf.html