Clear Bra Selection & Pricing: Need Some Advice
08-05-13, 07:48 AM
#46
08-05-13, 08:08 AM
#47
Did they use a kit? I was actually thinking about getting mine done today
08-05-13, 11:10 AM
#51
I'll take close up pics and post 'em up by tomorrow, but he hid the hood and fender seems by wrapping it under. The bumper on the other hand had to be split in different places, especially between the headlights and the DRLs because of the lines. And nope he didn't take the bumper out since I didn't request it but not sure if he would've done it that way.
Either way the pictures will explain more. From 3+ feet out you won't notice theres even a bra on, I guess it also helps the car is white. But the whole hood is wrapped so you won't see any seams there.
Now of course I'll have to clean the seams every week with a q-tip and some rubbing alcohol.
Either way the pictures will explain more. From 3+ feet out you won't notice theres even a bra on, I guess it also helps the car is white. But the whole hood is wrapped so you won't see any seams there.
Now of course I'll have to clean the seams every week with a q-tip and some rubbing alcohol.
08-08-13, 04:01 PM
#52
Went to the Xpel office in Houston and they quoted $2245 for full hood, front bumper, fenders, and side skirts. 
They were working a three lambos and a porche and it looked like the installer did a good job on those. Gonna check other places that install Xpel.
They were working a three lambos and a porche and it looked like the installer did a good job on those. Gonna check other places that install Xpel.
08-09-13, 03:03 PM
#54
Lexus Fanatic
Think about it this way...touchups will never look 100%, and paint matching is not a given. Plus...you'll have to drive it around for years to accumulate enough chips to make the repaint worth it, then the repaint will start getting chipped again. You do the clearbra its always perfect and you never have to worry about it.
08-09-13, 04:01 PM
#55
Think about it this way...touchups will never look 100%, and paint matching is not a given. Plus...you'll have to drive it around for years to accumulate enough chips to make the repaint worth it, then the repaint will start getting chipped again. You do the clearbra its always perfect and you never have to worry about it.
08-09-13, 04:10 PM
#56
Lexus Fanatic
I wouldn't have it done at the dealer, its a precut kit and they look crappy.
Find a really great installer, do some research into the different materials, and go that route.
Find a really great installer, do some research into the different materials, and go that route.
08-09-13, 07:27 PM
#57
Lead Lap
Thread Starter
I'm going to Alius' installer located in Deer Park, Long Island NY. They use Suntek film and do custom cut only. I checked out their work the other day, and the job on a new BMW 6 series was very good. They're charging me $1,300 for full front bumper, full rear bumper, full hood, 1/3 fenders, and all 4 door cups.
08-09-13, 09:18 PM
#58
I'm going to Alius' installer located in Deer Park, Long Island NY. They use Suntek film and do custom cut only. I checked out their work the other day, and the job on a new BMW 6 series was very good. They're charging me $1,300 for full front bumper, full rear bumper, full hood, 1/3 fenders, and all 4 door cups.
08-10-13, 06:53 AM
#59
The Lexus dealer where I'm at has a contract with a local company here in the area. Not all dealers do the work themselves...the same with tint.
08-10-13, 06:57 AM
#60
I'm going to Alius' installer located in Deer Park, Long Island NY. They use Suntek film and do custom cut only. I checked out their work the other day, and the job on a new BMW 6 series was very good. They're charging me $1,300 for full front bumper, full rear bumper, full hood, 1/3 fenders, and all 4 door cups.