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$750 for complete clear bra package worth it?

Old 04-21-08, 06:06 PM
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Default $750 for complete clear bra package worth it?

So what do you guys think? Is this a reasonable price for what it does?
Old 04-21-08, 06:09 PM
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yes thats the average price u will get in CA
Old 04-21-08, 06:11 PM
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Depends. What is the coverage?
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if you really really are particular about the rock chips...then it is worth the $750...
Old 04-21-08, 06:14 PM
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sammy- check out this site and call around.

norcal:
http://www.clearbrafilms.com/norcal

socal:
http://www.clearbrafilms.com/socal

And aerotect is offering a special on film in the vendor classified section, you might want to check that out too.
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Default Seems high

I had clear bra put on my car for $ 300. Front bumper, hood and two side mirrors. Granted the clear bra goes up to a 1/4 inch from the edge of the hood but it does what it is supposed to do and it is barely noticeable. I went with Solarguard. They advertise in the Costco car flyer and had a 15% off discount coupon. Check with window tinting companies for price.
Old 04-21-08, 08:18 PM
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Well, considering that it will probably cost you 2-3 times that much to repaint your front end, it might not be a bad investment.
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I paid ~$400 for 3M brand that covered: bumper, mirrors, and 1/3-1/2 of the hood. I went to the 3M website and called the local certified installer and they all want to beat other installers' price. so..bargain with them a little bit.
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If your in norcal, i can tell you that its very hard to find anything under 500.00..

The best deal i found was actually a refearl from the forum

Basically i paid 750.00 for:
full bumper
Full Hood
bumper
door edges
headlights and fog lights
(pretty much a standard kit +Full hood)
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its worth it man, now i pay 1000 looking at my mini chipped front bumper. clear bra is a must for new cars. i regret it. well respray and clear bra down the road
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