Gymniac

Hi,

I just purchased a 2011 IS350 with F-Sport Package in SGM a couple of days ago. I installed the 3M clear bra at the dealership and I noticed a couple of "indentations" on the front bumper where your number plate would go. Do all IS350 come with these "indentations?" Are these markers for drilling holes for number plates? More importantly, is the clear bra going to bubble up over time around this area? You should be able to see one of them on the left edge of the picture attached. I also see a couple of small bubbles on the lower side of the bumper, should I bring that up to the dealer and ask them to sort it out or am I just being too ****?

Thanks,

GilIS250

iTrader: (10)

Indentations? you mean your sensors? Check a picture and post it... I think you are referring to your sensors...

my95tsi

iTrader: (2)

Yes all factory IS's have it if you don't have plate bracket already mounted. They aren't for drillng but you can actually push the screw right through and start the thread. I have an 08 and never mounted my front plate so I still have these. As far as bubbling in the clear bra I would park it in the sun and give it a week to see if it goes away.

350PsDMeuP

iTrader: (1)

Ive had my clear bra since 07 and have had no bubbling AT ALL, what color is your car? the reason i ask is because my clear bra has some oxidation on it, but its hard to see since, my car is black sapphire, but over the years i could see the clear bra turning a different color on a lighter colored vehicle...if its bubbling you might want to say something so it can be done right...

Gymniac

The car is Smoky Granite Mica. So hopefully if and when it oxidates, it won't be too noticeable?

Denver

iTrader: (13)

you probably gotta let it settle for a few days, kinda like window tinting

istarzan

iTrader: (8)

Curious as to how much u paid Gymniac if you don't mind sharing? I was quoted $995 at the dealer for front bumper, quarter hood and fenders, and rear view mirrors.

Rikg35

Pics pics pics.. Pics...

Wunko

Congratulations on your 2011 IS350 F-Sport!! I got the same color too, man. I would let it settle for a few days and if it doesn't go away, I would bring it up. I had an outside guy do mine since my dealership wanted $1300.

Dustin2011

I got mine for $695 installed at my Lexus dealer when I purchased the car. Coverage same as you mention, but the side view mirrors. :-)

Dustin2011

OP,

I too have the indentations. They are for a front license plate bracket. No bubbles in my clear bra what so ever.

YoungMoney

I've too have had a clear bra (3M), since 2007 and not bubbling whatsoever.

I do have one small tear in it; however, that is from actual damaged caused by me. Without the bra, this damage would have been one deep *** scratch on the front of my hood.

DenIS250

can someone post a photo of this clear bra? and is this something that u can put on and off or u gotta leave permanent. thanks!

mjh09e

iTrader: (2)

If air got trapped in there just take a pin and pop it...that will make the problem go away. They do it with window tint all the time.

Micaiah

Erm...it's clear and you can't see it....and it's removable.