Where to get a clear bra? NorCal, Bay Area.
03-10-16, 10:24 PM
#16
Lexus Test Driver
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That's ridiculous. I had my whole front bumper, headlights, foglights, half of my hood / scoop and mirrors done for ~$650 I wanna say it was. Held up great for years, self healing so it's not like rocks from road trips to LA did anything. Hell, he even wrapped the CF wing I had to keep it from oxidizing (which worked GREAT btw) looked better than new for as long as I had it.
Do you have any pic of the car that your guy wrapped ? $650 for all that sounds like a good deal. But what brand of wrap did he use?
03-10-16, 10:38 PM
#17
He said he still uses Xpel on occasion, but switched over to Suntek for the most part. Xpel used to be the best out there, but now Suntek is superior. That being said I'm sure he'll use whatever you prefer.
03-11-16, 09:23 AM
#18
Ridiculous for paying $795 for XPEL for a front bumper, I agree. It is what it is. I called several places (and detailers) throughout the B. Area for estimates and the average cost I was quoted was $700 up. The reason for the high cost I was given is because of the newer models' design/angles and the film is custom made. Pre-cut is less expensive and leaves wider gaps.
I can send you a pic later.
03-11-16, 02:38 PM
#19
Avoid Elite Auto Films... don't trust the Yelp also.
They installed clear bra on my car and it started lifting and bubbling near the bottom of my front bumper within a week of installation. I took at back for re-installation. Instead of re-installing, they lifted the bra up and sliced the bottom, then squeegeed it back which is a no-no. It will lift again...
They guy said no. Sure enough it started lifted a few months later... Also upon closer inspection, those idiots sliced through the paint on my front bumper.... AArrrgh!
Should've paid more attention to the work when I got my car back.
Lesson learned: will never trust Elite Auto Films again.
They installed clear bra on my car and it started lifting and bubbling near the bottom of my front bumper within a week of installation. I took at back for re-installation. Instead of re-installing, they lifted the bra up and sliced the bottom, then squeegeed it back which is a no-no. It will lift again...
They guy said no. Sure enough it started lifted a few months later... Also upon closer inspection, those idiots sliced through the paint on my front bumper.... AArrrgh!
Should've paid more attention to the work when I got my car back.
Lesson learned: will never trust Elite Auto Films again.
03-11-16, 02:43 PM
#20
Lexus Test Driver
Thread Starter
Avoid Elite Auto Films... don't trust the Yelp also.
They installed clear bra on my car and it started lifting and bubbling near the bottom of my front bumper within a week of installation. I took at back for re-installation. Instead of re-installing, they lifted the bra up and sliced the bottom, then squeegeed it back which is a no-no. It will lift again...
They guy said no. Sure enough it started lifted a few months later... Also upon closer inspection, those idiots sliced through the paint on my front bumper.... AArrrgh!
Should've paid more attention to the work when I got my car back.
Lesson learned: will never trust Elite Auto Films again.
They installed clear bra on my car and it started lifting and bubbling near the bottom of my front bumper within a week of installation. I took at back for re-installation. Instead of re-installing, they lifted the bra up and sliced the bottom, then squeegeed it back which is a no-no. It will lift again...
They guy said no. Sure enough it started lifted a few months later... Also upon closer inspection, those idiots sliced through the paint on my front bumper.... AArrrgh!
Should've paid more attention to the work when I got my car back.
Lesson learned: will never trust Elite Auto Films again.
03-11-16, 08:34 PM
#22
Driver School Candidate
Hi Shadowman.
Like to hear more about your experience. I have an appointment with Elite Auto Film this coming Friday for clear bra and window tint.
Who did the work and are are they doing the work under warranty?
Like to hear more about your experience. I have an appointment with Elite Auto Film this coming Friday for clear bra and window tint.
Who did the work and are are they doing the work under warranty?
03-11-16, 11:35 PM
#24
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Broo, I haven't even made my decision to even get a clear bra. I'm looking around for options and prices.
03-14-16, 10:11 PM
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Avoid Elite Auto Films... don't trust the Yelp also.
They installed clear bra on my car and it started lifting and bubbling near the bottom of my front bumper within a week of installation. I took at back for re-installation. Instead of re-installing, they lifted the bra up and sliced the bottom, then squeegeed it back which is a no-no. It will lift again...
They guy said no. Sure enough it started lifted a few months later... Also upon closer inspection, those idiots sliced through the paint on my front bumper.... AArrrgh!
Should've paid more attention to the work when I got my car back.
Lesson learned: will never trust Elite Auto Films again.
They installed clear bra on my car and it started lifting and bubbling near the bottom of my front bumper within a week of installation. I took at back for re-installation. Instead of re-installing, they lifted the bra up and sliced the bottom, then squeegeed it back which is a no-no. It will lift again...
They guy said no. Sure enough it started lifted a few months later... Also upon closer inspection, those idiots sliced through the paint on my front bumper.... AArrrgh!
Should've paid more attention to the work when I got my car back.
Lesson learned: will never trust Elite Auto Films again.
03-16-16, 11:32 AM
#26
Driver School Candidate
Based o additional research and comments on this board, I have made an appointment to have the clear bra installed at the Belmont installer mentioned in this post and cancelled my appointment with Elite Auto Films.
Will let you guys know the outcome after it is completed next week.
Will let you guys know the outcome after it is completed next week.
03-16-16, 12:27 PM
#28
I gave your guy, Jeremy, a call. Really nice guy. He recommends Suntek over XPEL. His prices are cheaper. The lesser prices he'd quoted for XPEL and Suntek are for pre-cut. Will cost only about $100 more for custom made. Wish I had your referral sooner. Thanks for the tip.
03-16-16, 08:41 PM
#29
Based o additional research and comments on this board, I have made an appointment to have the clear bra installed at the Belmont installer mentioned in this post and cancelled my appointment with Elite Auto Films.
Will let you guys know the outcome after it is completed next week.
Will let you guys know the outcome after it is completed next week.
I gave your guy, Jeremy, a call. Really nice guy. He recommends Suntek over XPEL. His prices are cheaper. The lesser prices he'd quoted for XPEL and Suntek are for pre-cut. Will cost only about $100 more for custom made. Wish I had your referral sooner. Thanks for the tip.
03-16-16, 09:30 PM
#30
Lexus Test Driver
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