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The cost can vary widely depending on how much is covered, what product is used, and who is doing the installing.
An option that has been offered by Lexus has had a price of around $500, but it only covers the front portion of the hood and the front portions of the fenders. Covering the bumper can add quite a bit to the price because of of the intricate shapes that are on the bumper. Some choose to cover more of the hood or fenders and things like the mirrors or even the front edge of the roof. Thus, I've seen reports of people paying over $2000.
Also note that some materials seem to work better than others. Some are more resistant to yellowing than others. Some are self healing when they get scuffed, and some are not, etc. Further, some installers are more skilled than others, and some are more expensive than others.
Before getting clear protective film installed, it would be wise to do some research as to what options are available in your area with regard to what gets covered, what product is being used, and who would be doing the installing.
An option that has been offered by Lexus has had a price of around $500, but it only covers the front portion of the hood and the front portions of the fenders. Covering the bumper can add quite a bit to the price because of of the intricate shapes that are on the bumper. Some choose to cover more of the hood or fenders and things like the mirrors or even the front edge of the roof. Thus, I've seen reports of people paying over $2000.
Also note that some materials seem to work better than others. Some are more resistant to yellowing than others. Some are self healing when they get scuffed, and some are not, etc. Further, some installers are more skilled than others, and some are more expensive than others.
Before getting clear protective film installed, it would be wise to do some research as to what options are available in your area with regard to what gets covered, what product is being used, and who would be doing the installing.
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Find the best installer in your area. The installer is more important than the film within reason.
Mine is SunTek, the full good and fender kit installed cost me $1,400. I had previously paid $700 for the half hood and fender kit in Ventureshield from the same installer. The SunTek is a much better product.
Mine is SunTek, the full good and fender kit installed cost me $1,400. I had previously paid $700 for the half hood and fender kit in Ventureshield from the same installer. The SunTek is a much better product.
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Exactly! It will cost nearly $1000 to do it but it's worth it in the long run. The mirrors and bumper will be done too and I am also thinking about doing the A plillars. I am working with one of the best installers in the Houston area and am going with Nano Fusion material. I had it on my '13 and it's great. No yellowing and good self-healing properties. Also comes with a lifetime warranty.
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Originally Posted by Mike728
Wow! That's a lot of money to put in a car you're giving back in a couple years. I thought one of the leasing benefits was not caring about things like rock chips.
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I just had my NX done a few weeks ago and it was $1299. It does depend some on the brand of materials as others have stated, and the size of the sheet will also impact the price. When I had the hood done on my ES, it wouldn't quite fit with a 48" sheet of material, so they had to use the 60" sheet which was more expensive.
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