LisaES350

I have seen where many of you have had a clear bra installed on your ES. I plan to do the same. The dealer offered Luxcare for both the interior and exterior. I this the same thing? If not, is it worth the money?

Thanks for your wisdom on this one,
-Lisa

uicandrew

A clear bra is different than Luxcare, I believe. Here's what I found on the web on Luxcare

http://my.is/forums/f126/anyone-go-l...0/#post5392882

Something similar was offered to me when I got my car, but I declined. I mean, it's something that's just sprayed on. Even if you did pay for it, would you be able to tell if they actually put it on thoroughly or even at all?

Dave Mac

I would just say "no" to this offer. You don't need it.

Dave Mac

LisaES350

Thank you, I was wondering if I could spray scotch guard on the mats myself for $20.

Does the clear bra affect the way the paint wears vs. where it is not applied after years in the sun?

-Lisa

MY100thcar

No for the bra and the Luxcare .....IMHO

uicandrew

I got the bra specifically to protect my car against bug stains in the summer while driving down the highway. Where I live, the bug stains are yellow abs nasty, and even worse during night time driving.

I would ask to see how much they would charge you for the clear bra. The super-negotiators here have gotten it for free, otherwise, I've seen quotes between 600-1400 from the dealership and about 700 from independent shops

dspcap

I live in Colorado and here, you absolutely need the clear bra on your car. If you don't, you end up with rock chips all over the front of your hood.

I always do the clear bra after market, most places around here charge about $200.... whereas the dealer charges $700.

The guy who put on mine for my Lexus told me he charges the dealership $350 and the dealership charges the customer $700... he charged me $195.

Dave Mac

Yes, I do always spray all of the mats etc. including the trunk with scotchgard as soon as I get a new car. One can (blue for carpets) does the entire car for less than $10.

Exterior, I just keelp clean and claybar and wax or sealer about every 6 months.

Dave Mac

uicandrew

Ah, $200 would've been a great price to pay I guess that's the beauty of competition. I had mine done at the dealership before I took delivery so it was "perfect " underneath