$795 for 3M clear bra?
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From: CA
Has anyone had a problem with the luster of the paint after the install? Meaning, does the paint still shine throught the 3M material? Does it dull the clarity or reflection the paint?
Does anyone know of a good installer in Sacramento?
Does anyone know of a good installer in Sacramento?
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Joined: Jul 2002
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From: ca
Originally Posted by skynite
Has anyone had a problem with the luster of the paint after the install? Meaning, does the paint still shine throught the 3M material? Does it dull the clarity or reflection the paint?
Does anyone know of a good installer in Sacramento?
Does anyone know of a good installer in Sacramento?
I don't know anyone at sacramento.
There is a guy in bay area that does an excellent job.
You can go on the Xpel website and search fo CS specialties.
thank god I read this thread, My dealer tried to charge me 1800 for it when I bought the car. So front bumper, headlights, fog lights, hood, side mirrors are somewhere around $500-$800?
Lexus Test Driver
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From: ON
Originally Posted by wolverine
thank god I read this thread, My dealer tried to charge me 1800 for it when I bought the car. So front bumper, headlights, fog lights, hood, side mirrors are somewhere around $500-$800?
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From: USA
Originally Posted by wolverine
thank god I read this thread, My dealer tried to charge me 1800 for it when I bought the car. So front bumper, headlights, fog lights, hood, side mirrors are somewhere around $500-$800?
If you're in SoCal...Aeroshield is highly recommended and is used by many CL members including Moderators & Admins!
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Joined: Oct 2005
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From: CA
Originally Posted by skynite
Has anyone had a problem with the luster of the paint after the install? Meaning, does the paint still shine throught the 3M material? Does it dull the clarity or reflection the paint?
Does anyone know of a good installer in Sacramento?
Does anyone know of a good installer in Sacramento?
Originally Posted by diablo1
I'm going to pick up my new IS350 later this week. The dealer is trying to talk me into 3M protective film for the front and rear bumpers. I've read up on it and it seems like a good idea. Even though I'm only leasing, a few hundred dollars to keep the car's bumpers looking good is probably worth it. But, Lexus of Manhattan wants $795 for it! This includes front and rear bumpers only - not even the hood, rearview mirrors, etc. From what I've been able to find online, this is a pretty expensive price. Anyone have any advice? Is there a third party shop where I could get it done for a more reasonable price? Thanks for your help!
Driver
Joined: Dec 2004
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From: Georgia
Anyone who's on the fence
about getting a clear bra GET IT. The masked part of my black RX looks 10 times better than the unmasked part. I detail my car frequently and the masked part always has a lot less scratches .
On my next car I'll seriously look at doing the whole hood and the doors.
On my next car I'll seriously look at doing the whole hood and the doors.
Driver
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From: CA
GET IT! I can't stress this enough. Driving in So Cal behind huge semis and rock hurling trucks,, I have spent $$$$ getting my front bumper repainted a few times.. I put on Aeroshield and there is absolutely no reason why anybody who cares about their car should not put it on. The line is invisible. Just wax it once a month with a good wax,, which some people do anyways and NOTHING will stick to it. The best investment I ever made to protect my car by far. I highly recommend aeroshield.
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Lexus Test Driver
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From: NY
It's still not clear to me that it's worth it on a leased vehicle though... It will cost well over one month's payment, and the kind of damage it protects from is probably covered as "normal wear and tear" on the lease anyway. So you're paying extra out-of-pocket so the daler car receive a better-looking car 3 years from now. Plus I'm getting tungsten pearl, and I've read that this kind of damage is less noticeable on light colors...
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Originally Posted by Premier Mobile
paint protection film is designed to protect the front end with minor road debris. Although, the films on the mkt today are quite strong, it is not indestructable. The warranty these film manufacturers offer is for manufacturer defect and not wear / tear.
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