Prior to my appointment with AeroTect.....
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Prior to my appointment with AeroTect.....
I have an appointment with AeroTect for my clear protection film installation next week. I have in front of me two touch up paints (062-OB and 062) for the crystal white. My question is: which is the base coat or which do I use first? This is my first attempt at touch up paint.
Also what do you think.....install bra only on the hood and forget the rest? Or do the bumper and fender as well? I have two chips on the hood and this is the area that is most noticable. I gave up on the bumper a long time ago.
Also what do you think.....install bra only on the hood and forget the rest? Or do the bumper and fender as well? I have two chips on the hood and this is the area that is most noticable. I gave up on the bumper a long time ago.
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I have an appointment with AeroTect for my clear protection film installation next week. I have in front of me two touch up paints (062-OB and 062) for the crystal white. My question is: which is the base coat or which do I use first? This is my first attempt at touch up paint.
Also what do you think.....install bra only on the hood and forget the rest? Or do the bumper and fender as well? I have two chips on the hood and this is the area that is most noticable. I gave up on the bumper a long time ago.
Also what do you think.....install bra only on the hood and forget the rest? Or do the bumper and fender as well? I have two chips on the hood and this is the area that is most noticable. I gave up on the bumper a long time ago.
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Seriously, I can go either way at this point.....add a clear bra or go without one. My installation appointment is next week and I'm still debating it. Because 90% of my drive is freeway, I will expect more paint chips.....but mean lucky so far with more than 5000 miles. My bumper has several chips and the hood has two. Whenever I figure out the two paint bottles, I'll damp some one in each spot. Since the car is white, it shouldn't look so bad. The prep work seems cumbersome.....unless Aero Tect does the prep.
Anyway, for those who have the clear bra, how's life with it? What if you decide to remove it in the future, would it ruin the paint? Yellow?
Anyway, for those who have the clear bra, how's life with it? What if you decide to remove it in the future, would it ruin the paint? Yellow?
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how much would they charge just for the hood? i noticed that the bumper sorta absorbs some of the chips. if price is an issue, aerotect has that 10% off special for clear bra installs that are done on a monday or tuesday i think in the month of oct.
aerotect does sorta prep it before they put the clear bra on. they spray some solution on it to strip the wax first. i'm happy with my clear bra cuz it gives me some peace of mind when following huge trucks on the fwy.
aerotect does sorta prep it before they put the clear bra on. they spray some solution on it to strip the wax first. i'm happy with my clear bra cuz it gives me some peace of mind when following huge trucks on the fwy.
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No, the price of $495 is not the issue, it's the condition of my bumper. I waited too long for the clear bra and as the result of constant hwy driving, my bumper shows wear. So I wonder if it's even worth having the bumper done. Definitely want the hood done to prevent further damage.
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Maybe you should repaint the front bumper, then have it settle in for awhile, have the clearbra install, and not worry about it later. Also definitely do the hood... a huge rock the size of a golfball flew at my car going up the I5 freeway, and without the clearbra covering the hood, I'm sure I would see a 1 inch gash there now. Instead it's a tiny nick that I can live with.
Fenders is also a must... chips all over the place. If you know the freeway you're driving will have small debris (like the 5 freeway)... then plan on getting it.
Fenders is also a must... chips all over the place. If you know the freeway you're driving will have small debris (like the 5 freeway)... then plan on getting it.
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I'd do the whole CL pkg (full bumper, 20" hood, front fenders & mirrors).
If you think your bumper is trashed after 5k, what will it look like in 20k ???
Don't repaint the bumper, apprasiers or brokers will think you've been in an accident and ding your trade in or resale value. If I were you, don't touch up anything, have them apply the film first, and if it's still noticeable or bothers you, touch up the film. I had 2 dings in my bumper from the license plate and after they put on the film, I put on the touch up paint. Looks alot smoother and cleaner. You definitely want film on the side mirrors, can't tell you how much crap accumulates on the mirrors . . .
If you think your bumper is trashed after 5k, what will it look like in 20k ???
Don't repaint the bumper, apprasiers or brokers will think you've been in an accident and ding your trade in or resale value. If I were you, don't touch up anything, have them apply the film first, and if it's still noticeable or bothers you, touch up the film. I had 2 dings in my bumper from the license plate and after they put on the film, I put on the touch up paint. Looks alot smoother and cleaner. You definitely want film on the side mirrors, can't tell you how much crap accumulates on the mirrors . . .
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Nope, my experience is that the film actually smoothes it out. I put touch up paint on the film and you cannot tell. Francisco recommended this to me. Initially I wanted him to use some of the red vinyl over the chips, but the vinyl was too red and didnt match my paint. . .
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