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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 08:51 AM
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I am thinking about getting a clear bra done on my IS350 but wanted to see how much everyone else has paid for it. I'm located in Washington state but still would like to know how much others have paid to get it done. Also do people usually get the whole front of the car including the mirrors and fenders wrapped?
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 09:36 AM
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I am thinking about getting a clear bra done on my IS350 but wanted to see how much everyone else has paid for it. I'm located in Washington state but still would like to know how much others have paid to get it done. Also do people usually get the whole front of the car including the mirrors and fenders wrapped?
I paid $450 for Xpel Ultimate on half-hood, fenders (film lined up to the hood), bumpers and mirrors. This was 6 months ago on my IS350 F-Sport. Local installed in Phoenix, AZ (Chandler, specifically). And yes, they also threw in the door jambs and door edges for free.
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$1,600 for full front (hood, fender)
$5,000 for full body

This is the price in OC, California....
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Right now I have a co-worker at work who knows a guy that will do the whole front, hood, and fenders for $800 and do a repaint of my bumper from all the rock chips for about $350-400. I'm going to ask other shops in my area for more quotes but what do you guys think? Sound like a legit offer?
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1300 in lakewood, CA.

Full hood, front bumper, full fenders, emblem, headlights, mirrors.
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 12:33 PM
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Will the clear bra start to "yellow" over time?
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 12:56 PM
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I paid $190 CAD yesterday.
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Old Mar 8, 2016 | 01:13 PM
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Also how does cleaning your car still work after installing the clear bra? Do you just keep washing your car normally?
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Yeah you just treat it like you would paint. Wash AND wax it and it will last a very long time.

I paid $800 cdn for the whole front including headlights and mirrors.
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 01:27 AM
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Originally Posted by BostonIS
I am thinking about getting a clear bra done on my IS350 but wanted to see how much everyone else has paid for it. I'm located in Washington state but still would like to know how much others have paid to get it done. Also do people usually get the whole front of the car including the mirrors and fenders wrapped?
did he specify what kind of clear bra they are using?
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Paid 530 USD for the Xbel ultimate half hood, fenders, full bumper and headlights, side mirrors, doors edge, handle, quarter if the roof. Additionally I let the dealers write in the contract the warrenty includes the film color changes to get it replaced if the film became yellow.
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No he didn't specify what kind of clear bra they're using. I am interested in getting the Xpel since that seems to be the most popular and has alot of great reviews. I'll ask today what kind of clear bra they use. Also AMNss how does the half hood look on your IS? I've seen on it other cars online and it doesn't look good with that line in the middle of the hood.
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by BostonIS
No he didn't specify what kind of clear bra they're using. I am interested in getting the Xpel since that seems to be the most popular and has alot of great reviews. I'll ask today what kind of clear bra they use. Also AMNss how does the half hood look on your IS? I've seen on it other cars online and it doesn't look good with that line in the middle of the hood.
It is not obvious except if you are looking for it, and in pictures it is very hard to notice it. BTW if you have a white car don't buy other than Xbel ultimate and let the dealer give you warranty for the color.







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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 12:39 PM
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That looks real nice. I can't tell that you only have half the hood covered. My car is silver but I still wouldn't want the clear bra to yellow.
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Old Mar 9, 2016 | 07:05 PM
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Just got mine done today! Paid $350 for front bumper + headlights Xpel. (Located in Socal, its a authorized installer who also does clear bra for Lexus)
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