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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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Kalvano I couldn't agree with you more. When I called around to have it done, I specifically asked for their best Artisan. When I said that, the guy thanked me for knowing its an art and not a technical application. They did a super job and you really can't tell its on the car. Some dealers have it on show room floor cars and get it removed if a client doesn't want it on their car. I personally would rather have it on then off.
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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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Originally Posted by zzzzdoc
Different cars. Each with pluses and minuses. The LS600hL is more refined, and you are higher up, the LS430 has the bigger trunk. Each is mindless to drive. Point and go.

Not sure which is quieter with the gas engine going. Might be the LS430UL.

Can't lose with either.

BTW, I tried removing a clear bra from a co-workers car with a heat gun. We gave up after a while. I think pros can do it easier, but hers was a monster.
I hear nothing but good things about the LS430's. I like them for the smooth design and cabin size.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by kalvano
We use ClearMask here, and it's been great. No yellowing at all.

For anybody looking to have it done, have it done by a pro. I've seen two done by people who thought we were ripping them off ($600 for the whole front end), and it looked terrible. I mean really bad. There is a reason it costs so much, and most of that is paying a pro to do the installation.
Yes, it's expensive, but well worth it. I have it on all my cars, and I have it on a 1999 White Audi, no yellowing at all. The front end of that car still looks pristine.
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Old Oct 25, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Any recommended professional installation service in the SF Bay Area? Particularly in the Pleasanton/Dublin or South Bay area?

Thanks!

Derek
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by dchoy
Any recommended professional installation service in the SF Bay Area? Particularly in the Pleasanton/Dublin or South Bay area?

Thanks!

Derek
Had five window tint and 3M done here. They do very good work.


http://www.calautotint.com/
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Old Oct 26, 2008 | 11:18 PM
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Originally Posted by gs400jon
Had five window tint and 3M done here. They do very good work.


http://www.calautotint.com/
Thanks a lot for the recommendation, I'll check them out. Mind me asking how much you paid to do your LS460? Is it just the front bumper or it covers the entire hood?

Thanks!!

Derek
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Can't find the paperwork on the tint and 3M. Anyway, the clear bra covers the front bumper up to about 3/8ths of the hood, headlights and side view mirrors. The cost was a little over $1K. They take the windows out of the car for the tinting.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by dchoy
Any recommended professional installation service in the SF Bay Area? Particularly in the Pleasanton/Dublin or South Bay area?

Thanks!

Derek
call up matt at central coast clear bra, he's mobile

http://www.centralcoastclearbra.com/id6.html
925-588-5644

he did my LS460L two weeks ago and it went well.

tell him ruey with the white LS460L in SF recommended you.
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Old Oct 27, 2008 | 07:23 PM
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Originally Posted by rueym
call up matt at central coast clear bra, he's mobile

http://www.centralcoastclearbra.com/id6.html
925-588-5644

he did my LS460L two weeks ago and it went well.

tell him ruey with the white LS460L in SF recommended you.
Thanks a lot! Mind me asking how much he charged you?

Derek
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Old Oct 28, 2008 | 07:34 AM
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Originally Posted by dchoy
Thanks a lot! Mind me asking how much he charged you?

Derek
it started from $740 for the basic kit, and by the time i saw how it looked and I wanted him to cover this and that it was $830.

I had the headlights covered, the logo, and the trunk. The $740 included the hood, side fenders, cups in the door handles, and the mirrors.
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