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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 04:04 PM
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Anyone have a clear bra installed on their new 2016 LX in white? I was thinking on it, don't really like to have a clear bra on the car which have an ugly line, but if do the full hood option will cost twice

I don't think a big car will get rock chips that easy than sedan right?
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Old Nov 25, 2015 | 09:05 PM
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Must have. Just did it for my LC. Another new LC owner mentioned they have a chip already and paint seems soft. I did half bra and you can barely notice the line on the hood.
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 06:00 AM
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Must have. Just did it for my LC. Another new LC owner mentioned they have a chip already and paint seems soft. I did half bra and you can barely notice the line on the hood.
Any picture?

I had it on my GX before, very noticeable to me, because I'm very picky lol

Did you install it at the dealer?
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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 06:53 AM
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Some clear bra brands can be tucked over the edge to reduce the lines and edges. But of coarse it will cost more. I got my 2014 GS clear bra'd with Premium Elite Shield with rolled hidden edges and it looks fantastic, paid about $1900. This include full front bumpers, both front fenders, Full hood, headlights, foglights, lexus emblem, door rear view mirrors and both A pillars. It would probably cost more for your LX because its a much bigger vehicle. All prices can be negotiated. My installer wanted $2500 but I haggle them down to $1900.
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I had installed it locally by a great shop. He uses Xpel Ultimate. He did bumper, mirrors, headlights, half fenders and hood for $850. The hood line is the only place where you can tell that I have something on. All edges are folded over so it looks great. For $50 more I got front side widows tinted as well. Very satisfied.

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Old Nov 26, 2015 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Luke27617
I had installed it locally by a great shop. He uses Xpel Ultimate. He did bumper, mirrors, headlights, half fenders and hood for $850. The hood line is the only place where you can tell that I have something on. All edges are folded over so it looks great. For $50 more I got front side widows tinted as well. Very satisfied.
Don't know any local shop that is good... around $1K ish for dealer to do half hood and mirror fenders; but full hood is like $2K+

This is more frustrated then buying the car itself
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