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gxgn 09-13-2012 09:14 PM

3M clear bra cost?
 
Hi, can you chime in what is a fair cost for a clear bra with this coverage:
- front bumper
- 1/3 hood
- mirorrs
- partial fenders
- rockers

I got quoted $750 and it seems a bit high but I donn't kniw what's fair.

Thanks
G

jmaryt 09-13-2012 09:18 PM

yes! this is of interest to me as well! am considering
either "clear bra" or the liquid "sealant" to protect paint!
thanks!

gxgn 09-13-2012 09:24 PM

What kind of liquid sealent do you know? An idea if it would work over opticoat? I already had my car opticoated.

_F-R-S_ 09-13-2012 09:25 PM

isnt clear coat that comess with car good enough...

jmaryt 09-13-2012 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gxgn (Post 439261)
What kind of liquid sealent do you know? An idea if it would work over opticoat? I already had my car opticoated.

yeah! i meant "opticoat",i couldn't remember the name of the stuff!
my bad! how do you like this stuff? expensive?..thanks!

gxgn 09-13-2012 10:32 PM

I likemthe opticoat but it wasn't too cheap to get it applied. The prparation of the car is the hard part. The application is easy
However, you need both the opticoat and the clear bra, opticoat is not enough for rocks

NMMI89 09-14-2012 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gxgn (Post 439243)
Hi, can you chime in what is a fair cost for a clear bra with this coverage:
- front bumper
- 1/3 hood
- mirorrs
- partial fenders
- rockers

I got quoted $750 and it seems a bit high but I donn't kniw what's fair.

Thanks
G

It's $600 here in San Diego.

86_ZN6 09-14-2012 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _F-R-S_ (Post 439263)
isnt clear coat that comess with car good enough...

Against rock chips?? NO!

Plus subaru paint is paper thin..

VietnamPhenom 09-14-2012 12:59 AM

I got a clear mask for free from my dealer. Its only the front part of the hood, fender, and side mirrors.

SkAsphalt 09-14-2012 01:42 AM

I was just quoted 529 CDN to do a film on my hood, fender and side mirrors. I guess it also comes with door handle cups and door edges. but really. I don't feel like getting the dealer to do this.

Grimlock 09-14-2012 07:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gxgn (Post 439243)
Hi, can you chime in what is a fair cost for a clear bra with this coverage:
- front bumper
- 1/3 hood
- mirorrs
- partial fenders
- rockers

I got quoted $750 and it seems a bit high but I donn't kniw what's fair.

Thanks
G

That would be cheap here. I was quoted over $800 for that here.

raul 09-14-2012 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by _F-R-S_ (Post 439263)
isnt clear coat that comess with car good enough...

No. Got a rock chip on top of my left fender 2 weeks after delivery. It's the reason I'm having the car opti-guarded. (Opti-guard is harder than opti-coat. Business version vs. consumer version)

Khyron686 09-14-2012 12:37 PM

I paid a touch over 1000 but wanted full hood (no line!) and it's Xpel self healing instead of 3M which is about 25% more expensive. But you can youtube the demo if you want.

firestorm 09-15-2012 11:38 PM

Those prices are crazy!I did my hood and fenders for $80.00 bucks.If you're in Colorado or near by hit me up I will hook you up!You need to work those those guys on prices!Must Dealers pay $50.00 to a $100 to have it done.


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