I called a couple places around here (Orange County) and no one has the 'template' for the 3M treatment yet. I'm not sure where to go at this point.

Same here in Florida. My guy says the template company is trying to get a BRZ in TX to make a template.

I'm having Clear Car Armor applying film to my BRZ today. Its going to take them about 2 days but they do awesome work. They did my STi and the lights on my 2.5RS.

I'm having the whole hood, both complete fenders, front bumper, mirrors, side skirts which will carry part way up the rear fenders, a piece along the top of the rear bumper. Clear blue film on the fog lamps, clear film on the running lights and headlights. Total out the door $1299. And they are cutting me a deal cause of the work they did got me in the past plus how many people I refer to them.

They are custom cutting it due to no cutouts available.

Is it really worth $1200+?

Can't you repaint your entire hood, fenders and front bumper for less than $1200? Seems like a waste of money to me... I guess I could be wrong..

Get a sponsorship , find a shop that is willing to do it. The BRZ is the hottest thing going right now...

I got a quote from a local company here in Minnesota.

$399 for hood, mirrors, door guards, and fenders.

$799 for all above and the front bumper.

I dont mean to thread jack, but here are videos, FAQ's and many other resources to buy, and research about plastidip (the owner of this "store" actually lives in South Florida and works from home, so feel free to call him!)

Check the Guide/Video Section!

http://www.dipyourcar.com

Pro-tectfilm headquarters where they make the patterns for their nationwide installers is located in Vegas. If any of you made the trip they'd make a pattern from your car. I don't think you'd get a discount or anything though so probably not worth the drive from LA.

In Canada for the good stuff (3M Clear Stone Guard or whatever it is), it is roughly $380 CDN for the hood and vital areas (side fenders), $650 for a full bra (complete from bumper, front hood, side fenders). I went to 3M Trimline here: http://trimlinegraphics.ca/.

They do the same applications for dealers and the dealers mark it up by 15-20%. I went straight to them and if you pay cash, you get tax off (13% off).

I strongly suggest getting the full bra if you love your car. The 3M stuff saved my hood more than once on my 12 hour drive to Quebec City from Toronto. I literally found stone chips embedded in my shield and when I pulled them out, it did not penetrate the shield far enough to hit the paint.

Highly recommended.

Just got Crystalline tint on all the windows and clear bra done at a great place in LA.

$750 for tint and $1100 for the bra. This includes bumper, full hood, full fenders, A pillars, roof, rear bumper applique and door handle wells.

Will have full review soon!

Based on previous cars, I'm doing front bumper/fenders and a strip along the trunk entry, but not the hood. I was quoted 450 or so.

If you do decide to do the hood, do the whole thing or nothing. Every car that does the 10 inches up looks like crap after a few weeks in the sun (can always see the line).

1300 for clear bra (full hood, front bumper, full fenders), tint, smoked tail lights and reverse lights

Would love to hear where you got this done in LA.