Clear bra estimate

[Sony]

Originally Posted by jimbobrand

Yeah, that's pretty much a new front bumper and a whole front respray.

Yea...but how long until the respray has the same amount of rock chips as the first one, then you have to respray AGAIN. I get one Xpel Ultimate clear bra and I'm done for good, saves me money in the long run. Also much quicker to replace the bra if the bra gets damaged, my install took all of 4 hours, a respray of the bumper would take at least a day or two.

[GodSays]

Originally Posted by jimbobrand

Yeah, that's pretty much a new front bumper and a whole front respray.

I just ordered a whole new front lol
The only way to be sure your original panels stay safe is if they aren't on your car lol

[jurjurson]

its a waste of money cause its a cheap car. You should get 3m vinyl wrap instead!

[Reflections]

Originally Posted by jurjurson

its a waste of money cause its a cheap car. You should get 3m vinyl wrap instead!

I wouldn't say waste of money. But spending $1500 is a lot! It all depends on how particular the owner will be. I would say that spending $700 on a $25k+ investment isn't a bad idea. Its better than going for that BS paint protection application the dealer tries selling.

[switchlanez]

To the critics preferring to put money in a respray/repaint of their hoods/fenders/bumpers rather than invest in a clear bra, the former will devalue your car when it comes time to sell/trade-in your car, the paint job will not perfectly match factory paint with paint defects and inconsistencies in finish/condition compared to the rest of the body.