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Symbiont · 05-29-2012, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Tainen

I did the full front of the car as well, with sideviews, rear bumper ledge, inside the door handles for $1k, and 200 more for tint, at Guardline in Puyallup WA. Amazing craftsmanship on the install, worth every penny. Find the shop that has the best reputation, and remember- this is an area that you don't want to go with the cheapest bidder on.

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.

Zgrinch · 05-29-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiont

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.

Mavrik · 05-29-2012, 07:23 PM

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.

eikond · 05-29-2012, 07:27 PM

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..

ZmZMWagon · 05-29-2012, 07:32 PM

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

neutron256 · 05-29-2012, 07:38 PM

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.

MiguelAE86 · 05-29-2012, 08:08 PM

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

viper_driver · 05-30-2012, 12:05 AM

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.

Frost · 05-30-2012, 12:56 AM

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.

RiskyTrousers · 05-30-2012, 03:37 AM

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!

Khyron686 · 05-30-2012, 01:33 PM

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).

Furtive · 06-06-2012, 04:06 AM

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

LeavingNormal · 06-06-2012, 04:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RiskyTrousers

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!

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

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05-29-2012, 07:23 PM	#17
Mavrik Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Alaska Posts: 60 Thanks: 1 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

05-29-2012, 07:27 PM	#18
eikond Wish Nissan made one Join Date: Feb 2012 Drives: '13 WRB BRZ Premium Location: Lake Orion, MI Posts: 886 Thanks: 129 Thanked 360 Times in 189 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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..

05-29-2012, 07:32 PM	#19
ZmZMWagon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Drives: MS3 Location: So Cal Posts: 251 Thanks: 137 Thanked 64 Times in 40 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Get a sponsorship , find a shop that is willing to do it. The BRZ is the hottest thing going right now...

05-29-2012, 07:38 PM	#20
neutron256 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Drives: '13 GBS Subaru BRZ Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 2,030 Thanks: 680 Thanked 664 Times in 382 Posts Mentioned: 26 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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.

05-29-2012, 08:08 PM	#21
MiguelAE86 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Drives: NB Miata Location: Florida Posts: 775 Thanks: 425 Thanked 120 Times in 58 Posts Mentioned: 17 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	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

05-30-2012, 12:05 AM	#22
viper_driver Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2013 BRZ ordered! Location: KC Posts: 131 Thanks: 13 Thanked 28 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

05-30-2012, 03:37 AM	#24
RiskyTrousers Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: '87 Corolla GTS, '13 FR-S 6MT Location: United States Posts: 364 Thanks: 54 Thanked 146 Times in 67 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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!

05-30-2012, 01:33 PM	#25
Khyron686 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Drives: 2011 Outlander XLS, 2013 FR-S Blue Location: Calgary, Canada Posts: 634 Thanks: 129 Thanked 168 Times in 102 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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).

06-06-2012, 04:06 AM	#26
Furtive Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Drives: 13' SSM BRZ Location: Alaska Posts: 250 Thanks: 21 Thanked 72 Times in 52 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	1300 for clear bra (full hood, front bumper, full fenders), tint, smoked tail lights and reverse lights

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