Fair price for a clear bra on hood only?
04-17-2003, 09:35 AM
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Re: Fair price for a clear bra on hood only?
Originally posted by asu174
I am being quoted $250 for just the strip that goes on the hood. That seems high. Has anybody had this done?
I am being quoted $250 for just the strip that goes on the hood. That seems high. Has anybody had this done?
I believe you could do it yourself. The hood is the easiest part. No complex curves or anything mostly flat. I am replacing mine this summer because of some nasty "cuts" that it has. Save my hood but the clear bra is a little scruffy looking.
04-17-2003, 09:38 AM
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Re: Re: Fair price for a clear bra on hood only?
Originally posted by Colonel
Not just the hood but the whole kit. Bumper, hood, mirrors. The WHOLE price including labor was 350.
I believe you could do it yourself. The hood is the easiest part. No complex curves or anything mostly flat. I am replacing mine this summer because of some nasty "cuts" that it has. Save my hood but the clear bra is a little scruffy looking.
Not just the hood but the whole kit. Bumper, hood, mirrors. The WHOLE price including labor was 350.
I believe you could do it yourself. The hood is the easiest part. No complex curves or anything mostly flat. I am replacing mine this summer because of some nasty "cuts" that it has. Save my hood but the clear bra is a little scruffy looking.
04-17-2003, 11:24 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Fair price for a clear bra on hood only?
Originally posted by asu174
Where can you buy the piece for the hood?
Where can you buy the piece for the hood?
I assumed you went SE for your 2K2.
04-17-2003, 11:31 AM
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Re: Fair price for a clear bra on hood only?
I bought mine online, don't remember where now. Might have been XPel. Paid $99 plus shipping.
Originally posted by asu174
I am being quoted $250 for just the strip that goes on the hood. That seems high. Has anybody had this done?
I am being quoted $250 for just the strip that goes on the hood. That seems high. Has anybody had this done?
04-17-2003, 11:36 AM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
i dunno, maybe its me....but that clear bra makes it look like your car has dirt on the hood.... with that line running across
i dunno, maybe its me....but that clear bra makes it look like your car has dirt on the hood.... with that line running across
When its dirty, what give its away is how the dirt collects on the trailing edge.
Trust me, its the BEST $350 I have spent on my car, and I did have the WHOLE kit installed by professionals. I dont have to complain about chips, pull and farck around with a soft bra (I can wash/wax as if its paint), or have the visual intrusion of a rock shield.
I am replacing the hood piece because a mud/rock clod dropped off a dump truck and smashed my hood and then smashed my windshield. Cracked the windshield but saved my hood paint. Still a dent in the hood, but no paint damage.
I WHOLE HEARTEDLY recommend this product. ESPECIALLY if you own a Nissan (**** *** paint)
04-17-2003, 11:39 AM
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Originally posted by Colonel
Unless you have seen it in person, you just cant understand it. I have it and when my car is completely wash/waxed. You have to be within 2-5 feet to see it.
When its dirty, what give its away is how the dirt collects on the trailing edge.
Unless you have seen it in person, you just cant understand it. I have it and when my car is completely wash/waxed. You have to be within 2-5 feet to see it.
When its dirty, what give its away is how the dirt collects on the trailing edge.
04-17-2003, 11:46 AM
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I agree with colonel. I have the hood, mirrors, headlights, foglights and door edges. Mine was about $200 installed. Found installer on xpel website. Less hassle, looks good, great protection - worth it.
04-17-2003, 11:51 AM
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I paid $100 for it online. Install too about 15-20 mins; piece of cake. It's similar to tinting windows (which I've never done myself but have seen others do). Great product; I highly recommend it, and do the install yourself.
04-17-2003, 12:12 PM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
what makes you think that I haven't seen it in person??? 2k2nyc has it on his car and all I saw was a line on the hood and I didn't like it...looked like he removed a regular bra and didn't clean the line...
what makes you think that I haven't seen it in person??? 2k2nyc has it on his car and all I saw was a line on the hood and I didn't like it...looked like he removed a regular bra and didn't clean the line...
But yes, in response to your comment its NOT invisible. But neither is a rock guard, regular bra OR having the chips. Unfortunately its (hood/front end protection) a necessary evil with Nissans ****ty assed paint.
04-17-2003, 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by Colonel
Dude you need to relax. Have a beer and enjoy life. I was not pickin on you at all. If you dont like it, thats cool. No problem by me what so ever.
But yes, in response to your comment its NOT invisible. But neither is a rock guard, regular bra OR having the chips. Unfortunately its (hood/front end protection) a necessary evil with Nissans ****ty assed paint.
Dude you need to relax. Have a beer and enjoy life. I was not pickin on you at all. If you dont like it, thats cool. No problem by me what so ever.
But yes, in response to your comment its NOT invisible. But neither is a rock guard, regular bra OR having the chips. Unfortunately its (hood/front end protection) a necessary evil with Nissans ****ty assed paint.
....actually I might go for one after all...not sure yet...besides my side sills having chips, nothing else on my car is chipped yet....All I have right now is a magnet bra....I just don't like when people tell me I don't "understand" things....like I said..I've seen it in person
04-17-2003, 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
now tell me to go smoke a blunt, I'll take you up on that...
now tell me to go smoke a blunt, I'll take you up on that...
Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
I just don't like when people tell me I don't "understand" things....like I said..I've seen it in person
I just don't like when people tell me I don't "understand" things....like I said..I've seen it in person
04-17-2003, 12:30 PM
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Andy just do to midway or something and get the 3M ultraguard thing. Just do the whole damn hood and bumper and fenders to make sure you get no chips. It overkill but that sometimes is just the way to go.
04-17-2003, 12:32 PM
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Originally posted by Colonel
Not my vice...but to each their own vices
I can see where my statement can bug. Most people have never seen it, bad assumption on my part. Its just really hard to describe how it looks on a car. You know?
Not my vice...but to each their own vices
I can see where my statement can bug. Most people have never seen it, bad assumption on my part. Its just really hard to describe how it looks on a car. You know?
dude...its all good in the hood!
04-17-2003, 12:38 PM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
i dunno, maybe its me....but that clear bra makes it look like your car has dirt on the hood.... with that line running across
i dunno, maybe its me....but that clear bra makes it look like your car has dirt on the hood.... with that line running across
Yes, it's for my 2K2. What tools would I need?
04-17-2003, 12:49 PM
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Originally posted by asu174
Better than oodles of rock chips....
Yes, it's for my 2K2. What tools would I need?
Better than oodles of rock chips....
Yes, it's for my 2K2. What tools would I need?
04-17-2003, 12:50 PM
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Originally posted by NT2SHBBY
besides the previous one posted, anyone have any other sites that sell this 3m clear bra relatively inexpensively? I might pick it up but I want the whole front end, not just hood
besides the previous one posted, anyone have any other sites that sell this 3m clear bra relatively inexpensively? I might pick it up but I want the whole front end, not just hood
Standard Kit $67 (includes hood, end caps)
Deluxe Kit (Includes Standard Kit) $289
I installed mine with a friend, 2 people do work out better to make sure everything is aligned. My advice is to take a shop light and go over the clear bra (once its semi-adhered to the car) to look for any small bubbles. Take them out while you can with the squeege. Once it dries, you can use a needle to puncture the bubbles, and can also scratch the paint if you aren't careful. I am very happy with the hood piece, wish I got is sooner.
04-17-2003, 01:02 PM
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Originally posted by Uconn411
I bought my standard kit from here: http://www.invinca-shield.com/ASP/makeo.asp
Standard Kit $67 (includes hood, end caps)
Deluxe Kit (Includes Standard Kit) $289
I installed mine with a friend, 2 people do work out better to make sure everything is aligned. My advice is to take a shop light and go over the clear bra (once its semi-adhered to the car) to look for any small bubbles. Take them out while you can with the squeege. Once it dries, you can use a needle to puncture the bubbles, and can also scratch the paint if you aren't careful. I am very happy with the hood piece, wish I got is sooner.
I bought my standard kit from here: http://www.invinca-shield.com/ASP/makeo.asp
Standard Kit $67 (includes hood, end caps)
Deluxe Kit (Includes Standard Kit) $289
I installed mine with a friend, 2 people do work out better to make sure everything is aligned. My advice is to take a shop light and go over the clear bra (once its semi-adhered to the car) to look for any small bubbles. Take them out while you can with the squeege. Once it dries, you can use a needle to puncture the bubbles, and can also scratch the paint if you aren't careful. I am very happy with the hood piece, wish I got is sooner.
04-17-2003, 01:30 PM
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