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Old May 5, 2003 | 12:40 PM
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Clear bra $420 installed good deal?

This includes headlights, hood, bumper, mirrors. 3M

Good deal?
Old May 5, 2003 | 01:22 PM
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With the bumper, that doesn't sound that bad to me. I paid around $200 for just my hood, headlights and mirrors. The bumper looks much more difficult and is more material. imo
Old May 5, 2003 | 03:51 PM
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Way expensive where do you live? I got my hood and mirrors done for $110
Old May 5, 2003 | 05:20 PM
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anyone have any pics of the clear bra? is it removable?
Old May 5, 2003 | 05:38 PM
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The price is OK. I paid $400 for that array of coverage except I skipped the lights for now. The lights may get hot and I wanted to better understand what heat does to the 3M material.
Also, I think the lights should be of heavier material. Maybe double thickness.

It is said to be removable without harm, though I bet you never do that once you see how inconspicuous it is and how great the paint protection.
Old May 5, 2003 | 05:45 PM
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$420 is a good deal from what I was quoted.

Do it.
Old May 5, 2003 | 06:25 PM
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Way expensive where do you live? I got my hood and mirrors done for $110
The hood is cheap but when you add the bumper it gets $$$
Old May 7, 2003 | 06:33 PM
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I bought a clear wind deflector from Ventshade off of a Yahoo store. I am very happy to say that it works and looks great. I have a sterling silver 2K maxima with a few painful paint chips on the hood. With the clear deflector I wont be seeing any additional damage. Installation took about 20 minutes. I drilled 4 pilot holes to the underside of the hood. The holes line up very nicely and will not damage the top of the hood. The best feature it that you dont have to worry about the deflector ruining the looks of the car. I see a lot of black max drivers with the smoked deflectors.

The clear deflectors runs 71 bucks with shipping. Installs easily, and the best feature is the fact that its clear, so it will work with any color car you have.
Old May 7, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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i just bought a 2003 and they are doin 3M install on my bumper, headlights, hood, fender, side view mirrors, and top of the roof for $300 from factory
Old May 7, 2003 | 07:51 PM
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Originally posted by BlkMaXinMD
i just bought a 2003 and they are doin 3M install on my bumper, headlights, hood, fender, side view mirrors, and top of the roof for $300 from factory
Old May 8, 2003 | 06:08 AM
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where can you buy the clear bra at?
any site would be highly appreciated.
Old May 9, 2003 | 09:11 AM
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Originally posted by 2kprlmax
where can you buy the clear bra at?
any site would be highly appreciated.

Please let us know...I might be getting my max this coming week.

Thanks.
Old May 9, 2003 | 12:54 PM
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I'd stash that money in the bank, let it collect interest (what little it will these days).

Then if I still had the car in 4 years or so, and when the bumber and hood are really chipped up, I'd have them completely repainted. Probably cost less than the $420.00.
Old May 9, 2003 | 01:24 PM
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Anyone got pics?
Old May 12, 2003 | 06:53 AM
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Originally posted by itdood
I'd stash that money in the bank, let it collect interest (what little it will these days).

Then if I still had the car in 4 years or so, and when the bumber and hood are really chipped up, I'd have them completely repainted. Probably cost less than the $420.00.
I must say after seeing the Max we are getting yesterday I agree. The car is a 00 with 35k Miles....there is just one small mark on the front end of the hood (can't even see it unless you really get your nose in it)....if thats all the car has after 35k miles..then I think I will take my chances for the next few years...
Old May 12, 2003 | 07:05 AM
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cheapest place for clear bra material is www.invinca-shield.com

20% discount should still be running....
Old May 12, 2003 | 10:27 AM
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Originally posted by itdood
I'd stash that money in the bank, let it collect interest (what little it will these days).

Then if I still had the car in 4 years or so, and when the bumber and hood are really chipped up, I'd have them completely repainted. Probably cost less than the $420.00.
You wont have to wait 4 years or so, with no clear bra the front of a max will need repainting in less than a year..
Old May 12, 2003 | 10:31 AM
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Originally posted by Mikeb120


I must say after seeing the Max we are getting yesterday I agree. The car is a 00 with 35k Miles....there is just one small mark on the front end of the hood (can't even see it unless you really get your nose in it)....if thats all the car has after 35k miles..then I think I will take my chances for the next few years...
cant say why the Max's paint isnt chipped you are looking at buying, however 99.9% of org members will agree they are either glad they have a clear bra or are sorry they didnt....Had my max 2-3 months and already had 4-5 chips....14 months later after clear bra installed no chips...
Old May 12, 2003 | 10:34 AM
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Re: Clear bra $420 installed good deal?

Originally posted by Maximam
This includes headlights, hood, bumper, mirrors. 3M

Good deal?

The same i paid, go for it! you wont regret investing in a clear bra.
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