Skylersmax

Thinking of having this clear bra put on the front of my 05 Max. Anyone else had it done? Any problems. Its expensive so I want to get others input before coughing up the funds.

Here is the website if anyone is interested.

http://autobahndint.com/home.html

originalstarlit

I posted my pictures many times previously. I had it done last April and have had no deteriation over the PA winter. The only problem I had was some air-bubbling on the creases of the hood. The installer replaced the piece several days after the installation with no repeat problems. A small amount of wax always gets on the hood line, but a clean tooth brush takes it right off.

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/616176/2

VTmaximaVT

originalstarlit, I have a question
is it easier to clean the dead-bugs on the front bumber if you have 3M clear bra?

knamxj

Had mine put on after I got a rock chip in the first 300 miles - ouch! The dealer wanted around $350 for the hood, fenders, headlights, and mirrors. I gladly paid the price. Probably should have shopped around for better deal at a reputable detail shop. It looks great and has protected the car nicely. I also had a few small air bubbles. I took it back and they told me to wait about 3 weeks and if they were still there they would replace the piece. The bubbles disappeared in about a week. I agree that wax does get caught in the hood line. Thanks for the clean-up tip.

VTmaximaVT

I just called the installer in Herdon, VA, and they asked $1150 for front bumper, hood, fenders, side mirrors. is this normal?
I'd rather leave it alone, and get front bumper and hood repainted after 4 yrs. that's gonna cost me less than $1150.

I'm gonna call the other 3M dealers and see what they say...

VaMax04

I can get them to do it for $800 bumper hood and fenders. They do the best job. I also work there pt.
http://www.rdblockva.com/

knamxj

Wow! $800 to $1,150 is way to high. You can get the 3M kit for around $200 for hood, fenders, lights and mirrors. It can’t possibly cost that much to install. Here is a link to check out http://www.stickercity.com/store/cus...e.php?cat=1085

jcberb

I inquired about the 3M kit myself a month or so back. And i was quoted around five hundred for the complete kit plus another hundred or so for install. Just have to do much shopping around before you settle.

originalstarlit

I bought mine for about $600 including the hood, bumper, mirrors, and headlights.

http://www.impactautoarmor.com/

Yes, bugs come off with the greatest of ease.

Skylersmax

I am getting the hood, fenders, front bumper, and mirrors installed for 499. From the looks of it I'm getting a deal.

Tek-Niq

iTrader: (3)

thats funny, cause they sell it on ebay for 200 bucks.

Skylersmax

Yea but I don't have to install it. I don't have the patience.

Tek-Niq

iTrader: (3)

do you think its worth it though... I doubt that someone will charge $300 for installation... a local tint shop might do it since it applies like tint...

anyone?

Skylersmax

I have not found any tint shops that are willing to try it. Most of them have never heard of it not with they warranty to work.

Tek-Niq

iTrader: (3)

no ****... so the dealer is the only one that installs this..

Skylersmax

yup yup. I think its a racket thing.

Tek-Niq

iTrader: (3)

would it still be worth getting it from ebay for 200, and have the dealer install it for (lets say it takes 2 hours to do x 70 and hour) 140= 340 for the whole install.. does this sound right at all.........

Skylersmax

I asked if I could do this and they stated that they would not offer the lifetime warranty. So I had it installed today, it took about 3 hours and a grans total of ....(drum roll please).....533 with tax. I hope that I get my return.

Tek-Niq

iTrader: (3)

damn, that seems high as hell.... oh well..

Skylersmax

If it saves me time scrubbing those darn lovebugs off twice a year than I am all for it.

Tek-Niq

iTrader: (3)

how does it look? since you have the same color I have....

Skylersmax

Great actually, its dirty so you can see the seam. I will take pics and post them if I can figure out how to do it.

Skylersmax

Well damn thing is peeling off on the hood. Taking back tomorrow to get replaced. I guess we will see if it stays. It's pulling out of the two creases on the hood. Will keep you updated.