Clear Bra installers in Toronto/Vaughan area?

370EZ · 05-18-2011, 09:26 AM

Hi 1SweetZ

The install looks good. My mirror was done in one piece. I wish it would cover right up to the black plastic but it looks like the important area is protected. My fenders are fully covered with the edges rolled so there is no visible lines whatsoever (no point showing a pic of that). I've attached a pic of my mirror since you were looking for examples.

1Sweet Z · 05-18-2011, 10:47 AM

Thanks for the feedback. I know it would be hard to get a full on piece mirror cap to stretch on all those 3D contours.

Dizzy · 05-19-2011, 08:45 AM

My mirror cap is the same as the one pictured. It simply can't be stretched all the way.

I looked at the pics of your install, and I had a few of those bubbles under mine and they all disappeared after seeing the sun.

As for my entire install, it was not a kit. All the pieces were cut and installed from a sheet. I know, cause I watched it being done. My installer, Art, told me he didn't like kits for the very reason you stated. They don't always fit perfectly. One of the things I insisted on when choosing an installer was that it was not a kit and all pieces were custom cut and fitted. My mirrors are one piece but don't go all the way to edge, like the pic above. All fenders, rocker panels etc go perfectly to the edge and even wrap slightly under it. You cannot see edges of film anywhere because I did the entire area and wrapped it underneath. For example, I did the entire hood and had the film wrapped under the edges. Expensive - yep - but you can't see a line! It was extremely important to me that the film remain completely invisible.

I sure hope Audio Heaven hasn't gone to kits. One of the reasons I liked them so much was the fact they custom cut. I wonder if they have a new installer? Mabe Art isn't there anymore and whoever the new guy is prefers kits.

1Sweet Z · 05-19-2011, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dizzy

My mirror cap is the same as the one pictured. It simply can't be stretched all the way.

I looked at the pics of your install, and I had a few of those bubbles under mine and they all disappeared after seeing the sun.

As for my entire install, it was not a kit. All the pieces were cut and installed from a sheet. I know, cause I watched it being done. My installer, Art, told me he didn't like kits for the very reason you stated. They don't always fit perfectly. One of the things I insisted on when choosing an installer was that it was not a kit and all pieces were custom cut and fitted. My mirrors are one piece but don't go all the way to edge, like the pic above. All fenders, rocker panels etc go perfectly to the edge and even wrap slightly under it. You cannot see edges of film anywhere because I did the entire area and wrapped it underneath. For example, I did the entire hood and had the film wrapped under the edges. Expensive - yep - but you can't see a line! It was extremely important to me that the film remain completely invisible.

I sure hope Audio Heaven hasn't gone to kits. One of the reasons I liked them so much was the fact they custom cut. I wonder if they have a new installer? Mabe Art isn't there anymore and whoever the new guy is prefers kits.

Reed installed my bra and I believe he brought the kit. I had it out today in the sunlight and the hood and fascia look amazing. Still not crazy with the fenders or the mirror caps. I might leave the mirror caps alone and take the full protection of the kit versus one piece that cannot cover the entire cap.

When I can get a chance to get back to T.O, I will have jeff cut a custom piece for the fender.
Jeff's customer service is outstanding and would still highly recommend him.

Dizzy · 05-20-2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by 1Sweet Z

Jeff's customer service is outstanding and would still highly recommend him.

Any guy who says "if you're not happy, bring it back and I'll fix it" understands how to do business. He proved that to me buy reapplying some areas and as a result, he'll get all my future business and recommendations.

As for the mirrors, something to consider. If you get one piece, they can't cover the entire mirror because of the curve. So, as was shown in the previous picture, you will end up with a line all the way across it where the wrap ends. Not really any different than theline you show where the two pieces meet. You however have the benefit of full coverage. One place the kit cut may be better.

I guess the other thing with plotters and kits is they can be programmed to cut the pieces to fit exactly to the edges. Wonder why so many leave a gap?

Elysium · 05-19-2011, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by 370EZ

Hi 1SweetZ

The install looks good. My mirror was done in one piece. I wish it would cover right up to the black plastic but it looks like the important area is protected. My fenders are fully covered with the edges rolled so there is no visible lines whatsoever (no point showing a pic of that). I've attached a pic of my mirror since you were looking for examples.

The edge is peeling slightly...you should have them trim it before it gets worse.

370EZ · 05-19-2011, 10:29 AM

Thanks Elysium

I just got it done last week and was just giving it a chance to settle in. I will take your advice and have them look at trimming it.

05-18-2011, 10:47 AM	#2 (permalink)
1Sweet Z Base Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 185 Drives: 11 GM 370Z A7 Spt/Nv Rep Power: 16	Thanks for the feedback. I know it would be hard to get a full on piece mirror cap to stretch on all those 3D contours. __________________ V-LED : ILLUM KICK PLATES : VENTURE SHIELD : H & R : K & N : GOODRIDGE SS BRAKE LINES : NISMO CBE

05-19-2011, 08:45 AM	#3 (permalink)
Dizzy Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Milton, On Posts: 234 Drives: 10 HW 6MT SPT/NAV Rep Power: 16	My mirror cap is the same as the one pictured. It simply can't be stretched all the way. I looked at the pics of your install, and I had a few of those bubbles under mine and they all disappeared after seeing the sun. As for my entire install, it was not a kit. All the pieces were cut and installed from a sheet. I know, cause I watched it being done. My installer, Art, told me he didn't like kits for the very reason you stated. They don't always fit perfectly. One of the things I insisted on when choosing an installer was that it was not a kit and all pieces were custom cut and fitted. My mirrors are one piece but don't go all the way to edge, like the pic above. All fenders, rocker panels etc go perfectly to the edge and even wrap slightly under it. You cannot see edges of film anywhere because I did the entire area and wrapped it underneath. For example, I did the entire hood and had the film wrapped under the edges. Expensive - yep - but you can't see a line! It was extremely important to me that the film remain completely invisible. I sure hope Audio Heaven hasn't gone to kits. One of the reasons I liked them so much was the fact they custom cut. I wonder if they have a new installer? Mabe Art isn't there anymore and whoever the new guy is prefers kits. __________________

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05-19-2011, 10:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
370EZ Base Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Posts: 7 Drives: TBD Rep Power: 16	Thanks Elysium I just got it done last week and was just giving it a chance to settle in. I will take your advice and have them look at trimming it.