Still strugling with Clear Bra!
 

Dear members,

I am yet to find a place where I can get a clear bra installation for a good price. I have one place that is charging 1050 and says "we are more expensive, but they do a better job" and another place which is $645 and says "my price is low because I do it at my own house"

What would you guys do?

I would probably pay a professional to do it. If the guy who does it out of his house seems like a good person I would go with him. But I would go with a shop professional any day of the week.

I was in the same situation as you....wanted a clear bra but didn't want to pay upwards of $1000 to buy and install.

So.....I bought a pre-cut clear bra kit for $3xx and installed it myself. Turned out to be really nice fit and finish. I have no experience with clear bras or window tint installation and mine turned out great. I did have a buddy with me to help as two people make it easier, but we were both inexperienced. I did have to buy a squeegee, baby shampoo, and rubbing alcohol. <$10

9,000 miles later and no chips anywhere. (knock on wood)

I paid to have mine done. I would not go to someone's home to do it. A professional shop can measure and laser cut the bra by machines. If you go to someone's home, he would put the bra on your car first then use a razor to cut it. Chances are he will leave a cut mark on your paint too and the bra edges are not straight.

Also if you do it at the guy's home, there is no warranty with the bra. if something is wrong with the bra, you come back and look for him, how do you know he still lives there two months from now?

Dont bother to do it yourself. you will see bubbles sooner or later. and bubbles will work like magnifying glass under the hot sun. It will smoke your paint to charcoals.

Paid for it to be done by professionals and was VERY happy with the result. I would never take a chance on a 'cheap' car bra....

PS: Get the edges wrapped for a super clean look.

My car has the full front and 24" of hood etc and you can barely see it...

http://www.the370z.com/members/wheee...ove-colour.jpg

Thanks!

That is one sexy color you got there! :tup:

Yup. that's why the color is called, 'sexy cherry'.

Actually in Canada it is Black Rose and my wife has named the car RoZee... :icon17:

[QUOTE=wheee!;412855]I would never take a chance on a 'cheap' car bra.... [QUOTE]

I don't consider 3M cheap.

[QUOTE=Premo34WV;413511][QUOTE=wheee!;412855]I would never take a chance on a 'cheap' car bra.... :rofl2: 3M is definitely not cheap! What I meant was a "discount" or "cheap" install price! Meaning a less than professional install. As for your DIY skills, kudos to you for doing a good job! I would have never attempted it!!! :tup:

I got mine done for about $600 at a professional shop. If the guy knows what he's doing and stands by his work I wouldn't hesitate to take it there. He doesn't have nearly the overhead that a shop does so of course it will be cheaper.

invisishield.com they have a cheap clear cover

what do you mean by "wrapped"?

Wrapped edges go all the way around and are not cut on the hood. Usually just for the hood. Looks way cleaner.

Great looking car - what rims are those? I don't recognize them as the standard package rims that I see on the 370Z's here in Florida. And, with this clear bar installed how do you wax the car - is the clear bra waxable and how does it shine compared to the normal finish on the car?

Thanks!