Still strugling with Clear Bra!

Hugoneus · 02-22-2010, 01:02 PM

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?

Vegasboricua · 02-22-2010, 01:06 PM

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.

Premo34WV · 02-22-2010, 02:47 PM

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)

zmyride · 02-22-2010, 04:00 PM

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.

wheee! · 02-22-2010, 04:07 PM

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...

Hugoneus · 02-22-2010, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

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...

Thanks!

That is one sexy color you got there!

zmyride · 02-22-2010, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hugoneus

Thanks!

That is one sexy color you got there!

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

wheee! · 02-22-2010, 04:50 PM

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

Premo34WV · 02-23-2010, 07:48 AM

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

I don't consider 3M cheap.

wheee! · 02-23-2010, 08:13 AM

[QUOTE=Premo34WV;413511][QUOTE=wheee!;412855]I would never take a chance on a 'cheap' car bra....

Quote:

I don't consider 3M cheap.

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!!!

Pushing_Tin · 02-23-2010, 09:08 PM

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.

craig1391sf · 02-23-2010, 10:57 PM

invisishield.com they have a cheap clear cover

joentown · 02-26-2010, 07:15 PM

what do you mean by "wrapped"?

wheee! · 02-27-2010, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joentown

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.

LinPark · 02-27-2010, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wheee!

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...

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!

02-22-2010, 01:02 PM	#1 (permalink)
Hugoneus Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Milky Way Posts: 245 Drives: 2010 370z T+S+N 6MT Rep Power: 15	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?

02-22-2010, 01:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
Vegasboricua Track Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: North Las Vegas Age: 36 Posts: 697 Drives: 10 370Z PW M6 BASE Rep Power: 597	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. __________________ // K&N Drop Ins // Illuminated Kick Plates // 35% Tints // [ Facebook \| Twitter ]

02-22-2010, 04:07 PM	#5 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	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... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-22-2010, 04:50 PM	#8 (permalink)
wheee! A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Mod Capital of Canada Age: 57 Posts: 7,354 Drives: cars. lots of cars. Rep Power: 40181	Actually in Canada it is Black Rose and my wife has named the car RoZee... __________________ H&R / Stillen / Berk / HKS / Swift / Michelin / UpRev / SPC / Amuse Rep / Seibon / Fringe XVO / TWM / more... My Journal

02-23-2010, 09:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
Pushing_Tin A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 2,875 Drives: E63 AMG Rep Power: 227	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. Last edited by Pushing_Tin; 02-26-2010 at 07:55 PM. Reason: typo

02-22-2010, 02:47 PM	#3 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 15	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)

02-22-2010, 04:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
zmyride Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 631 Drives: 10 Black Sports 7AT Rep Power: 16	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.

02-23-2010, 07:48 AM	#9 (permalink)
Premo34WV Base Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Morgantown, W.Virginia Posts: 68 Drives: PW '09 370z Sp. 6mt Rep Power: 15	[QUOTE=wheee!;412855]I would never take a chance on a 'cheap' car bra.... [QUOTE] I don't consider 3M cheap.

02-23-2010, 10:57 PM	#12 (permalink)
craig1391sf Base Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pearland, TX Posts: 36 Drives: 2010 Black 370Z Rep Power: 15	invisishield.com they have a cheap clear cover

02-26-2010, 07:15 PM	#13 (permalink)
joentown Base Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 70 Drives: 370Z '10 Tour Sport Rep Power: 16	what do you mean by "wrapped"?

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