Daily Driver: GTI or 370Z

Telephone · 02-21-2012, 01:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Face

I can't stand clear bras (on cars). What's the cost of that service? the only rock chips my car has are on the front bumper and I can get a quality respray on that for around $300 through a friend connection.

Well, good for you and your friend. Opinions are like ********...but it's my new car, not yours. I fought hard to get my 370Z. It's my first new car and I want to keep it looking great for a long time. I don't live in Jerkwater USA. I have to daily-drive on SoCal super highways and it sucks. I don't want to re-spray my front bumper every year. To me, that's a hassle.

It was $800 for the clear bra + $200 for the tint.
It took all day. They wrapped the hood. I can't even tell it's there. They even gave me a bottle of XPEL wax for the clear bra. 3 weeks ago I didn't even know what a "clear bra" was....not until I did my research here on the forums. An overwhelming amount members recommended a clear bra for a daily-driven Z.

I took iPhone photos at sunset, so the 35% tint appears darker. Thanks to the forum, I was able to warn the shop about the infamous peeling that so many Zs encounter on the front windows.

keb370z · 02-21-2012, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

I took iPhone photos at sunset, so the 35% tint appears darker. Thanks to the forum, I was able to warn the shop about the infamous peeling that so many Zs encounter on the front windows.

And yeah... wish I had known about the tint issue. I've got the corner peel on both windows.

Speedy · 02-21-2012, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by keb370z

And yeah... wish I had known about the tint issue. I've got the corner peel on both windows.

Can you point me in the direction of this info? Tint is on my short list.

Telephone · 02-21-2012, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Speedy

Can you point me in the direction of this info? Tint is on my short list.

Window Tint peeling issue

It's a sticky under the Exterior/Interior section of the forum.

Speedy · 02-21-2012, 02:30 PM

^^ Thanks. I thought this was some issue with a piece inside the door. The windows going up and down when the door is opened is pretty standard now. My Challenger does the same thing. Never had a problem with that tint and the guy does all my cars. I'll let him know just the same just in case about those corners though.

Face · 02-21-2012, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Telephone

Well, good for you and your friend. Opinions are like ********...but it's my new car, not yours. I fought hard to get my 370Z. It's my first new car and I want to keep it looking great for a long time. I don't live in Jerkwater USA. I have to daily-drive on SoCal super highways and it sucks. I don't want to re-spray my front bumper every year. To me, that's a hassle.

Take it easy pal, I was mainly wondering what the clear bra cost was, and at the same time offering up an alternative that maybe others would be interested in looking into.

Telephone · 02-22-2012, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Face

Take it easy pal, I was mainly wondering what the clear bra cost was, and at the same time offering up an alternative that maybe others would be interested in looking into.

Fair enough. I should have added that I wish I had a friend who painted...and has a lift.

Face · 02-22-2012, 01:16 AM

In all honesty, it's my father-in-law's friend. That being said, it usually isn't hard to find a paint/bodywork hookup, especially through a forum like this. I used to get free lift time and exhaust help from friends found on my old VW forum in exchange for a case of diet coke or a few tool loans or new business recos.

Enjoy the new ride. I'm Z obsessed at the moment.

02-22-2012, 01:16 AM	#8 (permalink)
Face Base Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 109 Drives: 09 370Z PG M6 S/T Rep Power: 15	In all honesty, it's my father-in-law's friend. That being said, it usually isn't hard to find a paint/bodywork hookup, especially through a forum like this. I used to get free lift time and exhaust help from friends found on my old VW forum in exchange for a case of diet coke or a few tool loans or new business recos. Enjoy the new ride. I'm Z obsessed at the moment. Last edited by Face; 02-22-2012 at 01:19 AM.

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02-21-2012, 02:30 PM	#5 (permalink)
Speedy Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: TN Posts: 390 Drives: check my signature Rep Power: 15	^^ Thanks. I thought this was some issue with a piece inside the door. The windows going up and down when the door is opened is pretty standard now. My Challenger does the same thing. Never had a problem with that tint and the guy does all my cars. I'll let him know just the same just in case about those corners though.