Clear-bra cost question

Originally Posted by DYNAZOR

Can't comment on the Charlotte area, but for in San Diego for $900.00 I got:
-full hood (I highly recommend getting the full hood done)
-2/3 fenders
-headlights
-mirrors
-front bumper/facia
-door edges

3m Venture Shield. very happy with installation and performance of the bra.

Originally Posted by CDepp

Not to try to argue, but I'm not even getting 1/4 of the car done.

Parts covered:
1/2 front fenders
front bumper
hood and mirrors

Parts not covered:
1/2 front fenders
pillars
doors
skirts
rear fenders
roof
rear bumper
trunk
spoiler and splash guards

It's not about the price I want, but the price of the product (3M Premium 8mm per yd. incl 20% markup) and cost of labor(unless they pay over $20/hr). We're not even looking at lettering (which could explain the jump in price per character if not by yardage)

I've spent over 2 years working professional signage and even produced quotes and won bids on local police department contracts for the business. Mid-America Airport and the Gateway Speedway outside St.Louis were all my work. Every last baggage carrier and response vehicle. Every sign for the lot and sign in the entryway at the speedway.

I agree that there must be more places here in CLT to get it done. I'll just have to spend a little more time looking. Again, this was way back in the mid 90's, so I'm most likely out of the loop on product costs.

Thanks for the replies guys. I was just hoping to find that I was being 'duped'. It appears that it seems pretty standard for cost unless I find 'a guy'.

(side story I always reflect on in humor: my boss bought himself a new Cobra on those bids, I got a $1/hr raise [plus the experience and work towards my apprenticeship])

Originally Posted by supunna_picta

I paid around 1400 for front bumper, mirrors, roof banner (a section just above the front windshield), rocker panel patches and I think patches on the rear wheel arch fronts. And window tint for sides/rear.

They said that they have 2 roll sizes, and had to use the bigger size (more $) for the bumper wrap to keep it one piece. They also tried to minimize cuts for the wrapping the fangs and other odd shaped areas on the front bumper which caused bubbling so I asked them to insert cuts for better fitment.

I would not go back to a place that has not yet done a front bumper of a 370z or if they hadn't worked with tight, tricky angles.

Originally Posted by Japanjay

Dude my first one they tried to tell me that with the cuts. It wasnt long before a large bubble formed on one of the fangs. Took it back and told them dont cut it this time, use promoter and use one peice. Hasnt come loose yet now. Looks better too.

Originally Posted by newyen27

I got Ventureshield done on my bumper, mirrors, a portion of my fenders, and about 1/3 of my hood for $400 by a guy who did it on the side. A few of the shops I called quoted me ~$700. If you can get it for cheap, the peace of mind is worth it alone. It'll also protect you from people scraping the side of your bumper when they back out of a parking spot and not just rock chips.