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Old 10-20-2011, 03:54 PM   #11 (permalink)
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I have been religiously trying to figure out the whole clear bra thing myself. I KNEW I HAD to have it, but, trying to figure out who makes what and what's better and whats not and what's worth what is IMPOSSIBLE. According to my nephew, who has been wrapping cars for years, there are only 3 actual makers of the film, 3M, Avery and I forget the 3rd one. All other supposed sellers that use other names get their materials made by these 3 companies, it's the same stuff, and they just have the liner rebadged. And it's because of this back door crap going on, that's it's all smoke an mirrors. Everyone is in on the deception. I have researched on-line for 2 months now, and contacted no less than 4 or 5 local venders (another catch is about being licensed and crap). Information, pricing, product names, etc are all over the board. One local vender for Lumar wanted $1500 for the material, and another $1000 to install it!!!!! Yet he only charges a total of $169 to tint the windows. WTF? I had another local guy quote me $875 using 3M Ventureshield. Others were over $1000 using everything from 3M to Avery. Some online kit places charge the exact same price for all 3 companies material, but their pre-cut kits were not as extensive. Others had full hood and fender kits but wanted an arm and a leg just for the material.

I got so frustrated with it that I just said F it, I've wasted enough time on this. I went with the easiest, best website, bang for the buck, quick friendly least B.S. customer service I could find. I bought Aerogard pre-cut material kits from ClearMask Automotive Paint Protection And Headlight Protection Film - Auto Clear Bra - Scotchgard Protector - Headlight Covers. I got the Econo kit that includes the bumper, 18" of hood, small pieces on the fender, mirrors, A-pillars and the roof front for $312.40, and also the Rocker/Door kit for $114.80. I got it all in the mail last night, and they sent me door guard pieces and headlight materials for free, along with a full installation kit. Cool.

Now this is where I get a bonus most won't get. My nephew is going to install it for me for free. We originally talked about just buying the material in bulk rolls, which would have been cheaper, but since he was doing it for free I figured pre-cut kits would be easier for him than having to do it by hand. I also figured pre-cut parts meant less chance of an accidental razor blade cut in the paint. So bottom line, I am getting every front surface of the car done for $427.20, plus my time with my nephew.

Of course you can do the same if you are willing to install it yourself.

Good luck in your hunting, and I hope you have lots of money to just do it and be done with it. I wish I had that option.
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