Clear bra
#51
Originally Posted by leslie923
Okay! Pics can be seen in my gallery. I didn't take too many pics (I have to head out in a few mins) but I wanted to give you guys and gals an idea of what it looks like.
I'm pretty satisfied with the results.. so go ahead and check em out!
I'm pretty satisfied with the results.. so go ahead and check em out!
#52
Originally Posted by climbergirl
I got your PM this morning as I was running out the door. Did the hottie install? My SO would have killed me if I went.
If you do go to Sticker City, I highly recommend begging someone to accompany you so that you aren't sitting around and waiting for 2.5 hrs. Most of my friends went out of town so I was stuck there.
I got the Venture Shield product and they basically did hood/fender/bumper and lights (all three sets - I have fogs as well) for $640. It was $540 for the front and $100 for the lights. The kit for the front is supposed to include the mirrors, but I opted not to have them done.
#53
Originally Posted by gokartride
I agree...I can't see anything, so I guess that's good.
As a side note, I really wish "they" had come up with another term for these things. Slightly awkward, imo.
As a side note, I really wish "they" had come up with another term for these things. Slightly awkward, imo.
#54
But what about New York?
Okay, so most of you seem to be in SoCal...I'm no longer a Californian and my MINI will be arriving in New York any day now. Anyone know good 3M installers in NYC or the surrounding area? I think I'd really like to do it, but my dealer is quoting me $700 (and I'm not even convinced that this includes the bonnet!).
#55
I just had a 3M Clear Bra installed in Virginia Beach for $445. (Although, it was $495 before a 10% military discount).
The price was for front bumper, bonnet (up to about 1" above the bonnet scoop), mirror backs, the scoop, and the grille slats. Since my wife's car has the chrome scoop, mirror backs, and grille, I had them leave those areas uncovered, and instead had them cover the Xenon headlamps.
The only edge on the film that's visible at all is the one across the bonnet, and only under certain light/angles. (for reference, her car is Pepper White).
The film is almost as shiny as the factory paint, and can be washed/waxed/clay-bar'd just like paint.
Considering that her car had six or seven good-sized chips just since we bought the car in May, we should have done the clear bra much sooner. When my MINI arrives next month, its first stop will be at the film shop to have the bra installed.
Scott
The price was for front bumper, bonnet (up to about 1" above the bonnet scoop), mirror backs, the scoop, and the grille slats. Since my wife's car has the chrome scoop, mirror backs, and grille, I had them leave those areas uncovered, and instead had them cover the Xenon headlamps.
The only edge on the film that's visible at all is the one across the bonnet, and only under certain light/angles. (for reference, her car is Pepper White).
The film is almost as shiny as the factory paint, and can be washed/waxed/clay-bar'd just like paint.
Considering that her car had six or seven good-sized chips just since we bought the car in May, we should have done the clear bra much sooner. When my MINI arrives next month, its first stop will be at the film shop to have the bra installed.
Scott
#56
Anybody got a clear bra on BRG? How about a pic or two? I am getting a lot of dings; this car is a rock magnet, but I am worried about the appearance of the bra, don't think I want a black one, and not anxious to drop +/- $500. Come to think of it, anybody got a black bra on a BRG with black stripes?
#57
For those of us who are picking up our MINIs without a dealer-installed clear bra and will have to drive it for a period before getting an aftermarket one installed (and are somewhat paranoid that a chip may occur in between): The rule of thumb for avoiding rock chips on the road is keeping a distance of 165 feet from the car in front while traveling at 60 miles per hour. This is called the "chip-free zone," where sand, pepples, rocks or road debris that get kicked up should bounce and settle before you get to them. (I obtained this information in an MX-5 owner's manual.)
Just something for those of us who are **** about the appearance of our cars. (After a thorough wash and wax, I will swerve 3 lanes over to dodge a fly on the 101. )
(Just kidding about swerving 3 lanes over. Just two lanes.)
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Just something for those of us who are **** about the appearance of our cars. (After a thorough wash and wax, I will swerve 3 lanes over to dodge a fly on the 101. )
(Just kidding about swerving 3 lanes over. Just two lanes.)
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#58
Anybody got a clear bra on BRG? How about a pic or two? I am getting a lot of dings; this car is a rock magnet, but I am worried about the appearance of the bra, don't think I want a black one, and not anxious to drop +/- $500. Come to think of it, anybody got a black bra on a BRG with black stripes?
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