CLEAR bra

bmw246 · 08-04-2012, 11:40 AM

Ok, gave in, returned the vinyl/leather bra and I'm gonna get the clear one- I am gonna go with venture shield as I've heard really good things about it. Dealer is going to charge 1200 for the front part of the hood, side mirrors, front fenders, and front bumper. For the same thing at a reputable custom shop near my house is going to charge 600. Is 600 a good deal? Should I be looking elsewhere? It has a lifetime warranty.

dmatre · 08-04-2012, 01:47 PM

I think I paid around $725 for front bumper, front of each front fender, front of hood, front of roof (in front of sunroof), A-pillars and mirrors.

$600 doesn't sound bad.

mike-y · 08-04-2012, 01:52 PM

Mine was around $600 or so for what you listed for the same material. sounds like a decent deal

techwhiz · 08-04-2012, 02:41 PM

$600 is good. I did my own. I have experience when I was younger tinting windows, etc.
Not as bad as tinting windows. A heat gun and patience is all it takes.

e902011 · 08-04-2012, 06:24 PM

My dealer wanted just over $900.00 for the same coverage you are looking at, I went to the bodyshop the dealer outsources to and had the job done for $550.00 tax in.

Have used venture shield on cars, trucks and motorcycles for years, when applied correctly it really saves that paint and is virtually unnoticeable.

Rollo` · 08-05-2012, 12:40 AM

600 is a good deal. You won't regret it. I will never have another nice daily driver without clear bra.

toughluck · 08-05-2012, 06:28 AM

Dealer subcontracts and then just sticks you with the higher bill. Just make sure where ever you get it done, they have a long warranty behind there work so you can go back in a couples months for any readjustments/trimming. (As the clear bra dries after install, it settles a small amount.)

Spydeputy · 08-05-2012, 06:44 AM

Mine was $700.00 for the 3M film.

Timujin · 08-05-2012, 02:41 PM

$600 is a good price.

bmw325i · 08-05-2012, 11:48 PM

My car came with a higher quality bra don't know the brand. Anyways it was faded. I ended up getting the nusolis one off eBay and I'm happy with it. It's much less noticeable than the old one and it was like $50. Even if it only lasts a year or two I'll be happy with it.

vapore0n · 08-06-2012, 11:51 AM

Mine was 600 at the dealer.

The dealer bring in a professional to do it. You could get a cheaper price by skipping the middle man

DASHOCKER · 08-06-2012, 11:57 AM

i need to get this done asap

lvm3 · 08-09-2012, 08:54 AM

how much more would it cost to just repaint the front bumper? Then you don't have to deal with that unsightly "clear bra line"

SalemChiro · 08-09-2012, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by lvm3

how much more would it cost to just repaint the front bumper? Then you don't have to deal with that unsightly "clear bra line"

Go with a "full front" wrap and there are no lines. Full hood, full front quarters, and bumper. It cost more but well worth it in the long run.

SalemChiro · 08-09-2012, 02:15 PM

One other thing....look into Xpel Ultimate, the top installers in my area only use this product.

DH330 · 08-09-2012, 07:09 PM

already have a couple chips on my front bumper for 1 month of ownership

Thinking if i still want to put on clear bra or just ignore...

08-04-2012, 11:40 AM	#1
bmw246 Lieutenant 136 Rep 523 Posts Drives: 2015 F83 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	CLEAR bra Ok, gave in, returned the vinyl/leather bra and I'm gonna get the clear one- I am gonna go with venture shield as I've heard really good things about it. Dealer is going to charge 1200 for the front part of the hood, side mirrors, front fenders, and front bumper. For the same thing at a reputable custom shop near my house is going to charge 600. Is 600 a good deal? Should I be looking elsewhere? It has a lifetime warranty.
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dmatre Captain 665 Rep 740 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Sedan Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: The Carolinas iTrader: (0)	I think I paid around $725 for front bumper, front of each front fender, front of hood, front of roof (in front of sunroof), A-pillars and mirrors. $600 doesn't sound bad.
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08-04-2012, 01:52 PM	#3
mike-y just another bmw douche bag 195 Rep 3,640 Posts Drives: 1.9L of fury Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (4)	Mine was around $600 or so for what you listed for the same material. sounds like a decent deal
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08-04-2012, 02:41 PM	#4
techwhiz Colonel 453 Rep 2,973 Posts Drives: e90 335i Sedan - Arctic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Bay Area, Ca iTrader: (4)	$600 is good. I did my own. I have experience when I was younger tinting windows, etc. Not as bad as tinting windows. A heat gun and patience is all it takes.
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08-04-2012, 06:24 PM	#5
e902011 New Member 0 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 328i XDrive Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Calgary, AB iTrader: (0)	My dealer wanted just over $900.00 for the same coverage you are looking at, I went to the bodyshop the dealer outsources to and had the job done for $550.00 tax in. Have used venture shield on cars, trucks and motorcycles for years, when applied correctly it really saves that paint and is virtually unnoticeable.
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08-05-2012, 12:40 AM	#6
Rollo` Captain 124 Rep 611 Posts Drives: 2018 230i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: US iTrader: (2)	600 is a good deal. You won't regret it. I will never have another nice daily driver without clear bra.
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08-05-2012, 06:28 AM	#7
toughluck First Lieutenant 45 Rep 360 Posts Drives: 2007 e92 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Pie in the Sky iTrader: (1)	Dealer subcontracts and then just sticks you with the higher bill. Just make sure where ever you get it done, they have a long warranty behind there work so you can go back in a couples months for any readjustments/trimming. (As the clear bra dries after install, it settles a small amount.) __________________ r56 MINI Cooper S pepper white/redwood lounge leather (sold) e92 335i red/saddle leather e90 325i red/beige/clearbra - retired.
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08-05-2012, 02:41 PM	#9
Timujin Major 353 Rep 1,005 Posts Drives: GMC Sierra Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: California iTrader: (9) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [0.00]	$600 is a good price. __________________ We grow food to feed the animals so we can eat the animals
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08-05-2012, 11:48 PM	#10
bmw325i Major General 223 Rep 5,120 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 325i Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: United States iTrader: (8)	My car came with a higher quality bra don't know the brand. Anyways it was faded. I ended up getting the nusolis one off eBay and I'm happy with it. It's much less noticeable than the old one and it was like $50. Even if it only lasts a year or two I'll be happy with it.
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08-06-2012, 11:51 AM	#11
vapore0n Captain 40 Rep 669 Posts Drives: 2010 335i Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	Mine was 600 at the dealer. The dealer bring in a professional to do it. You could get a cheaper price by skipping the middle man
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08-06-2012, 11:57 AM	#12
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08-09-2012, 08:54 AM	#13
lvm3 Enlisted Member 5 Rep 44 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Denver iTrader: (2)	how much more would it cost to just repaint the front bumper? Then you don't have to deal with that unsightly "clear bra line"
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08-09-2012, 02:15 PM	#15
SalemChiro Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 268 Posts Drives: 135i vert Join Date: May 2012 Location: MA iTrader: (0)	One other thing....look into Xpel Ultimate, the top installers in my area only use this product.
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08-09-2012, 07:09 PM	#16
DH330 New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 06 330i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Nor Cal iTrader: (0)	already have a couple chips on my front bumper for 1 month of ownership Thinking if i still want to put on clear bra or just ignore...
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