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Old 03-31-08, 01:19 PM
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Hello everyone,
i want to install a clear bra on my car...ideally including the entire hood and front to avoid any lines or signal of the install...is there a shop that anyone can recommend in so cal...preferably in orange county...also a price quote from someone whose had it done?

Also Ive had my car for about a year..I have a black car so a lot of fine scratches are very prominent, should I get it detailed before having the clear bra installed?

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http://www.aerotect.net/aerotect_015.htm

best place ever...everyone goes here from CL.
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i live in OC as well but i also travel all the way to aerotect. they are the best hands down

yes you should get your car detailed before getting clear bra, to remove the swirls and scratches. the clear bra can help to hide some, but might not hide all
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I would cover my body in Aerotect's film if I could.

It's that good.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
I would cover my body in Aerotect's film if I could.

It's that good.
lol phil, i want to see you TRY that
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lol phil, i want to see you TRY that
Party at Henry's place tonight.

Main event: Phil and a roll of Saran Wrap...
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So when you get your waxed...do you tell them to skip over the parts with the clearbra?

also..

i understand that they do different colored tints also...has anyone ever put a dark grey or bluish tint on just the yellow reflector?
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Originally Posted by mikegs350
So when you get your waxed...do you tell them to skip over the parts with the clearbra?

also..

i understand that they do different colored tints also...has anyone ever put a dark grey or bluish tint on just the yellow reflector?
Diffent color tint (clear bra) are only for headlights, taillights and fog lights over lays.. They are not for body panels.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Party at Henry's place tonight.

Main event: Phil and a roll of Saran Wrap...
that can't be a pretty sight

Originally Posted by mikegs350
So when you get your waxed...do you tell them to skip over the parts with the clearbra?

also..

i understand that they do different colored tints also...has anyone ever put a dark grey or bluish tint on just the yellow reflector?
i take it that you don't wash your own car? i was advised against any automated car wash due to the brush will prematurely damage your clear bra.

which means no more dealer car wash or any wash, my dealer does hand wash on my car just for me, guess i can't complain.

makes no difference to me since i wash my car 100% of the time.
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Originally Posted by mikegs350
So when you get your waxed...do you tell them to skip over the parts with the clearbra?

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i understand that they do different colored tints also...has anyone ever put a dark grey or bluish tint on just the yellow reflector?
trick is put masking tape over the clear bra line (if you have one) when you wax
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i emailed aerotect and I was quoted $1025.00 for the job...does that sound about right or a little pricey?
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you want to cover full hood, full fenders, headlights, foglights, bumper, mirrors?

if so, yup, that's pretty good deal i think.
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1025?? wew...thats some pretty pricing on some protection films...ouchhh!


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