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Old 04-26-07, 07:49 AM
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Unhappy Opinion needed on this clear bra job (pics incl)

HI! New here but have been reading this forum for months and have picked up a lot of valuable info. My problem is that I had a 3M clear bra installed by UltraShield and I am not liking the way it looks. I have searched the forum and can't find any really detailed pics. I have called the installer concerning some edges that are sticking up and allowing dirt under the bra and they told me to bring it in to be trimmed. Do you think I should push to have the bumper completely redone? See pics
Passenger side lower bumper:

Driver Side Lower bumper:

Lower bumper center:

Front bumper bubbles:

tow hook plug:

I really appreciate any help that y'all could give.
Old 04-26-07, 07:57 AM
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Sorry but that looks HORRIBLE!!!

PIC 1 - Are they overlapping each other?
PIC 2 - That's a huge gap.
PIC 3 - No straight cuts
PIC 4 - Bubbles are unacceptable!
PIC 5 - There should never be any over lapping edges and the holes don't match up.

Tell them to take it all off and give you your money back and go somewhere else!!!

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Old 04-26-07, 07:59 AM
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I'm sorry to see this. I to am fairly new to the site and also are about to have clear bra installed. IMO after seeing several done that's the worst install i've ever seen.
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who did it for you and where did you have it done. im getting ready to have that done myself...just havent found a person to do it yet.
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Man....That's a bad job right there, who installed that for you? Take it back to the guy and ask him to do it again.
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Originally Posted by BlitzIS350
who did it for you and where did you have it done. im getting ready to have that done myself...just havent found a person to do it yet.

Answere - UltraShield

Please never goto the place that OP got this done at!!!
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It was installed by ultrashield, I am not sure if I should post the location Anyway I hope that they will reinstall it

Wendy
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Sorry but that was a bad install. Go back and have them redo the whole thing for free. Don't you have a warranty on that. Here at Aero Tect(CA) Francisco will replace that in a flash.
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It also looks like they just installed it over a dirty car. If you look at 3rd pic you can see a couple of bubbles with dirt under them. They really did a horrible job! I would really try and get your money back and go somewhere else!!!

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wow.. i hate to see that.. i actually had similar problems when i got my clearbra installed at the dealership.. except it wasnt quite that bad.. i did have some issues around the headlights where the corners were lifting and creating a gap that would hold dirt.. since my car is white, it showed every flaw.. i ended up having the dealership reinstall the clear bra 3 times before they finally conceded to have a third party specialists shop do the install.. since then i have been completely satisfied.. i guess in my case i was lucky that i could deal directly with the dealership in order to get things resolved.. if i were you i think i would demand a refund and go find another place to do the work.. i wouldnt trust any shop that let an install like that leave their garage.. with that many flaws, it's obvious that these people don't take pride in their work.. good luck and let us know how it turns out..
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All I can say is, wow. I just had a clear bra installed on my car ... how much did they charge you? Did it come with paperwork ... and a warranty? Did you watch them install it? I paid a lot for mine ... was present during the installation (last Thursday) ... and as of now, couldn't be happier!
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This is the installer used by the dealership where I purchased the car I Figured that I would be safe using them.

Oh and for the person that asked how much, it was $477.00

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Originally Posted by wednesday
It was installed by ultrashield, I am not sure if I should post the location Anyway I hope that they will reinstall it

Wendy
They have to to reinstall it for you. That is a bad job. Someone with clear bra install at aerotech please post your pics , so she'll have some reference when she's coming back to the place.
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That was done by somebody who obviously doesn't give a flying <bleep> what sort of job they do....pretty disgusting!
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It has the 3M warranty against yellowing but it doesn't say anything about the install. If they refuse to work with me then I will threaten to go to the better business bureau and the dealer that uses them. They are a certified installer of 3m clear bra, I just can't believe that this is what I ended up with.


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