jd93

Has anyone done this? Rough cost? Picking up a 2016 ultra white is350 and definitely don't want black rock chips all over my front end.

goldengame

Yeah I got my bumper, mirrors, and partial hood done. The cost depends on where you get it done. I got mine done by my (expensive, but great) detailer and it was about $700 for all of it.

dojoman

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I only got the bumper done $450. It was worth it, it saved my bumper from a bunch of scratches and dings.

doodlebug

I got the bumper, partial hood/fenders and mirror for $700. At the time there was only one certified installer = no competitive pricing. Well worth it.

davyjordi

one of the best investments i've made thus far on my cars. use xpel ultimate! on one of my 3ISs, i paid $1,500 for full hood, full fenders, full front bumper, mirrors, lights, and rocker panels. on my second 3IS, i paid $800 for full front bumper, partial hood, partial fenders, lights, mirrors, and fenders. SO worth it!

jd93

Thanks everyone! I also feel as it will be a great investment. I currently have a 2015 is250 nebula grey had it for less than a year and I have about 10 noticeable rock chips.

I recently upgraded to an ultra white is350 and I can picture all the black chips on that fresh white paint. I got a quote from a place in Toronto for $480 for front bumper only. I already have the optional hood protection from the dealership. I may have the shop also do the mirrors now that it's been mentioned.

Are there any other commonly damaged areas? Thanks

BostonIS

Definitely get the clear bra done. I have a silver 2014 IS350 and the front end has so many rock chips that I want to get it done now but I think I need a paint job or alot of touch up paint. I got quoted $800 to do the whole front, hood, and fenders.

davyjordi

invest in quality film, particularly if you're planning on keeping the vehicle for a long period of time, i.e., a purchase rather than a lease. 3m and xpel make some great films. oh, and don't let the dealer touch your car.

Sphinx007

For $480? you can get your front bumper repainted when it gets too chipped for less....

AdvanSLF

right when you hit someone head on or someone hits you, there goes your $1500 clear bra. i thought i heard somewhere that insurance doesn't cover aftermarket clear bras. so you just lost a hell of a lot of money.

Sexis350

Insurance covers clear bra

Sphinx007

not aftermarket ones.....only if you pay for that coverage by calling your insurance