Paint chips on front of LS460
#32
#33
I think you are incorrect. Water-based paint for automobiles has been mandated for several years now. I came from a Mercedes E-Class and had the same problem with the soft paint. I've had 3 BMW's since 2001 and they had/have the soft paint. I think it must be an industry-wide problem due to the EPA and the tree-huggers.
#34
I think you are incorrect. Water-based paint for automobiles has been mandated for several years now. I came from a Mercedes E-Class and had the same problem with the soft paint. I've had 3 BMW's since 2001 and they had/have the soft paint. I think it must be an industry-wide problem due to the EPA and the tree-huggers.
however, looking at the industry today, there are still difference in the paint quality among water base paint, and lexus are a bit on the soft side. mb has harder paint, and audi's paint (especially the clear) is very hard. on the other hand acura's paint are pretty bad. most good detailers can tell you that
#35
If you want to keep your front end looking perfect, a clear bra is a must.
I decided against installing a clear bra on my black GS430...big mistake. After 2.5 years of So. Cal. freeway driving, the hood and front bumper look horrible.
I took my new E63 to Areotect today to get Venture film installed on the hood, bumper and lights. They made a custom piece on for my hood (almost 30" instead of the standard 18") and custom pieces for the trunk area and lower body panels behind the front and rear wheels. Can't recommend Aerotect enough, they do fantastic work!
I decided against installing a clear bra on my black GS430...big mistake. After 2.5 years of So. Cal. freeway driving, the hood and front bumper look horrible.
I took my new E63 to Areotect today to get Venture film installed on the hood, bumper and lights. They made a custom piece on for my hood (almost 30" instead of the standard 18") and custom pieces for the trunk area and lower body panels behind the front and rear wheels. Can't recommend Aerotect enough, they do fantastic work!
#39
yes you can wax the clear bra no problem, just careful about the edge
just look at pictures of my car. i have full hood/fender/bumper coverage. no one could tell (really, none so far) i have clear bra until i told them
just look at pictures of my car. i have full hood/fender/bumper coverage. no one could tell (really, none so far) i have clear bra until i told them
#40
Also, how much would I expect to pay to have a clear bra installed on the front part of my LS460? Does the price vary from place to place?
Thanks for any info.
#41
tinting windshield, it depends on the shop. a lousy shop, what can i say. but the shop i go to, they have done a lot of front windshield as well, i have yet to see one bubble or peel.
in any case, same for clear bra. if done right, they won't peel unless someone go and "tackle" it. cost it's hard to say, probably depends on region as usual. in socal, i guess around 600 you can wrap the front "minimally". like me wrap the whole front (full hood/fenders)? prepare at least 1 grand (and make sure the shop is good coz' it's full piece)
in any case, same for clear bra. if done right, they won't peel unless someone go and "tackle" it. cost it's hard to say, probably depends on region as usual. in socal, i guess around 600 you can wrap the front "minimally". like me wrap the whole front (full hood/fenders)? prepare at least 1 grand (and make sure the shop is good coz' it's full piece)
#42
hey RJM - not sure if you had a chance to find a shop locally so if you're still looking - there are A TON of clear bra installers in Texas.
check out the list here: http://www.clearbrafilms.com/texas
check out the list here: http://www.clearbrafilms.com/texas
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