Anyone install a clear bra for their RX?
02-24-22, 03:38 PM
#181
I recently purchased a 2022 RX 350 F Sport and am in the process of looking for Xpel professional installers in my new town. I've had great results with the Xpel clear bra on my 2012 Corvette ZR1 that was installed when I bought it new. The front end of a vette can take a beating due to the low stance and particularly the protruding splitter. 10 years later and the front end looks like the day I took delivery. I can't say the same for the 2013 Subaru Outback that I just sold. No clear bra for it. The front end of that car was pocked worse than the face of the moon.
Last edited by Lexspeed; 02-24-22 at 06:51 PM.
02-24-22, 04:09 PM
#182
I'm a tightar**, I just buy a roll of film online from one of those cheap Chinese "Amazons" for $5 and put it on the front bumper. Cheap and effective but has to be redone every year or two.
02-25-22, 01:36 PM
#183
SunTek PPF
I'm at about 1250 miles on our new RX and I've noticed that there are already small rock chips/etching on the front bumper 
We drive on the highway on weekends mostly and I suspect that is when the knicks were incurred due to the high speed. I've decide to get a clear bra PPF kit ASAP from carprotectionpros.com for the bumper, hood, headlights, and mirrors. have any of you installed such protection on your cars? I'm going to go with the pre-cut Xpel Ultimate and install myself. I've done decal installs on various things and have experience with applying this kind of adhesive film. I haven't purchased yet so if you guys know of any other resellers or deals can you share your info and experience? The PPF kit from carprotectionpros.com comes out to $399 (deluxe kit with Xpel ultimate, install squeegee, tax, and shipping).
Another option I am considering is getting an Opticoat treatment, but somehow I don't feel like it will protect the paint like the urethane Xpel film. If I install the Xpel film can I still opticoat over it and or wax the surface as well as the rest of the RX? any insight would be appreciated!!
We drive on the highway on weekends mostly and I suspect that is when the knicks were incurred due to the high speed. I've decide to get a clear bra PPF kit ASAP from carprotectionpros.com for the bumper, hood, headlights, and mirrors. have any of you installed such protection on your cars? I'm going to go with the pre-cut Xpel Ultimate and install myself. I've done decal installs on various things and have experience with applying this kind of adhesive film. I haven't purchased yet so if you guys know of any other resellers or deals can you share your info and experience? The PPF kit from carprotectionpros.com comes out to $399 (deluxe kit with Xpel ultimate, install squeegee, tax, and shipping).
Another option I am considering is getting an Opticoat treatment, but somehow I don't feel like it will protect the paint like the urethane Xpel film. If I install the Xpel film can I still opticoat over it and or wax the surface as well as the rest of the RX? any insight would be appreciated!!
02-26-22, 10:29 AM
#184
I have had Xpel installed on 1/2hood, mirrors, headlights, door handle cups and rear bumper top when I picked up the car 6 years ago. Still looks like new. I do a lot of highway. The bumper and chrome trims which don't have the film have lots of stone dents / chips though. But that won't rust.
02-27-22, 07:42 AM
#185
I never done clear bras. I always thought they were really protecting the car for the next owner of the vehicle. I like wear and tear as it gives me an excuse to purchase another vehicle. (-: I would rather spend the money on all the gadgets in the car as I will enjoy those more.
However, I see the attraction as they do help keep a car looking nice longer, albeit for the next owner.
However, I see the attraction as they do help keep a car looking nice longer, albeit for the next owner.
02-28-22, 09:12 AM
#186
Does the Xpel material on the headlights interfere with intensity or distance lighted by the headlights? Or does it retain heat in the headlight unit?
I installed weathertech film on a 2013 RX350. My new 2021 RX350 had film to all other areas except headlights. Thinking about getting it done. I have been very pleased with film products. Last RX only had partial hood protection....and of course the stones lefts chips on the rear section of the hood, the front looked great...they work
I installed weathertech film on a 2013 RX350. My new 2021 RX350 had film to all other areas except headlights. Thinking about getting it done. I have been very pleased with film products. Last RX only had partial hood protection....and of course the stones lefts chips on the rear section of the hood, the front looked great...they work
02-28-22, 09:35 AM
#187
Pole Position
Does the Xpel material on the headlights interfere with intensity or distance lighted by the headlights? Or does it retain heat in the headlight unit?
I installed weathertech film on a 2013 RX350. My new 2021 RX350 had film to all other areas except headlights. Thinking about getting it done. I have been very pleased with film products. Last RX only had partial hood protection....and of course the stones lefts chips on the rear section of the hood, the front looked great...they work
I installed weathertech film on a 2013 RX350. My new 2021 RX350 had film to all other areas except headlights. Thinking about getting it done. I have been very pleased with film products. Last RX only had partial hood protection....and of course the stones lefts chips on the rear section of the hood, the front looked great...they work
03-01-22, 06:52 AM
#188
03-01-22, 07:16 AM
#189
Does the Xpel material on the headlights interfere with intensity or distance lighted by the headlights? Or does it retain heat in the headlight unit?
I installed weathertech film on a 2013 RX350. My new 2021 RX350 had film to all other areas except headlights. Thinking about getting it done. I have been very pleased with film products. Last RX only had partial hood protection....and of course the stones lefts chips on the rear section of the hood, the front looked great...they work
I installed weathertech film on a 2013 RX350. My new 2021 RX350 had film to all other areas except headlights. Thinking about getting it done. I have been very pleased with film products. Last RX only had partial hood protection....and of course the stones lefts chips on the rear section of the hood, the front looked great...they work
No Light reduction impact for me. These headlamps are LED and do not get hot, hence no heat issue.
03-02-22, 09:24 AM
#191
Pole Position
I think it sounds pretty good. It is considerably less than I paid, but I also had the entire hood and front fenders done. I assume from this price you were quoted for just that initial 18” or so of the hood and fenders?
03-02-22, 09:38 AM
#192
03-03-22, 08:30 AM
#195
I had the dealer install their product, can't recall the name. 24" up the hood, bumper cover, fenders, backs of mirrors, door handle cups. $1000.00
Was following a contractor pickup towing a trailer last summer. A small bit of hardened material, likely clay, fell off the trailer and bounced up off the road onto my hood. Took out a nice gouge from the film, but didn't get through to the paint.
As far as the plastic bits and protection, that gets bashed up just as bad as the metal would. Anyone in Alberta was confirm; pickle (mix of sand, salt, tiny pebbles) is great for iced roads, bad for paint on any surface and of course, windshields.
I like the fact that it's easier to clean off the bug splatter from the film on the bumper cover using a more aggressive fibre sponge. Am not concerned about damage to the paint.
Was following a contractor pickup towing a trailer last summer. A small bit of hardened material, likely clay, fell off the trailer and bounced up off the road onto my hood. Took out a nice gouge from the film, but didn't get through to the paint.
As far as the plastic bits and protection, that gets bashed up just as bad as the metal would. Anyone in Alberta was confirm; pickle (mix of sand, salt, tiny pebbles) is great for iced roads, bad for paint on any surface and of course, windshields.
I like the fact that it's easier to clean off the bug splatter from the film on the bumper cover using a more aggressive fibre sponge. Am not concerned about damage to the paint.