JCW Questions about body protection film on a JCW aero body kit
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Questions about body protection film on a JCW aero body kit
Getting ready to order a MY/B 2008 MCS with the JCW aero body kit, which I plan to protect with body protection film, e.g., Invisishield.
Which companies' body protection film would you suggest I consider (or avoid)?
What should I expect to pay for such protection (on a JCW aero body kit).
Should I have my Mini dealer install it (most likely from an outside source), or
should I use a firm that specializes in such work?
Lastly, who's likely to cost more, and who's likely to do a better job?
Thanks, in advance, for any advice you can share with me.
Which companies' body protection film would you suggest I consider (or avoid)?
What should I expect to pay for such protection (on a JCW aero body kit).
Should I have my Mini dealer install it (most likely from an outside source), or
should I use a firm that specializes in such work?
Lastly, who's likely to cost more, and who's likely to do a better job?
Thanks, in advance, for any advice you can share with me.
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I got the same "ClearBra" type of thing on my car, I don't have the JCW aero kit. I just had it done at a local place that does that sort of stuff and tinting, because of course the dealer costs way more...I think my dealer wanted like $1500 and had it done for $600 for the same thing, just went to a different place.
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or you can go the ebay route and install yourself!! thats what i did... it doesnt look perfect but it only cost 150... i think if i had another go at it i could definitely make it look really nice, since now i know what i am doing and have figured out a few tricks to make the film do what i want!
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I have the clear bra installed and best money I have spent. I personally do not have the time to install myself, the cost-benefit factor is not enough so I ended up paying. Not sure if some of the installers have all the specs already to cut the film to fit the JCW... anyone care to comment...
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the dealers most likely just going to subcontract it out, better to skip the middleman for cost & responsibility. odds are you can contact the dealership parts department and order their pre-cut invisishield and install it yourself. plenty of DIY guides online.
you may even find a mini owner nearby who can help out
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?p=619021
not sure if it's still the case or not, but some of the 3M stuff is notorious for yellowing.
you may even find a mini owner nearby who can help out
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...d.php?p=619021
not sure if it's still the case or not, but some of the 3M stuff is notorious for yellowing.
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or you can go the ebay route and install yourself!! thats what i did... it doesnt look perfect but it only cost 150... i think if i had another go at it i could definitely make it look really nice, since now i know what i am doing and have figured out a few tricks to make the film do what i want!
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Check out a business http://autobahndint.com/home.html they are used by my local dealer and they get $595 but guarantee it for the life of the car. They do recommend waxing with a non-abrasive wax to bring out the shine. They call their product "Roadblock"
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