Aftermarket work north of Denver?
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Denver Colorado
I can't answer you on where to get the bra done, but I can answer you about the stripes.
In short, yes. In fact, many graphics folks recommend stripes over bra. Myself, I am a victim of stripes below. As such there's a fine space on either side of my stripe, where the bra 'tents' up to bridge the difference in height. That little gap has allowed seasons of dirt and grime to get in and run adjascent to the stripes. It's not terribly noticable, but I can see it and think it looks bad. Especially on my pepper white.
If the bra is under the stripes you run no risk of a similar perdiciment, and you'll be able to change/remove the stripes later without applying a new clearbra. If I had my preference my bra would be under the stripes, but the previous owner made that decision for me.
Good luck with your decisions!
In short, yes. In fact, many graphics folks recommend stripes over bra. Myself, I am a victim of stripes below. As such there's a fine space on either side of my stripe, where the bra 'tents' up to bridge the difference in height. That little gap has allowed seasons of dirt and grime to get in and run adjascent to the stripes. It's not terribly noticable, but I can see it and think it looks bad. Especially on my pepper white.
If the bra is under the stripes you run no risk of a similar perdiciment, and you'll be able to change/remove the stripes later without applying a new clearbra. If I had my preference my bra would be under the stripes, but the previous owner made that decision for me.
Good luck with your decisions!
3rd Gear
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Colorado
Thanks that is good to know because my car will also be PW.
I will probably take it right away to a clear bra place in Denver so I do not run the chance of chips on the ride from Denver to C. Springs. I can get the stripes done later.
I will probably take it right away to a clear bra place in Denver so I do not run the chance of chips on the ride from Denver to C. Springs. I can get the stripes done later.
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4th Gear
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Longmont, CO
I had my 07 done at Rays Reduction on Mainstreet in Longmont. He did a great, quality job. He's in his 40's and has been doing it for years - no kids working for him who just started two weeks ago like some of the places I've seen. Two of my co-workers had an Audi TT and RX8 done and theirs came out well two. None of us have had to go back for any issues. He'll even put several samples of brands and shades on your driver's side window so you can drive with them to see how they look in different light and see how you like them at night. This helped me pick out a brand and shade that looked just right with my dark silver and black Mini and one that wasn't too dark at night.
[edit:]Oh crimeny. Ray Reductions is the name of the place. My bad![/edit]
Thanks,
~Neal
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