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R50/53 I just had a Clear Bra Installed!

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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 02:49 PM
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Thanks to Octane Guy for the referral. I got it all done for about half of the dealer price and it looks very nice. This is a great product because I want protection but hate the look of the black vinyl bras.



If you are in the LA area, I would highly recommend Brian White at Auto Express. http://www.autoexprs.com/ 310-676-5585
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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Rick:

How much you paid? The best local quote I have gotten so far (X-Pel clearbra) is $450 installed for my MCS. I think the price is brutal. I also don't want to put a Vinyl bra either but still seeking for better prices...Otherwise the $89 Colgan Custom vinyl bra will have to do for the time being.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 03:21 PM
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Congrats on the clear bra. Do you have a digicam? If so, could you post pics. I just installed one myself and I want to see how it looks compared to a professional's job. I am not sure if I like the look of it on mine right now. Thanks
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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>>Congrats on the clear bra. Do you have a digicam? If so, could you post pics. I just installed one myself and I want to see how it looks compared to a professional's job. I am not sure if I like the look of it on mine right now. Thanks

I am picking up a used vynil bra for $50.00. will use for the track only....
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 06:58 PM
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I would take pictures but nothing would show because it is nearly invisible. There is a line across the bonnet and some very small stretch marks that should come out when it cures.

The cost was $405 including tax.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 08:52 PM
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I have some pictures of mine here, and some pictures and description of the install here.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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I bought my clearbra from Ryan at http://www.autoclearguard.com
as soon as i pickedup the car as it has the aftermarket aero kit.

Installed it myself. took about 3 hours but it wasn't really hard to do,
just time consuming. The install went well.

I installed the headlight, marker, and foglight protectors too. :smile:

It's good to put wax on it every so often. Im currently putting on
Meguiar's new TechWax (polymer) and its super smooth.

 
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