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5th Gear
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From: Clifton, Virginia
Scarlett had her Xpel Clear Bra installed last week. Looks great. You barely notice it's there, and I mean, you really have to look close and hard to see the border line. The installer had her sitting in the Sun for most of the day after installation checking for micro bubbles and other things. Was really surprised at how malleable the film is at about 120 degrees F. Really relieved to finally have the protection up front.
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The dealers always subcontract with a local service provider. You have to use specific tools to install the protective film. My installer was a local installer. My understanding is that you can negotiate lower prices than what the dealers offer.
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From: Clifton, Virginia
Thanks. I thought I once heard $500 mentioned, but I'm unsure.
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
My clear bra is rather polished in look, but also, a light polish can be used on the clear bra anyway. Our Lil Raggi is Pepper White And it is almost impossible to tell where the clear bra starts and ends. Also, I didn't have the hood done on account of the line they make. The clear bra has already saved the paint on my front bumper already. Like yesterday!
Bill
Bill
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From: Salt Lake City, UT
My clear bra is rather polished in look, but also, a light polish can be used on the clear bra anyway. Our Lil Raggi is Pepper White And it is almost impossible to tell where the clear bra starts and ends. Also, I didn't have the hood done on account of the line they make. The clear bra has already saved the paint on my front bumper already. Like yesterday!
Bill
Bill
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From: Western Suburbs of Illinois
Dave, was that from the dealer, or independent shop?
Coordinator :: Eastern Iowa MINIs
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Nothing like the unexpected "Cooper" or "Mini" sign of opportunity. Glad you captured it! 
I wonder how many of us would confess to snapping a portrait in front of a "Mini-Storage" Unit? I know I have.
I wonder how many of us would confess to snapping a portrait in front of a "Mini-Storage" Unit? I know I have.
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From: Des Moines, Iowa
thank you for the thumbs up. Starting to think about Winter tires for Lil Raggi. I drove in some snow with these tires, believe it or not in May in snow, but I don't think that I can go thru this next Winter with them. I used Michelin ICE's on the JCW, but I might try Blizzaks this time. Price and performance.
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From: Nr. Boston, MA
thank you for the thumbs up. Starting to think about Winter tires for Lil Raggi. I drove in some snow with these tires, believe it or not in May in snow, but I don't think that I can go thru this next Winter with them. I used Michelin ICE's on the JCW, but I might try Blizzaks this time. Price and performance.
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