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Old 10-19-2007, 05:54 PM
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I'm getting my new 07 Touring next week.
I was sent to a tint shop to get clear bra.
What's your opinions far as price?

Hood & back of mirrors $383.92
Front bumper $479.92
Headlights $125.00
Retail total: $988.84

-25% Final price is $741.63 + tax.

Seems like a lot of $ to me but I haven't a clue?
Old 10-19-2007, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Bary626
I'm getting my new 07 Touring next week.
I was sent to a tint shop to get clear bra.
What's your opinions far as price?

Hood & back of mirrors $383.92
Front bumper $479.92
Headlights $125.00
Retail total: $988.84

-25% Final price is $741.63 + tax.

Seems like a lot of $ to me but I haven't a clue?
rip off , pass

got all mine as quoted for $500! Tell the guy to GFH!
Old 10-19-2007, 06:01 PM
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DON'T DO IT! Buy the pre-cut genuine 3M kit on eBay for $175. An install shouldn't cost more than $200. I got quoted $175 for install.
Old 10-19-2007, 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by zand02max
rip off , pass
Thanks, just what I thought.
I will look for another place.
Old 10-19-2007, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Arnold K.
DON'T DO IT! Buy the pre-cut genuine 3M kit on eBay for $175. An install shouldn't cost more than $200. I got quoted $175 for install.
Excellent info: thanks much!
Old 10-19-2007, 06:15 PM
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Absolutely +1 to Arnold K's reply. Be mindful, however, that while a clear bra will protect againt stone chips, etc., even a high quality clear bra will leave visible lines over time as to where it starts and stops- for example, on large surfaces such as hood and fenders. So, if your clear bra covers only 40% of the hood, you will eventually see a demarcation line. This is also true as to how high on the fenders it goes. (the front bumper is totally covered) Long story short, there seems to be no easy, cheap,or totally effective way to keep the stone magnet of a Z's front end pristine.
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and be careful for the idiot installers who razor blade your paint!
Old 10-19-2007, 07:18 PM
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Got mine cut and sent to my door. Just looking for an affordable and legit installer that can drive to my house and install it here. I don't want to risk driving it off and having some chips on my bumper. Anyone recommend a mobile installer that will drive up to the HD in Socal?
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had all that done on my 06 for 495.00. they are ripping you off!!
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Originally Posted by oddjobbb
had all that done on my 06 for 495.00. they are ripping you off!!
Just don't follow closely and you'll be fine.
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I did my 06 myself, paid ~$300 for the whole thing... (hood, fenders, front bumper, mirrors, door protectors, and headlights).
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