View Poll Results: If cost was not an issue, would you apply a clear bra?
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11-01-2005, 07:19 AM
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My Ride: BMW 545iA Black Sapphire
Model Year: 2005
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I've seen it on JDN's 545i ( actually I didn't but Jim said it was there ) and wish I could get it here. Then you need to find someone who is experienced in this sort of stuff.
Will just have to continue with small paint touch-ups for the chips...
Will just have to continue with small paint touch-ups for the chips...
11-01-2005, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by andy545' date='Nov 1 2005, 11:19 AM
I've seen it? on JDN's 545i ( actually I didn't but Jim said it was there ) and wish I could get it here. Then you need to find someone who is experienced in this sort of stuff.
Will just have to continue with small paint touch-ups for the chips...
Will just have to continue with small paint touch-ups for the chips...
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11-01-2005, 08:51 AM
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Originally Posted by LyleAlzado' date='Nov 1 2005, 09:53 AM
Question... has anyone had a car with the clearbra for any length of time?? Does it fade your paint, over time?? My car will be black sapphire metallic... and I am purchasing it (keeping it for at least 5 years).
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11-01-2005, 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by fun2drive' date='Nov 1 2005, 09:58 AM
Is there a specific brand you guys would recommend? I just got my car last week and was thinking of installing one.
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11-01-2005, 08:59 AM
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My Ride: 2014 X5 xDrive 5.0 M Package Carbon Black Metallic/2008 M Roadster Imola Red
Originally Posted by m5lover' date='Nov 1 2005, 10:09 AM
[quote name='donv' date='Nov 1 2005, 07:37 AM'][quote name='billysunshine' date='Nov 1 2005, 09:28 AM']I posted this poll to get an overall opinion of the clearbra.? I have been thinking about a clear bra for my car but not sure.? Please poll up so I can get some feedback.
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11-01-2005, 10:07 AM
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My Ride: 2006 530i Sport
Silver Gray - Black Leather - Anthracite Maple
Manual Transmission
Premium Audio
Cold Weather Package
Rear sunshade
Sirius Radio
Autobahnd Roadblock (3M) film kit
All kits are different, and the more coverage you get the more you pay. Different markets can dictate higher costs as well - I'm sure that in Florida it's cheaper since a lot of tinting and stuff is done there for heat.
3M makes the only clearcoated film, which means you can wax it as you would paint. The older generations of the film did fade, but this has improved quite a bit. I went through a place that offers lifetime warranty on the work, and does the BMWs for several area dealerships. They also do the film for Ferarri and Maserati of Washington which is close by. The company they are affiliated with claims to be international - this is their website.
http://www.autobahndint.com/
They claim to have the only kit that wraps film under the front edge of the hood, where a lot of chips happen. They removed the roundel on my hood when applying the film, so there is no cutout for it, the film is actually underneath. I got the entire front, lights, mirrors, and edging for all four doors for $900 (they originally quoted me $1000). That was the final cost, including tax. I had researched and received quotes from about half a dozen places, and I couldn't do much better. Plus the lifetime warranty that isn't tied to that specific shop was very compelling.
3M makes the only clearcoated film, which means you can wax it as you would paint. The older generations of the film did fade, but this has improved quite a bit. I went through a place that offers lifetime warranty on the work, and does the BMWs for several area dealerships. They also do the film for Ferarri and Maserati of Washington which is close by. The company they are affiliated with claims to be international - this is their website.
http://www.autobahndint.com/
They claim to have the only kit that wraps film under the front edge of the hood, where a lot of chips happen. They removed the roundel on my hood when applying the film, so there is no cutout for it, the film is actually underneath. I got the entire front, lights, mirrors, and edging for all four doors for $900 (they originally quoted me $1000). That was the final cost, including tax. I had researched and received quotes from about half a dozen places, and I couldn't do much better. Plus the lifetime warranty that isn't tied to that specific shop was very compelling.
11-01-2005, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Don Juan' date='Nov 1 2005, 01:32 PM
Billysunshine, if you are in southflorida, please let us know if you find a local installer and how much 
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I am in Central Fla (Clearwater), but if I find someone, I will post.
11-01-2005, 12:50 PM
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My Ride: 2004 Silver Grey 545i, Steptronic, Black Leather, Poplar Trim, Sport Package, Logic7, Comfort Seats, Nav, PDC, Cold Weather Package, Sun Shades, X-pel clear bra
In my opinion this one of the better investments you can do with for your car. My e39 was loaded with chips on the front end. After a year + with my 545 with the clear bra, my car looks like new. I have the front bumper, hood, mirrors, and head lights covered.
I have the X-Pel kit and am very pleased. You can find an installer in your area on thier site.
http://www.xpel.com/
I have the X-Pel kit and am very pleased. You can find an installer in your area on thier site.
http://www.xpel.com/