I would like to have one thread where information is listed showing price paid for the 3M Clear Bra install, where it was done, overall rating of the product and installer (1 is low and 10 is excellent), car used, and what parts were protected. Please keep the posts to this topic only so that we can more effectively use this thread as a reference and not another simply discussion thread. Here is an example of what I am looking for here:

(* Information below is for example purposes to show what I am looking for. *)

Installer: Neverland Motorsports

Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Car: 2002 Honda S2000

Price: $395

Product Rating: 10

Installer Rating: 10

Protected: Hood, front bumper, front fenders, both mirrors

 

Installer: Coastal Tinting

Location: Milford, CT

Car: 2002 Honda S2000

Price: $550 labor & material

Product Rating: 10

Installer Rating: 9 ( only because I need my mirrors redone )

Protected: Hood, front bumper, front fenders, both mirrors, chin spoiler

 

Installer: Rob Freeman of Proform
Location: Ellicott City, MD
Car: 2004 Honda S2000
Price: $700
Product Rating: 10 (but have only had it for a couple of weeks)
Installer Rating: 10
Protected: Hood, Front Bumper, Side Mirrors, Front Fenders, Headlights, Door Edges

 

In my experience the 3M films exhibit a slight orange peel appearance that some other films seem to lack.

 

I think the type of clearbra would be helpful too, as there are so many brands.

 

moving back up once more...

 

Order it from InvincaShield, and do it yourself!

 

I feel the need to contribute to this thread,

I just got mine done today!

Car:
2005 Silverstone metallic

Location:
Albuquerque, NM

Installer:
The Tint and Trim Factory

Install:
10

Product:
10 (3m)

Price paid:
$385

Protected:
Bumper, 12" hood, matching fenders, mirrors and mirror masts

To be fair I should say the installer cut me a deal, since I tinted the windows and did the clear bra at the same time. Paid $175 for all three windows, and $385 for the clear bra. I got the estimate in writing, and when I went back to get it done, the poor guy at the counter had to go back and check with the manager to see if they could actually do it that cheap. In the end they did a SUPERB job, this was not a pre-cut kit, they custom cut the car. The edge lines are almost nonexistant, and no stretch lines.

EDIT: Today is 1/10/05, and I had to take the car back today. Apparently when they were applying the tint to the passenger window the tint was scratched. The manager was very nice and didn't argue about replacing it, no questions asked. Overall i'd prefer it to be done right the first time but I think I was treated very well.

 

EuroAutoConcepts:

Car:
2005 Porsche Cayenne S

Location:
Reston, VA

Installer:
EuroAutoConcepts, Inc.
Install:

10

Product:
10 (3m)

Price paid:
$695full custom kit

Protected:
bumper, hood, headlight, fender flares, doors and mirrors.

Ask for Phoenix

PM me for details, i think each kit varies in price.

 

I've been calling around the Washington, DC metro area (northern VA, etc.) and it appears that most of the "authorized" installers listed on 3m's website are looking to charge $600-$700 for application on my front bumper & underspoiler. Now, is it just me or is this a bit high? I mean, I can repaint my front end at the same interval I'd be replacing the clear bra for a lot cheaper.

Am I missing something here? Being overcharged?