[fivepntohh]

Im considering getting this because of all the highway driving im going to be doing, but i have yet to see any actual pics of this installed on the front of a car. Anybody know of any pics out there?

And if you guys have any opinion of the stuff?

[mds82]

i've got a pic at home from a Mini that had the clear bra. it is noticable...

[Josh49]

Here is a thread to a bunch of pictures of my e90 with the clear bra. You can judge whether or not you can see it... (Scrolling through I couldn't see it on any of them)

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...t=ultimate+mod

PS. It is on there too!! (Just in case you don't believe that I have it)

[Jesse Wilson]

I strongly recomend it, I will never have another car without it........


Jesse

[andrew 330i]

i have a full kit on everyone of my cars... this will include the 330 in june...

[fivepntohh]

I just got a quote of 1268.00 installed. Doesnt this sound kinda steep?

[ed328ci]

Originally Posted by fivepntohh

I just got a quote of 1268.00 installed. Doesnt this sound kinda steep?

Yes. Very steep. Try to find a 3rd party certified 3m installer in your area. I had mine installed for the same price as what BMW charges for the PARTS ALONE!

Ed

[Josh49]

Originally Posted by fivepntohh

I just got a quote of 1268.00 installed. Doesnt this sound kinda steep?

Holy shit... yes.. Even at the stealership it was only $700. So anything more than $700 is a complete ripoff...

[saini023]

here is a pic i took in the rain becuase its easier to see where the clear bra ends..when the car is clean..you cant even notice it....i dont regret it all..

[Jesse Wilson]

Mine was right at $1100 for 20% tint all the way around and the full 3M kit including the whole front bumper, the front of the hood and fenders, all 4 door handles and the rear trunk deck.

Worth every penny, but make sure you get a installer who knows what they are doing.

Jesse

[Arby 330]

i have it on my jet black 330, and i am not so sure if i could go back in time.... if i would do it again. When the car is perfectly clean its only sort of noticable. When it gets only a little bet dirty though, it is completly obvious. The edge of the clear bra becomes a light color which shows against the black car. Most of the time when people see it they ask me, "who keyed you?" On the other hand it has definitley protected my car againgst dings and scrathes.

But let me pose a question: If im afriad to take the clear-bra off due to the probable line that has fromed against it and the possible discoloration under it, have i really saved myself anything?

[Jesse Wilson]

The film shouldn't be UV protected so your car should fade the same. The line may be a possibilty depending on how you took care of the paint. Removing it can be a chore though and somewhat expensive.

Black is definitely the color it is most obvious on (as you well know) but all the paint chips on my front bumper and hood of my last black car were alot more noticible. If you dont like washing your car twice a week then black is not the color for you. I personally would probably not get another black car.


Jesse

[Arby 330]

i have it on my jet black 330, and i am not so sure if i could go back in time.... if i would do it again. When the car is perfectly clean its only sort of noticable. When it gets only a little bet dirty though, it is completly obvious. The edge of the clear bra becomes a light color which shows against the black car. Most of the time when people see it they ask me, "who keyed you?" On the other hand it has definitley protected my car againgst dings and scrathes.

But let me pose a question: If im afriad to take the clear-bra off due to the probable line that has fromed against it and the possible discoloration under it, have i really saved myself anything?

[andrew 330i]

does anyone offer rocker panel coverage?

[bavarian19]

I have mine on that covers the front bumper, front side of the fenders, lights and mirror caps. It has saved me from numerous rock chips, and is only noticeable up close. When its clean, you have to be on top of it to see it...

[bavarian19]

somewhat close picture of my E90... tell me if you see my clear bra...

[agarbati]

I have the BMW bra, but haven't put it on yet and plan to use it for longer interstate driving, not in the city. I've read some people compare a clear film to a bra and say they prefer the clear film. But if you're willing to just use the bra for trips and remove it afterwards, I would go with that instead of a film.

I had the bra on my previous car and it used to take me 5 minutes to put on, and 5 to take off - well worth the protection from gravel thrown up by 18 wheelers on interstates.

[Jesse Wilson]

A cloth/leather bra is the best way to scuff and scratch your nice paint job. I would never even think about useing a clip on bra, but to each thier own........


Jesse

[Romulus]

the tint shop in town that the bmw dealership uses quoted me $400 for a full front kit.. i can hardly imagine paying that, let alone over 1000.. that's just painful.

[Dev330]

Yeah I also installed the 3M paint protector on my BM front bumper, bonnet and fenders. No regrets the line is noticeable probably more so because the car is black, It would imagine it to be more subtle on a lighter colour car. Ill post some pic tomorrow so you can see, It’s been on for about 1 year now

[Dev330]

here you go pics of my BM with film

[Desert Bimmer]

Originally Posted by Jesse Wilson

The film shouldn't be UV protected so your car should fade the same. The line may be a possibilty depending on how you took care of the paint. Removing it can be a chore though and somewhat expensive.

Black is definitely the color it is most obvious on (as you well know) but all the paint chips on my front bumper and hood of my last black car were alot more noticible. If you dont like washing your car twice a week then black is not the color for you. I personally would probably not get another black car.


Jesse

Hey Jesse
I see your also in AZ. Who did your install if I may ask? Thanks