amg_jim

First, I want to thank the members of this board for the outstanding advice both before and after my purchase of my C63. You're a great community, and now I want to contribute. I also want to state that I am not in any way affiliated with Premier Protective Film, just a very happy customer.

I enjoy driving my cars, and my last car collected a "road rash" of paint chips all over the front. Having just purchased a black C63 (of course I love it), I decided that I would protect it before it begins to collect chips. This is especially critical for the MB dark colors, as the factory undercoat is white, causing chips on dark paint to really stand out. I'm very picky, so I searched a number of car forums looking for the best solution. I kept coming across very positive reviews for Premier Protective Films's installation of a clear bra. I even contacted some of the reviewers directly, and they raved over the quality of the job. It turns out that dark colors, and especially black, shows everything, so it's essential to install the film correctly.

Anyway, I found out that Premier is currently located in Fremont, CA (they're working on opening another location in Southern California soon). I'm currently living in Santa Barbara, but I read that they occasionally make trips to service those of us who aren't local. I contacted them and it turned out that they were making a trip down through San Diego soon. I arranged a date and decided to install protection on the following:

Custom full hood
Custom full front fenders
Custom front bumper
Rocker panels
Inner front and rear wheel arches
Mirrors
Headlamps
Foglamps

They appeared on time (7:00AM) and started to work immediately in my garage. The work took most of the day for two of their most experienced installers, and let me tell you, these guys work so hard I really felt I was getting my money's worth. I was glad that I took the day off to watch them at work. See the attached pictures.

These guys are among the nicest and most professional people I have ever met. I'm so glad that I chose Premier. They are true artists, and my C63 looks fantastic! I can now enjoy my road trips and not worry about possible damage to the paint,

If any of you drop by Santa Barbara, you're welcome to arrange a time to come by and see their work.

Premier's contact information:

http://www.premiermobilegroup.com
sales@premiermobilegroup.com
510-623-1308

SebringSilver

Welcome to the forum, and congratulations on your new C63.

The clear bra looks good. I kind of wish I had done it for mine.

bushburninc63

niiiice, i had mines done a week after i bought the car, but it wasn't as "customized" as yours.

id64

Welcome!
Clear bra is one of the THE MUST things you do
Can I ask what is the final bill was?

And what is this enormous amounts of stickers on your windshield above MB signature?

SebringSilver

And how come the MB sticker in the windshield isn't transparent like it is on mine?

Mine is also a 2009 MY.

Azn_C300

Looks great! Premier did my full wrap too. Great people to work with and their customer service is excellent. Always ready to answer any questions. Custom wrap is definitely the way to go instead of those precut kits. When you get that ugly line running across your hood when dirty....yeah...


They changed the stickers in MY09. You can't get the old white signature ones anymore from dealership.

SebringSilver

No, I realize that. His C63 is also an '09, same as mine, yet he doesn't have the transparent signature sticker, whereas mine does.

Not a big deal or anything, but was just curious.

Jae Duk

MBUSA screwed us again?

Azn_C300

early 09 probably.... not MY09.5 I believe they switched over sometime in winter 08....at least at my dealership.

amg_jim

As Azn_C300 says, mine is an early 09. I know it was on the lot for some time. That's why I was able to negotiate a great price.

SebringSilver

Gotcha.

Anyway, enjoy the ride!

MUZZIE

They did a nice job.

Did they give you any special instructions regarding maintenance.I will be curious to see how it holds up ........Cheers

Azn_C300

They have two of their own products they recommend for that...




PF1 PRODUCTS: "Uncompromising Aesthetics and Protection"

Traditionally, plastic cleaners were the main source for cleaning paint protection film. However, these products were never designed specifically for clear bras. Chemicals within plastic cleaners can actually be harmful to the film if left on for an extended period of time. Certain propellants within aerosol canisters are responsible for excessively drying out the pores of the clear bra, which then leaves them open to the elements and yellowing.

PF1 Film Cleanse is a non-aerosol product that is designed specifically for the acrylic clear coat of today’s paint protection film. The clear coat on clear bras are very different from the clear coat on cars’ paint today, which is why Premier in early 2008 set out to develop a product that can properly clean paint protection film. The product will not dry out the pores of the film and does not carry any type of polish that can abrade the film. Film Cleanse is a deep cleaner with acrylic resins designed to lift the dirt off the film before cleaning / wiping. The product not only deep cleans, but it also does not strip the film of protective sealants and waxes. 16 oz bottle - $20

Crystalline - To properly protect the paint protection film on your car, Crystalline is your solution. Our chemists were directed to create the world’s first nano bonding sealer for all types of paint protection film. Not only does PF1 Crystalline assist in protecting your investment on the clear bra, but it also provides added depth to the film that has never been accomplished before. The product does not contain any dyes that can potentially yellow the clear bra. The design of the nano crystals within Crystalline will bond with the acrylic clear coat of your paint protection film providing a long-lasting protective coating that also adds a deep shine and gloss to your investment. Cure time for Crystalline is only 15 minutes vs. some paint sealants to take up to 8 hours to cure. Once the crystals bond to the pores of the film’s clear coat, removal of the residue is easy and does not flake to a powdery form. 16 oz bottle - $58 (lasts approximately 8-12 months).

PF1 Film Cleanse and PF1 Crystalline are the only products approved by Premier to not harm the paint protection film on your vehicle.

////AMG

were you parked on coast village two days ago? By the UPS store...saw a nice and clean black C63.

amg_jim

That was likely me.

I haven't see any other C63s in Santa Barbara or Montecito so far.

MB_Forever

I'm glad you decided to go with Premier, they're truly offer Grade A quality and highly professional service

C63newdude

No one seem to care how much it cost. Can you tell us how much it cost to do your clear coat?, if it was $5000 then I rather paint my car 10 times over and over but it it was $400-$500 maybe I would do it.

Here is my reference, I was given an estimated of $750 for all the components that you mentioned on your list. My source is the specialist on Broadway Tucson, AZ.

Price is the number one thing we should discuss here.

dacatz

good choice....btw u get one piece full hood or couple pieces....anywayz u will love it..my car did the same thing, plus lower half of all the doors and all the way to the quarters.....i know is crazy...but i think is worth it!....no matter how u paint your car 3 or 4 times, u will never get the same paint quality!