Bra to protect front? HELP!
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There are two major brands available. Usually, only one or the other is available in an area. They both use the same 3-M material. The difference is in the way the cut the pattern. Both, of course, claim to be the best.
The two companies are Stongard and Invinca-shield. Both have sites on the web. You can find a local dealer from the web site.
I had the Stongard put on my black E-500. It is not ugly and has sure saved the front of my car from rock chips. One problem with the swooped hood on the E is that some small rocks can hit higher than the plastic covers.
I paid in the neighborhood of $500. for the hood and headlight protection.
The two companies are Stongard and Invinca-shield. Both have sites on the web. You can find a local dealer from the web site.
I had the Stongard put on my black E-500. It is not ugly and has sure saved the front of my car from rock chips. One problem with the swooped hood on the E is that some small rocks can hit higher than the plastic covers.
I paid in the neighborhood of $500. for the hood and headlight protection.
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www.xpel.com is another one, they use the 3M product.
etenn, did you have yours installed at the dealer?
etenn, did you have yours installed at the dealer?
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Originally posted by BOBOYDDS
Thanks! Is one more recommended by consumers than the other?
Thanks! Is one more recommended by consumers than the other?
I would not recommend doing it yourself unless you are really into working with large sticky pieces of plastic.
As to which one is best....I think what really matters is the installer that puts it on.
My car is obsidian black so it shows more than any other color would. I was very concerned but it was ok. It can hardly be detected on any of the silvers.
I will have it installed on my replacement car when I get it next week.
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2010 E550
Re: Sorry STKLAW
Originally posted by Dr Chill
But that bra look fugly. I think it pays to spend a little more and get the clear protection if you need it.
But that bra look fugly. I think it pays to spend a little more and get the clear protection if you need it.
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Originally posted by BOBOYDDS
Etenn, do you have any pics of your car?
Etenn, do you have any pics of your car?
You really cant see the clear material until you are right on top and then it is just a line. It covers the hood from just behind the Star and across above the lights. The bumpers are covered also. The mirrors are also protected.
Last edited by etenn; Aug 9, 2003 at 03:03 PM.
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Originally posted by STKLAW
etenn,
Did you black out your grill?
etenn,
Did you black out your grill?
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Just wondering if anyone has ever tried to put that 3M material on the entire car to protect the entire paint. I'm sure that would cost a whole bunch of money but that wold stop small dings and scratches. Also swirl marks and salt on the road.
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Originally posted by khiemvy
go to your dealer and ask for autobahnd. I had mine installed front and back for $750. I would recommand to do the back, just in case some people hit you from behind.
go to your dealer and ask for autobahnd. I had mine installed front and back for $750. I would recommand to do the back, just in case some people hit you from behind.
The product we are talking about protects your hood from rock chips...not accidents.
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I had a Colgan Bra for my E320 but sent it back. Colgan had a problem with the bra fluttering over the inner lights and redesigned the bra so it wouldn't flutter. They sent me one of the redesigened ones but it fluttered at 70mph. I sent it back and talked with them for 2 months to see what could be done to stop the flutter. They didn't seem to care enough to get around to try to fix the problem. I ended up asking for a refund which they did.
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Originally posted by JimPurdy
I had a Colgan Bra for my E320 but sent it back.
I had a Colgan Bra for my E320 but sent it back.
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You can get the colgen bra from a lot of internet dealers or maybe from colgen direct. Just do a search on the net. I forgot where I got min. I had the flapping problem but I just twisted the straps inside the hood before I hooked them in order to make them real tight and it stopped flapping. I really like the protection for road trips.
Brad
Brad
