dr. ss

how much are u guys paying?

im getting quoted 1400--1500 for full frontal coverage, bumper, full hood, full fenders, headlights using xpel nano self healing film...

ksalno

I was quoted about 1200 for the "package" + 800 for a full hood and fenders and was offered a 10% discount, so it was about 1800. I added rocker panels and trunk lip protection so my total was close to 2400 all in.

Karl

AMG E Power

dont put nasty flim on a beautiful car ! get someone who knows what they are doing to polish and put some opti coat pro on it

ksalno

I had Opticoat put on the doors, roof and back half of the car. As good as it is, Opticoat isn't going to prevent rock chips.

vdubpower

i paid 2100 for full hood and fenders tucked, bumpers, a pillars, door sills, side mirrors, lights and rear trunk bumper area

dr. ss

I daily drive it in Chicago. It's black, and roads are ruthless up here in winter months, getting film and then opticoat on top of it

335X-ray

I had partial hood, bumper, rocker panels for $669. Full hood would have been around $500 more if I remember correctly. Had opticoat over bra and rest of car.

As someone said, opticoat won't protect from chips, sand, salt, debris...

X

AMG E Power

Ok gotcha but, how are u going to put opti coat on top of the film ? It's made to be bonded with the clear coat.

335X-ray

Yes, it can be applied to anything on the car's exterior except glass (per the manufacturer). Many people apply it over a clear bra.

X

dr. ss

U can opticoat over the clear brain fact it makes it deeper and shinier with the opticoat on it

vdubpower

u can opticoat on clear bra, but im not sure its good for the bra. ive researched on the detailing forums about this while, back and found varying thoughts...remember opticoat is just a hydrophobic chemical sealant...doesnt last forever, as clear bra is sorta the same...wont last forever either....

ive got xpel ultimate and i will wax it but not use my dual action on it....luckily with a silver car no need to.....dont for get to clay your car

dr. ss

It's fine

Incon306

You get what you pay for with clear bra installations. The installer is absolutely critical otherwise you can end up with a total hack job, exposed edges, razor blade cuts in your brand new paint, stretch marks, heat gun damage, etc... Just find the BEST installer and pay whatever they charge. Otherwise don't bother installing a clear bra as a poor clear bra install looks 10x worst than rock chips look. JMHO!

vdubpower

+1000000000 to above

dr. ss

Good advice

skokkosis

I paid 1,400 for Avery's Clear Bra (Full Hood, Fenders, Bumper, Headlights, Mirrors)

I am very happy with it.

dr. ss

Paid 1450 for a full front end bra with expel. Very happy with results wish I hD done it sooner already got Rock chips even after 4,000 miles

dr. ss

Full clear bra front end with opticoat. Car got a 2-3 step paint correction as well, then opticoat. Looks fab.

Aicdetail.com
Lustrdetail.com

R the guys that did it

vdubpower

they did the correction before the clear bra right...

dr. ss

No they paint corrected after clear bra was put on, y?

vdubpower

so they are correcting the clear coat on a brand new clear bra???

paint correction should be done on the clear coat of the actual car, not the clear bra.....

down the road u can correct the clear bra, but it takes expert hands and technique/product to put a dual action polisher on the bra itself and not haze it...

in terms of opticoat, im not sold on it....seen some good, some bad things....its a hydrophobic polymer layer which is fine, but it deosnt last forever.....i just dont know if its something that the clear bras are made for.....i wouldnt want to affect the self healing properties of the clear bra by putting a harder polymer on it..

dr. ss

Yeah it's the new thing called bra correction. I'm sold on opticoat., no one said it lasts forever

zibby43

I do not mean to hijack this thread but I thought it unnecessary to start a new one.

Does clear bra even do anything? I mean if a rock hits the car, isn't it going to tear right through the film?

jimxyz

Is anyone putting a clear bra on a leased car? It's my first lease and I feel like i want to do it because I have always put one on my cars. But I guess I don't really have to worry about it - ?

Microbead

Congrats, smart investment to do now. Looks great.