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#40 of 49 Re: Invisible Mask [hky] by zekeman1 Nov 26, 2007 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: hky (Nov 26, 2007 1:16 pm) Totally agree - I've seen it done as well and patience/skill are key. Z
#41 of 49 Clear Mask / Paint Protection Experience by dajat Jan 23, 2008 (10:58 pm)
After reviewing the useful info in the "...Clear Plastic Bra...." section of this forum, and checking with some installers in the Raleigh, NC area I got the clear mask / bra / paint protection film applied to my '08 G35x (white 4 door sedan). My observations of the experience follow: There are a number of paint protection films out there, but some of the most popular products are made by just a few companies, 3M (http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Scotchgard-PPF/Home/) and CP Films (http://www.cpfilms.com/products.html) possibly being the largest. In my area 3M sells a product under the Scotchguard name. CP Films has a product called Llumar. Sellers of each say theirs is the best. My conclusion is that they area comparable products. The two installers I checked were Formula One and 3M Window Tinting (http://www.raleighwindowtinting.com/). I used the latter (3M Window Tinting) because their installer Todd Shields was highly knowledgeable, was willing to provide references, AND had a slot available today. The bumper, part of the hood, part of the mirrors, lights, and front fenders were done. It is all but invisible. So far I am very pleased. I am going on a 900 mile trip next week and am glad I was able to get it done before going on the road. The total was $740.00. Apparently cost of the job is based on difficulty. At 3M the scale is 1 - 5; with 5 being the most difficult. The 07 / 08 G35 models are rated 4; not counting the headlights. They seem to make it a 5. Installation took 3.5 hours. One final note. The installer told me not to run the bi-Xenon headlights for 24 hours to allow the film on the headlights to cure. I almost didn't get home before it was dark. So far, so good. Should anything post-worthy occur going forward I'll drop a line.
#42 of 49 Re: Infiniti G35 - Clear Plastic Bra [zekeman1] by hpgator Feb 27, 2008 (1:43 pm)
Replying to: zekeman1 (May 27, 2007 7:53 pm) The dealer here had it on their demo car and was recommending it to me if I purchased one. They didn't say who made it, but it was an obvious clear bra (car was red) that I saw immediately upon looking at the car. I'm sure it's worth it, but they wanted $650 to install it.
#43 of 49 Installation time by jortuno Mar 15, 2008 (9:23 am)
I was told by one dealer in Long Island NY that the installation of the Clear Bra would take two full days, claiming they want the film to adhere properly. Is this the normal timeframe to install? I was wondering if some of you could share your opinions on this. - Thanks Replies to this message: zekeman1 (Mar 15, 2008 11:31 am) jortuno (Mar 15, 2008 1:42 pm) zekeman1 (Mar 15, 2008 1:53 pm)
#44 of 49 Re: Installation time [jortuno] by zekeman1 Mar 15, 2008 (11:31 am)
Replying to: jortuno (Mar 15, 2008 9:23 am) Mine was done one morning along with window tinting and picked it up in the afternoon. Depends on how much coverage you have - maybe they're just being over cautious. Z Replies to this message: jortuno (Mar 15, 2008 1:42 pm) zekeman1 (Mar 15, 2008 1:53 pm)
#45 of 49 Re: Installation time [zekeman1] by jortuno Mar 15, 2008 (1:42 pm)
Replying to: zekeman1 (Mar 15, 2008 11:31 am) Thanks Z, The two days was for the following: Fender Wings, Hood and Front Bumper. To me two days to install these seems a bit long. Replies to this message: zekeman1 (Mar 15, 2008 1:53 pm)
#46 of 49 Re: Installation time [jortuno] by zekeman1 Mar 15, 2008 (1:53 pm)
Replying to: jortuno (Mar 15, 2008 1:42 pm) I had those done plus the backs of both mirrors - I think they're being extra cautious. You might check to see how long they've been in business/experience level. Place I took mine does very high end cars (Ferrari, Lamborghini, etc), so I figured they knew what they're doing. Z
#47 of 49 re: clear bra or Armorcoat? by bocatrip Mar 27, 2009 (7:40 pm)
We now have a choice of the traditional clear bra or Armorcoat paint protection which is a spray on clear coat. The advantage of the armorcoat is that the line at the edge of the hood is not noticeable and when anything hits the bumper or hood, it doesn't leave a mark or tear as it does with the clear bra. The cost is about the same for both. You can look it up on line to get more info and even see a video of it's application.
#48 of 49 just installed in BK by plu Jul 01, 2009 (5:48 pm)
I just had mine installed today in BK, in boro park. I have a black BMW 3 series. I bought the front precut online from invisiblemask.com, bumper only, and had Audio Depot install their own bumper protector on the back. They claimed they used Llumar and that it has a clear coat, but there is a noticeable difference in the shine. The invisimask material i got from invisiblemask.com was much shinier and looked like it wasnt there, but the one they used was dull. Also, they didnt line up the kit too well, and left a couple of big bubbles. The cost of installation was $150 for the back, and $100 for the front. The kit was $150 from invisiblemask.com. There is another installer who seemed very professional at the Sunoco gas station on 65th st and 8th avenue, named Danny, and he guaranteed his work, but he charged $100 more and only used 3M, scotchguard. If i had known the Audio depot quality was so much worse, i would have gone with him. I am going to recommend my friend to him and see how that turns out. btw, Invisiblemask.com didnt respond to any emails or send my kit until i opened a dispute with American express, 1 week later.

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