Looking for clear bra installer

ChunkyCrisp · 09-26-2010, 08:22 PM

Just moved to the DC area this past week and am waiting on delivery of my 2011 e90 M3. Its on the Sunlight Ace and is set to arrive stateside on 1 October. Not sure how long it will take to arrive at the dealer once it gets to the states, but I'm figuring another couple of weeks. I'd like to get the clear bra on as soon as I get the car so I'm shopping around for installers. Any recommendations?

1N54E92 · 09-26-2010, 11:14 PM

HIGHLY recommended and very close to where you are.. RajaVentureshield !! send him a PM.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...+ventureshield

richardbb85 · 09-27-2010, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by 1ntense135i

HIGHLY recommended and very close to where you are.. RajaVentureshield !! send him a PM.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...+ventureshield

wut's the avg price for a clear bra install?

Ben335 · 09-27-2010, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by richardbb85

wut's the avg price for a clear bra install?

It depends on how much coverage you want. Some only do the front bumper and part of the hood. Others will wrap the whole hood, fenders, bumpers, mirrors. This obviously gives the most protection, but wrapping the entire hood will remove the line that some people don't like the look of. I just wrapped my front bumper, painted reflectors, and headlights.

You should see prices from $350-1400 or so, depending on how much you get covered.

rsimm750 · 09-27-2010, 08:19 AM

+1 for Raja

MDyDinanM · 09-27-2010, 08:31 AM

I paid $1,175 for Cliff at Auto Armor. he did my M5. Price included whole front bumper, entire hood, both fenders, and side view mirrors.

my review:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425234

1N54E92 · 09-27-2010, 03:49 PM

Did you PM Raja ? he's usually booked out few weeks in advance so I would suggest calling him early.

ChunkyCrisp · 09-28-2010, 09:12 PM

I'll let everyone know how it turns out

dardeca · 10-06-2010, 11:53 AM

Anyone have a better way to contact Raja? His PM box is full.

1N54E92 · 10-10-2010, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by dardeca

Anyone have a better way to contact Raja? His PM box is full.

try again. He just sent me a message yesterday.

Got_Leather · 10-18-2010, 11:18 PM

Remember to have ANY areas that will be covered with clear bra polished to perfection FIRST. Having the paint under the clear bra swirl free is a big deal in the final outcome.

B. Auberlin · 10-19-2010, 05:06 AM

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Remember to have ANY areas that will be covered with clear bra polished to perfection FIRST. Having the paint under the clear bra swirl free is a big deal in the final outcome.

I know you're hyped b/c you just got a stellar review. And I've seen your work and you definitly know what you're doing... unlike a lot of other "detailer" posers around here... but don't get it twisted. Any truly premium clear-bra shop will know how to properly correct paint, but it is some hard ass work no doubt so props to you and have at it. But..... you should edify yourself, swirls in paint will totally disappear under properly installed premium paint-protection-film. The film essentially acts as a layer of clear, i.e. even if a paint repair with color and no clear and then PPF laid over it you can't tell.

Got_Leather · 10-19-2010, 09:35 AM

Well from my experience, having the area underneath the clear bra taking care of first, made a HUGE different to say the least. That's all I'm saying.

ase2dais · 10-19-2010, 08:50 PM

... and actually Ive seen it get clay bar first before the clear bra is installed

09-26-2010, 08:22 PM	#1
ChunkyCrisp New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 IB M3 E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. VA iTrader: (0)	Looking for clear bra installer Just moved to the DC area this past week and am waiting on delivery of my 2011 e90 M3. Its on the Sunlight Ace and is set to arrive stateside on 1 October. Not sure how long it will take to arrive at the dealer once it gets to the states, but I'm figuring another couple of weeks. I'd like to get the clear bra on as soon as I get the car so I'm shopping around for installers. Any recommendations?
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09-26-2010, 11:14 PM	#2
1N54E92 Colonel 81 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	HIGHLY recommended and very close to where you are.. RajaVentureshield !! send him a PM. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...+ventureshield __________________ *"Join the BMWCCA today! referral member # is 423910"* F30 328i M-Sport (current), F30 328i Luxury (retired), E92 335i Sports ( retired), E30 325 ( retired)
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09-27-2010, 08:19 AM	#5
rsimm750 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 SG 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	+1 for Raja
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MDyDinanM OIF Veteran 246 Rep 2,106 Posts Drives: ///M Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [6.88]	I paid $1,175 for Cliff at Auto Armor. he did my M5. Price included whole front bumper, entire hood, both fenders, and side view mirrors. my review: http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=425234 __________________ Retired: '06 BMW E46 ///M3 Current: '08 BMW E60 DINAN ///M5, Interlagos Blue, SMG DINAN Stage 2 Suspension, Exhaust, Stage III Software, Front strut braces, Intakes, 13% Underdrive pulley, 3.91 Differential, RPI Scoops.
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1N54E92 Colonel 81 Rep 2,046 Posts Drives: BSM F30 M-Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Mid-Atlantic, USA iTrader: (4)	Did you PM Raja ? he's usually booked out few weeks in advance so I would suggest calling him early. __________________ *"Join the BMWCCA today! referral member # is 423910"* F30 328i M-Sport (current), F30 328i Luxury (retired), E92 335i Sports ( retired), E30 325 ( retired)
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09-28-2010, 09:12 PM	#8
ChunkyCrisp New Member 1 Rep 17 Posts Drives: 2011 IB M3 E90 Join Date: May 2010 Location: N. VA iTrader: (0)	Thanks all for the info I'll let everyone know how it turns out
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10-06-2010, 11:53 AM	#9
dardeca Major 500 Rep 1,313 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Competition Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (2)	Anyone have a better way to contact Raja? His PM box is full. __________________ E92 M3 Supplemental manual p.38: "The laws of physics cannot be repealed, even with DSC."
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10-18-2010, 11:18 PM	#11
Got_Leather New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Acura Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern, Va iTrader: (0)	Remember to have ANY areas that will be covered with clear bra polished to perfection FIRST. Having the paint under the clear bra swirl free is a big deal in the final outcome.
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10-19-2010, 09:35 AM	#13
Got_Leather New Member 2 Rep 29 Posts Drives: Acura Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Northern, Va iTrader: (0)	Well from my experience, having the area underneath the clear bra taking care of first, made a HUGE different to say the least. That's all I'm saying.
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