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euro · 05-17-2008, 09:32 PM

Where can I get a full frontal wrap near Northern VA?

MTrizzy · 05-18-2008, 01:24 PM

I just got venture shield installed on the front bumper and mirrors from Raja, he is in N. VA, and I would highly recommend him. He takes his time and did a great job. Overall very flexible and nice to work with.

check this link for some pics of other installs he has done:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106084

PocketRocket · 08-03-2008, 03:07 PM

I had mine done by Ron@ClearKits, he uses 3M product. all the BMW dealership except for one uses him. Im very please with his perfect fit template, no blade butcher cut look whatsoever.

sayemthree · 08-03-2008, 03:38 PM

search xpel.com , most of the certified installers there in my area are the best.

mdrobc13 · 08-23-2008, 04:16 AM

How do u get in touch with him?

Raja Ventureshield · 09-15-2008, 11:28 AM

mdrobc13,

sent you a PM.
thanks!

ase2dais · 09-15-2008, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sayemthree

search xpel.com , most of the certified installers there in my area are the best.

local search pull this dealers, surprise to see that LA Tint does it. Im very happy with the Alexandria Branch workmanship when they did my tint. //
http://xpel.com/products/dealersearc...mit=Search+%BB

too bad my //M will be running naked w/o the front protection, I dont drive it enough to warrant it

Raja Ventureshield · 10-09-2008, 12:00 AM

here is a silverstone II I did for a customer who flew down from Richmond VA.

Beautiful color with silver interior.

mdrobc13 · 10-09-2008, 08:00 AM

Nice but that line across the hood spoils it for me. My car is darker to so it would show more I think.

Oh well no clear bra for me...too bad cause I was really considering it but it looks like the only way otherwise is to wrap the whole front end, fenders, and hood, mirrors and god how much change that would cost? LOL

Raja Ventureshield · 10-09-2008, 09:13 AM

believe it or not, in actual lighting it is very hard to see. When you have a camera you take a pix with 10mega pixel, even the smallest thing looks bigger than life.
I have done many partial hoods on m3s. In fact some dark colors where it is transparent until you get about 2 feet away from the car and look for it.

You have PM sir.

raja

Raja Ventureshield · 10-09-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

local search pull this dealers, surprise to see that LA Tint does it. Im very happy with the Alexandria Branch workmanship when they did my tint. //
http://xpel.com/products/dealersearc...mit=Search+%BB

too bad my //M will be running naked w/o the front protection, I dont drive it enough to warrant it

Also, xpel factory certified here.
So anyone who is set on 3M XPEL designs. I can take care of you as well.

Al,

I will need to meet up with you once i come back from NY. Want to check out the m3.
What color is yours? It's not space gray.
Regards,

ase2dais · 10-09-2008, 10:02 AM

np. just currently been in-out of town and will be out again within a few weeks.

Raja Ventureshield · 10-09-2008, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ase2dais

np. just currently been in-out of town and will be out again within a few weeks.

r u in Sweden partying it up with the blondes?

///M3Power · 12-01-2008, 08:43 PM

3M is the way to go. Other film's clear coat is not as thick, hence they are easier to put on and cheaper.

Skip is well known in the area for being one of the best installers, believe me I have talked to most in the area and he is the only one I would trust my cars with.

703.944.7076 tell him Armin sent you.

kaza · 12-02-2008, 11:45 AM

Thinking to do clear bra on my 08 AW E90 M3. Hearing alot of comments of "yellowing" in 6-12 months mostly on alpine white cars regardless of manufacturer i.e 3M and Venture Shield which I believe are the same now.

Could any AW owners with a clear bra > 6months provide feedback?

Thanks

rav7ks · 12-05-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raja Ventureshield

believe it or not, in actual lighting it is very hard to see. When you have a camera you take a pix with 10mega pixel, even the smallest thing looks bigger than life.
I have done many partial hoods on m3s. In fact some dark colors where it is transparent until you get about 2 feet away from the car and look for it.

You have PM sir.

raja

I agree. In real life it is difficult to see. But when taking a pic, with the flash it comes across as being quite visible. I would get the bra installation performed. I would not even drive the car without it.

rav7ks · 12-05-2008, 05:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kaza

Thinking to do clear bra on my 08 AW E90 M3. Hearing alot of comments of "yellowing" in 6-12 months mostly on alpine white cars regardless of manufacturer i.e 3M and Venture Shield which I believe are the same now.

Could any AW owners with a clear bra > 6months provide feedback?

Thanks

My car has the ventureshield. No yellowing since April installation. Of course, I have 2 coats of chemical guys sealant and wax on top of it.

ase2dais · 12-10-2008, 09:47 AM

dont drive mine much, think Im keeping my hood naked for awhile

bigredx24x · 12-17-2008, 01:41 AM

raja, have you done any audi s4's? could you give me a quote for a 06 b7 s4 bumper, fenders, full hood? thanks!

tunnie · 12-29-2008, 05:07 PM

I need this clear bra. around how much will this cost? on a e92 m3

ase2dais · 12-31-2008, 10:18 AM

I was quoted $450 by Driven Dynamics, minus 2 x $50 gift certificate you can get at Clearmart, guessing total cost would be maybe $370

They use ClearShield though, dont know any thing about the product

ase2dais · 02-02-2009, 10:57 AM

got my first ding on the hood yesterday!
AGHHHHHHH!

05-17-2008, 09:32 PM	#1
euro Private Drives: E92 M3 & X5 on 20's Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Winchester, VA Posts: 87 iTrader: (0)	Clearbra installers? Where can I get a full frontal wrap near Northern VA? __________________ 08 E92 M3 AW with everything except DCT and sunroof Full race Gintani with HFC's

05-18-2008, 01:24 PM	#2
MTrizzy Lieutenant Drives: 2008 AW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Potomac, MD Posts: 446 iTrader: (1)	I just got venture shield installed on the front bumper and mirrors from Raja, he is in N. VA, and I would highly recommend him. He takes his time and did a great job. Overall very flexible and nice to work with. check this link for some pics of other installs he has done: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=106084 __________________ AW E92 M3\|E92 LuX\|Piaa GTX H3\| Rear Fog Light Mod \| Ventureshield (Raja) \|Eisenmann Race Exhaust \|Macht Schnell Filter \| Black Grills \| Black Sides \| H&R Springs \| Fabspeed X-Pipe & High Flow Cats\| CF VRS II rep diffuser\|Most powerful Scoops in the world\|

08-23-2008, 04:16 AM	#5
mdrobc13 Captain Drives: '08 e92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland and Texas Posts: 841 iTrader: (3) View mdrobc13's Garage	How do u get in touch with him? __________________ '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Current '03 X5 4.4 SAV (Sapphire Black Metallic) - Gone '02 e46 M3 coupe (Jet Black) - Gone BMW CCA Member NCC since 2005

10-09-2008, 12:00 AM	#8
Raja Ventureshield Colonel Drives: BMW, Camel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,171 iTrader: (0)	here is a silverstone II I did for a customer who flew down from Richmond VA. Beautiful color with silver interior. Attached Images

10-09-2008, 08:00 AM	#9
mdrobc13 Captain Drives: '08 e92 M3 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Maryland and Texas Posts: 841 iTrader: (3) View mdrobc13's Garage	Nice but that line across the hood spoils it for me. My car is darker to so it would show more I think. Oh well no clear bra for me...too bad cause I was really considering it but it looks like the only way otherwise is to wrap the whole front end, fenders, and hood, mirrors and god how much change that would cost? LOL __________________ '08 e92 M3 coupe (Sparkling Graphite) -Current '03 X5 4.4 SAV (Sapphire Black Metallic) - Gone '02 e46 M3 coupe (Jet Black) - Gone BMW CCA Member NCC since 2005

08-03-2008, 03:07 PM	#3
PocketRocket I smile because I dont know whats going on :) Drives: 335i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: DC Wash Posts: 230 iTrader: (0)	I had mine done by Ron@ClearKits, he uses 3M product. all the BMW dealership except for one uses him. Im very please with his perfect fit template, no blade butcher cut look whatsoever.

08-03-2008, 03:38 PM	#4
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	search xpel.com , most of the certified installers there in my area are the best.

09-15-2008, 11:28 AM	#6
Raja Ventureshield Colonel Drives: BMW, Camel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,171 iTrader: (0)	mdrobc13, sent you a PM. thanks!

10-09-2008, 09:13 AM	#10
Raja Ventureshield Colonel Drives: BMW, Camel Join Date: May 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,171 iTrader: (0)	believe it or not, in actual lighting it is very hard to see. When you have a camera you take a pix with 10mega pixel, even the smallest thing looks bigger than life. I have done many partial hoods on m3s. In fact some dark colors where it is transparent until you get about 2 feet away from the car and look for it. You have PM sir. raja

10-09-2008, 10:02 AM	#12
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,242 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	np. just currently been in-out of town and will be out again within a few weeks. __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

12-01-2008, 08:43 PM	#14
///M3Power Enlisted Member Drives: M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: VA Posts: 42 iTrader: (0)	3M is the way to go. Other film's clear coat is not as thick, hence they are easier to put on and cheaper. Skip is well known in the area for being one of the best installers, believe me I have talked to most in the area and he is the only one I would trust my cars with. 703.944.7076 tell him Armin sent you.

12-02-2008, 11:45 AM	#15
kaza Enlisted Member Drives: 08 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: T.O. Posts: 35 iTrader: (2)	Thinking to do clear bra on my 08 AW E90 M3. Hearing alot of comments of "yellowing" in 6-12 months mostly on alpine white cars regardless of manufacturer i.e 3M and Venture Shield which I believe are the same now. Could any AW owners with a clear bra > 6months provide feedback? Thanks

12-10-2008, 09:47 AM	#18
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,242 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	dont drive mine much, think Im keeping my hood naked for awhile __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

12-17-2008, 01:41 AM	#19
bigredx24x Registered Drives: b7 s4 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: dc Posts: 2 iTrader: (0)	raja, have you done any audi s4's? could you give me a quote for a 06 b7 s4 bumper, fenders, full hood? thanks!

12-29-2008, 05:07 PM	#20
tunnie l33t Drives: M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: VA Posts: 83 iTrader: (1)	I need this clear bra. around how much will this cost? on a e92 m3

12-31-2008, 10:18 AM	#21
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,242 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	I was quoted $450 by Driven Dynamics, minus 2 x $50 gift certificate you can get at Clearmart, guessing total cost would be maybe $370 They use ClearShield though, dont know any thing about the product __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies

02-02-2009, 10:57 AM	#22
ase2dais //Mdicted Drives: a Cop Magnet Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: 495 Ring Posts: 9,242 iTrader: (17) View ase2dais's Garage	got my first ding on the hood yesterday! AGHHHHHHH! __________________ Oo\(lll)'(lll)/oO : 2009-e92 ///M3 SpaceGry DCT CF Rf/Trim ZTP ZPP ZCW Sat/PrmSd : \_lOOl___lOOl_/<< Clickies