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I'm trying to get a few quotes for clear bra and I'm aware of the fact that prices might vary significantly depending on the location. Some quotes I received in Bay Area seem high so just want to know how much everyone is paying or has paid. I don't mind paying a premium for a quality service but at the same time I don't want to get ripped off. I would appreciate if everyone follows the format:
P.S. You might have gotten a special deal thru a referral etc. and not feel comfortable sharing the contact details of your installer. Providing installer details is totally optional! Price: $1800 Coverage: Full front (headlights, hood, bumper, fenders, mirror caps) Location: Bay Area Installer (optional): undisclosed Film brand: Suntek Ultra |
| 09-26-2018, 01:51 AM | #2 |
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Added an additional info, film brand and type.
Price: $2000 (also included window tint) Coverage: Full front (headlights, hood, bumper, fenders, mirror caps) Location: LA Installer (optional): undisclosed Film (brand/type): Suntek Ultra |
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| 09-26-2018, 06:07 AM | #6 | |
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My experience is with 3 very good installers in the ATL area and 1 in NY; all of whom are all top notch. I have two quotes for my M2C (assuming the parameters provided), one for $1,500 and one for $1,600. I would strongly consider an extended rocker panel kit. I was quoted $500 which includes removing the OEM quarter film. Edit: $2,100 includes all the aforementioned as well as 'A' pillar with partial roof.
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| 09-26-2018, 08:05 AM | #7 |
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Price: Detail below.
$300 Removal of dealer installed ceramic coating. $600 Removal of stone guard on rear panels. Install of Xpel on 3/4 of rear panel from bumper to door. $1150 Hood, fenders, bumper, a-pillar, headlights, mirrors door cups, door edges. All edges wrapped when applicable. Coverage: See above. Location: North Texas. Installer (optional): Clear Bra North Dallas. Film brand: Xpel Ultimate Plus. |
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| 09-26-2018, 09:31 AM | #10 |
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Man this is expensive. Add that plus a set of winter wheels and winter tires for those of us who need them and boy does the price of switching cars add up.
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| 09-26-2018, 11:02 AM | #11 | |
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| 09-26-2018, 11:16 AM | #12 | |
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The installer offered both Suntek Ultra and Xpel Ult. + but we didn't see the products side by side. I can say that I find it near impossible (you have to feel for the edge) to see it on the car and I don't notice any texture whatsoever.
On the CF mirror (drivers side only) we do notice that 1/4 appears to have a cloudy appearance. It's been raining/humid here for weeks and the vehicle has been garaged since we got it back from the installer. We're hoping that it just needs to dry out in the sun (whenever the sun decides to show itself). Quote:
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| 09-26-2018, 12:18 PM | #14 |
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The following are quotes from several installers.
Price: $1750-$2200 Coverage: full front (PPF) Location: CA (Bay Area) Installer: various Film (brand/type): Suntek Ultra / Xpel Ultimate Price: $5000-$7000 Coverage: full coverage (PPF) Location: CA (Bay Area) Installer: various Film (brand/type): Suntek Ultra / Xpel Ultimate Price: $9500 Coverage: full coverage (PPF + Ceramic Coating) Location: CA (Bay Area) Installer: undisclosed Film (brand/type): Suntek Ultra / Xpel Ultimate |
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| 09-26-2018, 01:05 PM | #15 |
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Coverage: Partial hood (half hood, bumper, half fenders, mirror caps) Tint: also included 5% tint all around Location: KC Installer (optional): Friend discount Film brand: Xpel Ultimate I did the above because full was a lot more- Price: $1299 Coverage: Full hood (Full hood, bumper, full fenders, mirror caps) Location: KC Installer (optional): Friend discount Film brand: Xpel Ultimate Price: $1350 Coverage: Whole car, windows, and wheels Location: KC Installer: KC Elite Car Care LLC Ceramic: Gtechniq
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| 09-26-2018, 02:47 PM | #16 |
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Price: $1200
Coverage: Partial hood (half hood, bumper, half fenders, partial rear quarters - replaced OEM, partial rockers, rear bumper at trunk opening) Tint: 20% rear window, 40% side windows Location: Ventura County, CA Installer: PM me if interested (but...third car I've done with them, hooked me up on the M2) Film brand: Suntech Ultra (PPF and tint)
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| 09-26-2018, 03:29 PM | #19 | |
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I know there is banter about the thickness of Suntek being equal to Xpel. Many will cite any differences is thickness is due to measurements being taken with or without the adhesive. Whether Suntek is truly as thick as Xpel, doesn't really matter to me as I feel it is not as robust. I have seen and heard of people having breaks in the film from flying debris/stones in situations they apparently should not have had any issues. Granted this has only been observed or heard of occasionally. I have seen Xpel perform wonderfully. Placebo or not, I choose Xpel as any texture in the film is not apparent to me given the color of my cars. I am pretty picky as well. Hope this helps...
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| 09-26-2018, 05:25 PM | #22 |
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I had 3 quotes.
Price: $1500 +$1500 Coverage: full front (PPF), rocker panels, lower part of 3/4 panel. + 3 ceramic coats Location: CA (Central Coast) Film (brand/type): 3M Price: $4700 Coverage: full car (PPF) + silver package Location: CA (Central Coast) Film (brand/type): Xpel Ultimate + ceramic pro Price: $2800 to $3400 Coverage: full front (PPF), rocker panels, lower part of 3/4 panel + 3 ceramic coats Location: CA (Central Coast) Film (brand/type): Xpel Ultimate + Gtechniq which one I should do?
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