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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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i have the 3m clear bra for my o3 ae vert and was thinking of installing it myself but decided not to and called a local shop that installs them. is 400-450 to much for the install i was thinking about 200-250. i have the deluxe kit but i dont think i have the mirrors or rocker panels. thanx brad
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 02:21 PM
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I paid $300 for the kit and installation inc mirrors etc.---3M
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I had one put on my vette and it takes about 1 hr for 2 guys. its not that hard and very forgiving to install. after seeing them do it. lots of water and a credit card or a hand spreader. the kind they put auto bondo or body filler with. (not on vettes that is) its easier than installing window tint and along the same lines. you can find some clips on the web on how to. dont put it on if your car is a light color. I took mine off. Good luck
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:05 PM
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I had one put on my vette and it takes about 1 hr for 2 guys. its not that hard and very forgiving to install. after seeing them do it. lots of water and a credit card or a hand spreader. the kind they put auto bondo or body filler with. (not on vettes that is) its easier than installing window tint and along the same lines. you can find some clips on the web on how to. dont put it on if your car is a light color. I took mine off. Good luck
Can i ask why you shouldn't put it on if your car is a light color?
I was going to install one on my Corvette, it's white.

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Originally Posted by efhardwork
I had one put on my vette and it takes about 1 hr for 2 guys. its not that hard and very forgiving to install. after seeing them do it. lots of water and a credit card or a hand spreader. the kind they put auto bondo or body filler with. (not on vettes that is) its easier than installing window tint and along the same lines. you can find some clips on the web on how to. dont put it on if your car is a light color. I took mine off. Good luck

Sorry to interrupt but do you have any more pics of your car?
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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i have the 3m clear bra for my o3 ae vert and was thinking of installing it myself but decided not to and called a local shop that installs them. is 400-450 to much for the install i was thinking about 200-250. i have the deluxe kit but i dont think i have the mirrors or rocker panels. thanx brad
I do not recommending someone who is not trained on this. Trust me, I am a trained installer and it is not easy. Window tint is MUCH easier to apply, not sure who thinks otherwise. You will waste your money doing it yourself. It is NOT forgiving, and it is best left to spending extra money now to have it installed. Trust me.

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Can i ask why you shouldn't put it on if your car is a light color?
I was going to install one on my Corvette, it's white.

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Apply it to your white Vette, I have it.
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Old Aug 13, 2007 | 11:18 PM
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Apply it to your white Vette, I have it.

Hello VB,

Do you have any advise on how to make the install easier? Any secrets that would help?

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Originally Posted by Corvette Tom 00
Can i ask why you shouldn't put it on if your car is a light color?
I was going to install one on my Corvette, it's white.

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I had it on my car and it was the 3M product. it did turn a slightly tint of yellow from sun exposure. darker colors are better with the clear bra. I live in the mountains and at times the road gets rock on it for traction from the frost. I was hoping it would hold up from the pea gravel size rocks better. It also will give you an orange peal effect where it is applied. thats my first hand option. Good luck







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Sorry to interrupt but do you have any more pics of your car?


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Originally Posted by VetteBoy1979
Apply it to your white Vette, I have it.
What color is your vette? show some pics.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:06 AM
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My Corvette Is WHITE with a BLACK top.

PLease let me know how to add pictures to this forum. I don't know how to.

My Avatar Is my Vette.

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Originally Posted by VetteBoy1979
I do not recommending someone who is not trained on this. Trust me, I am a trained installer and it is not easy. Window tint is MUCH easier to apply, not sure who thinks otherwise. You will waste your money doing it yourself. It is NOT forgiving, and it is best left to spending extra money now to have it installed. Trust me.

After watching my installer work, I can assure you go
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Any installers In RI?
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 12:53 PM
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My Corvette Is WHITE with a BLACK top.

PLease let me know how to add pictures to this forum. I don't know how to.

My Avatar Is my Vette.

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set up an garage at www.fquick.com and add your pictures into your garage and then they have a link to copy and paste to the forum
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Hello Ef,

Thanks for the help and info on how to add my pics.

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Got my car done about 2x ago. When I left the shop I noticed some strected film and water pockets. The installer told me to give it a couple of weeks for the water to completely dry out and should remove the imperfections. Well it's been 2 weeks and there still some strected marks and now noticed some air pockets. It this common or should I go back and have them redo the job?
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Old Aug 15, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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Got my car done about 2x ago. When I left the shop I noticed some strected film and water pockets. The installer told me to give it a couple of weeks for the water to completely dry out and should remove the imperfections. Well it's been 2 weeks and there still some strected marks and now noticed some air pockets. It this common or should I go back and have them redo the job?
Take if back. Some air bubbles can be removed, but you may still notice where they were if you have a dark colored vehicle. Stretch marks can usually be avoided in most places, but depending on the curve, they can occur. If you are not happy with the job, take it back and have them redo it. If you have 3M film, the factory warranty does not cover installation errors; those are the responsibility of the installer.
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If your planning on installing a ivisible bra.

Check this out. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOtYUXiBKpI

Or you can go to YOUTUBE.COM and type in:
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I believe there is Part A,B,C,D,E.

Anyway they show a person doing a invisible bra install.
You can judge for yourself if it's something you want to take on.

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