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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 01:39 PM
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Went on an auction site a purchased a clear bra for my 2000 vert. I Installed this weekend. Not bad for 20 bucks!

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Old Jun 9, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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What kind of film? Most of the internet auction films are really clear vinyl... not paint protection film. Thats would be a steal considering PPF runs about $6 a foot... and up.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 01:16 AM
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That's a pretty good deal.

Was it pre-cut for the C5 hood?
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:22 AM
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It is pre-cut for the C5. The film it self is 8 mil thick and is the same material that the local shop uses and charges 800.00 bucks to do,. The install is not difficult, you just need to take your time. If you PM me I will send you the link.

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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 09:54 AM
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Just make sure it won't yellow and has some sort of UV guarantee. Otherwise your car could end up looking worse in the future.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:26 AM
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Not 3m so it will not yellow. Has a three year warrenty.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 10:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Daddyrama31
It is pre-cut for the C5. The film it self is 8 mil thick and is the same material that the local shop uses and charges 800.00 bucks to do,. The install is not difficult, you just need to take your time. If you PM me I will send you the link.
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Old Jun 10, 2008 | 12:31 PM
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Link please...and Thank You.
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Can you PM me the link also? Cheapest I've found was $120 for the stuff to do it myself.
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Can you PM me the link to the vendor...would like to put this on my 1999...Thanks in advance
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