Clear bra pricing question
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: New City NY
Clear bra pricing question
I have priced this option with 3M, Venture Shield and Llumar installers in my area (suburban NYC) and was surprised by the price...
for the standard Corvette setup (bumper, lower air dam, partial hood and mirrors) it ranges from $800-$1100.
If this is the going rate, so be it but it sure seems more expensive than I anticipated...
I appreciate your insights.
for the standard Corvette setup (bumper, lower air dam, partial hood and mirrors) it ranges from $800-$1100.
If this is the going rate, so be it but it sure seems more expensive than I anticipated...
I appreciate your insights.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Mill Creek Washington
I have priced this option with 3M, Venture Shield and Llumar installers in my area (suburban NYC) and was surprised by the price...
for the standard Corvette setup (bumper, lower air dam, partial hood and mirrors) it ranges from $800-$1100.
If this is the going rate, so be it but it sure seems more expensive than I anticipated...
I appreciate your insights.
for the standard Corvette setup (bumper, lower air dam, partial hood and mirrors) it ranges from $800-$1100.
If this is the going rate, so be it but it sure seems more expensive than I anticipated...
I appreciate your insights.
Go to you regional corvette forum section and ask the guys in there where they had theirs done and how it turned out for them. Even if it costs a little more than you had planned if the job is done right it is worth it.
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Lehigh Valley Pennsylvania
I got one quote for $600, and then just got one from a Venture Shield installer for $750. These guys are on crack IMO, it's a glorified window tint install. They see the Vette and see $$ signs. That exact kit online cost $300, which is full retail. I know can be tedious but $450 for labor is silly.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Westfield NJ
I went with Autobahnd in NJ. The whole package, incl. partial hood, mirrors, etc was $695. They did a great job and I watched the guy apply it - he's a master. Over one year later and I still have to point it out to most people. Best $$ I've spent. I drive it into NYC as much as 2-3x per week from NJ.
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Instructor
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Battle Creek MI
This is what I was quoted locally by a very experienced 3m installer for my 09 coupe:
The 24" Hood, Fenders, Mirrors is $450
The Full Bumper is $550
The Rocker Panels are $495
So, the total would be $1495
For everything above, Larry would like the car for 7-8 hours,
A lot of loot to be sure, but very labor intensive.
The 24" Hood, Fenders, Mirrors is $450
The Full Bumper is $550
The Rocker Panels are $495
So, the total would be $1495
For everything above, Larry would like the car for 7-8 hours,
A lot of loot to be sure, but very labor intensive.
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 4,254
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From: Anaheim Hills, Ca
I got one quote for $600, and then just got one from a Venture Shield installer for $750. These guys are on crack IMO, it's a glorified window tint install. They see the Vette and see $$ signs. That exact kit online cost $300, which is full retail. I know can be tedious but $450 for labor is silly.
Drifting
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 1,328
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From: SI NY
I went with Autobahnd in NJ. The whole package, incl. partial hood, mirrors, etc was $695. They did a great job and I watched the guy apply it - he's a master. Over one year later and I still have to point it out to most people. Best $$ I've spent. I drive it into NYC as much as 2-3x per week from NJ.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: New City NY
I went with Autobahnd in NJ. The whole package, incl. partial hood, mirrors, etc was $695. They did a great job and I watched the guy apply it - he's a master. Over one year later and I still have to point it out to most people. Best $$ I've spent. I drive it into NYC as much as 2-3x per week from NJ.
