3M clear bra

T.O. · 01-21-2007, 09:23 PM

Hey everyone, this is my first post. I'll be joining the civic nation on Feb. 15th when I pick up my 07 Civic EX. I was wondering if any of you know where I can go and get the clear bra protection for my hood. I've searched around and I can't seem to find any place that does it other than the stealer-ship :-)

Thanks in advance.

DumbasSi · 01-21-2007, 10:36 PM

Audioheaven does it.
http://www.audioheaven.ca/
ChipGuard has a few locations around the GTA.
http://www.chipguard.com/locations.htm

Cr8tive_leo · 01-21-2007, 10:52 PM

There are a few places up in Newmarket too.
A lot of the body shops, tint palces can do it, shop around, you'll get a wide range of quotes.
Canadian tire sells a can of it for $25 for DIYers (unless I got the price wrong)

You're looking at $250 - $300 from when I was looking around for it. Good to do the day you get it (grins) dont' want any chips before you get your protection.

ClaudeB · 01-22-2007, 08:39 AM

Looks interesting if it protects against paint chips.

***Janizary*** · 01-22-2007, 11:08 AM

You may also want to look for a shop that carries the Avery Dennison 'Stone Shield' clear bra. It is newere, thicker, more impact resistant, and does NOT yellow as the 3M product can do in some circumstances.

aznchzexr · 01-22-2007, 02:23 PM

ebay is your friend as well

T.O. · 01-22-2007, 08:40 PM

Thanks for the help guys... I'll call a few places, hopefully I'll find someone with a reasonable price. The stealership wanted in excess of $700. I called Jet Steam modile cleaning and the do it as well but it still costs around $599. Keep you posted.

Cr8tive_leo · 01-22-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by T.O.

Thanks for the help guys... I'll call a few places, hopefully I'll find someone with a reasonable price. The stealership wanted in excess of $700. I called Jet Steam modile cleaning and the do it as well but it still costs around $599. Keep you posted.

That's a Tint and the clear bra? I was quoted aroun 800 -900 cdn for a Tint and the clear cover noase gaurd.

T.O. · 01-23-2007, 10:01 PM

I got a quote from a certified 3M installer for $250 for the hood and fenders, he said he'll include the mirrors in as well for free. The bumper however will cost around $350 because it takes a while to install. Anybody else interested in a possible group buy?

untouchablesi · 01-24-2007, 07:51 PM

i wish i did that when i bought the car.. i was already kicking myself after a month and saw what became of my front end

truflip · 01-24-2007, 09:37 PM

you shouldnt need to do the bumper.
your main concern should be the hood and the fenders since they are metal.
if the paint chips off and metal oxidizes then its bad.
however on non metal parts like the bumper and the side mirrors, shouldnt need to put protection on those..

just my thought. anyone correct me if i thought wrong :)

T.O. · 02-14-2007, 09:51 PM

Got the 3M clear bra put on today... of all days. What a nightmare it was driving this morning. Anyhow, if any of you are interested I'd recommend the shop that I went to today. They did the hood, fenders, and mirrors for $250.

truflip · 02-15-2007, 01:04 AM

well if u recommend the shop.. maybe u should name that shop?

FortunaUno · 02-28-2007, 02:47 PM

do you have any pics?

SIcBoy · 02-28-2007, 02:49 PM

my front end is tore up but i might still invest

01-21-2007, 09:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
T.O. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	3M clear bra Hey everyone, this is my first post. I'll be joining the civic nation on Feb. 15th when I pick up my 07 Civic EX. I was wondering if any of you know where I can go and get the clear bra protection for my hood. I've searched around and I can't seem to find any place that does it other than the stealer-ship :-) Thanks in advance.

01-22-2007, 08:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
ClaudeB Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Anyone in ottawa do this? Looks interesting if it protects against paint chips.

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DumbasSi Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,585 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Audioheaven does it. http://www.audioheaven.ca/ ChipGuard has a few locations around the GTA. http://www.chipguard.com/locations.htm

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Cr8tive_leo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Age: 40 Posts: 7,454 Adrian iTrader: 5 / 100%	There are a few places up in Newmarket too. A lot of the body shops, tint palces can do it, shop around, you'll get a wide range of quotes. Canadian tire sells a can of it for $25 for DIYers (unless I got the price wrong) You're looking at $250 - $300 from when I was looking around for it. Good to do the day you get it (grins) dont' want any chips before you get your protection.

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T.O. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Thanks for the help guys... I'll call a few places, hopefully I'll find someone with a reasonable price. The stealership wanted in excess of $700. I called Jet Steam modile cleaning and the do it as well but it still costs around $599. Keep you posted.

01-23-2007, 10:01 PM	#9 (permalink)
T.O. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I got a quote from a certified 3M installer for $250 for the hood and fenders, he said he'll include the mirrors in as well for free. The bumper however will cost around $350 because it takes a while to install. Anybody else interested in a possible group buy?

01-24-2007, 07:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
untouchablesi Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Toronto Age: 22 Posts: 356 David iTrader: 0 / 0%	i wish i did that when i bought the car.. i was already kicking myself after a month and saw what became of my front end

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truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 7,613 iTrader: 11 / 100%	you shouldnt need to do the bumper. your main concern should be the hood and the fenders since they are metal. if the paint chips off and metal oxidizes then its bad. however on non metal parts like the bumper and the side mirrors, shouldnt need to put protection on those.. just my thought. anyone correct me if i thought wrong :)

02-14-2007, 09:51 PM	#12 (permalink)
T.O. Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Markham, Ontario Posts: 11 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Got the 3M clear bra put on today... of all days. What a nightmare it was driving this morning. Anyhow, if any of you are interested I'd recommend the shop that I went to today. They did the hood, fenders, and mirrors for $250.

02-15-2007, 01:04 AM	#13 (permalink)
truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 7,613 iTrader: 11 / 100%	well if u recommend the shop.. maybe u should name that shop?

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FortunaUno Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 1 iTrader: 0 / 0%	do you have any pics?

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SIcBoy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: peoria az Age: 24 Posts: 3,402 jr iTrader: 3 / 100%	my front end is tore up but i might still invest