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How much area does your clear bra cover?

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Old May 21, 2006 | 04:03 PM
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How much area does your clear bra cover?

Hi,

My dealer is offering a 3M clear bra material + installation for $495. It covers
- the front bumper completely,
- the side view mirrors
- half of the front quarter panels over the wheels
- only ~12'' of the hood, starting from the front tip.


Would 12'' provide enough protection?
How much of your hood is covered?
Is this price good?

Thanks.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 05:15 PM
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The hood usually only goes up about halfway on most kits. If you look at the splash pattern from mud and bugs, its usually the leading edge that gets most of the splatter so you should be reasonably safe.
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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That's the best price I've ever seen from a dealer!!!
 
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Old May 21, 2006 | 11:24 PM
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Wow, my guy will do up to the top of our headlights for $150 D:
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by tomcatm
The hood usually only goes up about halfway on most kits. If you look at the splash pattern from mud and bugs, its usually the leading edge that gets most of the splatter so you should be reasonably safe.


Thanks for the replies. Just to give an idea of how much 12'' is on the hood, it does not go all the way up to the top of the headlights. It goes about halfway.

Is that how much your clear bra covers?
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 03:19 PM
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My 3M goes to mid hood not 12". I have one piece (no cuts) on the mirrors, the front bumper, and it's wrapped around the lower hood edge. It was the same price as your dealer quote.

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Old May 22, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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My 3m is 9.5 " in the centre of hood and about 4.25" from the hood side edges. Seems to work fine.
 
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Old May 22, 2006 | 06:15 PM
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It's encouraging to read that 12'' on the hood should provide plenty of protection.

RBull, how much did it cost you?
 
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