I called up a few local tint places and tried to get quotes for clear bra installation - I was quoted from $700 to $2,200 (wtf?!) to have fairly reputable places in the area do it.

Is there something extremely difficult about my car (2008 G35x sedan) that makes it so expensive? Or am I just getting screwed?

How much have you all paid for professional clear bra installation?

 

I got the following: 1/3 hood, half fenders, full bumper, mirror covers and luggage area covered for about 8XX with tax installed.

 

I paid $450 for the same above, i shopped around and the prices varied anywhere from 400-800+ depends on who does it, who you know and how much ur willing to cover..this has been well worth the money spent

 

Dealer did mine for $600-. Their normal price is $695

It depends on the amount of coverage and the product being applied.
I went with 3M and did the hood, fenders, upper and lower front bumper areas and the side mirrors.

It's not cheap because the G is full of complex curves, making this one heck of a tough installation.

 

If one has the option, go with VentureShield instead of 3M. Less prone to yellowing, without the clearcoat it also is less prone to scratching, and has a lifetime warranty (versus 3M's 5years)

Also, covering 1/3 of the hood seemed a bit off to me, having a line smack dab across the top of the hood, so if it's available in your area, go with the entire hood (along with full fenders and bumpers)

 

Ventureshield=3M now. They were bought out by 3M.

 

So they are basically the same quality now?

 

since were on the topic, does anyone have ventureshiled on a white car? i want to get my bumper done but i dont want it to start fading and turn yellow. btw the lowest i got quote for the front bumper is 350 installed.

 

My 3M came with a 5 year warranty against yellowing.
I'm not too worried about it.
Quite frankly, it'll most likely have seen enough abuse to warrant a replacement by then anyways.

 

i got it done at Ultimate Shield, they did a bomb job for like $700ish I think? See below:

https://g35driver.com/forums/g35-37-...ld-detail.html

 

3M may own VS, but VS film stills persists, as does 3M film

 

Have it on my ivory pearl, u can only really tell the bra is on when the car has a light layer of dust or unless ur really looking. aside from that its not visible. no yellow here either.

 

thx! looks like ill be getting a clear bra once my car is out the shop. regret not doing this to my previous G,bumper looks horrible after a few thousands of miles. definitely gonna get this done.

 

I'll be going with these guys as well. From what I heard they do an excellent job. Plus they get a lot of high end cars, so it seems pretty confident to get work there too