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      04-23-2008, 03:05 PM   #1
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Clear Bra Install - Freehold, NJ

I'm considering getting a clear bra installed on my car. If anyone has an opinion on it, please give me your 2 cents. I'm on the fence right now. Heard a lot of pros and cons.

Further, if anyone can recommend a good installer (or deter me from going to a bad one), I'd really appreciate it. There is a detailing place on Main St. in downtown Freehold that appears to do nice detailing work (I used to get my oil changed next door), but I've never seen them do work on a clear bra.

Thanks to all...
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Larry, here's how I found my installer...
http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...ind_Installer/
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Call Lee Berrebi at 973-477-6717

not sure if its by freehold but the best work i have ever seen
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I've only seen one in person. It's invisible except you can see the line (edge) across the hood where it stops. I just couldn't stand seeing that line every day.
See one in person before you commit.....that's my advice.
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im getting one put on the day i get my car AW yea u can see the line but its not that bad and worth it if u ask me...
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      04-27-2008, 08:38 AM   #6
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I've only seen one in person. It's invisible except you can see the line (edge) across the hood where it stops. I just couldn't stand seeing that line every day.
See one in person before you commit.....that's my advice.

In the past fours year I have owned a bmw z4 and a 986 boxster w/o a clear bra. The hood was pitted and dented on each within a short time.

I recently purhcased a 987 boxster with a clear bra. After several months it still looks great and will continue to do so.

Think carefully before deciding against the clear bra. BMW paint is really poor these days.
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In the past fours year I have owned a bmw z4 and a 986 boxster w/o a clear bra. The hood was pitted and dented on each within a short time.

I recently purhcased a 987 boxster with a clear bra. After several months it still looks great and will continue to do so.

Think carefully before deciding against the clear bra. BMW paint is really poor these days.

Yes, I totally agree. Clear bra is way to go. I 'd rather see the line than seeing paint chipping off the hood.My 135i will be leaving the dealership and going straight to the clear bra install shop.
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