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Old Jan 18, 2006 | 01:49 AM
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dealer wants 700 dollars..has anyone had this applied.to front of xb..is it worth the money..i work at a motorcoach dealer..our supplier said he could apply same for 4oo dollars..do you sll think it is worth the investment..thanks
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:25 AM
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are you talking about clear bra?

if so - definately a good investment (i wish i did it)

but get it done as new and rock chip less as possible...

700tho? 400 yea.
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:34 AM
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Do it? Yes!
For $700? No!
For $400? Possibly.
(Cost me under $270, installed.)
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 04:42 AM
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Where's some non-dealer places I could get quotes from? Also, can I have it installed at the dealership when it arrives, along with the other accessories I order? Also, it would be good to know if body armor has a formal name in case the dealer isn't familiar with what I'm talking about.
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 05:53 AM
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Check out Tint shops in your area. Many shops with newer equipment are offering this.

I wouldn't spend more then $300 tho... anything else is too much.
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Some of the common names...
3M Paint Protection Film
Clear bra
RockBlocker
Urethane Paint Protection film
StonGard
Paint Protection Film
transparent bra
invisible bra,
transparent mask
invisible mask
car bra
car mask
clear mask

Hope that helps.
Old Jan 18, 2006 | 03:29 PM
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Install is probably the bulk of the price they are charging you. Remember, these guys are charging the dealership $50-100 per hour for their labor.

You can see if there's a private installer that could do it for less.

-Alex
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