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    clear bra

    So i have a new lexus RX 350.
    My last 2 cars have had very bad road rash on the bumpers to to expressway driving and being behind dump trucks.
    So with this new car i want to install clear bra on the bumper only. i don't have any experience with clear bra.
    i have tinted windows in the past. To me it looks like a similar installation but not sure.
    So my question is if i decide to do it can some one give any idea on the install and most important what brand to use.
    And where to get it and if they come pre cut pieces. Thanks any input would be appreciated

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    Re: clear bra

    Installing clear bra film is not the same as tint. It needs to be stretched and fit into the right places. You can buy it direct from Xpel in a precut kit. Being that it is a Lexus I would take it to some one. Lexus cars are the hardest of cars to do.

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    Re: clear bra

    Do you think xpel is better than 3m?

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    Re: clear bra

    Look into Premium Shield's Elite Product too. I have the entire front of my S4 done along with a bit of other portions of it and love the fact that it's been the most clear, yet rather thick, product I've used. Crystal Clear over my headlights. Lifetime warranty too.
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    Re: clear bra

    Quote Originally Posted by asalesagent912 View Post
    Do you think xpel is better than 3m?
    Go with the XPel Ultimate Paint Protection Film...




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    Re: clear bra

    Also can depend on the color of your car. The place I took mine to sold both Xpel Ultimate and Suntek, he recommended Suntek for darker colored cars. So I ended up with that and am very happy with the results.

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    Re: clear bra

    Quote Originally Posted by asalesagent912 View Post
    Do you think xpel is better than 3m?
    I think Xpel has better clarity than most films on the market. That is why I chose this to sell at my shop.

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    Re: clear bra

    I checked out xpel and 3 m bumper kits.
    3m kit is 120 and xpel is 549, i cant understand why there is such a big difference.
    is there something i am missing here.

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    Re: clear bra

    That's strange:

    XPel's web site lists your vehicle's
    bumper kit for $329.


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    Re: clear bra

    Quote Originally Posted by FUNX650 View Post
    That's strange:

    XPel's web site lists your vehicle's
    bumper kit for $329.


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    sorry i didn't mention i have the f sport.
    it is 549

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