Looking to purchase some protection for the bumper and hood.Has anyone bought the bra from Ford?If so how do you like it?Is it the same one Colgan sells.

I priced the clear bra at $699.00.Has anyone had it done?

 

I have the clear bra 3m, love it! but $700 is alot shop around, you wont go wrong I drive mine evey day with worries!!!

 

why the worries

 

I live in the 'Burgh and am looking into the 3M car bra for my Bullitt when it comes in. I have a printout for the "3M Paint Protection For Your 2008 Mustang" from one installer and it appears that there are kits for 5 options - Hood, Fender and Miror Kit for $175, Upper Bumper Kit for $175, Lower Bumper Kit for $450, Rocker Panel Kit for $125, and Wheel Opening Kit for $125. I also understand that I can get film for the rear bumper for $100. I don't know if these prices are negotiable - but will soon find out (what is not negotiable?!) I believe that 3M gives a 5 year warranty on the film.

I would be interested in hearing from others as to which bodypart kits they would recommend for the Mustang - because the cost of all the kits can add up real fast!

I know that there is a lot of bad vibes on the teflon paint treatment - but one dude here offered me the Auto Armor with 7 yr guarantee for $195. I may go with it - my gf had the TST paint treatment on her Saturn 3 years ago - iwith no waxing after 3 years it still looks like new and the bird poo is a lot easier to clean off, etc. But if I go with both the paint treatment and the clear bra, I will get the clear bra on first and then the paint treatment applied over it. The clear bra should be applied to the bear paint and the paint treatment will give it a good seal.

 

An eBay seller has the complete kit for around $230. Not sure how hard it would be to install yourself, though. I'm still kicking around the idea for mine.

 

Mike

Thanks for the info. But the price of the kit that I was given included the installation by a certified installer. I understand that these things are not that easy to install. And 3M only guarantees the film if it is installed by a certified installer.

 

Thanks for the info.I have 3 installers in my area that I will call to get quotes.It seems that it would be better in the long run.Especially if you can get 5-7 yrs out of it.

 

Check this place

Makes doing it yourself look pretty easy.

 

I got a quote from a 3M installer for $640 out the door backed with a 5 yr warranty that includes labor if there is any problems.I have scheduled to have it installed.He has dones this for 18 yrs and was very knowledgeable.

 

What does that quote for $640 include? - as there are several kit options for several parts of the car body.

 

It includes the entire front of the car.
Bumper,headlights,hood.

 

Hi: I've never seen this before. Can you tell it is on? Are there like sections of it on the hood that stand out next to the portion that doesn't have it applied? Got close up pics or know a site to send me to?
Thanx, Charlie

 

I got a quote for mine...$495 for everything. I think I'm going to buy the kit on eBay and see how it works out. I talked to the tint guy about it while he tinted my car and he seemed to think I'd be able to do it if I was careful and took my time.

CDY, you can see it if you look really close. My car will be garaged, and not driven a ton, since I drive a take-home to and from work, so I don't think I'll have any of the "yellowing" issues from the 3M stuff I've been reading about.

 

I have priced the 3M clear bra kits on ebay. They include covers for the mirrors, hood and front bumper. They are 8 mil. and start at $180, that includes shipping.

BTW- I saw a picture of an 08 Bullitt with a clear bra and now I can't find it. Has anyone seen this picture on here? If so, please send me the link.

 

Just my 2 cents. When I worked for the Ford dealership, there was a customer who had an 04 Cobra (Redfire) with the clear 3M bra. He swore by it. What's neat is you could actually see a few spots in the bra if you looked very carefully where stones HAD hit and would have done made some nice paint chips without the it.

If you can price one out to meet your budget I would highly recommend one.

Cdynaco, you can see it's there when you are right on top of the car and are looking for it. Other than that it's invisible.