Clear-Bra pricing for the Prius.

I paid about $750 and I also got the A pillars covered and about a foot of the roof over the windshield covered. Prius: the rock magnet.

 

I was quoted $450 + $25 travel charge for a mobile installer to do it & $500-something (I forget the exact figure) for a dealership to do it.
Both were listed on VentureShield's website.

The ppl @ the company did say that there could be a slight difference in the paint fading if you took it off after several years. And it does dull after a few years, which can supposedly be re-glossed by using a heat gun.
Those are the 2 things that I'm still on the fence about.

Does anyone know how the 3m one compares?

I'm also curious if it's any easier to get bugs off of it than the paint alone. We had so many on our last road trip it was insane.

 

Last weekend I washed both cars. I find it is easier to get all the "stuff" off the plastic than the paint (waxed or not). If foreign matter is going to cause damage I would prefer damage to the plastic over damage to the paint.

 

Hello! I'm new to the board and have already learned a lot. I'm actually still waiting for my Prius to be delivered (they said between the 9th and 15th). I was calling around today to get quotes for VentureShield installation. I didn't realize that they can only do 24" up on the hood. Does it look strange having only part of the hood protected?

From the research I've done, it appears that VentureShield has the best reputation. Can anyone here confirm or deny this? Just looking for input.

The best quote I got for full install was $450.

Thanks!


I want my car!!! :car:

 

F8L

Men from M.A.R.S. professionally installed all the clear bra pieces you illustrate plus the front fenders and the trailing edges of all four doors for $570. They use 3M and are 3M certified. A small area puckered after a few days and they fixed it right away, gratis. I am pleased with their installation.

The same folks fixed my wife's 04 Camry rock pitted front end. They have an amazingly accurate paint matching system that smoothes deeply pitted paint and makes it look new. I was very impressed with the results for only $60.

Note: these are Houston prices, I'm sure they vary a bit by area.

You should be able to find a local outfit at The Official Directory for Clear Bra Installers! Find a clear bra installer and protect your paint today!

Texnet

 

Hello everyone. I had "complete" VentureShield coverage installed last Friday (08 non-touring), with mixed results.
The hood is fine and 24" up the hood looks to be more than enough.
The bumper looks good, but they managed to seal the cover for the tow hook.
The fender coverage is incomplete, missing the lower fender between the bumper and the tire -- not happy about this.
The mirrors look terrible. Within a day the film crinkled on one edge of each of the mirrors (driver - street side, passenger - bottom)
The door edge guard is a joke. The next day the tape on all four doors peeled from the inside, leaving flaps that are collecting dust and looking a mess.

I have contacted the installer -- Carcondoms from Allentown, PA -- and I am waiting on a response to their "lifetime warranty" claim.

My recommendation for the moment is to go with the hood and bumper. Looks good and should intercept most of the incoming.

Jeff

 

I contacted a ventureshield installer and received the following quote (before tax)

lamps $105
hood/fender/mirrors $235
front bumper $345

= $685

They (Ventureshield) have the best reputation I've seen. From the German engineering to the yellowing resistance.
-Combined with the right up-front agreement on installation expectations, and lifetime warranty on cracks, peeling, etc., I'm going for it!!!

 

I just got my Prius a few weeks ago and have been looking into getting the 3M Clear Bra. I got a quote of about 580 installed for the full protection. They will even come to my work place and do it in the parking lot. ( It turns out the company that does it is only a few blocks away )

My question is to people who have had it done.. Is it worth it? Will the car washes hurt it? Do they tend to peel off? How does winter salt effect it?

 

In Orlando, I just had the 3M applied for about $800 - I say about because I also had the windows tinted and the total was 980.

The clear bra included the front bumper, hood, quarter panels, mirrors, A pillars, front of the roof, headlamps, and fog lights.

 

I had my 06 done in the Los Angeles area, Van Nuys to be exact. I had the hood, front bumper, front part of front fender, mirrors, door cups, and the back ledge of the rear bumper. Cost was $400 and 3M product was used. Just recently while on the freeway I was hit by part of a flying tire. The front right corner took the hit but other than a some black marks on the clear bra no worse for wear, I didn't want to get out to see the damage so I was very happy.

Ken

 

I'm getting VentureShield installed tomorow at Tint King in MA. I opted for the complete kit for $600-. Does anyone know if I should have mentioned to the installer that I have a '08 Touring edition. Is there any body panel differences ? Thanks

 

wish I knew for sure to answer you Q. I don't, but being the A-type I am, if it were me, I'd contact them ASAP(the 1st minute they opened - wouldn't trust a voice message or e-mail) and indicate that - just to be sure.

Would sux to have a set back when your expecting to be done at a certain time.

GL
Let us know how it turns out.
((( I heard the first few hours (or days) it's a little unfinished looking and needs to dry. Then it will look great )))

 

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How did it go? How does it look?
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Complete VentureShield installed yesterday for $600-. The install included hood, fenders, lower front end, headlights, door mirrors,rear hatch. Pretty happy except for the hood, it has a streaked rippling effect look in some areas.The installer says if it dosen't work it way out he will redo the hood. I'm going to give it a few days.

 

Given the high cost for the clear bra, the mixed results descrbed here, and the low cost of excellent paint repair described - I'm gonna pass on this clear bra idea.

 

I think it depends on the 'perfectionism' of the installer, but I have heard from each one that if your unsatisfied they will correct the install for free!

Ventureshield is lifetime guaranteed and easier to clean bugs off, etc (ive read).

Good point on the low cost of paint repair.

Now I'm curious for a comparison: $600 venturshield vs repainting
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