SayNoToPistons

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I am wondering how much you guys paid for a clear bra set up on your RX8. Please list the brand, price, sections the clear bra was laid on, and how it is holding up. Thanks.

Easy_E1

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PM azlizard. He's had it on for a couple of years i believe. Still looks great.

runriderive

I'm in St. Paul, MN and in May of this year paid $525 for the 3M Clear Guard (or whatever it is called) installed on the entire front bumper, front 18-inches of the hood and fenders, and mirrors. Seemed like most around here were charging about that much. It looks pretty good for the most part and I am happy to have the protection on my black 8 because I tend to want to be going faster than the flow of traffic so occasionally find myself not too far behind cars, but was extremely upset about the poor work by the installer. even though i researched installers it still ended up with a few wrinkles / bubbles / bunched areas (in places that are difficult to see fortunately). i made a post about it in the local forums.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...04#post3103904

Bottom line, if you have it done, research installers AND try to see an example of their work first. Good luck!

alz0rz

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I believe the clear bra on my car cost $800. The previous owner had it put on. I've been told it may be 3M due to the thickness and the cost.

Chibana

I was quoted $995 for the (reputable) installer in my area. I had no doubt he would do a fantastic job; I just decided $1000 wasn't worth it, especially since it would make a visible line across the hood, and I would have to be more careful about cleaning the wax out of that edge. This was for 3M.

rodjonathan

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i just had my front bumper done and my mirrors coz i couldnt live with the line on the hood ... just me ... but a friend has a shop and charged me no labor so it was 210 and change but i believe he does the front plus hood plus mirrors for around 450 on an 8

pintodeluxe

Mine came with a clear bra, and it looks great. It is effective at eliminating rock chips. It has been on for 5 years and 55k miles. I removed the portion of the clear bra over the front lower lip spoiler, because it had taken some abuse. I just peeled it off at a 45 degree angle, and revealed perfect paint underneath.

Best of luck!

nate340

mines been on for since new in 2004 135 000km. its starting to look pretty rough. i took off the pieces for the lights. and they look perfect. its going to cost around 300 for a new one and ive yet to decide if its worth it or ill just respray my frontend every few yrs

kersh4w

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i paid $35 for mine on ebay and put it on myself. it was great.

when my car was keyed, ebay gave me $600 for the added clearbra.



thank you!

mysql101

you can get the full oem front 3m clear bra for about $130. It's easy to install.

I also have clear bra on my headlights.

kersh4w

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yep, i recommend clearbra'ing the headlights as well.

fog lights too. and mirrors.

ferg

no bubbles?

kersh4w

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not really. the occasional very small one.

and im by no means a professional. i am a graphic designer, so im no stranger to working with my hands though.

IHitCones

No experience here but have been contemplating this one from Ebay http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mazda...item518d0b972a found in another thread. For $60 its worth a try if you have patience.

ferg

the rx8 already has some on the car from the factory, well mine does

JinDesu

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I think only on where the sideskirts would go, and certain portions of the fender/rear wheel flare.

ferg

i dont like it at all, you can see white lining around it blah

Spoolin8

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for that price i can pay 200 to have my bumper repainted if down the road rock chips get to it.....

JinDesu

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Lol... good thing I have a white car! It's pretty unnoticeable unless you squat down and stare at it.

kersh4w

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only if you crush wax into the edge of it.

alz0rz

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in which case you use a toothbrush to work it out

JinDesu

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Or just rub hard with a microfiber towel. It'll pick it up and spread it out.