vitalyd

Hi all,

I am taking delivery of my RS4 next month and would like to install a clear bra. The dealership where I'm taking delivery sells & installs Armor Shield polyurethane film. Now, I've always heard of people installing the bra from 3M, but not from Armor Shield -- is 3M's the better product?

Also, the price for front & rear bumper + headlights is $899 -- is that about right? I'm in north jersey if that helps.

The fact that I can have the bra on right as I pick it up is very convenient obviously, rather than having to drive the car ("naked" ) to a different place afterwards. What do you guys recommend?

Also, I've noticed some cars parked on the streets with what looks like a rubber mat hanging out of the trunk, covering up the rear bumper. Do any of you use that to prevent nicks/scratches while parked on streets? How much do they go for? Where can one buy them?

Thanks for the help.

EDIT: shouldn't the front part of the hood be included in the price as well (usually)?

CanuckRS4

Get it done at the dealer, forget the rear bumper.

brody_rs4

for about an extra $900, i got the entire hood, both fenders, headlights, bumper, etc wrapped (no visible lines anywhere). if you're in norcal, definitely check out premiermobilegroup

sparkhill

Dealers often contract out the work anyway.

ferchizzle

i paid the same amount that you were quoted for a full on custom (handcut) wrap for my entire hood, entire left and right fender, side spoilers, nose, a-pillar, and rear bumper using venture tape (a competitor to 3m)

i used to live in manhattan and have had a postive experience with http://technik1.com/index2.php. they use 3m and do custom cutting.

back in nyc, where people had an complete and utter disrepect for cars, people did use those rubber mats as bumper guards. though, i do not know where they got them.

Fluffhead

Agree^^^

Fluffhead

Wow, all that for $900? Great price!

vitalyd

thanks, i'll check out Technik1

onrails

Just had a full clear armor done for $800, looks great!!!

ELEVENS

The ones I've seen (and bought) look like crap. For that kind of money just get a respray after a few years.


JMO