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Paint Protection recommendation needed in San Francisco Bay Area?

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by David C., Oct 16, 2012.

  1. David C.

    David C. Junior Member

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    Can someone recommend Paint Protection shop in San Francisco Bay Area?
     
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    What sort of paint protection are you referring to? Clear bra? Or something like Perma Plate?
     
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    Do a search for Premier Clear Bra They are based up there somewhere.
     
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    I got my clear bra put on buy a guy in Belmont. He was reasonably price and did a great job....that is...if thats what you're asking about.
     
  5. David C.

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    I'm asking about a clear bra.
     
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    I went with Invisiguard. On yelp they're listed as being in the city, but they moved to Belmont. I had my windows tinted and a clear bra put on at the same time. I think they did a pretty decent job. Once the weather clears up and i get my mud guards installed, i'll post some pics.
     
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    I'd give Steve at Advanced Vehicle Outfitters a call. I've had him do two Priuses and a Ford Escape Hybrid and have been very pleased with the results each time. My plug-in has a full clear bra on front including the entire hood. You can tell him Leo with the Prius in San Jose referred you. They don't use computer cut patterns, so you don't get all the visible seams a lot of other places give you.

    http://avoclearbra.com/
     
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    Wow, thats pretty impressive. How much did they charge for the full hood job?
     
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    It was about $900, all 3M/Venture Shield film including the side mirrors. Not inexpensive by any means, but considering what Toyota charges for just a hood strip pretty good. I've had my Ford for over 5 years now and it still looks great, especially since he covered quite a bit of chrome on the front of that one. The other shops (Premier was one) I contacted at the time wouldn't touch the chrome.
     
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    I paid around 650 for mine (cash), but it only goes up 24", which isn't too bad given how short the prius nose is. I'm pretty happy with it but 900 for full coverage seems like a good deal.

    Are you going to stick your green sicker on top of your clear bra? Or put it in the window?
     
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    I "followed the rules" and put the sticker on the front over the clear bra but put a good coat of carnauba wax on the bumper/film before doing so. For the back stickers I cut some PPF to match the sticker shape but slightly larger and stuck them to the car first so when the time comes the green stickers will come off cleanly without trouble. They turned out pretty good so in hindsight I might have done the same thing for the front as it might be easier to get that front sticker off later, but who knows. Just seemed crazy to put PPF over PPF then a sticker over that. ;)
     
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    Buy 3m scotch guard clear bra, 8mil with very high puncher strengh, and make sure you buy the pre-cut version and DIY!

    Its easy, I done with for mine full front and then purchased extra for rear bumper on Amazon.com
     
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    can you point me to a link where I can buy a DIY pre-cut kit?
     
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    lol "Office products"
     
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  17. Jin

    Jin Blizzard PRIUS 2010, Nav+ solar roof

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    I should shouldn't I? But I since I have no complaint on it I could careless? LOL, anyway, I got mine 2 years ago when my car was brand new didn't bought it from that guy ;) just search up amazon.com you will find those pre-cut films.

    *only write feedback when you get junk stuff :D