Clear Bra

leetheway · #1 01-11-2011, 01:20 PM

Just got my 2011 35d. Did anyone in the ny metro area get his or her car done. Worth the money? Any recommendation for installer.

Thanks.

Diesel Guy · #2 01-11-2011, 01:52 PM

I had mine done in Boston area.....worth the money, as my window is pretty well pitted after 19k miles.....but the clear bra has kept front end protected

google for local installers and products

alvam · #3 01-11-2011, 08:22 PM

I will be getting mine done when it's delivered.

On a side note, I have a production number but no build date. I went to the dealer this weekend to see if I could get more detailed information and he looked it up and said that it looks like we are scheduled for the 8th week of the year for build.

My question is, in others experience, whether those estimates are accurate or if they usually have have longer lead times and the build actually happens sooner.

I really don't want to wait until March but clearly the wife and I are hoping for sooner. First time we have ordered a BMW.

Thanks

TRAINER · #4 01-11-2011, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by leetheway

Just got my 2011 35d. Did anyone in the ny metro area get his or her car done. Worth the money? Any recommendation for installer.

Thanks.

I had mine done the day after I picked up my X. I would reccomend the same guy that did mine. His name is Nelson and he's on Rt. 17 in Paramus. His number is 973-207-7000. Tell him Ken (the trainer) with the X5 sent yua.

jackolo · #5 01-11-2011, 08:59 PM

I'm surprised your dealer didn't try to sell you a clear bra, tint, sealant, etc when you got your car. Normally they try to negotiate it as well as other optional warranties. I normally just talk to the installer directly though and try to get a better price.

I do highly recommend a Clear Bra for any and all vehicles that come in contact with harsh conditions often. I see a lot of sand, gravel, debris around my area and the clear bra definitely helps preserve the paint.

ard · #6 01-11-2011, 11:05 PM

I usually just plan on my wife rear ending someone in the first 20k miles!

leetheway · #7 01-11-2011, 11:54 PM

Thanks Trainer. Will give him a call tomorrow. Guess the "D" is staying in the garage for the next couple days as we are expecting more snow.

boyce89976 · #8 01-12-2011, 12:23 AM

I asked my dealer about it and they said it has damaged paintwork and they won't install it anymore. Anyone else heard this?

alvam · #9 01-12-2011, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by boyce89976

I asked my dealer about it and they said it has damaged paintwork and they won't install it anymore. Anyone else heard this?

My dealer (Murray BMW) offers it and says they are well worth the money. I had this done on my 335i xDrive and based on some windshield pitting am glad I did the whole front.

buschy · #10 02-26-2011, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by boyce89976

I asked my dealer about it and they said it has damaged paintwork and they won't install it anymore. Anyone else heard this?

When I bought my 07 the installer damaged the paint installing the clear bra. My dealer ordered me an 08 and swaped.. They do not do clear bra anymore, at least they don't for me .