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Old Feb 6, 2013 | 04:26 PM
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front end wraps

anyone using 3M clear wraps or something similar on bumper or hood?
I am only being quoted for front bumper applications..nobody does a full hood?
i do a lot of highway driving aka navigating through an asteroid field
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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I have it on mine, the hood and a little piece on the fenders.
Paid $225.00 at a bodyshop. They replaced some on another car I have after some repair work. So I knew they would do it.

I used to call an installer directly for other vehicles.
But I couldn't the phone number when I wanted the HHR done.

I think the body shop just called the same people, and marked it up $50. Cause they said they had someone come in to do it.

You can buy it on Ebay and do it yourself, but I'm wasn't into learning.
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 05:54 PM
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can you post some pictures on how it turned out? i dont want half hood i want full wrap around coverage
how long have u had it on for?
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 05:55 PM
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3M Clear Bra is the BOMB ..... The sooner you do it the better as our's does have some small chips under the clear .....
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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pictures? links? do they make specific kits for HHR or are they just rolls?
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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More experienced Window Tinters usually offer this service ... Most of them have computer programs linked to a plotter and cut them out on site ...

oh and our photos, most of them are with the bra installed it's just invisable .....
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:14 PM
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i have been in contact with installers and they quoted me $395 and it covers only the front bumper of the vehicle. They said that due to the design of the hood, they are not comfortable offering Full coverage on it..
2 different people have told me this, the hood is what takes most dings and around the headlights..pointless to do just the front bumper
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:28 PM
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Just do a plasti dip bra. That's only 2 cans ($18)


or

Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:31 PM
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damn work computers..links that you posted are blocked '
ill check it out i guess tomorrow
Old Feb 6, 2013 | 07:56 PM
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I own a graphics and sign shop in Kentucky. We do the paint protection on cars, motorcycles, motorhomes. Most just do the front third or so of hood. But we have done entire hoods. There are several good manufactures of the material. I would be careful of those sold as a do it your self kit. They are usually lighter gauge and will not perform well. Check with your local motorhome dealership. They will know someone that is skilled in covering large complex panels.



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