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Roof 1 piece clear bra for 458

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  1. kennyboy

    kennyboy Karting

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    I want to do a piece clear bra for the roof + A pillars of my 458. How much does it usually cost?

    A place quoted me $1800, they said it's because 1 piece is pricy. Is it true? Or is it the Ferrari tax?


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    kennyboy, Nov 22, 2016
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  2. United458

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    curious as to why you want those clear bra'd...off roading?
     
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  3. kennyboy

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    Seems like A pillar and front of the roof easily get chip. You guys don't noticed?


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    kennyboy, Nov 22, 2016
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    have never noticed or thought there was risk - did expel on front and sides and behind rear wheel wells. i do not think there is risk to the pillars or roof.
     
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  5. ferrame

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    Will you install it yourself? I can get the price for that piece.
     
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  6. kennyboy

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    No, i need a installer. I am just checking what's the price range, and if it's really needed to do the whole roof.


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    kennyboy, Nov 22, 2016
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    The piece costs about 1/3 of the quote you got. Perhaps you can bargain a little. Good luck!
     
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    That's crazy expensive. I've had several cars done at the factory Xpel store here in town and their prices are no where near that high.
     
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    Thanks. I realized that when I checked with 2nd and 3rd places. Only for $500-$1000


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    I would avoid going to that place. Been getting prices myself and that piece should be installed for around $800. $1800 is a bit high
     
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    Way to much!!

    Text me and ill tell you where to go, and they will come right to your home.
    They have done multiple cars of mine
     
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    Why get that bra at all?
     
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  13. RCorsa

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    I did the roof of my 911 TTS which is black since I can't stand the thought of swirls (it's my DD and I wash it a lot including "touchless" car washes) I did XPEL like the rest of the front end and it was $500. I also replaced the entire hood peice on a panamara I had (now sold) and it was $1000. Therefore $1800 seams really high IMO but I avoid "Ferrari tax" by taking lots of different cars to the same place.
     
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  14. kennyboy

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    I end up going to another place for $1200. One single sheet from A pillar to the roof to the back.

    They could do $600 if do them separate, but I want no seams


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    kennyboy, Dec 5, 2016
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