clear bra and tint recommendation

rv77 · 10-06-2009, 05:14 AM

I'm picking up my new 335i in a couple of weeks. Can anyone recommend a good shop for installing clear bra and tint for reasonable prices in the greater Seattle area? I've never put clear bra or tint on my car before so I'm not sure what the cost should be. The dealer wanted almost $1300 for just clear bra installation. Seems kinda expensive to me or is that normal? Thanks.

Parachute>Seatbelts · 10-06-2009, 11:56 AM

600-800 nothing more. Don't go thru dealer. If anything, ask dealer where their tint is done. If it's not actual dealership go direct.

lpphreakx06 · 10-06-2009, 01:51 PM

The dealer would outsource it anyways. Go to accutint in bellevue.

www.accutint.com

Choolgooz · 10-06-2009, 02:28 PM

PM Johnny Lin , he'll hook u up.

rv77 · 10-06-2009, 04:28 PM

Thanks guys for the info....yeah, Johnny is awesome, he already PM'ed. By the way, if I don't have comfort access, but everything else I have, which type of tint should I get?

Parachute>Seatbelts · 10-06-2009, 04:54 PM

carbon

Johnny Lin · 10-06-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by rv77

Thanks guys for the info....yeah, Johnny is awesome, he already PM'ed. By the way, if I don't have comfort access, but everything else I have, which type of tint should I get?

People here are nice.

Glad that I am able to helping you out. Just PM you back with all the questions you have.

jeremicium · 10-09-2009, 06:04 AM

I got my clear bra at Fife Auto Spa for $450. That included the front, door handle cups, edge of doors, and the trunk sill. They use the Venture Shield bra. I liked the work. They did my non-metallic tint for around $250.

black3 · 10-17-2009, 02:24 PM

Metropolitan Detail www.metropolitandetail.com they do all the nice cars in the area, plus they give a free loaner car.

Kev · 10-17-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by black3

Metropolitan Detail www.metropolitandetail.com they do all the nice cars in the area, plus they give a free loaner car.

+1 for Metropolitan Detail for clear bra. They use the good VentureShield films (not that 3M stuff that would turn yellow). John and Ben really know their stuff. They do a lot of high end cars in the area and have a good rep on 6SpeedOnline. I have seen more Lamborghini's there than anywhere in Pacific Northwest. There is a Challenge Stradale there now:

Tint-wise, I would definitely vote for AccuTint in Bellevue or Seattle. The Bellevue shop just tinted my M3 today and it came out awesome. Thanks Johnny and Tuan for the recommendation.

hamsterinwa · 12-31-2011, 10:55 PM

Hi all, I just ran across this site and this thread as I'm looking to get a clear bra for a new Bimmer. I was trying to PM Johnny Lin, but as a new registrant I cannot. Is there a way to be in touch? - I can be emailed at this alias at gmail.

Johnny Lin · 01-01-2012, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by hamsterinwa

Hi all, I just ran across this site and this thread as I'm looking to get a clear bra for a new Bimmer. I was trying to PM Johnny Lin, but as a new registrant I cannot. Is there a way to be in touch? - I can be emailed at this alias at gmail.

Whats your e-mail? I'll e-mail you

10-06-2009, 05:14 AM	#1
rv77 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-sport AW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	clear bra and tint recommendation I'm picking up my new 335i in a couple of weeks. Can anyone recommend a good shop for installing clear bra and tint for reasonable prices in the greater Seattle area? I've never put clear bra or tint on my car before so I'm not sure what the cost should be. The dealer wanted almost $1300 for just clear bra installation. Seems kinda expensive to me or is that normal? Thanks.
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Parachute>Seatbelts Private First Class 24 Rep 142 Posts Drives: in the rain...cuz its Portland Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PDX iTrader: (0)	600-800 nothing more. Don't go thru dealer. If anything, ask dealer where their tint is done. If it's not actual dealership go direct.
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10-06-2009, 01:51 PM	#3
lpphreakx06 Professional Moose Racer 331 Rep 7,509 Posts Drives: SG 335i E92 RIP + 2015 SS M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bellevue, Wa iTrader: (25)	The dealer would outsource it anyways. Go to accutint in bellevue. www.accutint.com __________________ Visit my blog anytime: http://www.sfpayments.com BMW Dream Team PNW Chapter, member #1 \|HP Autowerks \| AR DESIGN \| BMW PERFORMANCE \| STOP TECH \| Volk Racing\| AMS \| ARKYM
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Choolgooz Lieutenant 8 Rep 450 Posts Drives: 08 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	PM Johnny Lin , he'll hook u up. __________________
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rv77 Enlisted Member 2 Rep 42 Posts Drives: E90 335i M-sport AW Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys for the info....yeah, Johnny is awesome, he already PM'ed. By the way, if I don't have comfort access, but everything else I have, which type of tint should I get?
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Parachute>Seatbelts Private First Class 24 Rep 142 Posts Drives: in the rain...cuz its Portland Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: PDX iTrader: (0)	carbon
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jeremicium Major 173 Rep 1,178 Posts Drives: 2011 E92 328i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tacoma, Wa. USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 328i [0.00] 2009 Porsche Cayman S [0.00] 2016 BMW M2 [0.00] 2001 Honda S2000 [0.00]	I got my clear bra at Fife Auto Spa for $450. That included the front, door handle cups, edge of doors, and the trunk sill. They use the Venture Shield bra. I liked the work. They did my non-metallic tint for around $250.
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black3 New Member 0 Rep 26 Posts Drives: black E92 SAWEEEET Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Redmond iTrader: (0)	Metropolitan Detail www.metropolitandetail.com they do all the nice cars in the area, plus they give a free loaner car.
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hamsterinwa New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: 2012 X3 2.8 Titanium Silver Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Greater Seattle iTrader: (0)	Hi all, I just ran across this site and this thread as I'm looking to get a clear bra for a new Bimmer. I was trying to PM Johnny Lin, but as a new registrant I cannot. Is there a way to be in touch? - I can be emailed at this alias at gmail.
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