ClearBra: thanks to Marco

trickydisco · 08-26-2008, 05:53 PM

I would just like to post a big thank you to Marco
(519) 903-0430 for the work he performed on my 330i.

ClearBra "invisibility": acceptable
ClearBra install: Very Good to Excellent (i'm a near-perfectionist, so this is a big compliment to Marco)
Marco customer service: Excellent

Marco is a great guy who is very personable and conducted himself
with a high degree of professionalism at all times during our meetings.

Without going into details, lets just say that he went above and beyond
the call of duty.

I would not hesitate to provide a recommendation to Marco and his services,
and would not hesitate to enlist his services on another car when the times comes.

Thanks pal!

victor328 · 08-26-2008, 09:01 PM

+1

e92phreak · 08-26-2008, 09:02 PM

what brand clear bra did you get?

e92phreak · 08-26-2008, 09:03 PM

I see you got the partial hood, partial fenders. Did you get anything else (i.e. headlights, bumper, foglights)?

trickydisco · 08-26-2008, 10:27 PM

I *think* it was Venture Shield, but i'll let Marco chime in here.

The front bumper was done as well, including lower lip. Also the side mirrors and rear trunk lip.

TrovaFortuna · 08-27-2008, 07:53 AM

Thanks Barrington! I hope all is well

VentureShield: Hood, Fender, Mirror, Front Bumper and Trunk Lip.

stoits · 09-07-2008, 10:48 PM

how much did marco charge you?

markymarc1979 · 09-07-2008, 11:57 PM

I'm currently in the market for a clear bra. I received a quote from Marco in the past, but he was asking like $800 or $900. I'm sure his work is great but that is a little to expensive IMO.

Soni · 09-08-2008, 09:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markymarc1979

I'm currently in the market for a clear bra. I received a quote from Marco in the past, but he was asking like $800 or $900. I'm sure his work is great but that is a little to expensive IMO.

great work will cost you...just like great car will cost you!! I suggest you email him a offer and see what he can do. Good luck!

bolty · 09-08-2008, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markymarc1979

I'm currently in the market for a clear bra. I received a quote from Marco in the past, but he was asking like $800 or $900. I'm sure his work is great but that is a little to expensive IMO.

yougitwatchewpayfor

I thought I got a good deal for my clear bra. I regret it now.

picus · 09-08-2008, 04:43 PM

Ya, I just have to +3 that. I see a lot (like, a lot, lot lot) of clear bras and without sounding like I am Marco's lover, no one in this city comes close to his install quality. You guys know me well enough to know I wouldn't recommend someone who wasn't good. I was the same as bolty; had a crap 3m job and got Marco to replace it, 1000x better and the crappy one cost almost as much :/

markymarc1979 · 09-08-2008, 11:22 PM

Still shopping around. This is something I definitely need. I promised myself I wouldn't invest anymore money into my car.

Soni · 09-09-2008, 12:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markymarc1979

Still shopping around. This is something I definitely need. I promised myself I wouldn't invest anymore money into my car.

hmm...you still have qaud tip and qaud diffuser coming....

markymarc1979 · 09-27-2008, 06:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soni

hmm...you still have qaud tip and qaud diffuser coming....

quad tips and diffuser arrived already. Getting them installed next week.

Haywire · 09-29-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markymarc1979

Still shopping around. This is something I definitely need. I promised myself I wouldn't invest anymore money into my car.

im in the same boat as you are, i kinda splurged on this car spending close to 6o k canadian...you think to yourself, THATS ENOUGH! I always wanted a clear bra, but i bought an aftermarket package from BMW and that cost me
7oo bucks, i just didnt want to spend anymore money. my only regret, not putting enough aside to get a clear bra, IMMEDIATELY after purchase.

ive had the car for about four months now, and got a MAJOR rock chip + dent...a few other chips here and there, but nothing too noticable, defintely not to anyone else, but noticable to me.

if you wait, like i did...you will say to yourself, WHY DIDNT I JUST GET IT...instead of pondering about it, having something bad happen...then wish you did it instead of sitting on the fence.

Im planning on being in TO in the next couple of weeks, maybe after my detail, ill talk to Marco about a bra.

tirana · 07-20-2009, 05:05 PM

Just a quick on-line thanks to Marco for his care and attention in applying VentureShield film to my wife's new AW 335xi sedan. He's a real professional, courteous and does a fantastic job. Had the 24" hood, fender and mirrors set plus the trunk lip and lights. He customizes the cuts to the hood so the fit is superb. Took him almost 3 hours - thanks Marco!!!

I was a little worried about clear bra on white but it looks great and I only wish I'd done it to my Monaco Blue coupe a couple of years ago. As for photos, there's nothing to see!

perfectg · 07-20-2009, 06:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by markymarc1979

I'm currently in the market for a clear bra. I received a quote from Marco in the past, but he was asking like $800 or $900. I'm sure his work is great but that is a little to expensive IMO.

thats the going rate for great quality material and great installation

Quote:

Originally Posted by TrovaFortuna

Thanks Barrington! I hope all is well

VentureShield: Hood, Fender, Mirror, Front Bumper and Trunk Lip.

thats the brand I carry, by far superior to many other brands out there

Me_Hi · 07-20-2009, 09:28 PM

man, for that $ you could've gotten a Vorsteiner CF hood, not that his job is not good.
Please don't shoot me. I'm drunk !

Kriston · 07-20-2009, 11:08 PM

Nice work but that is alot of money especially if you are just doing the hood and part of the fenders.

the VW Dealer in Brampton has a guy that does it here for 240 for the hood and fenders.

Kris

tirana · 07-21-2009, 02:00 PM

I'll have to take my car to Brampton VW for its service then....

You get what you pay for. There are cheaper alternatives but they don't last as long, don't protect as well and are not so well installed. Check out parking lots for examples of ClearBra screw-ups.

duhprez · 07-21-2009, 02:11 PM

I've been using clear bras for many many years over many cars and I can say that you get what you pay for. I've experience crap jobs and even crap clear bra quality. My last clear bra was 3M thinking that it was one of the best on the market, I couldn't go wrong. But the 3M turned yellowish after about a year and a half.

Those who are looking for the lowest price so that you simply have something slapped on, that's exactly what you're going to get. You can make the call from there.

Marco installed the clear bra on my M3 vert and I'm very satisfied with the workmanship. And, I don't think I'm more anal than the next guy on this forum.

commie · 08-28-2009, 04:13 PM

What's the contact info to Marco?
I am picking up my 335i this week, and want to get a clearbra done asap.

which part of the car does it make sense to get it wrapped?

08-26-2008, 05:53 PM	#1
trickydisco First Lieutenant 7 Rep 331 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: downtown toronto iTrader: (0)	ClearBra: thanks to Marco I would just like to post a big thank you to Marco (519) 903-0430 for the work he performed on my 330i. ClearBra "invisibility": acceptable ClearBra install: Very Good to Excellent (i'm a near-perfectionist, so this is a big compliment to Marco) Marco customer service: Excellent Marco is a great guy who is very personable and conducted himself with a high degree of professionalism at all times during our meetings. Without going into details, lets just say that he went above and beyond the call of duty. I would not hesitate to provide a recommendation to Marco and his services, and would not hesitate to enlist his services on another car when the times comes. Thanks pal! Attached Images __________________ Barrington 2006 330i sedan TiAg 1998 Porsche 911 C2S 1969 Firebird
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08-26-2008, 09:02 PM	#3
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08-26-2008, 10:27 PM	#5
trickydisco First Lieutenant 7 Rep 331 Posts Drives: e90 330i Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: downtown toronto iTrader: (0)	I think it was Venture Shield, but i'll let Marco chime in here. The front bumper was done as well, including lower lip. Also the side mirrors and rear trunk lip. __________________ Barrington 2006 330i sedan TiAg 1998 Porsche 911 C2S 1969 Firebird
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08-27-2008, 07:53 AM	#6
TrovaFortuna Banned 2 Rep 44 Posts Drives: Audi S4 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	Thanks Barrington! I hope all is well VentureShield: Hood, Fender, Mirror, Front Bumper and Trunk Lip.
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09-07-2008, 10:48 PM	#7
stoits Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 325i sport Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Markham iTrader: (0)	how much did marco charge you?
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markymarc1979 Banned 282 Rep 2,533 Posts Drives: 16 G12 + 15 F06 + 17 F15 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 [0.00] 2012 BMW 750xi [0.00]	I'm currently in the market for a clear bra. I received a quote from Marco in the past, but he was asking like $800 or $900. I'm sure his work is great but that is a little to expensive IMO.
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09-08-2008, 04:43 PM	#11
picus Brigadier General 127 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Ya, I just have to +3 that. I see a lot (like, a lot, lot lot) of clear bras and without sounding like I am Marco's lover, no one in this city comes close to his install quality. You guys know me well enough to know I wouldn't recommend someone who wasn't good. I was the same as bolty; had a crap 3m job and got Marco to replace it, 1000x better and the crappy one cost almost as much :/
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markymarc1979 Banned 282 Rep 2,533 Posts Drives: 16 G12 + 15 F06 + 17 F15 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Oakville, Ontario iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW E93 [0.00] 2012 BMW 750xi [0.00]	Still shopping around. This is something I definitely need. I promised myself I wouldn't invest anymore money into my car.
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07-20-2009, 05:05 PM	#16
tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	Just a quick on-line thanks to Marco for his care and attention in applying VentureShield film to my wife's new AW 335xi sedan. He's a real professional, courteous and does a fantastic job. Had the 24" hood, fender and mirrors set plus the trunk lip and lights. He customizes the cuts to the hood so the fit is superb. Took him almost 3 hours - thanks Marco!!! I was a little worried about clear bra on white but it looks great and I only wish I'd done it to my Monaco Blue coupe a couple of years ago. As for photos, there's nothing to see!
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07-20-2009, 09:28 PM	#18
Me_Hi Major 38 Rep 1,488 Posts Drives: * Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: * iTrader: (13)	man, for that $ you could've gotten a Vorsteiner CF hood, not that his job is not good. Please don't shoot me. I'm drunk ! __________________
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07-20-2009, 11:08 PM	#19
Kriston The Ultimate Driving Machine 154 Rep 2,324 Posts Drives: Like Donkey Kong on Roids Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Toronto iTrader: (4)	Nice work but that is alot of money especially if you are just doing the hood and part of the fenders. the VW Dealer in Brampton has a guy that does it here for 240 for the hood and fenders. Kris __________________ CHUCK NORRIS ON WHEELS
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07-21-2009, 02:00 PM	#20
tirana Lieutenant 15 Rep 575 Posts Drives: M2 6MT + F25 35i AT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (2)	I'll have to take my car to Brampton VW for its service then.... You get what you pay for. There are cheaper alternatives but they don't last as long, don't protect as well and are not so well installed. Check out parking lots for examples of ClearBra screw-ups.
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07-21-2009, 02:11 PM	#21
duhprez New Member 2 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Vert Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I've been using clear bras for many many years over many cars and I can say that you get what you pay for. I've experience crap jobs and even crap clear bra quality. My last clear bra was 3M thinking that it was one of the best on the market, I couldn't go wrong. But the 3M turned yellowish after about a year and a half. Those who are looking for the lowest price so that you simply have something slapped on, that's exactly what you're going to get. You can make the call from there. Marco installed the clear bra on my M3 vert and I'm very satisfied with the workmanship. And, I don't think I'm more anal than the next guy on this forum. __________________
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08-28-2009, 04:13 PM	#22
commie Second Lieutenant 27 Rep 206 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	What's the contact info to Marco? I am picking up my 335i this week, and want to get a clearbra done asap. which part of the car does it make sense to get it wrapped?
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