Clear bra carbon roof?

mcvaughan · 08-27-2015, 01:33 PM

Got my car being done now, but not sure about doing this or not. ???

ricerx1 · 08-27-2015, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by mcvaughan

Got my car being done now, but not sure about doing this or not. ???

My car is getting it done right now, dropped it off at the detailer yesterday.

I chose to go with clear bra on the full roof because I dont know what fixing a carbon roof will entail. So better safe then sorry

And my previous car had 2 rock chips on the roof.

EDIT found this thread. http://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sho....php?t=1048005
i guess if you can spare the money get it done.

robbys3m3 · 08-27-2015, 06:31 PM

I did about a 6"'strip above the windshield...figured it couldn't hurt

AM4ZING · 08-27-2015, 06:54 PM

I got my entire CF roof done after seeing a member on the forum have a rock put a 6inch scratch in his roof... Plus i go to the canyons a lot and rocks are flying everywhere

Well worth it

SEXY-BEAST · 08-28-2015, 12:27 AM

Yep- got the entire roof clear bra'd

RocketBoots · 09-03-2015, 03:28 PM

I did my entire roof. Saved me once already. Well worth it IMO.

G4BR13L · 09-03-2015, 03:32 PM

I would clear bra the entire car but this might be to costly. If this is a leased car that you are planning on returning I wouldn't spent my money on it though.

adonisdetail · 09-03-2015, 08:12 PM

What did you guys end up spending for the roof as an add on coverage?

G4BR13L · 09-03-2015, 11:00 PM

I got a quote of 6000 to 7000 euro for doing the entire car. You basically pay per panel. I would guess that you have to add 500 to 1000 euro to the quote you have received for the roof.

F80 M Freak · 09-16-2015, 08:22 PM

does clear bra protects the roof from UV also?

qspring · 09-16-2015, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CAL_F30-M

does clear bra protects the roof from UV also?

Yes. It provides UV protection.

Clark_Kent · 09-16-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by initialgemini

Yes. It provides UV protection.

XPel Ultimate does not provide UV protection. See 5th FAQ from the bottom.

https://www.xpel.com/products/xpel-u...-questions.asp

schnazzy · 09-17-2015, 02:05 AM

I did the CF roof, the whole roof, well actually I did the whole car... all the painted/cleared surfaces including the roof.

G4BR13L · 09-17-2015, 03:07 AM

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Originally Posted by schnazzy

I did the CF roof, the whole roof, well actually I did the whole car... all the painted/cleared surfaces including the roof.

And if you don't mind me asking how much did you pay for it?

Ragged Edge · 09-17-2015, 03:38 AM

I'm having the whole car done as we speak. Important to have it installed properly or it will look shoddy. I know things cost more in Europe, but 6-7000EUR seems steep. I thought 4500CAD was a lot for mine, but a good, experienced installer costs more. I would still get another quote.

G4BR13L · 09-17-2015, 05:59 AM

I agree that 6000 to 7000 euro is high. I guess that the foil costs 2000 to 2500 euro and the installation takes 1 to 2 days I would say. So imho it should cost between 2500 euro and 4000 euro.

It is possible that my quote was also for paint correction, polish, ... but I am not sure as I only received a ball park estimate for my car.

funk74 · 09-17-2015, 12:32 PM

I got one quote for the Whole Car for $5500.

FULL Front End Plus A-Pillar and Full Roof w/ wrapped edges.
$2,500

Though that wasn't the cheapest quote I got. And i'm sure there is a little room for negotiation on that.

That said, I'm gonna at least get the full roof, bumpers, full front fenders, full hood, A pillars, Headlights, and luggage load area done. got a price about $2150 on that from XPEL

manticor · 09-17-2015, 06:14 PM

full roof, front bumper, a pillars, head lights, side skirts, full front fenders, door handles, mirrors, luggage load area, and rear fenders for $2800

funk74 · 09-17-2015, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by manticor

full roof, front bumper, a pillars, head lights, side skirts, full front fenders, door handles, mirrors, luggage load area, and rear fenders for $2800

No Hood?

manticor · 09-17-2015, 10:14 PM

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Originally Posted by funk74

No Hood?

full hood yes lol

S65V8 · 09-18-2015, 06:07 PM

Hearing these prices, $1200 for full front w/ wrapped edges isn't a bad deal I guess for Xpel Ultimate.

Detailers Domain · 09-20-2015, 07:37 AM

many are starting to ask for the Xpel Ultimate on the roofs of their F8X's as well for us.

like some mentioned here it doesn't hurt.

I have not done my car yet I just have the leading edge on the CF Roof.

08-27-2015, 01:33 PM	#1
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robbys3m3 Lieutenant Colonel 1941 Rep 1,552 Posts Drives: M3's Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Tulsa, OK iTrader: (1)	I did about a 6"'strip above the windshield...figured it couldn't hurt
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08-27-2015, 06:54 PM	#4
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08-28-2015, 12:27 AM	#5
SEXY-BEAST Second Lieutenant 210 Rep 296 Posts Drives: F82 M4 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (0)	Yep- got the entire roof clear bra'd __________________ 2004 E46 6MT 2008 E92 6MT 2015 F82 M-DCT 2018 F82 ZCP
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09-03-2015, 03:28 PM	#6
RocketBoots Colonel 1860 Rep 2,104 Posts Drives: Horse Drawn Carriage Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (3)	I did my entire roof. Saved me once already. Well worth it IMO.
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G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	I would clear bra the entire car but this might be to costly. If this is a leased car that you are planning on returning I wouldn't spent my money on it though.
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09-03-2015, 11:00 PM	#9
G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	I got a quote of 6000 to 7000 euro for doing the entire car. You basically pay per panel. I would guess that you have to add 500 to 1000 euro to the quote you have received for the roof.
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09-17-2015, 02:05 AM	#13
schnazzy Lieutenant 227 Rep 597 Posts Drives: YMBSSM4 Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: rain city usa iTrader: (0)	I did the CF roof, the whole roof, well actually I did the whole car... all the painted/cleared surfaces including the roof. __________________ 2015 F82 M4 Yas Marina & Full SS - All pkg/opts but CCB. Xpel - All painted surfaces MPerf Electronic steering wheel, MPerf pedals, IND (reflectors, vents, grill, engine cover), Carbon Fiber (side marker, seat backs, shifter surround, e-Brake, rear spoiler). Pure S2 turbos, MPerf Exhaust, Akrapovic DPs, BM3 (Cary Jordan 657rwhp+), H&R springs, 20" AvantGarde rims
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Ragged Edge First Lieutenant 365 Rep 358 Posts Drives: '16F80,TR6,Defender,PA23-250T Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CYVR iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW M3 [0.00]	I'm having the whole car done as we speak. Important to have it installed properly or it will look shoddy. I know things cost more in Europe, but 6-7000EUR seems steep. I thought 4500CAD was a lot for mine, but a good, experienced installer costs more. I would still get another quote.
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09-17-2015, 05:59 AM	#16
G4BR13L Major 523 Rep 1,105 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Hasselt (Belgium) iTrader: (0)	I agree that 6000 to 7000 euro is high. I guess that the foil costs 2000 to 2500 euro and the installation takes 1 to 2 days I would say. So imho it should cost between 2500 euro and 4000 euro. It is possible that my quote was also for paint correction, polish, ... but I am not sure as I only received a ball park estimate for my car.
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09-17-2015, 12:32 PM	#17
funk74 Second Lieutenant 63 Rep 274 Posts Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW E90 335i [0.00]	I got one quote for the Whole Car for $5500. FULL Front End Plus A-Pillar and Full Roof w/ wrapped edges. $2,500 Though that wasn't the cheapest quote I got. And i'm sure there is a little room for negotiation on that. That said, I'm gonna at least get the full roof, bumpers, full front fenders, full hood, A pillars, Headlights, and luggage load area done. got a price about $2150 on that from XPEL __________________ ED 7/7/15, PCD 9/3/15: 2015 F82 AY with Full Blk & CF Trim, 6MT, ZEC, 19" Blk, HK, 2VF, Top & Side Camera's BMWCCA referral # 385285
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manticor Lieutenant 133 Rep 501 Posts Drives: F80 built july 1........... Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: nyc iTrader: (0)	full roof, front bumper, a pillars, head lights, side skirts, full front fenders, door handles, mirrors, luggage load area, and rear fenders for $2800
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S65V8 _ 808 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: ... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (10)	Hearing these prices, $1200 for full front w/ wrapped edges isn't a bad deal I guess for Xpel Ultimate.
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Detailers Domain BimmerPost Supporting Vendor 1998 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	many are starting to ask for the Xpel Ultimate on the roofs of their F8X's as well for us. like some mentioned here it doesn't hurt. I have not done my car yet I just have the leading edge on the CF Roof.
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