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I'm really torn on this whole thing. On one side I want this car to look nice as long as possible (gloss black, so I am thinking dings will stand out). On the other hand, $600! Thats a LOT of money. We intend to keep the car until it dies, never got rid of car under 100k miles. Oh the decisions.
On plus side, installer can also do a strip on edge of each door to protect it when opening.
What I was really intrigued about was perhaps putting a 4" wide strip down the side of the car to protect against other goofballs opening THEIR doors. He didnt think it would cost that much (no real fancy trimming required). Any thoughts?
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Steve, Host
One: Do mudguards really help that much for keeping mud and dirt off the side of the car? Does is also help keep stone chips down as well?
Two: Bug deflectors, do they really work and are they worth the money?
Three: Does it matter if the mudguards and/or bug deflectors is not made buy the auto company, or are after market ones just as good?
Thanks
Yes
Doesn't matter. After-market, depending on the maker, is just as good and in some cases better than OEM.
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Steve, Host
thx
mike
You could take pics of them and post to your carspace!
tidester, host
Drive on over to my place!
I think you are being a little hard on sigt1.
I agree with that post, since I had the 3M installed on my Porsche...and initially was quoted $ 750 , but all things are negotiable, this is true for most things. ( except retail..but they do self negotiating by having dicounts and sales) . I ended up paying only $550 for the whole shebang....all things protected...and a double layer on the front light housings ( each costs over $1000 to replace)
It pays to negotiate to get the best product for the best price. I go by the motto...buy the best product at the best price. :shades:
You may want to pay retail high prices ....and that is OK..but it is not only OK...but indeed smart...to buy quality products for less....since that gives one value...VALUE.
I think you overpaid :sick: ....not that there is anything wrong with it....but I do not think it is smart to rip some other post who advocates smart shopping.
Just my humble opinion.....
Last time he quoted $400 for acura TL.....
There are a wide range of prices....anywhere from $400 to $1000....depending on vehicle and how much the installer thinks you are willing to pay.
Installlation typically takes anywhere from 2 to 4 hours, depending on your vehicle front end complexity. He will need an enclosed space...and availability of outlets and water.....they can come out to your garage to install.
I had mine installed at the autobody shop...after all paint chips removed and paint was perfect.
....Remember, always ask the installer what their best price is...they may be willing to come down. My second installer lowered the price by $200, simply because I asked...and he was willing to come out to my home to custom install.....
hope this helps......
The installer was very nice...he said regular price was supposed to be $770...because the Odyssey has a lot of surface area to cover.
HE coverd all the front areas..grill, half of hood, both front end of front quarter panels...both headlights ( double layer) , both rear view mirrors, and both front door sides .... he came over from over 40 miles away...We gave him a gift for his kids..since he was so nice. The job was impeccable.
and final price out the door was $495.
Vinyl Bra - looks like it might have problems and might not. Plus requires maintanence to keep in good shape.
Clear Bra - Will work great, but cost almost cost $500 to install.
I am all about protecting the car, but if it is going to cost as much as it costs to paint the entire vehicle, is it really worth it?
Suggestions?
Her are some pics;
(before install)
(after install)
you can see more pictures I took of 'The Beast' (yes it has a name, don't all cars?) on My Carspace.
Odie
Odie's Carspace
You may want to check this out. Put them on my black Santa Fe, blended right in,didn't stand out like an after thought. Keep checking the site, I got mine for $99.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HYUNDAI-SANTA-FE-Body-Side-Mouldings-PAINTED-2007- -2008_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33654QQihZ015QQitemZ250191519433QQtcZphoto
I am totally satisfied, hence, I thought I would share the info here for others.