Whats a fair price to pay for "Ventireshield" clear bra NJ area??

[Socrates]

I'm having the complete kit above (including side sills and rear rockers) done this Friday by one of the best in the country, Alan Seligman (Invincaman.com - 3M Scotchgard, Invincashield, Paint Protection, Clear Bra.

$1,290.00 including the install - am I getting ripped?

-Justyn

[texas_venom]

$1290!!! Yikes. I guess I should up my rates a little.

Just kidding. Make sure you post some pics once its installed. Would love to see them...

[85 of 200]

Thats about right for retail, but I would not use 3m, to much orange peel, for your everyday driver YES, but not the exotic. Just my opinion. 3M does weather better if its outside 24/7 but for a viper, way to much orange peel.

[texas_venom]

I have been using ClearMask for 3 years and it is a 3M product. I have done many Vipers and Corvettes and not one of them has had orange peel . Maybe its a different 3m film but I have yet to see what you are talking about.

[Socrates]

I'm a bit confused by that as well, as everyone I have spoken with has said that the current 3M film is very good, and has very little orange peel. I had the 3M 3-4 years ago on a different vehicle and it did have a considerable amount of orange peel (still not bad though), but I'm told the newest product is greatly improved...

[Socrates]

Just to update everyone, my install was yesterday. Though I originally thought I was going to have the 3M installed, it turned out that he used the Ventureshield (manufactured by Avery) due to a bit more clarity with that film. According to the installer, both the 3M and Avery are right around the same 8.0-8.5 mil. thickness, as pointed out in another post. The install took about 8 hours, as Alan was extremely meticulous with the entire procedure. The front bumper is definitely a challenge, especially with the stripes. I must say it turned out better than I expected, and a very small bit of orange peel can be seen on the stripes (since they are black), but 50% should disappear when it completely dries/cures. I'm happy that I can finally take it out and not worry about damage from rocks, lovebugs (for those of us in FL), etc. Hopefully it will be money well spent.

Cheers,
-Justyn

[texas_venom]

I would love to see some pics. Typically orange peel will not clear up. So I think what you ar seeing is the soap/water solution under the film that is left behind(it will look a little milky). It will dry up completely after a few weeks... depending on the temperature there. Its a great investment and you will be very happy that you had it done... especially with those rocker panels.

Thom

[85 of 200]

Originally Posted by Socrates

Just to update everyone, my install was yesterday. Though I originally thought I was going to have the 3M installed, it turned out that he used the Ventureshield (manufactured by Avery) due to a bit more clarity with that film. According to the installer, both the 3M and Avery are right around the same 8.0-8.5 mil. thickness, as pointed out in another post. The install took about 8 hours, as Alan was extremely meticulous with the entire procedure. The front bumper is definitely a challenge, especially with the stripes. I must say it turned out better than I expected, and a very small bit of orange peel can be seen on the stripes (since they are black), but 50% should disappear when it completely dries/cures. I'm happy that I can finally take it out and not worry about damage from rocks, lovebugs (for those of us in FL), etc. Hopefully it will be money well spent.

Cheers,
-Justyn

Just for info, Avery and Ventureshield are different material.