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03-18-08, 01:12 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V  | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Harrisburg Pa | | | Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
I just bought a 2004 black V that is low miles and in good shape cosmetically. I have a long highway drive to work and want to keep the dings off of the front of it when I do drive it to work.
Anybody do a clear bra and how much did you pay? |
03-18-08, 01:16 PM
|  | Moon Parasite Cadillac(s): 2006 STS-V BlackonBlack / 2005 CTS-V Redline (traded in) | | Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: D/FW Tejas | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
Roughly about the same on the CTS-V and STS-V. 700.00 installed for full front facia, hood (12" on the CTS-V and 24" on the STS-V) w/ fenders and the mirrors.
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03-18-08, 02:06 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 04 CTS-V | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southfield, MI | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
3M bumper, mirrors, 1/3 hood and fenders
Mine was free since the company representing the product wanted to demo a couple of them
Other people try VentureShield b/c it is cheaper and easier to install. |
03-18-08, 02:14 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Member Cadillac(s): Cadillac CTSV | | Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: D/FW Haslet, Texas | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
550.00 Auto Design at the Rengency Conversion place here in fort worth. Hood, fenders, front facia, mirrors and fuel door |
03-18-08, 02:20 PM
| | BLING IS AMERICAN RICE Cadillac(s): '04 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just North of Titletown... | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
I've had mine on my '04 since almost new. I have almost 50,000 good looking, no chip miles. I personally know the owner of Venture Tape who makes the Venture Shield. I had mine done at the plant for $450. I actually paid the same for my '07 Town Car done at Tint King near my home for the same price.
I don't have fist hand knowledge of the comparison of VS and 3M as they wear. But, I can tell you you'll be very happy with the Venture Shield, no doubt.
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03-18-08, 02:39 PM
|  | Mods on hold till diff gets fixed. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 60 | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
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Originally Posted by DaveSRX  ... Anybody do a clear bra and how much did you pay? | Yup ... I did. Paid too much.
BTW, I'd do it again, too. 
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03-18-08, 02:44 PM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V, Black, SC, 510RWHP/560FTLBS and a really slow C6 | | Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Home of the AFC East Champs!!! Age: 45 | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
Nope, didn't, should've, will do next time.
Well worth the investment, as my front-end has enough chips to justify a paint job. |
03-18-08, 03:14 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): 2004 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Harrisburg Pa | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
I just got quoted $445 for just the front bumper. Another $365 if I want to do the hood, fenders, and side mirrors. Sounds expensive compared to what some others have paid.
I will check into the Venture Shield. |
03-18-08, 05:40 PM
| | Mods on hold till diff gets fixed. Cadillac(s): 2005 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: South Lyon, MI Age: 60 | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
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Originally Posted by DaveSRX I just got quoted $445 for just the front bumper. Another $365 if I want to do the hood, fenders, and side mirrors. Sounds expensive compared to what some others have paid.
I will check into the Venture Shield. | I think I got a bit ripped off.
They did my hood, entire front fascia/bumper, headlights, rearview mirrors, all four wheel arches, and top of rear bumper: $850. 
BTW, being a DIY-kind-of-guy, I checked into doing it myself and said, "  ". Could have saved several hundred clams, but I'd have screwed it up for sure. |
03-18-08, 05:47 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 04 CTS-V | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southfield, MI | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
VentureShield is now owned by 3M. |
03-18-08, 10:45 PM
| | Cadillac Owners Fanatic Cadillac(s): 2006 CTSV SG/Beige(DD), '94 Vette Z07, '92 Typhoon, '91 Sycl | | Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: VETTE CITY Age: 45 | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
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Originally Posted by rand49er Yup ... I did. Paid too much.
BTW, I'd do it again, too. |  Again and Again and Again.... |
03-19-08, 12:51 AM
| | BLING IS AMERICAN RICE Cadillac(s): '04 CTS-V | | Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Just North of Titletown... | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
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Originally Posted by Bigron VentureShield is now owned by 3M. | True, but if you buy now, you'll still be getting Venture Shield without the big price tag... |
03-19-08, 08:39 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 04 CTS-V | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southfield, MI | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
One of the reasons VentureShield is cheaper because they own their own templetes. Now that 3M owns templetes I think you will see a price reduction, but thats just my guess. |
03-20-08, 04:09 AM
|  | Cadillac Owners Connoisseur Cadillac(s): 05 Mallett 427 CTS-V | | Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SoCal | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
Is there more than one template?
I'm not too impressed with the cut of my kit.
(Don't know what kit/template it is though)
I'd like to find a better kit or have something custom cut.
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03-20-08, 08:59 AM
| | Cadillac Owners Enthusiast Cadillac(s): 04 CTS-V | | Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Southfield, MI | | | Re: Anybody do a clear bra on their V?
There are multiple ways to cut a hood, but explain what you don't like about your cut. | | Cadillac Discussion Tools | | | 
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