Clear Bra Installer in Raleigh, NC

rotokim · 08-10-2009, 09:13 AM

I'm finally having a clear bra installed, but need the name/location of a trustworthy service provider in the Raleigh/Cary/Apex area.

Also, if you can share cost, time to install, and product recos (anything other than 3M?), I'd appreciate it. Some clear bras seem to have a lot less shine to the surface, and a lot more visible texture - not appealling.

The only existing threads I could find on this topic were 4-5 years old.

Thanks in advance for your help/advice.

Bob

SH || NC · 08-10-2009, 10:40 AM

Contact Pete @ TVP Auto

http://tvpauto.com/

Did my motorcycle as a full custom job and did the C4S impeccably. He has a shop in Cary. Good guy; very talented.

Ballpark, $400ish, but depends of course on what you want done

Bumper
Headlights
Hood ¼, ½, full
Mirrors
Rear quarters
etc
etc

HTH

GSIRM3 · 08-10-2009, 06:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whitey||C4S

Contact Pete @ TVP Auto

http://tvpauto.com/

Did my motorcycle as a full custom job and did the C4S impeccably. He has a shop in Cary. Good guy; very talented.

I have never used this person, but Leith Porsche highly recommended him to me.

rotokim · 08-10-2009, 09:09 PM

TVP it is - I'm booked for Friday morning.

Thanks!

AngM018 · 08-11-2009, 07:45 PM

Pete will take good care of you. We recommend him to all our customers. Just make sure you wax the film every now, and then.

rotokim · 08-14-2009, 01:53 PM

My Porsche is now in the hands of Pete at TVP. Estimated $650 for front bumper, headlights, partial hood, mirrors.

I'll update with a post when the car is back from TVP at 3pm.

rotokim · 08-14-2009, 05:47 PM

The Porsche is back and looks great. No point in posting a picture, of course. It's an invisible improvement.

TVP / Pete did a great job.

911michael · 08-14-2009, 11:12 PM

Bob, your car is gorgeous!

Pictures are required in a thread like this.

ivangene · 08-15-2009, 01:25 PM

gota911 · 08-15-2009, 09:08 PM

What they said ^ !

rotokim · 08-16-2009, 09:25 PM

Sorry for the delay - I had to take some fresh pictures of my 996. You really can't see the edge of the clear bra on the hood or front bumper unless you look closely.

However, the mirror bras have a crease that won't stay attached to the car (see photo). It's in the same spot on both mirrors. I'l have to ask Pete at TVP how to remedy this situation.

Bob

SH || NC · 08-16-2009, 09:30 PM

Nicely done. Pete will take care of you; just shoot him the picture.

rotokim · 08-16-2009, 09:47 PM

Forgot to add this one.

Bob

Dutchie in NC · 08-16-2009, 10:39 PM

Very nice!! You can't see the clear bra at all... Will definitely have to do this on my next car

gota911 · 08-16-2009, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gota911

What they said ^ !

I knew this ^ would do the trick!

Bob,

Your car looks awesome! Thanks for the pics!

08-10-2009, 09:13 AM	#1
rotokim Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 1,033	Clear Bra Installer in Raleigh, NC I'm finally having a clear bra installed, but need the name/location of a trustworthy service provider in the Raleigh/Cary/Apex area. Also, if you can share cost, time to install, and product recos (anything other than 3M?), I'd appreciate it. Some clear bras seem to have a lot less shine to the surface, and a lot more visible texture - not appealling. The only existing threads I could find on this topic were 4-5 years old. Thanks in advance for your help/advice. Bob __________________ R. Kim 1999 Mk 1 Aero 996 Black on Black Carolinas PCA

08-10-2009, 10:40 AM	#2
SH \|\| NC Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wake Zone Coffee House; Apex, NC Posts: 1,260	Contact Pete @ TVP Auto http://tvpauto.com/ Did my motorcycle as a full custom job and did the C4S impeccably. He has a shop in Cary. Good guy; very talented. Ballpark, $400ish, but depends of course on what you want done Bumper Headlights Hood ¼, ½, full Mirrors Rear quarters etc etc HTH __________________ 2004 GT3; 2/08 \|\| Awaiting Transport Truck Pick Up 2004 C4S; Sold

08-10-2009, 09:09 PM	#4
rotokim Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 1,033	TVP it is - I'm booked for Friday morning. Thanks! __________________ R. Kim 1999 Mk 1 Aero 996 Black on Black Carolinas PCA

08-11-2009, 07:45 PM	#5
AngM018 Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 178	Pete will take good care of you. We recommend him to all our customers. Just make sure you wax the film every now, and then. __________________ 79 930 08 A4 Quattro

08-14-2009, 01:53 PM	#6
rotokim Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 1,033	My Porsche is now in the hands of Pete at TVP. Estimated $650 for front bumper, headlights, partial hood, mirrors. I'll update with a post when the car is back from TVP at 3pm. __________________ R. Kim 1999 Mk 1 Aero 996 Black on Black Carolinas PCA

08-14-2009, 05:47 PM	#7
rotokim Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 1,033	The Porsche is back and looks great. No point in posting a picture, of course. It's an invisible improvement. TVP / Pete did a great job. __________________ R. Kim 1999 Mk 1 Aero 996 Black on Black Carolinas PCA

08-15-2009, 01:25 PM	#9
ivangene Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington State - Near Seattle Posts: 5,366	__________________ 99' C2 Black/Savanna 114k miles - 6 Speed Eibach springs - 18' wheels - Aero front bumper - Clear sides, tails and headlights (amerectomy) - 997 shift assy - CF GT3 Euro fixed back seats - 15mm F & 7mm R spacers - 3.6 "PSE hack" mufflers Ed

08-15-2009, 09:08 PM	#10
gota911 Newbies Hospitality Director Lifetime Rennlist Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Currently in Dallas, going to...??? Posts: 13,282	What they said ^ ! __________________ Tim K. Still Lurking About! I used to own a 996. Really...... I DID!! SIG by Programmatore

08-16-2009, 09:30 PM	#12
SH \|\| NC Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Wake Zone Coffee House; Apex, NC Posts: 1,260	Nicely done. Pete will take care of you; just shoot him the picture. __________________ 2004 GT3; 2/08 \|\| Awaiting Transport Truck Pick Up 2004 C4S; Sold

08-16-2009, 10:39 PM	#14
Dutchie in NC Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 832	Very nice!! You can't see the clear bra at all... Will definitely have to do this on my next car __________________ Sig by Chads996 Car Sold... In the market for a '06-'07 997S