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demar002 Enthusiast

demar002

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Hello All - Wondering what anyone thinks about having the clear bra or similar protectant installed on the front of the truck. Have a black 17 Denali.

 

The quote I received for the lower and upper bumper (Just under the headlights) out the door cost - 467.00

 

For those that have had something similar installed - what was your cost, and has it been worth doing?

 

Those that chose not to do install - cost related reasons or just didn't see the need?

 

Thanks

Frank

martha3065 Enthusiast

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I paid 650 for Xpel Ultimate on bumper, mirror caps, grille, and 18 inches back on hood and fenders. I was getting rock chips. Had it on over a year now and haven't gotten any rock chips since. I'm glad I did it and would recommend for any painted front end.

demar002 Enthusiast

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Thanks for the reply. To do exactly what you have - it would have been 740.00 so I think you got a very good deal. I may get the additional coverage later on.

IBDRINKEN Enthusiast

IBDRINKEN

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I paid just 250 for my front bumper on my black lifted 2500. I decided not to do the hood since I'm lifted

Loco-diablo Senior Enthusiast

Loco-diablo

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As mentioned in a different post, I had my new z71 midnight edition

XPEL 'd a few weeks ago. It's a must with a color front end. Complete front, 18" up the hood, back of mirrors. I paid around $750 (xpel ultimate)

 

 

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revrnd Senior Enthusiast

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Had the truck done a couple of months ago w/ the 3M Stoneguard


12" hood & fender kit $249


"step ins" 2 - reg' cab $50


Total w/ tax - $338


(CDN $)



Previously I had my 2000 GMC done. I had the truck for 4 years & no chips. For some reason I never bothered to have it on my previous 2 trucks. Seeing the chips in the front of the hood on my '11 convinced me to get it on this truck.



The leading edge of the hood on my '04 started to blister, but I think that was more from moisture/salt getting into the 'hem'.


uchi Enthusiast

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buddy of mine here in the niagara falls canada area owns a shop that does custom vinyl work and hes doing 3m on the front of the hood and roof for me for 240 bucks this weekend. after the giant rust scab on the roof of my 09 after a stone chip hit it, just at the edge of the windshield, its cheap insurance

gabbygenier Enthusiast

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Got the front of the truck done for 900 in Ottawa Canada.

 

Got the whole thing done. Bumper lower and upper. Headlights. Front part of the hood. Front part of the front fenders.

 

It was very worth it. Got hit in a parking lot and it looked bad but there was basically nothing wrong with the paint under it. Just a small little dent that you wouldn't know was there unless I pointed it out. Cost 300 to replace that one piece since it's the whole front bumper but not having to paint anything was worth it.

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enmity02 Enthusiast

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Have done it on my last few trucks, only think I don't like is I can see the film edge on black paint on the fenders

 

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Grumpy Bear Senior Enthusiast

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Had the truck done a couple of months ago w/ the 3M Stoneguard

12" hood & fender kit $249

"step ins" 2 - reg' cab $50

Total w/ tax - $338

(CDN $)

Previously I had my 2000 GMC done. I had the truck for 4 years & no chips. For some reason I never bothered to have it on my previous 2 trucks. Seeing the chips in the front of the hood on my '11 convinced me to get it on this truck.

The leading edge of the hood on my '04 started to blister, but I think that was more from moisture/salt getting into the 'hem'.

 

 

Ditto on mine and about the same price. No bubbles though and over red unless you hit the light perfect you can't tell it's there. Love this stuff. Oh, also got the door edges done. Should have done the whole truck. Cheaper than paint. Looks great. Self healing and larger stuff can be repaired, if needed, with a hair dryer or heat gun.

revrnd Senior Enthusiast

revrnd

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Ditto on mine and about the same price. No bubbles though and over red unless you hit the light perfect you can't tell it's there. Love this stuff. Oh, also got the door edges done. Should have done the whole truck. Cheaper than paint. Looks great. Self healing and larger stuff can be repaired, if needed, with a hair dryer or heat gun.

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brclark82 Enthusiast

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I had the dealer do the 3M film, negotiated down to $750 for full hood, front bumper, grills, mirror, fenders. Love it so far, hated the Rock chips on my '14 HC and don't like any bug deflectors for the new Duramax hood

maxco Enthusiast

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I've had mine on since 2010 and would do it again in a heartbeat. Seems like the factory paint chips from just looking at it but with the clear vinyl it has held up really well.

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