Looking for reputable clear bra installer in upstate NY

**DriveS4spd** · #1 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 12:07 PM

I did a little digging and came up with a couple in Rochester NY: No nicks Nick Mannisto, Tint shop emporium- Jay Bernunzio, Showtime auto detailing-Brian Kelly, Syracuse area: CNY solar protection- Bruno Natale

Looking to see if any CC members have had any dealings with them and what their thoughts were regarding the quality of work.
I imagine it's probably best if the car is thoroughly washed etc before the install right? Any other suggestions are welcome!!

Thanks!

Nthusiast · #2 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 12:23 PM

Drive,
I recently had my Range Rover Sport done (Invictashield - spelling?) at Piehler Land Rover in Rochester (I'm not sure who they subcontracted to). It may be worth a call to see who they work with.

When I got my CS in '06 I couldn't find anyone in Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse that was reputable. Culligan Auto Place in Buffalo (where I ordered the CS) was helpful - you may want to call them to see if they have any recommendations.

Good luck.

**Mikeaman** · #3 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 02:02 PM

-"When I got my CS in '06 I couldn't find anyone in Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse that was reputable."

Speaking as an Upstate New Yorker, I must object to that remark.

Ohhhh.... you were referring to bra installers. Nevermind.

**peter f cummiskey** · #4 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 08:36 PM

I had a clear bra (3M) put on by the Tint Shop in Rochester --- front, 1/3 hood, mirrors, lower side fenders... $ 1,200 dollars -- life time guarentee, required 6 hours -... Holtze Porsche recomends them... Looks great, easy to clean...

**DriveS4spd** · #5 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by peter f cummiskey

I had a clear bra (3M) put on by the Tint Shop in Rochester --- front, 1/3 hood, mirrors, lower side fenders... $ 1,200 dollars -- life time guarentee, required 6 hours -... Holtze Porsche recomends them... Looks great, easy to clean...

Thanks much Peter. The lower side fenders, does that include the lower part of the doors too?

**DriveS4spd** · #6 (**permalink**) 06-03-2008, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nthusiast

Drive,
I recently had my Range Rover Sport done (Invictashield - spelling?) at Piehler Land Rover in Rochester (I'm not sure who they subcontracted to). It may be worth a call to see who they work with.

When I got my CS in '06 I couldn't find anyone in Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse that was reputable. Culligan Auto Place in Buffalo (where I ordered the CS) was helpful - you may want to call them to see if they have any recommendations.

Good luck.

Thanks N, I'll give them a shout too.

**peter f cummiskey** · #7 (**permalink**) 06-04-2008, 12:51 AM

The only other area that is covered is a small tire guard behind the front tires on the fender... Adding the lower portion of the doors would not be much more expensive --- once the front grill and hood is figured, everything else was easy and cheap... I think you'll find that most Porsche's in Rochester use the Tint Shop...

The other side of their business did our entire house in clear tint 4 years ago --- many, many windows - perfect craftmanship... If you do call them, get their price and then tell then them I said you should get 20% off... just as I did. Remind them of my midnight blue Cayman (last March), my house and of Gavin, my daughters friend who used to work there...