Hi guys!

I just picked my first Porsche and am new to the forum! It's a 2007 911S Cabriolet; I have no experience installing clear bra kits. Anyone that you recommend in the Tampa area? Do it myself? What about Auto Paint Guard shop on Nebraska? Appropriate price if I already have the kit?Any tips insight appreciated.

Thanks, Flea

 

We actually met one of the guys that works for Autopaintguard at a PCA sponsored event at Bert Smith down here in St. Pete. He was doing a half bra on one of the boxter spyders and answering questions. The lines looked good and he was very knowledgable/friendly. His name was Ryan Burroughs, and when they introduced him they listed off a ton of credentials. Apparantly he has won a number of awards and contests for film application.

I have done tint and some simple vinyl instalations, and the clear bra is not something I would tackle on my own. It just looks very precesion and if it is applied wrong it is going to look BAD. I know these guys are pretty particular about what materials they work with, so they may not use your kit if it is not a brand they endorse, but worth giving a call.

 

Appreciate the insight! Sounds like a job foe the Pros....Any Indy shops in the area that you recommend for jobs I cannt handle,( over the obvious Vortex)?

Again thank you,

Flea

 

Unfortunately I am pretty new to the area myself and don’t have any real recommendations for Indies… I am pretty comfortable turning a wrench myself for maintenance/upgrades and have an aftermarket warranty so I see the dealer for most everything else.

Lutz motorsports is a board sponsor and seems to get great reviews/feedback but I’m not sure if they do minor work in addition to the large scale projects I have seen advertised. I keep meaning to take a trip out there to meet them, but just haven’t found the opportunity.

 

If you're willing to make the trip to Orlando I can set you up with arguably one of the best installers in the business. I can get you a few % off too

 

Thanks for the input guys! Orlando is an option...Any details? I am currently out of town, but am looking to get this job done ASAP next week.

~Flea

 

I dont know the name of the shop But it is on Nebraska a block N of fletcher back in a office complex.
I have been in there a couple times and seen their jobs. Very good work. You cant hardly see it on the car. I wouldnt take my car anywhere else. I would recommend them

 

Sounds like that is the location of "Auto Paint Guard"....I spoke with Ryan there and I think its a good place to check out.

Thanks-Flea

 

Im pretty sure thats it . tall guy with light hair.

 

I bought my car at Porsche of Orlando and they had guy come in to do a clear bra install and I just paid the dealer, they did a very clean install, might be an option to consider

 

I have some maintenance work that I was planning on having done at Vortex. Did you have a bad experience with them, or what makes them obnoxious? I also heard from a member that C2 Design www.c2dusa.com was a good indie. Pricing seemed to be about 20% higher though...

 

Hi F.A.,

I believe I wrote "obvious"...I have heard Vortex is top notch & widely used by Porsche owners in the Bay area. I was just looking for an other alternative that was good.

~Flea

 

Had Dave's guy over in Orlando do the C4S and am now having him do a carbon roof wrap on the RS. Highly recommend him. I am just north of Tampa,maybe meet up sometime?

 

Why dont yous (yous, thats the yankee version of yall , isnt it. ?)
Why dont yous bring these cars to DuPont tomorrow. DuPont Regestry off Ulmerton Rd in Largo. 7-9am for the car show.
Its a good one.

 

Sorry, was trying to read these threads on the blackberry yesterday, and inserted a few too many letters. Glad to hear that Vortex has a good rep...thanks!