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Glazer · May 11th, 2005, 07:23 PM

I am thinking about getting the Autobahnd Roadblock film protection for the front end of my MC. The dealer says it will cost $595.00 for parts and labor. Is it worth it? Just wondering if it is a fair price for the product?

pocketrocketowner · May 14th, 2005, 04:38 AM

Having NOT fitted one, I rue the day as ole PKT RKT sure has a bunch of battle scars on its front. As to price, well, I have seldom seen it for less than that.
Hope this helps

Shooler · May 14th, 2005, 04:49 AM

Shop around. I had the 3M clear bra installed (whole front inc lights and mirror caps) by Mini of Murray for $450.00. Definitely worth the cost.

jwardell · May 16th, 2005, 02:32 PM

It is definitely worth it. Have a look at minis without it and see the amazing number of stone chips, easily in the thousands. I got autobahnd when I bought my mini and didn't get a single one.

When my hood was replaced, and I could not afford it again, I instead ordered from auto clear guard, check in NAM for discounts. It is not as good as it doesn't go to the edge but it is much cheaper.

Glazer · May 16th, 2005, 07:24 PM

The dealer I am looking at also uses Autobahnd. I am wondering how much it will show on my Astro Black MC? I have only seen it on a blue one so far.

Zero G · May 18th, 2005, 02:15 AM

I want to get the Autobahn but the dealer wants $1000 installed.....waaaay too expensive. If it was $500, I would have taken it. So, now I'm looking else where for something similar.

Shooler, how has your 3M film doing? I called up a local shop and they didn't recommend it on a mini since it has so many curves on the front.

Shooler · May 18th, 2005, 03:30 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Zero G

Shooler, how has your 3M film doing? I called up a local shop and they didn't recommend it on a mini since it has so many curves on the front.

The 3M film is doing great. The fit is great and it hasn't lifted anywhere, even with frequent washing. BTW- beautiful car Zero G. My original spec was an 05 MCS in Hyper Blue. If only I was willing to wait... (loving my Pure Silver MCC though).

Zero G · May 19th, 2005, 12:16 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Shooler

The 3M film is doing great. The fit is great and it hasn't lifted anywhere, even with frequent washing. BTW- beautiful car Zero G. My original spec was an 05 MCS in Hyper Blue. If only I was willing to wait... (loving my Pure Silver MCC though).

Thanks for the info. I found a certified 3M installer in the area, so I'm having him do it for like $500.

Glazer · May 20th, 2005, 03:36 AM

Thank you for all the help. I'll have it installed when my MC is delivered in a couple weeks.

May 11th, 2005, 07:23 PM	#1
Glazer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE Florida Local Time: 08:02 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Clear Film : Price vs. Protection I am thinking about getting the Autobahnd Roadblock film protection for the front end of my MC. The dealer says it will cost $595.00 for parts and labor. Is it worth it? Just wondering if it is a fair price for the product?

May 16th, 2005, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
jwardell MINI2 Master Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Newton, MA Local Time: 07:02 PM Posts: 5,410 Offline	It is definitely worth it. Have a look at minis without it and see the amazing number of stone chips, easily in the thousands. I got autobahnd when I bought my mini and didn't get a single one. When my hood was replaced, and I could not afford it again, I instead ordered from auto clear guard, check in NAM for discounts. It is not as good as it doesn't go to the edge but it is much cheaper. http://www.jwardell.com/mini/

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May 14th, 2005, 04:38 AM	#2 (permalink)
pocketrocketowner Best Personal Regards Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ile de Vaux, France Local Time: 02:02 AM Posts: 2,023 Offline	Having NOT fitted one, I rue the day as ole PKT RKT sure has a bunch of battle scars on its front. As to price, well, I have seldom seen it for less than that. Hope this helps

May 14th, 2005, 04:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shooler What kind of car IS that? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 86 Offline	Shop around. I had the 3M clear bra installed (whole front inc lights and mirror caps) by Mini of Murray for $450.00. Definitely worth the cost.

May 16th, 2005, 07:24 PM	#5 (permalink)
Glazer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE Florida Local Time: 08:02 PM Posts: 15 Offline	The dealer I am looking at also uses Autobahnd. I am wondering how much it will show on my Astro Black MC? I have only seen it on a blue one so far.

May 18th, 2005, 02:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Zero G Motorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Endicott, NY Local Time: 08:02 PM Posts: 41 Offline	I want to get the Autobahn but the dealer wants $1000 installed.....waaaay too expensive. If it was $500, I would have taken it. So, now I'm looking else where for something similar. Shooler, how has your 3M film doing? I called up a local shop and they didn't recommend it on a mini since it has so many curves on the front.

May 18th, 2005, 03:30 AM	#7 (permalink)
Shooler What kind of car IS that? Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Portland, Oregon Local Time: 04:02 PM Posts: 86 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Zero G Shooler, how has your 3M film doing? I called up a local shop and they didn't recommend it on a mini since it has so many curves on the front. The 3M film is doing great. The fit is great and it hasn't lifted anywhere, even with frequent washing. BTW- beautiful car Zero G. My original spec was an 05 MCS in Hyper Blue. If only I was willing to wait... (loving my Pure Silver MCC though).

May 19th, 2005, 12:16 PM	#8 (permalink)
Zero G Motorer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Endicott, NY Local Time: 08:02 PM Posts: 41 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Shooler The 3M film is doing great. The fit is great and it hasn't lifted anywhere, even with frequent washing. BTW- beautiful car Zero G. My original spec was an 05 MCS in Hyper Blue. If only I was willing to wait... (loving my Pure Silver MCC though). Thanks for the info. I found a certified 3M installer in the area, so I'm having him do it for like $500.

May 20th, 2005, 03:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
Glazer MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2005 Location: NE Florida Local Time: 08:02 PM Posts: 15 Offline	Thank you for all the help. I'll have it installed when my MC is delivered in a couple weeks.

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