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Subaru XV Crossover: Clear Bra Protection

 

Who could have ever thought that a car built for rugged terrain had the option of looking new, for long term, without having to sit in a museum or your garage? That’s right; The Spokane Shop has done it again using their technology of Clear Bra to give this car the ability to look like a showroom car all year round, no matter what terrain it goes through. Let me explain.

Subaru of Spokane recently called in wanting to see how they could protect their Subaru XV from getting the rock chips and scratches that were bound to happen if they drove it without any type of protection. They read our reviews and decided to give us a call and set up an appointment. They were not disappointed! The Spokane Shop presented them the different options of protecting their Subaru from Clear Bra/Pan Protection Film to Plasti Dip. They decided to go with the Clear Bra option which wraps the body of the car in a nearly invisible sheet of plastic preventing scratches and dings to the car body. The most popular place to install a Clear Bra is the front portion of the hood, following the bumper, side mirrors and fenders, the spots most prone to damage while driving. But that’s not the only place you can install Clear Bra, because with Clear Bra, hazy headlights become so last century.

Have you noticed how cars usually end up getting those hazy headlights after a while? With Clear Bra protection, you can stop the hazy headlights! Clear Bra enables your headlights to retain their brilliance and style by protecting them from the outside to ensure that even with many years of use, your car’s lights will never grow dim. Most of our customers who ask about protecting their cars from the elements take advantage of keeping their headlights looking fresh and clear.

Have we mentioned that Clear Bra protection stands in the face of the Sun with no repercussions whatsoever? Clear Bra not only offers protection against those evil flying rocks on the road but also against the sun rays which are continually at work destroying the color of your car. Clear Bra protects your car from losing its natural and original color all the while remaining undercover with its clear application. What more could a car ask for?

Installing Clear Bra protection involves the best quality material followed by many years of professional experience. With our select services, The Spokane Shop offers LIFETIME warranty meaning we stand behind our work by using the best material we can get our hands on. The Spokane Shop prides itself in not following the cookie-cutter syndrome but approaches each car as a unique masterpiece that requires a skilled hand to work the magic of making the car retain its value. You invested into your ride because you fell in love with it; we keep you falling in love with your car with Clear Bra.

At the end of the day, we look back and see another happy customer that is satisfied with our high quality work. We enjoy what we do here and we hope our customers are able to see firsthand the passion we put into our work. So as you’re reading this, consider giving our professionals a call and setting up an appointment to ensure your car has the best protection possible.

Ford Mustang: Racing Stripes

 

Your Ford Mustang is built like a beast, but from the distance, it looks just like any other vehicle on the road nowadays. Nothing really stands out and catches the eye. However, a quick pit stop at The Spokane Shop is all you need to turn your camouflaged beast into a stand alone Monster! Introducing The Spokane Shop sheer quality Racing Stripes! When you buy a car, you don’t do it to blend into the masses. You want something that is tailored to your needs with your own style. The Spokane Shop is the best place to customize your car and give it the edge you’ve always wanted.

We recently had a customer ask us if we were able to add racing stripes to his Ford Mustang. After a quick appointment was set, he brought it in and in a few hours drove away on a car with a new attitude! Check out the pics below that detail the quality work and the finished project. An everyday car was converted and given a makeover that is sure to be noticed by everyone.

Hold on a second, you might say, I can do that by myself without having to pay anyone. That is definitely a risk you can take. The Spokane Shop has been detailing cars for years and has sorted through lots of material to find the best quality that matches their LIFETIME warranty on certain packages. You might find decals online but you’ll have no idea the quality of it until it’s too late. Many businesses we’ve run into advertise 3M decals only to offer you the low quality decals that 3M makes. The Spokane Shop uses air release vinyl to ensure graphics and decals are firmly fitted to your car. If you like it done right the first time by professionals who stand behind their work and material there’s no better place for decal work than at The Spokane Shop.

The Spokane Shop strives to make everyone’s experience a memorable one by providing a huge selection of colors to customize your decals. You ask for it, we provide it. We will give you our best advice if you’re just browsing and will take the time to make sure your vision is realized in your car. Since 1964, the Ford Mustang has stolen the hearts of many people and with The Spokane Shop’s help we can continue giving it that special look that makes the Mustang muscle car stand out amongst all the other cars on the road.

After you have decided on the perfect colors and designs, The Spokane Shop goes into preparing the car to make sure the added decals will form a perfect seal with your car. The Spokane Shop offer Detailing which cleans the car and makes sure the decals land on a smooth surface for the highest quality job.

Along with graphics and decals, The Spokane Shop also offer various ways of protecting your car from harsh road conditions. From Plasti Dip to Clear Bra, The Spokane Shop has you covered. They are specialized in giving your cars the best look while protecting its original beauty from the day you bring it in. Consider giving them a call for your free quote.

2013 Tesla Model S: Windshield Protection and Replacement

 

The 2013 Tesla Model S is easy on the environment.  It is an outstanding electric automobile that has zero emissions and a range of 265 miles per battery.  The car looks good, treats the environments well, and with the capacity to carry five to seven people, it is an economical vehicle for a small family.  Just because the Tesla Model S is easy on the environment, however, doesn’t mean that the environment is any easier on it.  Like any vehicle designed for the road, the Tesla Model S is susceptible to normal wear and tear such as paint damage and windshield damage.

Recently, a 2013 Tesla Model S had some preventative work done at The Spokane Shop.  There is no getting around it; the Tesla is an expensive vehicle.  But that is the cost of not having to purchase gasoline as often.  It never hurts to add a little extra cost to a vehicle like a Tesla to increase its value and protection.  The Tesla Model S that showed up at The Spokane Shop was in need of 3M Paint Protection Film, a 3M Clear Bra, and windshield protection.

The biggest threat to any vehicle is paint job damage caused by rock chipping, parking lot mishaps (at the fault of others, no doubt), and various other minor accidents.  One precaution is to apply a Clear Bra or Paint Protection Film.  The clear bra has the same function as the tacky leather ones you have seen on the road, except it is invisible and not take away from the original style of the vehicle.  It protects against minor damage cause by rock chips and small collisions.  Protective film can be applied to any part of the vehicle you wish.  The most important areas to protect are the full bumper, full hood, fender tips, headlights, side mirrors, and most importantly, the rockers. When you get in and out your boot may cause scratch damages over time.

Protective film is clear, so it can be applied to the outside of windows in order to protect against the same kinds of threats to the paint job.  This 2013 Model S had it applied to windshield to protect against rock damage. Nothing is worse than a hot new car with a chip and crack running across the windshield.  Protective film absorbs the damage a rock may cause keeping the windshield safe the drivers view unobstructed.

The Spokane Shop also offers Windshield Replacement.  If you have a vehicle that already has rock damage in the windshield, experts at The Spokane Shop can replace it.  If it is paint or windshield protection you are looking for, or even complete replacement of that pesky cracked windshield, The Spokane Shop is the place to go for quality, guaranteed-to-satisfy upgrades.

ClearBra Protection Film on the Subaru Impreza WRX

 

The Spokane Shop was lucky enough to have a Subaru Impreza WRX come in for paint protection and window tint.  The WRX is sports car designed for going fast, expert maneuverability, and looking good.  The vehicle sports a turbocharged Subaru Boxer engine, sport-tuned suspension, performance brakes.  It is common for sports cars like the Subaru WRX, which tend to go do more than the average care does, to be more susceptible to normal wear-and-tear damage.  That is why this car ended up in The Spokane Shop, to protect against such damage.

A vehicle like the WRX needs protection that increases its look, life, and value.  One of the biggest problems a new car owner faces is paint damage.  The last thing an owner wants to happen is for the paint to chip off in the first weeks of rounding corners off-road or even around town.  So, how does one keep a paint job looking shiny and clean like the day it was rolling off the lot?  Not by waxing or polishing.  Automotive upgrade specialists at The Spokane Shop will upgrade a vehicle with Clear Bra paint protection film.  This product is made from a transparent urethane film that is extremely durable.  After it is applied, it is guaranteed to last and is maintenance free.   It won’t crack, chip, peel, or yellow over time.  The application process is very much like applying automotive window tint, and when done by professionals like those at The Spokane Shop, it is guaranteed to be effective.  The Clear Bra is applied to the front of the vehicle on high damage frequency areas, much like those leather or cloth clear bras you see on other vehicles.  The difference is, a Clear Bra is invisible and, in fact, enhances the look of the paint job, keeping it shiny and clean.  If it is the entire vehicle paint job you are looking for, or just specific sections, ask about Paint Protection Film.

Don’t stop there, though. The paint job is not all that needs protection.  There are also the driver, personal belongings, and the interior of the car such as upholstery to worry about.  Window Tinting from The Spokane Shop not only adds to the look of your vehicle, but protects your leather or cloth seats from fading, cracking, or peeling.  In addition, window tint reduces the glare from sunlight that is one of the leading causes of distraction while driving, and thus one of the causes of automobile collisions and accidents.  Not only that, but you will enhance your privacy.  No one wants unwanted people peering in at the driver, passengers, or belongings.  There are an assortment of styles and intensities to consider when looking for window tint.  Ask the professionals at The Spokane Shop about what will look best on your vehicle, what abides by the local window tint laws, and what meets any other needs you may have.

Volvo Semi Truck – Custom Graphic and Decals

The Spokane Shop is known for its expert application of Spokane Window Tinting and Paint Protection Film.  But these are not the only products offered.  The Spokane Shop is also known for installing vehicle wraps and custom graphics for businesses and traditional customers.  The difficulty for local businesses is that advertising can be quite expensive.  Whether a business owner is looking to advertise in a paper or magazine, or even on a billboard, the truth is that it is just not cost effective.  The Spokane Shop offers affordable alternatives.  This semi-truck from Summit Trucking in Colbert, WA took advantage of The Spokane Shop’s Graphic Decal.

Custom Graphics and Graphic Decals are artwork designed by experts at The Spokane Shop according to the customers specified needs, wants, and expectations.  You have seen custom graphics before, on delivery vans, semi-trucks like the one shown here, and various other vehicles that are in the service of businesses.  The best thing about custom graphics at The Spokane Shop is that they are custom, which means one of a kind and designed according to the customer’s needs.

Another alternative is the Vehicle Wrap.  A vehicle wrap is a film that is applied to a personal or company vehicle.  Like custom graphic decals, the films are meant to meet specific preferences and are an excellent and affordable means of advertising.  Phonebook advertising is the next cheapest way to advertise, but even it costs between 1,300 and 3,000 dollars per year. A custom Vehicle Wrap from The Spokane Shop would last AT LEAST 5 YEARS for only $3,000.

Custom graphics are multi-functional.  They can be applied to cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, airplanes, busses, or whatever your company needs.  With custom designed wrapped vehicles, you can literally have a series of mobile billboards that are twice as effective and half as expensive as the other available options.  It will be reassuring to know that even when your personal vehicle is parked outside your house, and you are inside relaxing with your family, the advertising is still effective at no effort of yours.  The wraps are also laminated for durable protection.  Not only is your paint protected, but it is guaranteed that the custom wrap will last for years.

This semi-truck got more than a custom graphic decal.  It also took advantage of the Window Tinting products and services offered by The Spokane Shop.  Window tinting, in addition to the custom decal has made this truck a stylish, and functional vehicle as it represents the company and looks good doing so.  Your vehicles will look great while they display your business or product for the world to see.  While this is happening, you will also be saving on energy costs and protecting your interior and personal belongings from possible damage caused by harmful rays of the sun.

Mazda CX7 and Window Tinting at The Spokane Shop

The Spokane Shop in Spokane, WA is an auto-detailing and window tinting business that offers products and services to increase the value, look, and safety of your vehicles.  Some of the products offered at The Spokane Shop are Paint Protection FilmWindow Tint, and even Custom Graphics.  While these products all contribute to increasing the value of your vehicles by making them look better,  they can also increase safety for drivers and passengers.

Take this Mazda CX7, for instance.  The Mazda CX7 is a cool looking, comfortable, and functional vehicle that is great for anyone.  It is also a great family car, which is one of the reasons why it ended up in The Spokane Shop.  The owners brought in their Mazda for Spokane Window Tinting.  With tint on their windows, the owners’ children will be protected from the sun as they sit comfortably in their car seats in the back seat.  Many car owners who have children have listened to the pleadings of their children as the hot sun and glare irritated them in the back seat.  Window Tinting Spokane is a great way to guarantee loved ones have a comfortable and safe experience riding in your car.

Their experience will be comfortable AND safe because Window Tinting blocks 99% of harmful UV rays.  This means that the passengers in this newly tinted Mazda CX7 will be safe from sun damage to their skin and eyes if they happen to be exposed to it for an extended period of time such as on a family trip or even a drive across town on a hot, summer day.  Also, depending on the tint level, window tinting can block between 40% and 90% of sunlight so that the bright light won’t be so bothersome for passengers.

Window tint does not only protect passengers from exposure to heat and sunlight, it also protects personal belongings and the vehicle itself.  Many vehicles lose value due to interior damage caused by extended exposure to the sun.  Leather and fabric upholstery begin to fade, crack, and tear over time.  Dashboards may warp due to overexposure, as well.  The same is true for personal belongings that may be left in the vehicle.  A laptop, cell phone, or even clothes can be permanently damaged.  The benefits of having window tint applied to a vehicle’s windows really are worth it.  The vehicle’s resale value goes up in addition to increasing style and safety.

If it protection from sunlight you are looking for, then window tint from The Spokane Shop is well worth it.  All products and services are installed by an expert with years of experience.  Customers are always 100% satisfied, guaranteed.  The owners of this Mazda CX7 can now travel assured knowing that their belongings, passengers, and kiddos in the backseat are comfortable and protected.

Window Tinting at The Spokane Shop

 

This is a 1986 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS.  It is obviously someone’s baby.  Someone’s pride and joy.  It recently graced the checkered floors of The Spokane Shop for custom window tint.  It just goes to show that Window Tinting is not only an upgrade for the newest and coolest cars on the market.  Window Tint offers cosmetic and practical benefits for any vehicle.  Young or old, functional or fancy, tinted windows offer a number of benefits for both vehicle and driver.

In this case, the owner of the ’86 Monte Carlo was looking add some style to the classic car and take advantage of the added protection.  Dark window tint adds a nice contrast to the white paint job and adds a new level of coolness to the luxury coupe.  In addition to the added aesthetics, the dark window tint adds protection from sunlight, heat, prying eyes, and potential vandalism.

Spokane Window Tinting from The Spokane Shop can reduce 60% of heat and block 40%-90% of sunlight during the hotter seasons of the year.  The inside of a car with tinted windows stays cooler than cars without it.  The driver of this ’86 Monte Carlo won’t have to waste as much time looking for a shady spot to park.  The tint itself provides the shade, keeping the car cool in addition to blocking 99% of harmful UV rays that can damage upholstery, personal items, and the passengers’ own skin!  Even this Monte Carlo, which has been subject to the harmful rays of the sun for over 25 years, will benefit from the protection of window tint.  It is never too late to start thinking about how to protect the interior of a vehicle.

Window tint does not only protect against sun damage.  It also enhances privacy for the vehicle owner.  Tinted windows are difficult to see through.  Car prowlers will not be able to see into a vehicle that has tinted windows as well as a vehicle without them.  The benefit is that, if a vehicle owner has valuable items in the vehicle which a thief would break into the car for, the thief will have a much harder time seeing in.  Additionally, the tint, which is actually a film applied to the inside of the window, makes the window shatter proof.  If a thief tries to break a window to get in, the film will keep it intact, making it much more difficult for the criminal.

The owner of the ’86 Chevrolet Monte Carlo SS left The Spokane Shop with a cool looking tint job and peace of mind.  The car looks better, is more comfortable, and is now better protected from the sun and potential thieves.

In addition to window tinting, The Spokane Shop offers a number of other vehicle upgrades which increase style and safety.  Some services include DetailingPaint Protection Film, and Custom Graphics.  If you need your vehicle cleaned to straight-off-the-lot perfection, or if you need protection from rock chips, scratches, and bugs, or if you are looking to advertise on your vehicle with custom graphics, The Spokane Shop can do it with guaranteed satisfaction.

Subaru XV Crossover: Clear Bra Protection

Subaru XV Crossover: Clear Bra Protection

Who could have ever thought that a car built for rugged terrain had the option of looking new, for long term, without having to sit in a museum or your garage? That’s right; The Spokane Shop has done it again using their technology of Clear Bra to give this car the ability to look like a showroom car all year round, no matter what terrain it goes through. Let me explain.

Subaru of Spokane recently called in wanting to see how they could protect their Subaru XV from getting the rock chips and scratches that were bound to happen if they drove it without any type of protection. They read our reviews and decided to give us a call and set up an appointment. They were not disappointed! The Spokane Shop presented them the different options of protecting their Subaru from Clear Bra/Pan Protection Film to Plasti Dip. They decided to go with the Clear Bra option which wraps the body of the car in a nearly invisible sheet of plastic preventing scratches and dings to the car body. The most popular place to install a Clear Bra is the front portion of the hood, following the bumper, side mirrors and fenders, the spots most prone to damage while driving. But that’s not only place you can install Clear Bra, because with Clear Bra, hazy headlights become so last century.

Have you noticed how cars usually end up getting those hazy headlights after a while? With Clear Bra protection, you can stop the hazy headlights! Clear Bra enables your headlights to retain their brilliance and style by protecting them from the outside to ensure that even with many years of use, your car’s lights will never grow dim. Most of our customers who ask about protecting their cars from the elements take advantage of keeping their headlights looking fresh and clear.

Have we mentioned that Clear Bra protection stands in the face of the Sun with no repercussions whatsoever? Clear Bra not only offers protection against those evil flying rocks on the road but also against the sun rays which are continually at work destroying the color of your car. Clear Bra protects your car from losing its natural and original color all the while remaining undercover with its clear application. What more could a car ask for?

Installing Clear Bra protection involves the best quality material followed by many years of professional experience. With our select services, The Spokane Shop offers LIFETIME warranty meaning we stand behind our work by using the best material we can get our hands on. The Spokane Shop prides itself in not following the cookie-cutter syndrome but approaches each car as a unique masterpiece that requires a skilled hand to work the magic of making the car retain its value. You invested into your ride because you fell in love with it; we keep you falling in love with your car with Clear Bra.

At the end of the day, we look back and see another happy customer that is satisfied with our high quality work. We enjoy what we do here and we hope our customers are able to see firsthand the passion we put into our work. So as you’re reading this, consider giving our professionals a call and setting up an appointment to ensure your car has the best protection possible.

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Mercedes CLA 250: Clear Bra Protection

Mercedes CLA 250: Clear Bra Protection

Here at The Spokane Shop, we pride in taking our craft and skill and improving the look of your car. Recently we had a customer easily set up an appointment and bring in their Mercedes to find out how he can protect his car and keep it looking new. His problem was a common one, his Mercedes with over 11k miles, had lots of small scratches and rock chips on the body. He wanted to protect the car from any additional road damage. He came to the right place!

Who says you can’t avoid rock chips? Clearly, they haven’t been to The Spokane Shop where we have developed a system to apply a nearly invisible film of clear plastic on the body of your car, protecting it from anything the crazy roads have to offer. The customer who brought in his Mercedes wanted to make sure that his investment would remain intact with no more rocks chips denting his image. The Spokane Shop applied the Clear Bra solution to the entire hood, along with the bumper, fenders, side mirrors and the rocker panels. Now the Mercedes can go 0-60 in under 7 seconds without the fear of any rock chips slowing it down. Notice the sleek side view mirrors and how Kon Shiva works with the car to retain its natural beauty while protecting the design. Did I mention the CLA Mercedes is the most aerodynamic car on the road today? With a drag coefficient of only .23, this beautiful beast can fly down the roads all the while being protected by an invisible force – the Clear Bra.

When the customer brought in his Mercedes, he was surprised at our low prices which range from $597 to $1897. He didn’t know you can protect your investment for a portion of the cost of a new body and have a lifetime warranty on it! That’s right; our two high end packages come with LIFETIME damage replacement warranty. Do you know what that means? It means Kon Shiva stands behind his work no matter what happens while you’re on the road. It also doesn’t matter who’s at fault, you just bring it right back and The Spokane Shop replaces the clear bra protection for FREE! Can’t beat a deal like that! Here at The Spokane Shop, you’re not just a customer; you become a lifelong friend who can come back any day for a tune up. Keep this in mind when looking at our different packages that we offer, whether it’s for Clear Bra or, Plasti Dip.

Do you offer any additional protection solutions? You bet! The Spokane Shop also offers a service called Plasti Dip which enables you to give your car a new color while coating the entire body in a protective sheet or rubber. You can check it out here.

Always remember, High Class Cars deserve High Class Care, and where better to get it than at The Spokane Shop?

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