tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

Well, as you know i just got my 99 Gs 400 and its looking sweet !!... Along with the purchase of the car the dealer free of charge painted the front and rear bumpers due to scratches and scuff marks.. I told them i wasn't going to by the car unless they painted it... Well i got the car back on Friday and really haven't driven it... I still need to sell my ES 300... Anyway besides a front bumper bra or clear bra.. what else can i do to protect the front bumper... I was thinking of a few coates of wax or something along those lines.... Bugs are really bad this time of year in florida... I was also thinking maybe a bra for the front but don't want the color change from the sun etc...

Thanks....tmf

svt5150

Go with the clear bra. See if Premire Mobile is coming out to your area or see if a local place does it.

49GS400

iTrader: (1)

IMO the clear bra is the best solution. Wax and polish are only temporary solutions and do not protect the car from those small rocks that chip paint. With the clear bra you'd be able to show off the brand new paint with added protection.

GS300Rich

Some sort of clear bra is your best choice. If you are only worried about bugs then I would say clean off the front every couple of days, or every day, like I do when the bugs get bad. But if you want to protect against rock chips and such then the clear bra is a good choice.

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

Thanks guys....I guess the clear bra is the way to go... Anyone in the west palm area do this? Being that i just got the front bumper painted i think i need to wait like a month before i put that on...Thanks GS300rich...... Where in FL are you located? tmf

GS300Rich

I am in sarasota. I think when you have anything painted I think you have to wait a few weeks to have the clear bra installed. Is that right?

Neo

iTrader: (3)

Yes. New paint needs to cure. To be safe, you should wait a month. 2 weeks may be enough but you always run the risk of the paint coming off if/when you peel off/replace the clear bra.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

yeah clear bra is definitely the way to go. not sure if premier is having trips to florida any time soon?

tmf2004

iTrader: (15)

I found a place in Boca Raton Fl. I e-mailed them so hopefully I'll hear back from them tomorrow... Thank again....Tony